2024-01-09 20:33:42
CES 2024 Unveils Cutting-Edge Headphones and Earphones
CES 2024 is officially underway and there are plenty of audio announcements to get excited about. Although it’s only day one and the event is just getting started, 2024 looks like a big year for headphones, especially those equipped with the latest technological developments to improve the user experience in ways we never imagined.
The largest electronics exhibition in the world has revealed new and intriguing developments for the coming year from both large and small audio brands. From Wi-Fi headphones and wireless headphones that can achieve the best audio quality ever through Bluetooth, to headphones that help you work more productively and smart accessories that change the way we interact with our wireless headphones, CES 2024 really has something for every type of headphone listener.
Here’s a look at the top 5 wireless headphones and earphones at CES 2024 so far:
1. Unity Headset
The Unity headset, although officially unveiled in April 2023, has caused a stir among the high-end audio community for its full support of lossless audio up to 24-bit/96kHz from networked devices and Wi-Fi streaming services. Equipped with a dual-core processor, memory, storage, and a 9-axis IMU for precise head-tracking motion detection, they are one of the most advanced audio developments seen in the wireless headphone market in recent years. The Unity headset is already on sale for $2,199.
2. Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro headset, which has won a CES Innovation Award, is one of the first electroencephalogram (EEG)-enabled wearables aimed at the consumer market. It incorporates neurotechnology into a new version of Master & Dynamic’s popular MW75 noise-canceling headphones. The MW75-Neuro headphones are available for pre-order for $649.
3. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 headphones support aptX Lossless Audio and Auracast and are built on the Qualcomm S5 Sound Gen 2 platform and Snapdragon Sound technology. They are expected to be available for pre-order from the Sennheiser website for $299.
4. JBL Live TWS 3 series
The JBL Live TWS 3 headphones feature a smart charging case and are equipped with Bluetooth 5.3 with LE and are IP55 rated against water and dust. They will be available in four new colors and are expected to be priced at $199 when they go on sale.
5. Shokz OpenSwim Pro
The Shokz OpenSwim Pro are Bluetooth and MP3 compatible bone conduction sports headphones with a storage capacity of 32GB. They are designed for swimming, running, or cycling and have an IP68 rating, allowing users to use them for up to two hours when submerged in two meters of water. The release date and price for the OpenSwim Pro will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
CES 2024 is proving to be an exciting event for audio enthusiasts, and the developments in wireless headphones and earphones are sure to enhance the listening experience for many consumers. Stay tuned for more updates from the show as it happens.
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