#audio-quality-enhancement

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Apple
fromDesign Milk
19 hours ago

Apple Unveils AirPods Max 2 With Smarter Sound + Spatial Audio

AirPods Max 2 enhances listening experiences through refined features, improving noise cancellation and adaptability for various environments.
Marketing tech
fromRAIN News
1 day ago

ENCO Systems upgrades its DJ replacement technology with upcoming release

ENCO Systems is launching an upgraded aiTrack technology for cloud-native, automation-agnostic broadcast environments at NAB Show 2026.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
19 hours ago

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 5 review: A basic TV sound booster

The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 5 offers excellent sound quality and bass performance at an entry-level price, making it suitable for smaller spaces.
#fender-audio
Music production
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Fender Elie review: Handsome speaker/amp hybrids with excellent clarity

Fender Audio introduces the Elie 6 and Elie 12, portable Bluetooth speakers with unique designs and versatile connectivity options.
Wearables
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Fender Mix review: Well-designed headphones that just fall short of greatness

Fender Audio's Mix headphones feature smart design elements and swappable parts, aiming to compete with premium brands at a lower price point.
fromZDNET
3 days ago

How 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.
Remodel
fromFortune
2 days ago

One fan secretly recorded 10,000 concerts over 40 years. Now volunteers are racing to save the tapes before they disintegrate | Fortune

The growing Aadam Jacobs Collection is an internet treasure trove for music lovers, especially for fans of indie and punk rock during the 1980s through the early 2000s.
NYC music
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
4 days ago

WhatsApp is gaining noise cancellation for voice and video calls

WhatsApp is developing in-app noise cancellation for clearer voice and video calls.
#audio-advertising
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 week ago

New audio ad service seeks reach + relevance

StreamGuys launched SGcreative, an audio advertising service targeting the U.S. Hispanic market in partnership with Nueva Network.
fromExchangewire
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Audion Launches First AI Agent Built to Deliver Tangible Outcomes in Digital Audio Advertising

Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 week ago

New audio ad service seeks reach + relevance

StreamGuys launched SGcreative, an audio advertising service targeting the U.S. Hispanic market in partnership with Nueva Network.
fromExchangewire
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Audion Launches First AI Agent Built to Deliver Tangible Outcomes in Digital Audio Advertising

Berlin music
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When Music Was Used to Deceive, Control, Survive

Yom HaShoah commemorates the 6 million Jews and 5 million others who perished in the Holocaust, reflecting on music's dual role in history.
#vinyl-records
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago
Music production

Does vinyl sound better? - Harvard Gazette

Vinyl records provide a more authentic audio experience compared to digital formats due to their continuous signal nature.
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago
Music production

From Our EIC: The Recipe for a Perfect Listening Room

Limited space for record collection causes anxiety and prompts thoughts of an ideal listening area with upgraded components.
Music production
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

From Our EIC: The Recipe for a Perfect Listening Room

Limited space for record collection causes anxiety and prompts thoughts of an ideal listening area with upgraded components.
#headphones
Gadgets
fromConsequence
3 days ago

Best Headphone Deals on Sony, Bose, and Beats for April 2026

April 2026 offers significant discounts on top headphone models, including Sony WH-1000XM5 and Beats Studio Pro.
#ai-music
Django
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Suno leans into customization with v5.5

Suno v5.5 enhances user control with new features: Voices, My Taste, and Custom Models for personalized AI music creation.
Music production
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

ElevenLabs releases a new AI-powered music generation app | TechCrunch

ElevenLabs launched ElevenMusic, an iOS app for creating and discovering AI-generated music, aiming to expand beyond voice models and compete in the music space.
Django
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Suno leans into customization with v5.5

Suno v5.5 enhances user control with new features: Voices, My Taste, and Custom Models for personalized AI music creation.
Music production
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

ElevenLabs releases a new AI-powered music generation app | TechCrunch

ElevenLabs launched ElevenMusic, an iOS app for creating and discovering AI-generated music, aiming to expand beyond voice models and compete in the music space.
Music production
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The future of music is human-generated

The music industry's value is shifting from songs to the human connection behind performances as AI-generated music becomes abundant.
Podcast
fromMarTech
1 week ago

