Music streaming service Tidal has introduced several changes to its subscription model in a bit to remain competitive. This comes along the reported announcement of Spotify HiFi which is soon to launch in the coming months. The changes, having been announced on Twitter, include the addition of all new free tier. Only available in the…
California-based audio brand Audeze have announced the CRBN electrostatic headphones – their first set of headphones integrating advanced electrostatic transducers and new patented carbon nanotube technology. The Journey The concept and technology behind CRBN was originally developed to support neuroscience research, specifically to combat doctor and patient challenges when it comes to MRI machines. In…
Edifier are an award-winning manufacturer of premium audio systems, bookshelf speakers and personal audio audios. Wishing to get a slice of the wireless market, the Edifier NeoBuds Pro forms the latest in their impressive portfolio of true wireless monitors. True to their focus on innovation, the Neobuds Pro represents the first Hi-Res certified, noise canceling,…
Etymotic are a company which pride themselves on acoustic research and exacting standards in the world of audiophilia. Since 2018, they have been acquired by Lucid Audio where the focus has been on audiophile-grade sound while also catering for the hearing solutions industry. The Etymotic EVO is one of their latest concoctions – a triple…
New York based high-end audio firm Mytek have proudly launched their new flagship Empire DAC/Streamer/Preamplifier which secures its position as a ‘top echelon player’ in the high-end audio field. The Stream features dual mono fully balanced differential analog preamplifiers with an ultra quiet phono stage for MC and MM cartridges. The Streamer itself makes use…
Shanling have quickly climbed the ladder of the DAP industry producing very well-built Android-equipped DAPs. More recently, their focus has been on releasing a high-end flagship product aimed at competing with other flagship product’s such as the Fiio M15 and Lotoo PAW 6000. To this avail, the Shanling M8 Digital Audio Player has been announced.…
Based in Bavaria, ULTRASONE is a high-end German company offering products with supreme material selection, quality craftsmanship and patented sound systems. Their latest release is the $2499 Ruby Sunrise IEMS, a limited pair of earphones, with a 6 driver design with four-way crossover. 4 balanced armature drivers cover the low- to mid-range frequencies whereas two…
Bentley have held a long-standing relationship with Focal & Naim Audio to equip ultra-luxury cars with high-end audio systems. Today, they’re extending this collaboration in the hope to entice more audiophiles at a more accessible price point. The Focal for Bentley Radiance Headphones are a closed-back pair of headphones descending from Focal’s already well established…
Following on from the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless success, the Sennheiser CX 400BT has been announced. The true wireless earbuds come in a black or white color and slot in below the company’s flagship Momentum earbuds. With a more square design philosophy, the CX 400BT True Wireless earbuds feature 7 millimeter drivers and support Bluetooth…
Empire Ears are a family owned business based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have been releasing extravagant IEMs for a while with over 30 years experience in the acoustic engineering space. The Empire Ears ODIN has been a work in progress since 2017 and the labor of love of Dean Vang, the CTO of Empire Ears.…
Well-known Danish brand Bang & Olufsen are no strangers to the premium audio market scene. Celebrating 95 years of audio heritage, the company plan to release the new Beoplay H95 with superior comfort and effective active noise cancelling technology. The headphones feature two customized 40 mm titanium drivers as well as Bang & Olufsen’s very…
High-end earbud designs have often fell by the wayside in recent years. FiiO plan to change this with the release of the FiiO EM5 earbuds which contain large 14.2 mm beryllium drivers for deep, extensive and textured bass. The exterior design is said to be inspired by the ‘Chinese Dragon’ with 3D printing technology used…
Cayin have announced another surprise release – in the form of the N3Pro Digital Audio Player which will feature dual solid-state/tube timbre. The very sophisticated entry-level DAP makes use of trickle-down technologies from flagship players such as the Cayin N8 to deliver great performance for a fraction of the price. In place of the rather…
With an impressive desire for innovation and progress, it is no surprise that 64 Audio have come out with yet another solid universal in-ear monitor to tempt the masses. The Nio is 64 Audio’s first hybrid universal design in-ear monitor to feature an incredible 9 drivers. Each of the drivers is split into a tia…
Master & Dynamic have continued their collaboration with Leica with the release of two new products. Here’s what they have to say in their recent press-release: We are thrilled to announce we’ve partnered once again with Leica Camera AG to introduce two new wireless sound tools to the “Master & Dynamic for 0.95” collection. Originally…