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Jul 25, 2024 | 
techweekmag.com | George Baumratner
The Fostex TH1000RP is a flagship model that showcases Fostex’s advanced RP planar magnetic driver technology, carefully integrated into a solid wood housing. This exceptional product is the result of Fostex’s 50 years of experience in developing RP planar diaphragms. Each pair of headphones is handcrafted in Japan and features a unique texture achieved through the traditional Aizome dyeing method, renowned for its deep indigo color and ability to highlight the natural grain of hard maple.
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Jul 22, 2024 | 
techweekmag.com | George Baumratner
Altec Lansing , now part of Infinity Brands, has released a new line of EverythingProof wireless portable speakers called the Hydra 2.0 . Designed for active music lovers, these affordable speakers, priced from $24.99 to $149.99 , offer long battery life and high-quality sound. All speakers are sand, dust, shock, and waterproof.
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Jul 13, 2024 | 
techweekmag.com | George Baumratner |Dimitri Sokolov |Aleksei Mikhaylov
The first images of a new soundbar from Sonos , codenamed Lasso , have leaked online . It will reportedly be the first model to feature new audio technology from Mayht, which Sonos acquired in 2022. According to The Verge, which also published photos of the new product, Lasso is a name that is not yet final. The new product will be similar to the current flagship Sonos Arc soundbar, but will feature improved bass, Bluetooth support, and a physical switch to disable the built-in microphone.
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Jun 24, 2024 | 
techweekmag.com | George Baumratner
Morel introduced the Morel Biggie wireless audio system , combining portability, high output power and stylish appearance. Based on the previously released Högtalare wireless home speaker ($398), the portable Biggie speaker has a rechargeable battery so you can take it with you on picnics or vacations.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
techweekmag.com | George Baumratner
The segment of wireless speakers has showed a rapid growth – and, finally, Hi – Fi and High End playback quality has come to the segment of such acoustics. We have compiled for you a rating of the best models this year, as usual, sorting it in order of increasing cost of the presented equipment.
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May 27, 2024 | 
techweekmag.com | George Baumratner
German company Clearaudio has unveiled a more affordable version of its popular Concept Signature model – the Clearaudio Signature turntable , which will be offered only in a finish that the manufacturer calls “triple black” and with two tonearm options: Tracer Black Carbon Fiber and Signature Black Satisfy Carbon Fiber .
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May 19, 2024 | 
techweekmag.com | George Baumratner
German brand Loewe has teamed up with football star and PSG striker Kylian Mbappé to create a special version of the flagship Bluetooth speaker We.HEAR Pro. And now this version of the speaker is available in three “premium acoustic fabric” finishes – denim, neon and black – and is available with a special logo.
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May 13, 2024 | 
techweekmag.com | George Baumratner
Steinway Lyngdorf has brought a special soundbar to the exhibition floor of the High End Munich. The passive 3.2 “Hummer” soundbar is robustly built and will work together with an accompanying Steinway P100 processor and A2 four-channel amplifier. The new dipole speaker Model C MkII is also passive, making it a very slim model, but two wall woofers must be switched on for bass reproduction. Here too, a P100 and A2 amplifier must be used to make the whole thing shine across the board.
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Apr 24, 2024 | 
techweekmag.com | George Baumratner
The DM series multifunction table speakers have become even more versatile. Pioneer DJ has added three new speakers to its versatile series of DM monitors, designed for both everyday music listening and professional use. An updated version of the Pioneer DM-50D , released late last year, now has Bluetooth wireless connectivity for quick connectivity for smartphones, as well as several features that make them more suitable for creating music.
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Apr 24, 2024 | 
techweekmag.com | George Baumratner
The Borea line of the French manufacturer has two new shelf models, both active and wireless – BR02 BT and BR03 BT. They are equipped with a Bluetooth v5.0 interface with aptX codec, a built-in phono stage, an optical input for connecting to a TV and a subwoofer output. Together with the company Pro-Ject, the French have developed a turntable that looks in harmony with the new monitors. It is expected to go on sale in September in four finishes. Monitors differ in drivers and amplifiers.
