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Headphones News 8 September 2025 - 3 October 2025

Beats Powerbeats Fit Unveiled: Wingtip Redesign Makes Apple’s New $200 Earbuds a Workout Game-Changer

Beats Powerbeats Fit Unveiled: Wingtip Redesign Makes Apple’s New $200 Earbuds a Workout Game-Changer

An Evolution of Beats Fit Pro Under a New Name Apple is positioning the Powerbeats Fit as both the next evolution of the Beats Fit Pro and a fresh addition to the Powerbeats family macrumors.com. In fact, Beats explicitly calls it an “evolution” of the 2021 Fit Pro earbuds, now unified under the Powerbeats branding for a clearer fitness lineup distinction macrumors.com. “Reintroducing Beats Fit Pro as Powerbeats Fit—alongside Powerbeats Pro 2—unifies our lineup under a name synonymous with athletic performance and gives customers a clearer choice between two distinct, fitness-first form factors,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s VP of Music,
3 October 2025
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Noise-Canceling Headphones Showdown 2025: Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Apple AirPods Max

Noise-Canceling Headphones Showdown 2025: Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Apple AirPods Max

Side-by-Side Specs: WH-1000XM6 vs AirPods Max Feature Sony WH-1000XM6 (2025) Apple AirPods Max (2020/2024) Launch Price (MSRP) $449 / £399 / €429 / ¥49,500 JPY techradar.com $549 / £499 / €629 / ¥62,800 JPY techradar.com Colors Black, Midnight Blue, Platinum Silver techradar.com Space Gray/Black (Midnight), Silver (Starlight), Blue, Green/Orange/Purple (varies) techradar.com Build Materials Plastic build, faux-leather ear cushions Aluminum ear cups, steel frame, knit mesh canopy Weight 254 g (8.9 oz) techradar.com tomsguide.com 385 g (13.6 oz) techradar.com tomsguide.com Drivers 30 mm dynamic drivers techradar.com 40 mm dynamic drivers techradar.com Active Noise Cancel. Yes – Adaptive ANC (multiple modes) Yes
2 October 2025
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Sony WH-1000XM6 Arrives in India with Killer Noise-Cancellation – Can It Top Bose & Apple?

Sony WH-1000XM6 Arrives in India with Killer Noise-Cancellation – Can It Top Bose & Apple?

Launch and Availability Sony’s WH-1000XM6 are now available in India as the company’s 2025 flagship noise-cancelling headphones indiatoday.in. The launch price of ₹39,990 is slightly higher than the previous XM5 model, reflecting the upgrades included croma.com. Sales began September 29 through Sony’s own outlets, major retailers like Croma and Reliance Digital, and online on Amazon and ShopAtSC indiatoday.in gadgets360.com. The Indian packaging is made entirely of paper materials as part of Sony’s sustainability efforts indiatoday.in. Sony markets the XM6 as a “studio-grade sound” system co-developed with top recording studios (Sterling Sound, Battery Studios, Coast Mastering) business-standard.com. In simple terms, Sony
30 September 2025
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CMF’s New $99 Headphone Pro Boasts 100-Hour Battery, Bass-Boost “Energy Slider” – Is It Too Good to Be True?

CMF’s New $99 Headphone Pro Boasts 100-Hour Battery, Bass-Boost “Energy Slider” – Is It Too Good to Be True?

The CMF Headphone Pro blends budget pricing with surprisingly high-end specs. It’s the first over-ear headphone from CMF (Nothing’s budget arm, now an Indian-based subsidiary) gadgets360.com. With 40mm drivers, LDAC hi-res audio, and modular styling, it punches above its $99 price. Its biggest headline is the massive battery life – 100 hours playtime per charge (with ANC off), slashing to ~50h when ANC is active theverge.com techradar.com. That 100h figure was trailed in teasers, and reviewers quickly noted it applies only sans ANC gizmodo.com techradar.com. Even so, 50h with noise-cancelling is far beyond most rivals. For comparison, tech writer Andrew
29 September 2025
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These $1,500 Earbuds Make AirPods Look Cheap – Inside B&O’s Ultra-Luxe Beo Grace

These $1,500 Earbuds Make AirPods Look Cheap – Inside B&O’s Ultra-Luxe Beo Grace

Introduction Bang & Olufsen has entered the ultra-premium audio arena with a bang – or rather, a $1,500 price tag. The company’s new Beo Grace wireless earbuds cost more than many laptops and smartphones werindia.com, boldly positioning themselves at the very top of the consumer audio market. These earbuds were unveiled as B&O’s flagship to celebrate nearly 100 years of the brand’s design and acoustic heritage, promising the “best-sounding and most intelligent earbuds” the company has ever made whathifi.com. With “a flashy aluminum design” and advanced noise cancellation, the Beo Grace buds aim to distill a century of design into
23 September 2025
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The Solid-State Audio Revolution: How xMEMS Silicon Drivers Could Upend Headphones

The Solid-State Audio Revolution: How xMEMS Silicon Drivers Could Upend Headphones

