Shinola Audio has announced its Bluetooth In-Ear Monitors. Designed and developed in collaboration with Campfire Audio. The company claims the monitors deliver professional quality sound via wireless streaming. Shinola Audio’s use of aptX Bluetooth connectivity and can be paired with any Bluetooth-enabled device such as a phone, tablet or computer. The Canfield In-Ear Monitors were designed for both consumer and pro applications (for […]
Audio-Technica is now shipping the new ATH-M60x On-Ear Professional Monitor Headphones, the latest addition to A-T’s M-Series line. Designed for studio, broadcast and mobile applications, the ATH-M60x is a low-profile, on-ear professional headphone model that utilizes the same proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers found in the ATH-M50x (with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire […]
Recently I found myself reliving a much different time in my life, from the past, while I was at my mothers house, and digging around in the garage. I went over to move around some belongings I had left in her garage years ago, and found shelves and shelves of records, amplifiers, speakers, endless cables […]
Music in the office is a must for me and recently I went from having a rather extravagant distributed audio system at the workplace, to a new company where we don’t have such a luxury, and honestly, I miss that experience. The ability to pick and choose genres and distribute it to different areas, really […]
Sennheiser has redesigned the HD 280 PRO monitoring headphones with a new design and improved comfort for the wearer. The most visible change is the headband, which features differently designed padding that keeps the sensitive fontanelle area of the head free from pressure. This, along with a weight of just 285 g, ensures stress-free use […]
Audio-Technica has debuted its new E-Series Professional In-Ear Monitor (IEM) Headphones. Bringing the sonic signature of the M-Series to an in-ear design, the three models in the E-Series have been designed to fully answer the needs of demanding sound professionals and musicians from the studio to the stage to the DJ booth. E-Series headphones are […]
Yamaha today announced the release of the new MT Series professional studio monitor headphones, the HPH-MT7. The MT7 headphones feature custom drivers equipped with CCAW voice coils and powerful neodymium magnets to achieve precise definition and control even at the highest output levels. Made from aluminum wire coated in highly conductive copper, the lightweight yet powerful drivers deliver a […]
Audio-Technica today announced its SonicPro ATH-MSR7 Over-Ear Hi-Res Audio Headphones, a pair of smartphone-compatible headphones using a 45 mm driver with a lightweight, highly responsive voice coil and diaphragm. The ATH-MSR7’s Multi-Layer Air Damping Technology utilizes a two-layer aluminum/magnesium housing that provides a lightweight yet rigid structure for the drivers to reduce unwanted internal vibrations […]
In the prior installment, I had discussed the surprising growth of headphones in home AV, including how, for some retailers and distributors, their sales now eclipse stereos and surround sound AV equipment. I also touched on the importance of determining which price level your company should focus on: whether your customers are looking for entry […]
It’s neither new, nor surprising that the face of AV retail has changed dramatically and continues to do so. However, what is surprising is the directions in which those changes can take us. The other weekend I was supporting one of my retailers at their annual sales event, representing a couple of my brands. While […]