Why digital audio is a must-have for your retail media plan | MarTech

Digital audio is becoming a crucial advertising channel, reflecting changing consumer behavior and offering significant opportunities for targeted marketing.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 week ago

WiiM's Amplifiers, Preamplifiers, and Speakers Make Audio Streaming Throughout Your Home a Breeze

WiiM has emerged as a leading alternative to Sonos in whole-home audio systems.
#sonos
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Gadgets

The Sonos speaker blew me away with audio quality I've yet to hear from a Wi-Fi model

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Own a Sonos soundbar? I made 3 easy adjustments to instantly improve the audio quality

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Sonos won't tell you this, but these 3 free tweaks dramatically improve its soundbars

Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

The Sonos speaker blew me away with audio quality I've yet to hear from a Wi-Fi model

Sonos introduces the Play speaker, a versatile option between the Roam 2 and Move 2, offering impressive sound quality and value.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Own a Sonos soundbar? I made 3 easy adjustments to instantly improve the audio quality

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Sonos won't tell you this, but these 3 free tweaks dramatically improve its soundbars

Media industry
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Substack launches a built-in recording studio | TechCrunch

Substack launches Recording Studio, enabling creators to pre-record and publish videos with built-in editing, clip generation, and thumbnail creation tools.
Podcast
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Rebel Audio is a new AI podcasting tool aimed at first-time creators | TechCrunch

Rebel Audio launches an all-in-one podcasting platform to eliminate barriers for first-time creators by consolidating recording, editing, publishing, and promotion into a single tool.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
4 weeks ago

The vivo X300 Ultra will upgrade audio quality on all levels

The vivo X300 Ultra introduces significant audio improvements including enhanced four-microphone spatial recording with AI noise reduction and a 167% larger top speaker with increased amplifier power for better bass and high-frequency response.
#soundbars
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

5 easy ways to make your soundbar sound dramatically better (and they cost nothing)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

How I upgraded my soundbar audio quality for free - and 4 other methods to give it a boost

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

5 sure-fire ways to upgrade your soundbar's audio quality without spending a dime

Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

I Tested the Top Premium Soundbars To Find The Best

Premium soundbars deliver superior audio quality and immersive experiences, making them a worthwhile investment over traditional A/V systems.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

5 easy ways to make your soundbar sound dramatically better (and they cost nothing)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

How I upgraded my soundbar audio quality for free - and 4 other methods to give it a boost

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

5 sure-fire ways to upgrade your soundbar's audio quality without spending a dime

Vue
fromHackernoon
1 month ago

SkyReels-V4 Fixes the Most Uncanny Part of AI Video: Bad Sound Sync | HackerNoon

SkyReels-V4 integrates video and audio generation into a unified multi-modal model, addressing the historical separation of these capabilities in AI systems.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Denon expands its multi-room speaker lineup with the Home 200, Home 400 and Home 600

The Denon Home 200 houses three drivers and three amplifiers for 'natural, room-filling sound' in a compact speaker, featuring two tweeters and a woofer.
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fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

LG Sound Suite review: Dolby Atmos FlexConnect in a powerful package

LG's Sound Suite offers customizable speaker placement with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect technology, enhancing home theater experiences for users with compatible LG devices.
fromDEV Community
3 weeks ago

I Built a 100% Private, On-Device AI Audio Stem Splitter (No Servers!)

If you've ever used tools like PhonicMind or LALAL.AI, you know the drill: Upload your MP3. Wait in a queue. Pay for "credits" or high-quality downloads. Your file sits on someone else's server. For musicians, producers, or just karaoke fans, this is slow and privacy-invasive.
Music production
fromColossal
1 month ago

Radioposter Launches Paper-fi: Analog Books with Synchronized Soundtracks

Radioposter has built what it calls Paper-fi: physical books with synchronized audio soundtracks that follow readers in real time as they turn each page. No chips embedded in the paper, no QR codes to scan. The system uses patented computer vision and other modes through a smartphone or smart glasses to track your place in the book and play the corresponding audio.
Arts
Music production
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Spotify adds 'Exclusive Mode' audiophile feature for Windows PCs