In summary, xMEMS solid-state drivers marry the silicon chip revolution with high-fidelity sound. They work on a microscopic scale but promise a macro impact on how we experience audio. With key industry players already onboard and technical challenges rapidly being overcome, MEMS speakers are poised to fundamentally disrupt personal audio – potentially becoming as ubiquitous in future headphones as MEMS microphones are now in our phones audioxpress.com eejournal.com. For tech-savvy listeners, it’s a development to watch (and listen to) closely. As xMEMS’ marketing VP Mike Housholder put it: “Unlike conventional coil speakers, our speakers are monolithic… offering far better material
14 September 2025
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Audio Tech Blitz: Headphones & Speakers Hit High Notes (Sept 10–11, 2025)

Audio Tech Blitz: Headphones & Speakers Hit High Notes (Sept 10–11, 2025)

Key Facts In-Depth Report Major Product Launches & Announcements Audio Streaming & Formats Take Center Stage September 10 brought a milestone for music streaming quality. Spotify Lossless is finally live, marking the service’s first foray into higher-than-CD fidelity. Branded simply as “Spotify Lossless,” the feature unlocks FLAC streaming at 24-bit/44.1 kHz for Premium users, after a staggering eight-year wait since hi-fi rumors first began whathifi.com. This launch closes a long-running gap – rivals like Tidal, Qobuz, and Apple Music have offered lossless or high-res tiers for years whathifi.com. Notably, Spotify isn’t paywalling the upgrade: Lossless access is included in the standard
11 September 2025
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AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2: 6 Huge Upgrades You Need to Know

AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2: 6 Huge Upgrades You Need to Know

Audio Quality and Noise Cancellation Audio Improvements: The AirPods Pro 3 bring significant upgrades to sound quality and active noise cancellation (ANC). Apple redesigned the acoustic architecture with a new “multiport” design to control airflow, which in practice widens the soundstage and enhances bass response for richer audio techradar.com gizmodo.com. High frequencies (like vocals) are said to come through with more clarity as well techradar.com. In essence, music and movies should sound more immersive on the Pro 3. Both the 2nd-gen and 3rd-gen support Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, but the AirPods Pro 3’s upgraded internals aim to make
10 September 2025
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Audio Tech Frenzy: Headphones & Speakers Shake Up the Scene (Sept 9–10, 2025)

Audio Tech Frenzy: Headphones & Speakers Shake Up the Scene (Sept 9–10, 2025)

Key Facts In-Depth Report New Product Announcements Galore Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 took center stage on September 9. Announced during Apple’s fall event, these third-generation AirPods Pro mark the first major update in three years theverge.com. They introduce a suite of new features: a tiny photoplethysmographic sensor in each earbud now enables heart-rate tracking during workouts, a first for Apple’s audio line theverge.com whathifi.com. Apple also upgraded the Pro 3’s custom audio architecture to deliver what it claims is “the world’s best ANC” (active noise cancellation) – reportedly twice as effective as the previous AirPods Pro 2, and four times
10 September 2025
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Audio Tech Shockwaves: Headphones & Speaker Surprises Rock the World (Sep 8–9, 2025)

Audio Tech Shockwaves: Headphones & Speaker Surprises Rock the World (Sep 8–9, 2025)

Key Facts Flagship Headphones & Earbuds Unveiled Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2: Defying the usual fanfare, Bose confirmed a surprise upgrade to its top noise-cancelling headphone. The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) will hit shelves on October 2 at $449, the same MSRP as the current model tomsguide.com tomsguide.com. Key upgrades focus on audio fidelity and user experience. Notably, Bose added wired USB-C audio that enables lossless 16-bit/44.1–48 kHz playback when connected, whereas the first-gen relied on Bluetooth or a 2.5 mm analog jack tomsguide.com tomsguide.com. There’s also a new “Cinema Mode” in Bose’s Immersive Audio arsenal that widens the soundstage and lifts dialogue clarity
9 September 2025
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Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Headphones – Luxury Sound to Challenge Sony & Bose in 2025?

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Headphones – Luxury Sound to Challenge Sony & Bose in 2025?

Key Facts about B&W PX7 Headphones (Current Models) Introduction: PX7 Overview and Legacy Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) has a rich audiophile heritage, and the PX7 wireless noise-canceling headphones carry that legacy into the modern era of Bluetooth and ANC. First launched in 2019, the original PX7 set the tone as a premium alternative to the likes of Bose and Sony – emphasizing high-fidelity sound and luxury build quality over gadgety features. Fast forward to today, and the “PX7” moniker actually refers to a series of over-ear ANC headphones, now in its third generation. The current model on shelves is the PX7 S2e (2023) – an evolution of
8 September 2025
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2025 Flagship Earbuds Showdown: AirPods Pro vs. Sony, Samsung, Bose & More

2025 Flagship Earbuds Showdown: AirPods Pro vs. Sony, Samsung, Bose & More

Key Facts Apple AirPods Pro 2 (2nd Gen) – Seamless Simplicity for Apple Users Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 remain a benchmark in 2025, especially for iPhone owners. Sound & ANC: These earbuds earned a rare five-star rating from audio critics for marked improvements in noise cancellation, sound quality, and battery over the first-gen whathifi.com whathifi.com. With Apple’s H2 chip, the Pro 2 can cancel “twice as much” background noise as before and features Adaptive Transparency to soften sudden loud sounds whathifi.com. Sound is clear, punchy, and surprisingly dynamic – What Hi-Fi? praised their “richer, more powerful and more open sound” with impactful bass and refined vocals whathifi.com whathifi.com.
8 September 2025
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