Tag: wireless headphones
Sonos may drop the price of its ailing Ace headphones and launch a higher-end model – but this rumored cut wouldn’t be enough
The Sonos Ace headphones are the firm’s first venture into the headphone market – and it looks like that venture hasn’t been very successful. The ongoing woes around the Sonos app have done real damage to the brand, and Sonos itself says that the drama overshadowed the launch of the…
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Dali’s new hi-res noise-cancelling headphones are for audiophiles who like a bit of style
When we reviewed the luxurious Dali IO-12 headphones we loved their looks, we loved their sound, and we tried to forget that they cost a colossal $1,499 / £999, which is roughly AU$1,870. But now they have a more-affordable sibling that promises the same combination of style and substance along…
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These ‘world first’ wireless DJ headphones ditch Bluetooth for a custom ‘ultra-low latency’ connection
Even some of the best wireless headphones have a flaw that isn’t obvious to music fans, but that can be a deal-breaker for music makers and DJs: latency. That’s the delay between the audio being sent and it arriving in your ears, and while a little latency isn’t usually a…
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Four months since they launched, there’s not been a day I haven’t worn the Sonos Ace headphones
When Sonos announced the Ace – the audio company’s much-anticipated first foray into headphones – I was intrigued to say the least and wondered if they could lay claim to being among the best headphones. I have a number of Sonos speakers at home and so certainly had a soft…
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IFA: meet Beyerdynamic’s seriously impressive earbuds and flagship headphones
Beyerdynamic is legendary in headphone circles: I bought my beloved mixing headphones, the DT 770 Pro, after reading our review and being recommended them by stacks of serious studio pros. So I’m quite excited by the news that Beyerdynamic has not one but two new flagship products coming out: one…
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Sony’s future mid-range headphones may specialize in hitting those low notes
Sony will soon release a new pair of mid-range wireless headphones capable of delivering bassy audio on the same level as high-end models. At least, that’s what this latest leak from industry insider Roland Quandt would lead us to believe. He recently spilled the beans on what may be the…
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