Plasma-based noise cancelling could silence rooms, cars and planes

EPFL researchers have developed a 100% effective, ultra-thin active noise cancelling system that uses an ionized air plasma propulsion system instead of speakers. A 17-mm-thick (0.6-in) layer can block 20 Hz noise as well as a 4-m-thick (13-ft) wall.Co… Continue reading Plasma-based noise cancelling could silence rooms, cars and planes

Stealth Pro wireless gaming headphones boast best-in-class ANC

Gaming accessory brand Turtle Beach has announced a new pair of flagship wireless gaming headphones called the Stealth Pro, which are claimed to deliver “the most effective noise-cancellation in a gaming headset.”Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, Te… Continue reading Stealth Pro wireless gaming headphones boast best-in-class ANC

KEF muscles in on Sony ANC territory with Mu7 wireless headphones

Following collaborations on the extraordinary Muon loudspeakers and the tasty Mu3 true wireless buds, high-end audio brand KEF has once again called on the creative talents of award-winning designer Ross Lovegrove for the gorgeous Mu7 wireless ANC head… Continue reading KEF muscles in on Sony ANC territory with Mu7 wireless headphones

Focal takes aim at travel noise with premium wireless ANC headphones

French high-end audio brand Focal has unveiled its first pair of wireless ANC headphones in the shape of the oddly-named Bathys. The eye-catching cans come with proprietary drivers, boast two optimized ANC modes, support aptX Adaptive and promise long … Continue reading Focal takes aim at travel noise with premium wireless ANC headphones

Momentum 4 Wireless ANC headphones let you focus on the music for longer

For years Bose pretty much ruled the noise-canceling-headphones roost. Then Sony threw down an impressive gauntlet. And now Sennheiser is looking to challenge both with the launch of the Momentum 4 Wireless over-ears, which aim for the long haul with a… Continue reading Momentum 4 Wireless ANC headphones let you focus on the music for longer

JBL brings open or closed listening flexibility to true wireless earphones

Back in 2016, Brit audio brand Rock Jaw unveiled an interesting pair of headphones that offered listeners the choice of a closed-back or open-back audio experience from the same over-ear cans. Now JBL is doing something similar with true wireless earph… Continue reading JBL brings open or closed listening flexibility to true wireless earphones

Sony ups its audio-visual game with Inzone brand releases

Sony Electronics has announced a new brand to support its gaming universe. The Inzone line combines the company’s expertise in audio and visuals, launching with a 4K monitor and a pair of noise-canceling headphones.Continue ReadingCategory: Games, Tech… Continue reading Sony ups its audio-visual game with Inzone brand releases

Dyson gets weird, mashing a wearable air purifier with headphones

After six years of development and hundreds of prototypes Dyson has finally launched its first foray into the wearable market, unveiling one of the weirdest products we’ve seen in a long time. Called The Zone, Dyson has combined noise-cancelling headph… Continue reading Dyson gets weird, mashing a wearable air purifier with headphones

Silenton brings selective noise cancellation to existing earbuds

While many earbuds now feature noise-cancelling technology, they typically block all noises, including people’s voices. The Silenton device, however, is claimed to filter out most sounds while still allowing voices through to third-party earbuds.Contin… Continue reading Silenton brings selective noise cancellation to existing earbuds