Tag: audio
Sonos casually launches the Roam 2 with easier Bluetooth pairing, but confirms our fears about the stamina
Yes, after countless rumors, Sonos formally announced its entry into the world of headphones this morning. Ace looks to rival the likes of Apple’s AirPods Max and Sony’s WH-1000XM5 at $449, but the audio brand also quietly and casually launched the Sonos Roam 2. That’s right, Sonos’s second-generation portable Bluetooth…
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Fyne’s SuperTrax ‘super tweeter’ wants to make your speakers go above and beyond
Fyne Audio was one of many hi-fi exhibitors at this year’s High End Show in Munich, but the Glasgow UK-based firm’s otherworldly SuperTrax super tweeter deserves a special piece all of its own. First teased at the Bristol HiFi Show in February (see also the January-issue special production floorstanders and…
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Sennheiser’s new wired headphones look like comfortable audiophile cans ready for travel
Sennheiser has launched the HD 620S, its latest pair of headphones that try to balance performance, noise isolation, and comfort. This model is a bit of an odd duck but in a good way. The line that it’s a part of, the HD 600 series, consists entirely of open-back headphones.…
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‘These team conversations have been tough’ – Sonos power-users really don’t like its new app, and the company responds, including asking for feedback
Sonos, maker of quality audio kit and some of the best wireless speakers out there, has released a new mobile app for connecting and controlling Sonos devices – but not everyone is happy with the change. A large number of users are complaining about the new companion app, which was…
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The leaked Beats Pill speaker may have just showed up again in iOS 17.5
Thanks to some not-so-subtle leaking by various celebrities in recent weeks, we know that a Beats Pill speaker is most probably on the way – and new images spotted in the upcoming iOS 17.5 software all but confirm it. Some digging through the iOS 17.5 test code done by the…
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Dali’s five-strong Rubikore speaker series is here to bring high-end sound to your home
Looking to level up your hi-fi system – or to add some serious speakers to your TV for a superior movie experience at home? Dali’s all-new Rubikore loudspeaker series should be on your radar. Last year, I heard Snoop Dogg on Dali’s exciting Epikore 11 speakers at High End Munich (skip to…
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