Razer Adaro Headphone Series Debuts

Four New Audio Products in the Adaro Line Boost Sound and Functionality Beyond Gaming Razer™, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, today announced the Razer Adaro series, a new line of headphones designed for personal entertainment. The new audio lineup will initially feature four models: bass-heavy earphones, analog stereo headphones, Bluetooth® headphones and DJ-style headphones. Each member of the Razer Adaro family is designed with a heavy focus on durability, comfort and uncompromised sound quality for music listening. The Razer Adaro series marks the company’s latest venture into the personal entertainment audio space. The Razer Kraken and Electra, two of Razer’s best-selling headphones, were tuned for music, as well as gaming. “Making technically advanced headsets to […]

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ASUS Essence III Preamplifier USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier Debuts

Audiophile-grade USB digital-to-analog converter with a fully balanced design, remote-controlled stepped attenuator and DSD playback ASUS today announced Essence III, a USB digital-to-analog (DAC) converter with a fully balanced design and the latest Direct Stream Digital (DSD) playback designed for those who demand the purest audio quality and listening flexibility. High-precision clocks and asynchronous USB virtually eliminate jitter, while separate printed-circuit boards for digital, analog and power ensure that the Essence III’s audio delivery is crystal-clear and free of crosstalk. Remote-controlled volume driven by stepped attenuators allow output levels to be set with great precision – even from the far side of the listening room. “Essence III is more than the flagship product of our audio range,” said Ives Chiu, […]

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Panasonic Announces Six New Headphone Models

Offers Users Superior Audio Performance, Ultimate Comfort Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company today announced the introduction of six new headphone models for fall 2013. The new headphones offer users unique designs, ultimate comfort and superior audio quality. The new additions to Panasonic’s extensive lineup of existing headphones include the RP-HT480C, RP-HT470C, RP-HX450C, RP-HX250M, which are monitor-style headphones, and the RP-TCM190 and RP-TCM125 earbud style models. “At Panasonic, we are constantly innovating our headphone technology and designs to provide consumers with stylish new models that fit with their lifestyle and still produce excellent sound,” said Tom Hantson, Product Manager, Headphones, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “This year, we have taken the functionality of our headphones a step further, equipping all of our fall […]

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NuForce Icon Digital Audio Converter and Headphone Amplifier Unveiled

Icon DAC extracts audio data in its original digital form from Android mobile devices, Mac and/or PC to deliver bit-perfect, low-jitter, audiophile-quality music file playback By NuForce via Max Borges Agency NuForce, Inc., a leader in professional and consumer audio gear, announces the release of its Icon DAC digital audio converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier. NuForce Icon DAC delivers the latest in mobile device connectivity by supporting USB audio for Android (4.1* and beyond with OTG), Mac and PC (with advanced PCM and DSD). It also features a very high-powered headphone amplifier, linear volume control and genuine audiophile construction. “With the advent of Smartphones and their enormous storage capabilities, a great many audio enthusiasts have been longing for a quality […]

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