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  • OLLO X2 open-back headphones with wood ear cups and a black headband, shown against a white background.
    News

    OLLO’s X2 Makes Its Calibration Data Yours to Keep

    ByMark Henninger November 10, 2026November 8, 2026

    OLLO’s X2 includes unencrypted, unit-specific calibration values and a printed copy, with replaceable parts and preorders listed for shipping from December 7.

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  • Chesky Audio announces LC1.2 and LC2.2 speakers with unchanged pair prices; preorders open November 13.
    News

    Chesky Audio Revises Its Compact Speakers and Keeps the Pair Prices

    ByMark Henninger November 9, 2026November 8, 2026

    Chesky Audio’s LC1.2 and LC2.2 introduce revised cabinets and acoustic hardware at announced pair prices of $1,250 and $2,000.

    Read More Chesky Audio Revises Its Compact Speakers and Keeps the Pair PricesContinue

  • Audiolab 6000CDT MKII CD transport in black, shown from the front at an angle
    News

    Audiolab Reworks the 6000CDT With a New MKII Transport Platform

    ByMark Henninger November 9, 2026November 8, 2026

    Audiolab’s 6000CDT MKII updates the disc mechanism, servo control and power supply while keeping digital outputs for an external DAC.

    Read More Audiolab Reworks the 6000CDT With a New MKII Transport PlatformContinue

  • Official JBL Professional launch image showing the 3 Series MkIII powered studio monitor and subwoofer family.
    News

    JBL’s 3 Series MkIII Moves the Ports Forward and Adds More Room Controls

    ByMark Henninger November 9, 2026November 8, 2026

    JBL Professional’s 3 Series MkIII adds front-firing ports and more room controls. North American availability is scheduled for January 7, 2027.

    Read More JBL’s 3 Series MkIII Moves the Ports Forward and Adds More Room ControlsContinue

  • Official product render of the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon The Original turntable in gloss black.
    News

    Pro-Ject’s Debut Carbon The Original Keeps the Turntable Mechanically Focused

    ByMark Henninger November 8, 2026November 8, 2026

    Pro-Ject’s Debut Carbon The Original pairs a carbon-fiber tonearm with a steel platter in a new belt-driven turntable.

    Read More Pro-Ject’s Debut Carbon The Original Keeps the Turntable Mechanically FocusedContinue

  • Bluetooth HDT: 7.5 Mbps maximum physical-layer bit rate. Optional support means device compatibility matters.
    News

    Bluetooth HDT Opens a Faster Path Toward Lossless Wireless Audio

    ByMark Henninger November 8, 2026November 8, 2026

    Bluetooth HDT supports a maximum bit rate of 7.5 Mbps, opening a path toward future wireless audio features. Support is optional, so product compatibility still matters.

    Read More Bluetooth HDT Opens a Faster Path Toward Lossless Wireless AudioContinue

  • Standard silver Sony MDR-3R USB-C headphones shown with blue and orange ear pads.
    News

    Sony’s $59.99 MDR-3R Brings the Walkman Look to USB-C

    ByMark Henninger November 8, 2026November 8, 2026

    Sony’s $59.99 MDR-3R brings a familiar Walkman-era headphone shape to compatible USB-C devices, with blue and orange ear pads included.

    Read More Sony’s $59.99 MDR-3R Brings the Walkman Look to USB-CContinue

  • Black Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones beside the Hello Kitty carrying pouch and tote bag
    AOAB | News

    Sony’s WH-1000XM6 Hello Kitty Bundle Opens for Preorder at $519.99

    ByMark Henninger November 3, 2026

    Sony’s Hello Kitty headphone bundles are open for preorder, led by the $519.99 WH-1000XM6. Here’s what’s included, the three U.S. prices, and the AOAB value comparison.

    Read More Sony’s WH-1000XM6 Hello Kitty Bundle Opens for Preorder at $519.99Continue

  • Official product photo of the Moondrop Starfield III in-ear monitors showing iridium-plated blue shells and modular cable terminations
    AOAB | News

    Moondrop Releases the $149.99 Starfield III Dual-Dynamic IEM Alongside the $249.99 Crinacle Silicon MEMS Tribrid

    ByMark Henninger October 31, 2026October 25, 2026

    Moondrop overhauls its signature Starfield line with the $149.99 dual-dynamic Starfield III (including modular analog and 32-band PEQ USB-C plugs) while teaming up with Crinacle on the $249.99 five-driver Silicon MEMS tribrid.

    Read More Moondrop Releases the $149.99 Starfield III Dual-Dynamic IEM Alongside the $249.99 Crinacle Silicon MEMS TribridContinue

  • Studio photo of the Fosi Audio ZH1 balanced desktop DAC and headphone amplifier showing its front LCD display, volume knob, and 4.4mm/6.35mm headphone jacks
    AOAB | News

    Fosi Audio Unveils the $149.99 ZH1 Balanced DAC/Amp With Browser PEQ Alongside Carbon12 Titanium IEMs

    ByMark Henninger October 30, 2026October 25, 2026

    Expanding its personal audio ecosystem at $149.99 each, Fosi Audio launches the ZH1 desktop DAC/amp (delivering 2,300mW @ 32 ohms with browser-based parametric EQ) alongside the Carbon12 TC4 titanium in-ear monitors.

    Read More Fosi Audio Unveils the $149.99 ZH1 Balanced DAC/Amp With Browser PEQ Alongside Carbon12 Titanium IEMsContinue

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