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fromZDNET
5 hours 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.
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Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
35 minutes ago

You can now turn 2D apps into 3D while using the Galaxy XR headset

Android XR introduces auto-spatialization, transforming 2D content into 3D experiences for Galaxy XR headsets.
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fromwww.engadget.com
1 day ago

Samsung's Music Studio speakers and two of its 2026 soundbars are available now

Samsung announced pricing for new speakers and soundbars, with advanced features for immersive audio experiences.
Music production
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Why SMEs Should Treat Music as Part of the Customer Experience

Music significantly influences customer experience and brand perception in SMEs, yet it is often overlooked in favor of visual elements.
#sony
fromEngadget
4 days ago
Marketing tech

Sony's gaming division just bought an AI startup that turns photos into 3D volumes

Television
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Sony's new theater system lets you upgrade your TV setup gradually - how it works

Sony introduces seven new Bravia home theater products, including a TV, soundbars, subwoofers, and rear speakers, with modular compatibility.
fromEngadget
4 days ago
Marketing tech

Sony's gaming division just bought an AI startup that turns photos into 3D volumes

Television
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Sony's new theater system lets you upgrade your TV setup gradually - how it works

Sony introduces seven new Bravia home theater products, including a TV, soundbars, subwoofers, and rear speakers, with modular compatibility.
Berlin music
fromPsychology Today
5 days 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.
Arts
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
5 days ago

Perceptrum and the Emergence of Augmented Painting: When the Canvas Begins to Listen - KALTBLUT Magazine

Perceptrum redefines painting by allowing touch, creating a sensory dialogue that transforms the relationship between observer and artwork.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
1 week ago

Noise Master Buds 2 Review

Noise Master Buds 2 aims to establish a premium presence in the TWS market, featuring a refined design and partnership with Bose.
Apple
fromZDNET
1 week ago

AirPods Pro 3 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2: I listened to both, and there's a sonic difference

AirPods Pro 3 are ideal for Apple users seeking advanced features and fitness tracking capabilities.
#sonos
fromZDNET
1 week ago
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The Sonos speaker blew me away with audio quality I've yet to hear from a Wi-Fi model

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

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

Soundbar performance depends more on room layout, placement, content format, and adjustments like height-channel tuning and additional Sonos components than on specs alone.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
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Sonos introduces Amp Multi for complicated residential installs

Sonos introduced the Amp Multi, an eight-output, four-zone professional-grade residential amplifier aimed at large or complicated spaces, arriving in coming months with premium pricing expected.
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fromWIRED
3 days ago

I've Been Testing the New Sonos Play for Weeks. It's My New Favorite

Sonos' new speaker, the Play, offers exceptional sound quality, versatility, and improved connectivity, making it potentially the best model in their lineup.
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fromZDNET
1 week 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
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Sonos won't tell you this, but these 3 free tweaks dramatically improve its soundbars

Berlin music
fromDesign Milk
6 days ago

Beolab 90 Atelier Editions: A Symphony of Surface, Sight, and Sound

Bang & Olufsen's Beolab 90 Atelier Editions merge sound with visual and tactile experiences, creating a synesthetic suite of collectible audio design.
Wearables
fromZDNET
6 days ago

AirPods Pro 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: Why I'm looking past brand ecosystems now

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and Apple AirPods Pro 3 are top contenders in the premium wireless earbuds market, each with unique strengths.
Music production
fromInsideHook
1 week 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.
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fromWIRED
6 days 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.
#soundbars
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Gadgets

Why this Marshall is the first soundbar I've tested that truly challenges my Sonos Arc Ultra

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

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

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

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fromZDNET
1 week ago

Why this Marshall is the first soundbar I've tested that truly challenges my Sonos Arc Ultra

The Marshall Heston 120 and Sonos Arc Ultra are top soundbar choices under $1,000, each offering unique designs and exceptional audio quality.
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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
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How I upgraded my soundbar audio quality for free - and 4 other methods to give it a boost

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

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

Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Sound takes center stage: Inside the company that produces award-winning sounds for movies

Foley artists create sound effects for films, contributing approximately 50% of a movie's audio and bringing scenes to life through detailed sound textures and movements.
Higher education
fromCornell Chronicle
3 weeks ago

World According to Sound offers immersive audio experience March 23 | Cornell Chronicle

The World According to Sound presents a blindfolded sonic experience exploring sound as a method of understanding and knowing across academic disciplines.
E-Commerce
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

How music technology is changing the modern retail store - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Physical retail stores are transforming into experience-driven spaces where strategic audio systems and environmental design significantly influence customer behavior and brand perception.
#sennheiser
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

This Premium Sennheiser Soundbar Is $1,000 Off

Sennheiser's Ambeo Max soundbar offers powerful sound and extensive connectivity options, currently available for $2,000 after a $1,000 discount.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

This Auracast receiver is the home theater upgrade I didn't know I needed - but there's a big catch

