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4 days ago

Beolab 90 Atelier Editions: A Symphony of Surface, Sight, and Sound

Bang & Olufsen's Beolab 90 Atelier Editions merge sound with visual and tactile experiences, creating a synesthetic suite of collectible audio design.
#audio-interface
fromEngadget
4 days ago
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Roland Go:Mixer Studio review: Portable, professional and plenty of polish

The Go:Mixer Studio offers premium features and design for portable audio recording, including multitrack output and onboard effects.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
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Roland's Go:Mixer Studio is an affordable but capable mixer for budding recording engineers

Roland Go:Mixer Studio is a portable, affordable 12-input/6-output audio interface that records 24-bit/192kHz multitrack audio and video with app control for smartphones and computers.
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fromEngadget
4 days ago

Roland Go:Mixer Studio review: Portable, professional and plenty of polish

The Go:Mixer Studio offers premium features and design for portable audio recording, including multitrack output and onboard effects.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
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Roland's Go:Mixer Studio is an affordable but capable mixer for budding recording engineers

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fromEngadget
1 week ago

Fender Mix review: Well-designed headphones that just fall short of greatness

Fender Audio's Mix headphones feature smart design elements and swappable parts, aiming to compete with premium brands at a lower price point.
#vinyl-records
fromInsideHook
1 week ago
Music production

From Our EIC: The Recipe for a Perfect Listening Room

Limited space for record collection causes anxiety and prompts thoughts of an ideal listening area with upgraded components.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago
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Forget Spotify: These 5 Designer Turntables Are the Real Reason Vinyl Is Having a Moment - Yanko Design

Vinyl's resurgence stems from listeners seeking intentional engagement with music through physical ritual rather than streaming's frictionless convenience.
Music production
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

From Our EIC: The Recipe for a Perfect Listening Room

Limited space for record collection causes anxiety and prompts thoughts of an ideal listening area with upgraded components.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Suno leans into customization with v5.5

The Voices feature is the most requested addition, allowing users to train the vocal model on their own voice by uploading clean recordings or singing directly into their devices.
Django
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fromWIRED
4 days ago

WiiM's Amplifiers, Preamplifiers, and Speakers Make Audio Streaming Throughout Your Home a Breeze

WiiM has emerged as a leading alternative to Sonos in whole-home audio systems.
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fromZDNET
5 days ago

I replaced my outdoor Bluetooth speakers with a wired audio system, and don't regret it

Investing in permanent outdoor speaker systems like Polk Audio Atrium 5 enhances outdoor listening experiences with better sound quality and design integration.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

Our Favorite Budget Earbuds Are Literally $19

JLab Go Pop ANC earbuds offer impressive features and performance for just $19, making them a great budget option for gym use.
#sennheiser
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

This Premium Sennheiser Soundbar Is $1,000 Off

Sennheiser's Ambeo Max soundbar offers powerful sound and extensive connectivity options, currently available for $2,000 after a $1,000 discount.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

This Premium Sennheiser Soundbar Is $1,000 Off

Sennheiser's Ambeo Max soundbar offers powerful sound and extensive connectivity options, currently available for $2,000 after a $1,000 discount.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

Save $100 On Our Favorite Soundbar and Subwoofer Combo

The JBL Bar 500MK2 soundbar offers impressive sound quality and features at a discounted price of $550.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 week ago

portable retrofuturistic sampler plays tracks through embedded speaker for on-the-go DJ set

The MPC Sample features a four-by-four grid of 16 RGB backlit pads that respond to pressure, allowing for dynamic sound manipulation. A full-color display and three knobs provide hands-on control over effects and sound.
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

Denon expands its multi-room speaker lineup with the Home 200, Home 400 and Home 600

The Denon Home 200 houses three drivers and three amplifiers for 'natural, room-filling sound' in a compact speaker, featuring two tweeters and a woofer.
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fromDesign Milk
3 weeks ago

This Pared Down Stereo System Takes-on Cubist Dimensions

In Braque's paintings, collages, and prints, the polymath set out to distill bucolic landscapes and rural village scenes as broken up and then re-assembled geometric compositions; decidedly abstract yet still slightly recognizable representations. Through this revolutionary approach, he examined how objects could be depicted from multiple perspectives-multiple sources of light-as if superimposed portrayals of the same setting rendered at different times of day.
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#soundbars
fromZDNET
2 months ago
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5 easy ways to make your soundbar sound dramatically better (and they cost nothing)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
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How I upgraded my soundbar audio quality for free - and 4 other methods to give it a boost

