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fromZDNET
6 days agoHow I calibrated my subwoofer placement for peak impact in awkward room setups
Placing your subwoofer in the front quadrant of a room allows the walls to guide low-pitched sounds effectively, enhancing overall audio quality. Avoiding corners is crucial, as this can lead to muddy and overpowering bass that detracts from the listening experience.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 days agoRazer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed earbuds switch between devices, double as 2.4GHz wireless receiver - Yanko Design
True wireless earbuds have evolved into specialized designs for specific use cases, with Razer's Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed leading in gaming performance and versatility.
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fromEsquire
3 weeks agoOur 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.
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fromWIRED
1 month agoThis New TV Headphone System Serves Up Lag-Free Audio to Many Pairs at Once
Sennheiser's BTA1 TV transmitter leverages Auracast technology to enable wireless audio transmission to multiple headphones simultaneously, addressing the current scarcity of Auracast-compatible devices.
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fromEngadget
1 month agoThe Sonos Play puts the best parts of the Era 100 in a portable speaker
Sonos released the Play, a $299 portable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker positioned between the Roam 2 and Move 2, featuring Era 100-inspired audio components in a thinner, more portable design with IP67 water and dust resistance.
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fromZDNET
1 month agoWiim Sound review: This smart speaker is so close to fully replacing my Sonos
The Wiim Sound offers competitive audio quality and high-fidelity support at $300, but requires a remote for voice control and has a smaller display than comparable smart speakers from Sonos, Amazon, and Apple.
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fromZDNET
1 month agoBluetooth is working on wireless audio tech I once thought was impossible - what to know
Bluetooth SIG is developing standardized lossless and spatial audio formats to replace proprietary codecs and reduce licensing fees, though implementation is unlikely before the next decade.
fromWIRED
1 month agoThis 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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1 month agoMotorola's Bose-Tuned Speaker Automatically Follows You Room to Room - Yanko Design
The Moto Sound Flow portable speaker addresses design and connectivity frustrations through aesthetic appeal, Bose-tuned audio, and UWB technology for seamless automatic connection.
fromZDNET
1 month agoSonos vs. Samsung: I compared sound systems from both brands, and it's pretty darn close
Sonos' soundbars are incredibly easy to use; as long as your TV has an eARC port and your home has Wi-Fi, you can maximize their performance and features. All of Sonos' home theater products -- soundbars, rear speakers, and subwoofers -- offer exceptional performance with a plug-and-play setup.
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fromZDNET
2 months agoI changed 3 settings on my Sonos soundbar to instantly improve the audio performance
Soundbar placement, room layout, content format, and height-channel adjustments determine Dolby Atmos immersion and dialogue clarity; adding Sonos speakers and subwoofers improves performance.
fromZDNET
2 months agoYou can buy the Sonos Arc soundbar for $200 off right now - and I highly recommend it
You'll get the most out of this soundbar if your set has an eARC port. This soundbar promises room-filling sound, Dolby Atmos support, Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth, voice commands, and touch controls, and operates as both a soundbar and a smart speaker for your living room. Also: I changed 3 settings on my Sonos soundbar to instantly improve the audio performance Sonos released the Arc Ultra in late 2024, giving the company plenty of time to iron out software issues.
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2 months agoThese 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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fromEngadget
2 months agoMarshall's new Heddon hub adds multi-room audio to speakers with Auracast
Rather than use Wi-Fi to get multiple speakers playing the same audio, though, the Marshall Heddon uses Auracast. The hub connects to services like Spotify Connect or Tidal over Wi-Fi, or other devices through Google Cast and AirPlay, and then shares that audio over Auracast to the Marshall Acton III, Stanmore III and Wobrun III speakers. You can control playback over a connected Marshall app and the Heddon also has RCA ports to connect other speakers or a record player to the system.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months agoMarshall Heddon Hub Adds Multi-Room Hi-Fi to Your Bluetooth Marshalls - Yanko Design
A Wi‑Fi hub syncs multiple Marshall Acton III, Stanmore III, and Woburn III speakers across rooms via Auracast, enabling whole-home streaming and centralized playback control.
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