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    OLLO Audio X1

    Open-backed Headphones

    OLLO Audio’s eco‑friendly headphones certainly stand out from the crowd. Do they sound as good as they look?

    Reviews May 2025
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    Lewitt introduce Space Replicator plug-in

    Simulates professional studio rooms & domestic spaces

    Space Replicator comes loaded with a set of virtual acoustic spaces, and uses binaural rendering to provide headphone users with realistic-sounding room emulations.

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    Neumann RIME immersive audio Dolby Atmos headphones binaural rendering

    Neumann launch RIME headphone software

    Brings immersive monitoring to Neumann headphones

    Neumann have announced the release of a new plug-in that allows users of their NDH headphones to monitor immersive audio formats such as Dolby Atmos.

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    Audeze LCD-S20 closed-back planar magnetic headphones

    Audeze launch the LCD-S20

    Most affordable LCD model to date

    The LCD-S20 feature Audeze's new SLAM technology, and are said to deliver extended, dynamic bass while retaining a clean sound even at high listening levels.

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    Apple AirPods Max Personalised Spatial Audio head-tracking HRTF

    Apple AirPods Max: Low-latency & lossless support

    Insight from Apple's Music Apps & AirPods teams

    Apple’s John Danty and Eric Treski have kindly provided SOS with a detailed breakdown of what the new AirPods Max features mean for pro-audio users.

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    Audio-Technica ATH-R30x open-back headphones

    Audio-Technica’s new ATH-R30x headphones

    New entry-level R-Series model announced

    The latest arrival to Audio-Technica’s R-Series promises to deliver professional-grade performance at an incredibly competitive price, offering an ideal solution for content creators and music producers alike.

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    OLLO Audio Rok Gulič, founder

    OLLO Audio Headphones | SOS Podcast

    Behind The Brand

    Rok Gulič, founder and CEO of OLLO Audio talks to Sam Inglis about the origins of the company, the launch of their brand new X1 headphones.

    Music Business Apr 2025
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    Apple AirPods Max Personalised Spatial Audio head-tracking HRTF

    Apple’s AirPods Max to gain lossless / ultra-low-latency audio support

    Unlocks new immersive Spatial Audio mixing capabilities

    Apple have announced an upcoming firmware update that will bring new lossless audio and ultra-low-latency audio capabilities to their flagship AirPods Max headphones. 

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    Roland VMH-S100 headphones

    Roland launch VMH-S100 studio headphones

    Featuring a closed-back design

    Roland have announced the VMH-S100, a professional set of headphones designed for music production, mixing and sound design.

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    Audio-Technica ATH-R70XA headphones

    ATH-R70xa & ATH-R50x headphones from Audio-Technica

    Open-backed precision monitoring

    Audio‑Technica have unveiled their latest generation of professional open‑back headphones, the ATH‑R70xa and ATH‑R50x.

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    Sonical CosmOS

    Sonical’s CosmOS platform

    “An operating system for the ear”

    CosmOS is a platform developed by Sonical that has been designed to provide users with in-depth control over and customisation of their headphones and earphones.

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    beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MkII & DT 1770 PRO MkII

    Headphones

    The new MkII editions of beyerdynamic’s flagship headphones are outwardly identical to the previous versions. Internally, however, it’s a very different story!

    Reviews Jan 2025
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    Audeze Maxwell

    Planar Magnetic Headphones

    It might be marketed as a gaming headset, but Audeze’s Maxwell has serious studio potential, especially for Atmos.

    Reviews Jan 2025
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    ADAM Audio H200

    Closed-back Headphones

    The H200 are the first headphones ADAM Audio have developed entirely in‑house.

    Reviews Nov 2024
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    Sony MDR-M1

    Closed-back Headphones

    Sony’s latest closed‑back headphones complement the open‑backed MDR‑MV1.

    Reviews Nov 2024
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    Austrian Audio Hi-X20

    Closed-back Headphones

    Austrian Audio's Hi‑X20 is a closed‑back, moving‑coil model that sits in between the affordable Hi‑X15 and the more upmarket pairs in their range.

    Reviews Nov 2024
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    beyerdynamic DT 1770 1990 PRO MKII open-back closed-back studio headphones monitoring mixing mastering

    beyerdynamic update DT 1770 & 1990 PRO MKII

    Headphones now feature new TESLA.45 drivers

    Two of beyerdynamic's popular headphone models have been treated to a driver upgrade that offers lower distortion and an improved frequency response.

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    Audio-Technica ATH-ADX3000 open-back studio mixing headphones

    Audio-Technica launch ATH-ADX3000 headphones

    Employs driver technology used in flagship model

    Handcrafted in Tokyo, the ATH-ADX3000 build on the success of the ATH-ADX5000, and promise to deliver a natural, authentic soundstage at a more affordable price. 

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    Austrian Audio Hi-X20 closed-back studio headphones

    Austrian Audio launch Hi-X20 headphones

    New closed-back model joins line-up

    Austrian Audio's new Hi-X20 are said to provide users with the ultimate day-to-day workhorse for recording, mixing and recreational listening. 

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    Focal Lensys Professional closed-back studio headphones

    Focal reveal Lensys Professional headphones

    Third model joins Professional range

    Featuring a closed-back design and promising to deliver a clean and accurate sound, the Lensys Professional are said to be a must-have tool for creators on the move. 

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    ADAM Audio H200 headphones DAW monitoring plug-in

    H200 headphones from ADAM Audio

    New cans pair up with utility DAW plug-in

    ADAM Audio’s latest product sees the company take their first step into the headphone world, introducing a new pair of closed-back cans that promise to deliver the same signature sound as their popular range of studio monitors.

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