Proper soundbar placement, room acoustic treatment, and calibration significantly improve TV audio quality beyond built-in speakers.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
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5 sure-fire ways to upgrade your soundbar's audio quality without spending a dime

Proper placement, room acoustics, and tuning significantly improve soundbar performance beyond basic plug-and-play capability.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

I Tested the Top Premium Soundbars To Find The Best

Premium soundbars deliver superior audio quality and immersive experiences, making them a worthwhile investment over traditional A/V systems.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
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5 easy ways to make your soundbar sound dramatically better (and they cost nothing)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
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How I upgraded my soundbar audio quality for free - and 4 other methods to give it a boost

fromZDNET
2 months ago
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5 sure-fire ways to upgrade your soundbar's audio quality without spending a dime

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fromEngadget
1 week ago

LG Sound Suite review: Dolby Atmos FlexConnect in a powerful package

LG's Sound Suite offers customizable speaker placement with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect technology, enhancing home theater experiences for users with compatible LG devices.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

modern audio player restores the physical form of music using disc-shaped cartridges

It's similar to a vinyl record, but the tracks are in a USB drive. It has no moving parts inside, so it's totally digital in how it stores sound. But it has a physical shape users can hold, flip over, look at, and collect, so in a way, the designer is asking: what if digital music had a physical body?
Music production
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fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

This Compact Bose Soundbar Is $80 Off

Bose Smart Soundbar offers compact design, Dolby Atmos support, and excellent audio quality, making it ideal for small spaces and modern entertainment needs.
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fromEsquire
2 weeks ago

Our Favorite Audio Brand Just Dropped the Sound Bar You Need

Marshall's Heston 60 soundbar delivers impressive audio quality and design in a compact form factor, making it an excellent all-in-one solution for small living rooms with strong bass performance and Dolby Atmos support.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Marshall adds a junior-sized party speaker to its lineup

The Bromley 450 carries over its larger sibling's 360-degree audio trickery. Like equivalents from other companies, Marshall's "True Stereophonic 360-degree sound" fools your brain into perceiving more directionality than its form factor allows. Lighting effects ("inspired by '70s stage shows") also carry over from the larger model.
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fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

This unassuming amplifier is the one audio upgrade that finally made my speakers sing

The Rotel DX-5 is a beginner-friendly integrated amplifier designed for digital streaming and modern audio formats, lacking a built-in phono preamp but offering versatile connectivity options.
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

How To Remove Background Noise From Video: Best Practices For Professional Content

When professionals talk about how to remove background noise from video, they are really talking about improving the audio track of a video so the speaker's voice is clearer, more consistent, and easier to understand. Background noise refers to any unwanted sound that competes with the main voice, like air conditioning hum, office chatter, keyboard typing, traffic, or the low hiss created by recording equipment and compression. In video production, background noise removal is about reducing distractions so the listener can focus on the message.
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fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

AI Is Changing Music Production - But It Can't Fill Creative Gaps

We tend to think AI music tools are just gimmicks for social media creators, or that they're limited to basic beats. But it's hard to dismiss them when companies like Google, Meta and Stability AI are pouring resources into generative audio models that can produce full compositions in seconds.
Music production
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fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

These Excellent Computer Speakers Are $100 Off

IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor desktop speakers are discounted to $250 and deliver studio-quality audio with flat midrange, bold bass, and detailed highs, suitable for music production, audiophiles, and general listening.
#modular-headphones
Software development
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This modern take on Xfce is the perfect distro for audio fans - here's why

Extrox enhances MX Linux with Xfce plus Compiz eye candy, abundant audio-focused tools, and MX-style utilities, best suited for experienced Linux users.
Writing
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Harmonics | The Walrus

A caregiver comforts a dying loved one amid a surreal, glittering ambulance and ER, balancing narcotics, music, storytelling, and tender presence.
Music
fromRAIN News
1 month ago

Sony expands NYU audio facility

NYU's Sony-funded Audio Institute now has a dedicated Sony Audio Institute Studio, modernizing facilities and expanding research into immersive audio, machine listening, and music psychology.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

This Gorgeous Bluetooth Speaker Also Sounds the Part

The original KEF Muo launched back in 2015 and felt like a turning point in portable hi-fi. Serious, designer Bluetooth speakers from a respected hi-fi brand were rare back then-with only a few brands like Bang & Olufsen and Loewe interested in combining pretty and portable. These early designs were still given the side-eye by most traditional audio.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Astell&Kern Just Killed the Touchscreen With Two Knobs and $2,000 - Yanko Design