Spotify launches Exclusive Mode on Windows to enable bit-perfect audio playback by preventing system audio processing interference.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

This Compact Bose Soundbar Is $80 Off

Bose Smart Soundbar offers compact design, Dolby Atmos support, and excellent audio quality, making it ideal for small spaces and modern entertainment needs.
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Spotify rolls out 'bit-perfect' playback in Windows app

Without Exclusive Mode turned on, your computer may alter audio before it reaches your DAC by resampling it, mixing other system sounds in, and changing the volume. With the mode enabled, all other sounds from your computer are disabled so Spotify can deliver the highest quality and most accurate version of a song possible.
Music production
Gadgets
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago

JBL's latest headphones offer an Auracast loophole Apple won't be happy about

JBL Live 780NC headphones feature Auracast support accessible through the JBL app, enabling iPhone users to access broadcasts that would otherwise be unavailable on iOS devices.
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

How To Remove Background Noise From Video: Best Practices For Professional Content

When professionals talk about how to remove background noise from video, they are really talking about improving the audio track of a video so the speaker's voice is clearer, more consistent, and easier to understand. Background noise refers to any unwanted sound that competes with the main voice, like air conditioning hum, office chatter, keyboard typing, traffic, or the low hiss created by recording equipment and compression. In video production, background noise removal is about reducing distractions so the listener can focus on the message.
Film
Music production
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Yamaha launches Creator Pass for music makers and podcasters

Yamaha launches Creator Pass, a subscription bundle combining music production and podcast tools from multiple partners at seven different pricing tiers ranging from $14.99 to $468 annually.
UX design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Smart Booking Systems as a Tool for Acoustic Space Efficiency

Balance flexible, short-term use and personalization with efficient scheduling to make acoustic pods productive, well-utilized, and user-centered.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Free AI Dubbing Tool with Audiobook Support - Convert Text to Speech Instantly

AI audiobook generators and dubbing engines let anyone convert text or video into realistic, human-like audio quickly, affordably, and across languages.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Sonos has a plan to make you love its speaker system again

Sonos launches new speakers and refocuses on home sound systems strategy to rebuild brand trust after a catastrophic May 2024 app update that damaged customer relationships.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Your LG TV is getting a big audio upgrade for free - these OLED models included

LG released its modular home theater system at CES 2026, complete with the H7 soundbar, M5 and M7 wireless speakers, and W7 subwoofer. This system is the first to feature Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, a Dolby technology that promises to deliver the Atmos experience, regardless of your speaker placement. Also: LG's new Dolby Atmos system promises immersive sound no matter where your speakers are
Television
Music
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Ableton Live is adding audio streaming for real-time musical collaboration

Ableton's Link Audio enables real-time audio streaming collaboration over local networks but is limited to audio and has restricted device support.
Remodel
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Today's Office: Oliver Bruce on his sound-proof, distraction-proof podcast studio

A soundproofed, foam-lined podcast studio converted into an office improves focus and creativity compared with an open-plan glass office.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

These Fender Mix Headphones Come With Modular Parts for Easy Repairs

Fender's Audio Mix headphones feature fully replaceable and swappable parts, including the battery, with customizable colors and materials, offering a modular alternative to disposable wireless headphones.
#ai-music-generation
Music
fromRAIN News
2 months ago

Sony expands NYU audio facility

NYU's Sony-funded Audio Institute now has a dedicated Sony Audio Institute Studio, modernizing facilities and expanding research into immersive audio, machine listening, and music psychology.
Music production
from48 hills
1 month ago

The Audium thrums with Pamela Z's factory-sampling 'Arbeitsklang' - 48 hills

Composer Pamela Z creates immersive sound installation Arbeitsklang by recording industrial worksites across Germany and layering the sounds with her voice and live-MIDI manipulations in a 176-speaker theater.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Bluetooth 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.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

modern audio player restores the physical form of music using disc-shaped cartridges

It's similar to a vinyl record, but the tracks are in a USB drive. It has no moving parts inside, so it's totally digital in how it stores sound. But it has a physical shape users can hold, flip over, look at, and collect, so in a way, the designer is asking: what if digital music had a physical body?
Music production
Podcast
from99% Invisible
2 months ago

