Tag: Audio Technology
Black Friday speaker deals for 2024 include up to 55 percent off JBL, Marshall, Sonos, Echo and more
According to my imprecise calculations, there are approximately a zillion speakers on sale for Black Friday. So how can a mere human know which ones are worthy and which will make music sound like it’s emanating from a tin can? We’ve done our part by testing and reviewing dozens of…
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Black Friday speaker deals for 2024 include up to 42 percent off JBL, Bose, Marshall, Sony and more
We’ve tested scores of speakers over the years, and the best ones have made their way into three of our buying guides: soundbars, portable speakers and smart speakers. Right now Black Friday sales are already underway, bringing notable discounts to a few of our top picks. Amazon’s says its Black…
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What is Sonos’ Sound Motion technology?
Last month, Sonos debuted its latest premium soundbar in the midst of a difficult year. The company initially delayed launching the $999 Arc Ultra, devoting more time to fixing the major issues that plagued its app since a botched update in the spring. Now that the soundbar is here, Sonos…
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MEMS drivers are coming to open-wear devices like XR glasses, smart watches and earbuds
Tiny MEMS ultrasonic drivers have already made a huge difference in sound quality for true wireless earbuds. Now, the company behind those "sound from ultrasound" speakers, xMEMS Labs, is taking aim at open-fit earbuds, smart glasses and smart watches with its new Sycamore micro driver. xMEMS says that this is…
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Rode’s tiny $149 Wireless Micro kit is designed for smartphone users
Rode has announced the Wireless Micro, a two-mic kit with a smartphone receiver and charging case that costs just $149. The idea is to help TikTok and other creators capture much better-quality audio than their smartphone’s microphone can offer. The receiver unit connects to the bottom of your smartphone via…
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Sonos Arc Ultra review: New tech powers a big audio upgrade
2024 has been a rough year for Sonos. The company’s would-be triumphant entry into the crowded headphones market was overshadowed by a disastrous app redesign. In the fallout of the botched software update, the company decided to delay products that were ready to be shipped to give itself more time…
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