The Astell&Kern PD20 portable audio player prioritizes physical controls and tactile interaction over touchscreens, featuring wheels, switches, and mechanical feedback for intuitive sound adjustment.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Korg's new experimental synthesizer combines acoustic sounds with electronic control

The Phase8 uses a new form of "acoustic synthesis" that combines acoustic sound generation with electronic control. Takahashi says the synthesizer is "beyond analog vs. digital" and "beyond electronics" altogether. It features chromatically tuned steel resonators, which creates an acoustic sound similar to that of a kalimba. These signals can be manipulated via onboard effects and sequenced like a traditional synthesizer. Here's a video of the synth in action.
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fromZDNET
1 month ago

These Fender headphones last all day, but won't replace my Sony anytime soon

Fender Mix headphones offer solid audio quality, noise cancellation, and battery life at an affordable price point, though they don't match flagship competitors and require a USB-C transmitter for optimal performance.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

In Blind Test, Audiophiles Unable to Tell Difference Between Sound Signal Run Through an Expensive Cable and a Banana

High-quality cables have long been marketed as a key way to get the most out of high-end equipment, such as expensive studio-grade monitor speaker cables and gold-plated HDMI cables for cutting-edge TVs. In the high-end audiophile world, which is renowned for eye-bulging prices, cables can cost tens of thousands of dollars for ultra-pure copper with silver plating, specialized insulation, and dozens of individual conductors that manufacturers claim will squeeze the most out of a luxury-grade sound system aimed at the uber-wealthy.
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fromWIRED
1 month ago

Our Favorite Budget Desktop Speaker Is an Even Better Buy Right Now

They boast clear, vibrant sound that helps bring games, videos, and music to life in a way your monitor and cheaper speakers can only dream of. They stay true to that sound profile even when you crank the volume up, without any distortion or crackling. One of the areas you're compromising on is the bass. A number of our other, more expensive speaker sets include a dedicated subwoofer, which makes a huge difference with those big explosions in your favorite game or movie,
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fromZDNET
1 month ago

These slick desktop speakers sound as good as they look (and the price is right)

When I sit at my desk to work, I play music in the background to avoid getting distracted. For an immersive listening experience that encourages productivity, I typically throw on a pair of headphones, with my current rotation consisting of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra, Sony Ult Wear, and Sennheiser HD 660S2. Also: Spotify vs. Apple Music: I've tried both streaming services, and prefer this one
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fromZDNET
1 month ago

These $60 earbuds changed my mind about budget headphones

For some time now, I -- like many audiophiles -- have looked down upon such earbuds. And although these aren't anywhere near the best earbuds I've experienced, the sound they produced was quite surprising. There was rich, clear bass, clean highs, and (mostly) mellow mids. For me, that's a winning combination out of the box. And, thanks to the EarFun app (and a firmware upgrade) the noise cancellation and connection stability were both much improved.
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fromZDNET
2 months ago

This 30-second tweak means I never have to listen to flat audio on headphones and speakers again

Equalizers adjust specific frequency bands to shape sound, compensate for speaker or room issues, and boost clarity while reducing unwanted noise.
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fromwww.engadget.com
2 months ago

JBL made a pair of AI-powered practice amps

JBL launched AI-powered BandBox Solo and Trio practice amps with onboard Stem AI for source separation, built-in effects, a looper update in October, priced $250 and $600.
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fromEsquire
1 month ago

These Soundbars and Home Speakers Are Up to $600 Off This Weekend

Home theater systems greatly improve TV audio clarity and immersion, and current promotions offer discounts up to $600 on major brands like Sonos and Samsung.
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fromZDNET
1 month ago

3 easy ways to upgrade your headphones today - for free

Update headphone firmware and adjust EQ before replacing otherwise functional headphones to improve sound, connectivity, noise cancellation, and microphone performance.
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Klipsch is getting back into the hi-fi headphone game

Klipsch returns to high-end headphones in 2026 with the Atlas series: HP-1 (wireless ANC), HP-2 (bass-forward), and HP-3 (semi-open, neutral).
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fromZDNET
1 month ago

Beats Studio Pro headphones are 50% off right now - and I can vouch for them

Beats Studio Pro offers mature design, active noise cancellation, transparency mode, spatial and lossless playback via USB-C, and improved comfort and battery at $350.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Our Favorite Soundbar for Most People Is $50 Off

