A&K combines music player and headphone amp for Acro CA1000 all-in-one

Though perhaps mostly known for its high-end digital audio players like the mighty A&ultima SP2000T, Astell&Kern also has ear candy, speakers and amps in its product lineup. Now the company has combined a desktop headphone amp with a music player for a… Continue reading A&K combines music player and headphone amp for Acro CA1000 all-in-one

Wireless headphones deliver lag-free, lossless audio to music creators

Denmark’s AIAIAI has added a new flavor to its TMA-2 modular headphones system introduced back in 2015. The Wireless+ over-ears have been developed in collaboration with British-Canadian electronic music producer Richie Hawtin, and are designed with cr… Continue reading Wireless headphones deliver lag-free, lossless audio to music creators

NED microspeaker tech may open up new uses for earbuds

Although today’s earbuds may seem fairly small, they’re limited in form and function by the fact that their speakers require membranes and magnets. A new prototype microspeaker overcomes those limitations, potentially providing more uses for in-ear hea… Continue reading NED microspeaker tech may open up new uses for earbuds

Sennheiser gets in on the mix with first open-back Pro headphones

Whether you’re an engineer at a recording studio or a musician producing your own tracks on a laptop, you need to be able to hear all the uncolored details. The latest open-back reference headphones from German audio specialist Sennheiser are designed … Continue reading Sennheiser gets in on the mix with first open-back Pro headphones

B&O partners with Cisco for wireless ANC headphones aimed at hybrid workers

Back in July, Sony launched a neckband speaker aimed at folks using a corner of the living room or spare bedroom as a home office. Now Bang & Olufsen and Cisco have teamed up to supply the hybrid workforce with a wireless comms hub you put on your head… Continue reading B&O partners with Cisco for wireless ANC headphones aimed at hybrid workers

Razer’s ready to rumble with headphones that vibrate to gaming action

At the RazerCon 2021 livestream event, the gaming brand launched new additions to its Kraken headset family with HyperSense haptic feedback technology cooked in, adding another immersive dimension to gameplay by converting sound signals into “dynamic t… Continue reading Razer’s ready to rumble with headphones that vibrate to gaming action

Premium ANC wireless headphones can be personalized for individual hearing

Canada’s PSB Speakers has launched the next generation of its award-winning M4U 8 wireless ANC headphones that were introduced at CES 2018, coming with improved battery life, personalized audio and a feature that recreates the feel of a room.Continue R… Continue reading Premium ANC wireless headphones can be personalized for individual hearing

Boss keeps the thunder in your head with Waza-Air Bass headphones

Back in December 2019, stomp veteran and music gear maker Boss launched a pair of wireless headphones called the Waza Air that squeezed in premium amp tech and effects, and allowed a player to connect to an electric guitar sans cable. Now bass players … Continue reading Boss keeps the thunder in your head with Waza-Air Bass headphones

Bose battles distracting noise with QC 45 wireless ANC headphones

For a good long while, Bose sat at the top of the active-noise-cancellation hill with its popular QuietComfort headphones. Now the company is hoping to take back some ground from the likes of Sony and Apple with the QuietComfort 45 wireless over-ears.C… Continue reading Bose battles distracting noise with QC 45 wireless ANC headphones

Yamaha’s flagship wireless headphones boast 3D audio, headtracking and ANC

Yamaha is looking to invade Apple AirPods Max territory with a new pair of flagship wireless headphones called the YH-L700A that headline with spatial audio and head-tracking, active noise cancellation, and a 34-hour battery life.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Yamaha’s flagship wireless headphones boast 3D audio, headtracking and ANC