Audio Flux - 99% Invisible

Audio Flux revives short-form experimental audio by providing biannual themed challenges that produce bold, three-minute stories and renewed visibility for the format.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The answer to AI in music isn't suppression. It's data

But to anyone tracking the data over the past few years, it was inevitable. In 2022, Bad Bunny's Un Verano Sin Ti redefined the market, driving Latin music's streaming growth to new heights. It later became the first Spanish-language album nominated for Grammy Album of the Year. The takeaway is simple: When you have accurate, real-time data, you don't guess where culture is going, you know.
Music
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 month ago

A landscape of listening

Podcasting in the U.S. continues significant growth, reaching diverse demographics—especially ages 25–44, males, Black and Hispanic listeners—with strong crossover between listening and watching.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Shure's next-gen DAI adds mobile support

Shure's MVX2U Gen 2 is a mobile-compatible XLR microphone adapter priced at $139, featuring advanced audio processing and improved hardware specifications.
Podcast
from99% Invisible
2 months ago

Audio Flux - 99% Invisible

Audio Flux revives short-form experimental audio by hosting twice-yearly themed challenges that showcase three-minute stories and broaden podcast storytelling possibilities.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This 30-second tweak means I never have to listen to flat audio on headphones and speakers again

Equalizers adjust specific frequency bands to shape sound, compensate for speaker or room issues, and boost clarity while reducing unwanted noise.
Gadgets
fromwww.engadget.com
2 months ago

JBL made a pair of AI-powered practice amps

JBL launched AI-powered BandBox Solo and Trio practice amps with onboard Stem AI for source separation, built-in effects, a looper update in October, priced $250 and $600.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

These 7 audio products at CES 2026 were so impressive, I had to listen twice

CES 2026 showcases a wide range of innovative audio products, including foldable headphone-speakers, open-ear noise-reducing earbuds, mind-reading gaming headsets, and Dolby-enabled soundbars.
Gadgets
fromEsquire
1 month ago

These Soundbars and Home Speakers Are Up to $600 Off This Weekend

Home theater systems greatly improve TV audio clarity and immersion, and current promotions offer discounts up to $600 on major brands like Sonos and Samsung.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Sonos' first new hardware since app debacle targets your most complex audio setup

Sonos released the Amp Multi, an eight-channel GaN-powered amplifier designed for large architectural Sonos speaker installations, sold through installers with pricing by quote.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

This soundbar blew me away with its surround sound, and it's discounted for Presidents' Day

Vizio’s 33-inch soundbar bundle with wireless subwoofer and two surround speakers delivers near high-end audio with Dolby Atmos/DTS:X and EQ personalization, now under $200.
#open-ear-earbuds
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Sony teases audio-related launch event for next week

As discovered by Dealabs, Sony will likely unveil its LinkBuds Clip (WF-LC900), which features an open-ear design with the buds attaching around the earlobe. A listing from an Indonesian retailer revealed the design and key specs of the LinkBuds Clip, which are expected to feature adaptive volume control, 360 Reality Audio support and background music effect found on previous LinkBuds models.
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fromZDNET
2 months ago

I 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.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Samsung's Best Dolby Atmos Soundbar Has Barely Changed for Generations. That Means Insane Deals

Samsung's HW-Q990 series reached near-peak performance; successive models deliver only incremental improvements while prices vary widely.
Gadgets
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

This Splurge Soundbar Is Worth Every Penny

The Devialet Dione is a high-end, design-forward Dolby Atmos soundbar with powerful drivers and built-in subwoofers that justify its premium price.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

A Digital Music Player with FLAC Files and a Built-In Speaker - Yanko Design

There's something oddly comforting about watching the vinyl resurgence happen in real time. We've collectively decided that convenience isn't everything, that sometimes the ritual matters as much as the result. But while turntables have been getting their moment in the spotlight, another piece of audio history has been quietly staging its own comeback: the dedicated digital audio player. Enter the DAP-1, a concept device from Frankfurt-based 3D artist
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

These 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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