You don't need to be a surround sound expert to get a big boost from the SR-C30A. Thanks to HDMI eARC, all you need to get up and running is an HDMI connection to the television, and power for both the soundbar and the subwoofer. Everything else, including matching volume and turning off the TV's speakers, is handled instantly and automatically.
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#sonos
fromZDNET
2 months ago
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Own a Sonos soundbar? I made 3 easy adjustments to instantly improve the audio quality

fromZDNET
2 months ago
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Own a Sonos soundbar? I made 3 easy adjustments to instantly improve the audio quality

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fromWIRED
1 month ago

Elehear's New Delight Hearing Aids Have a Marvelous Fit but Lackluster Sound

Delight hearing aids include many app features but deliver poor hearing clarity, weak bass streaming, unreliable app connectivity, and ineffective performance in noisy environments.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

JLab's comically oversized headphones are not an April Fool's Prank

JLab just released a gigantic pair of headphones that doubles as a Bluetooth speaker. The Blue XL headphones are ridiculously oversized, making them headphones in name only. I don't even think Andre the Giant could've comfortably worn these suckers. Unless you have a mythically large head, these are basically "headphone speakers." The idea is to drape them around your neck and stream tunes for all to hear.
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fromZDNET
2 months ago

Forget Shure: I recommend this flexible mic for podcasts and meetings, especially at its price

The Maono PD200W delivers surprising clarity, richness, and flexible connectivity at a sub-$100 price, making it an excellent value for podcasting.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

I Have Fallen in Love With Open Earbuds (and You Should Too)

They're called open earbuds (or open-ear buds, depending on the brand), and just about every audio brand has a pair (or three). They come in a slew of styles, but most either loop around your ears like older Beats buds, or clip on like funky-futuristic earrings. Whatever the style, they're designed to deliver satisfying sound while keeping your ear canals open to the sounds of the world around you.
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fromZDNET
1 month ago

These wireless bookshelf speakers deliver gloriously smooth sound for any style of music

Most consumers believe punchy bass and sizzling highs are key to a good speaker. If that sounds like your taste, then you have a lot of options available for you (because a lot of manufacturers cater to booming bass). But the mark of a truly good speaker is the ability to blend the sound in such a way that you hear it as the artist intended.
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fromZDNET
1 month ago

This soundbar blew me away with its surround sound, and it's discounted for Presidents' Day

Vizio’s 33-inch soundbar bundle with wireless subwoofer and two surround speakers delivers near high-end audio with Dolby Atmos/DTS:X and EQ personalization, now under $200.
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fromAcquire
2 months ago

Acquire | Cambridge Audio's L/R Series has a stereo system for every need

Cambridge Audio's L/R Series delivers compact to high-powered speakers with Torus tweeters, StreamMagic Gen 4 streaming, multi-room support, and prices from $599 to $2,399.
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fromWIRED
1 month ago

Samsung's Best Dolby Atmos Soundbar Has Barely Changed for Generations. That Means Insane Deals

Samsung's HW-Q990 series reached near-peak performance; successive models deliver only incremental improvements while prices vary widely.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

LG has released pricing for its new Sound Suite speaker lineup

The centerpiece of the group is the H7 soundbar, which will retail for $1,000. The soundbar uses FlexConnect to optimize sound based on the layout of a room and its location therein. This is intended to solve for when a speaker can't be perfectly placed to deliver optimal sound, especially spatial audio. The H7 also has a feature LG is calling Sound Follow that tracks the location of a user's phone throughout a room and adapts the audio to their location.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

A Digital Music Player with FLAC Files and a Built-In Speaker - Yanko Design

There's something oddly comforting about watching the vinyl resurgence happen in real time. We've collectively decided that convenience isn't everything, that sometimes the ritual matters as much as the result. But while turntables have been getting their moment in the spotlight, another piece of audio history has been quietly staging its own comeback: the dedicated digital audio player. Enter the DAP-1, a concept device from Frankfurt-based 3D artist
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fromWIRED
2 months ago

These Luxurious Headphones Are Almost Half Off

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 offer premium materials, high-fidelity sound, effective ANC, and long battery life for under $500 in select colors, making them strong travel headphones.
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fromWIRED
2 months ago

These Bose Noise-Canceling Earbuds Are $50 Off

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 Earbuds deliver improved ANC, adaptive tuning, customizable EQ, wireless charging, and about 24 hours total battery life, discounted to $250 in Desert Gold.
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fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

Nightclub-Inspired Speaker Is Transparent in Name and Assembly

Transparent Speaker x LN-CC blends LN-CC's 1970s rippled glass aesthetic with Transparent's modular, circular 120W Bluetooth speaker design for event-ready club atmospheres.
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