by Lisa Opolion | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
HIFIMAN’s philosophy is that “the objective listening experience has to be real.” Their new Bluetooth open-back headphones and a wireless speaker are due out in Spring. The Ananda-BT, a wireless version of HIFIMAN’s open-back Ananda planar magnetic...
by Lisa Opolion | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Among the products featured by high-res audio player brand Astell&Kern at CanJam NYC 2019, the consumer headphone and headphone-related products show held Feb. 16 and 17 at the Manhattan Theater District-located Marriott Marquis Hotel, was the $299 ultra-compact,...
by Lisa Opolion | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
In advance of CanJam NYC 2019, Focal announced the Stellia, a new flagship closed-back headphone. Focal promises you’re in for a treat. First, there’s the use of premium materials – including a classy combination of ‘cognac’ and ‘mocha’ leather. It also comes with a...
by Lisa Opolion | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Just before CanJam NYC 2019, France’s Focal announced its entry into the amp/DAC space and introduced new high-end headphones. The new Stellia closed-back headphones are bolstered by Arche, the company’s first amp/DAC, which is slated for release in March. Aimed...
by Lisa Opolion | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
With a sleek, lightweight design, comfortable eartips, and startling clarity to enrapture you with the siren sounds of your favorite music, Focal’s new Sphear Wireless – which premiered at CanJam NYC 2019 — will have you forgetting there’s a wire behind your head at...
by Lisa Opolion | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Qobuz, the French subscription hi-rez streaming and download service, finally launches in the US today, right before the start of CanJam NYC. Qobuz not only offers more than 40 million tracks, over two million of which are said to be hi-rez, but also includes liner...