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The Meze Empyrean II Headphone is a Masterclass In Design Meze Audio is back with a new-and-improved version of the Empyrean. The Empyrean II headphones betters its predecessor from 2018 in terms of detail retrieval, and offers a more neutral tonal balance.

PSB’s M4U TWM True Wireless Micro Planar Earphones PSB’s M4U TWM True Wireless Micro Planar Earphones ($199) combine advanced Magneto-Static technology with a Hybrid Planar dual-driver design, and they customize the sound to your hearing.

New Focal Azurys & Hadenys Headphones: Made In France, For Everyone The all-new closed-back Focal Azurys ($549) and open-back Focal Hadenys ($699) make the company’s headphone technology accessible to more people, but are they better than their celebrated Bathys?

The Sennheiser HD 490 PRO: A $400 Open-Back Headphone Reference? Sennheiser’s new HD 490 PRO ($400) reference studio headphone is an open-backed model designed for audio professionals. The HD 490 PRO is a direct competitor to the Sony MDR-MV1 and Audeze MM-100.

Solar-Powered Headphones From Sweden’s Urbanista: The Future Is Now! The Swedish lifestyle audio brand Urbanista announced the 2nd generation of its solar-powered headphones and earphones, both of which use a new kind of solar cell called Powerfoyle and have recharge.

Bang and Olufsen Cisco Release Security Enhanced 950 Wireless Earbuds Bang & Olufsen and Cisco released the 950 IEM, an IT security enhanced wireless earbud with tools for managing and viewing real-time analytics from a single platform while providing secure connections.

Sony’s MDR-MV1: An Open Back Headphone Reference for Audio Professionals Sony’s MDR-MV1 ($400) is an open-back headphone that promises both accurate spatial sound field reproduction and all-day comfort. Read on to find out why these have become a reference for professionals.

Denon’s PerL & PerL Pro Earbuds Customize the Sound to Your Hearing! Denon PerL & PerL Pro Earbuds feature Masimo's Adaptive Acoustic Technology (AAT) which allows the user to create a personal audio profile customized to your hearing to transform the listening experience.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Review & Px7 S2 Comparison: Which One's Right For You? Bowers & Wilkins Px8 flagship wireless ANC headphone review with comparisons to Px7 S2. How do B&W's two top headphones stack-up and is Px8 really worth the extra $300 for you?

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Flagship Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones Are Here! The new Bowers & Wilkins Px8 flagship active noise cancelling wireless headphones offer more luxurious materials and finishes and upgraded sound quality over the Px7 s2. See what makes this all possible.