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fromWIRED
1 week ago

This Premium Sennheiser Soundbar Is $1,000 Off

Sennheiser's Ambeo Max soundbar offers powerful sound and extensive connectivity options, currently available for $2,000 after a $1,000 discount.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

This Auracast receiver is the home theater upgrade I didn't know I needed - but there's a big catch

Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 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.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 weeks ago

This ring-like wearable speaker has integrated magnetic earbuds for on-demand personal audio - Yanko Design

The ring-like portable speaker has a lanyard that lets users hook it onto a backpack or simply carry it around the wrist. Another option is to wear it around the neck, turning the device into a personal stereo system that surrounds the user with sound while remaining lightweight and portable.
Wearables
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

Save $100 On Our Favorite Soundbar and Subwoofer Combo

The JBL Bar 500MK2 soundbar offers impressive sound quality and features at a discounted price of $550.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Soundcore new Space 2 promise improved ANC and sound

Soundcore Space 2 headphones launch April 21st at $129.99 with improved noise cancellation, redesigned drivers, and extended battery life up to 50 hours with ANC.
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.
Gadgets
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.
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
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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.
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fromWIRED
2 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.
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
fromFast Company
4 weeks 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.
Music
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How This $2 Billion Sound Company is Trying to Change Live Sports

Sweetwater is betting immersive audio and invisible technology will make live sports experiences centered on sound, feeling, and emotion, enhancing premium fan engagement.
Data science
fromNature
2 months ago

Science finds its song

Scientists are translating research data into music, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, revealing patterns, and increasing accessibility through data-driven music events.
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.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Wiim Sound review: This smart speaker is so close to fully replacing my Sonos

The Wiim Sound offers competitive audio quality and high-fidelity support at $300, but requires a remote for voice control and has a smaller display than comparable smart speakers from Sonos, Amazon, and Apple.
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
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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.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Motorola's Bose-Tuned Speaker Automatically Follows You Room to Room - Yanko Design

The Moto Sound Flow portable speaker addresses design and connectivity frustrations through aesthetic appeal, Bose-tuned audio, and UWB technology for seamless automatic connection.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Sonos vs. Samsung: I compared sound systems from both brands, and it's pretty darn close

Sonos' soundbars are incredibly easy to use; as long as your TV has an eARC port and your home has Wi-Fi, you can maximize their performance and features. All of Sonos' home theater products -- soundbars, rear speakers, and subwoofers -- offer exceptional performance with a plug-and-play setup.
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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
#ces-2026
#home-theater
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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.
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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.
#dolby-atmos
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I changed 3 settings on my Sonos soundbar to instantly improve the audio performance

fromZDNET
2 months ago
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I changed 3 settings on my Sonos soundbar to instantly improve the audio performance

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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.
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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.
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fromZDNET
2 months ago

Finally, I found a room-filling soundbar that makes a subwoofer unnecessary for me

Bluesound Pulse Cinema delivers surprising, room‑filling, accurate sound rivaling my JBL Bar 1000 despite no built‑in subwoofer, but its app and streaming features are frustrating.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

3 easy ways to upgrade your headphones today - for free

Update headphone firmware and adjust EQ before replacing otherwise functional headphones to improve sound, connectivity, noise cancellation, and microphone performance.
#soundbar
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I finally found a room-filling soundbar that makes a subwoofer unnecessary for me

fromKotaku
2 months ago
Gadgets

Bose Soundbar Drops Back to Black Friday Price Just in Time for Super Bowl TV Audio Upgrades - Kotaku

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I finally found a room-filling soundbar that makes a subwoofer unnecessary for me

fromKotaku
2 months ago
Gadgets

Bose Soundbar Drops Back to Black Friday Price Just in Time for Super Bowl TV Audio Upgrades - Kotaku

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fromZDNET
2 months ago

Sennheiser's new TV headphones promise fidelity and flexibility - thanks to a wireless superpower

Sennheiser's RS 275 bundle pairs HDR 275 over-ear TV headphones with a BTA1 Auracast transmitter to enable low-latency, multi-device private TV listening.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Why these Klipsch audio products were two of my favorite CES 2026 finds

Few audio fans will deny that Klipsch's products sound fantastic, whether it's reproduced through the company's high-end reference speakers or its consumer-friendly headphones. The HP-1 are the company's ANC-enabled headphones, targeted to travelers and everyday listeners. Their design features authentic wood accents and a leather headband and earpads. Internally, the HP-1 feature a coaxial driver, a rarity in consumer headphones, which should provide exceptional audio imaging.
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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
1 month ago

You can buy the Sonos Arc soundbar for $200 off right now - and I highly recommend it

You'll get the most out of this soundbar if your set has an eARC port. This soundbar promises room-filling sound, Dolby Atmos support, Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth, voice commands, and touch controls, and operates as both a soundbar and a smart speaker for your living room. Also: I changed 3 settings on my Sonos soundbar to instantly improve the audio performance Sonos released the Arc Ultra in late 2024, giving the company plenty of time to iron out software issues.
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