Thursday, March 3, 2022

Sennheiser's Latest IE 600 is Exceptional in Every Detail

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Sennheiser’s new IE 600 breaks new ground for neutral sound reproduction

Old Lyme, March 2, 2022 – For sophisticated audiophiles, the tiniest details count. With the new Sennheiser IE 600, a lifetime of listening pleasure starts at an atomic level in the specific materials used to create its ultra-tough earphone housings, while meticulous craftsmanship and tuning ensure an exquisitely natural sound.

 

 

Through a patented 3D printing process, the housings of the IE 600 have been crafted from ZR01 amorphous zirconium, a metal with a glass-like atomic structure that gives it triple the hardness and bend resistance of high-performance steel. One of the only other places ZR01 amorphous zirconium is used — besides ultra-high-end products like the IE 600 — is in the aerospace industry, such as in the drilling head of the NASA Mars Rover, where ultimate toughness in extreme conditions is required. Through multiple elaborate treatment processes, a beautiful surface finish is achieved that is extraordinarily resistant against corrosion and scratches. This exceptional resilience ensures the IE 600 can be enjoyed for many years while its distinctive great looks remain undiminished.

The IE 600 also benefits from the meticulous manufacturing process that is the hallmark of Sennheiser’s IE audiophile earphone family. Designed in Germany, they are manufactured at Sonova Consumer Hearing's state-of-the-art transducer production facilities in Ireland to the very highest standards. One of the most advanced production lines of its type in the world, this manufacturing facility has a singular purpose: to exceed the expectations of audiophiles with the highest manufacturing standards, like industry-leading channel matching. With ultimate protection against corrosion and marks from wear, the IE 600 was designed to keep delivering flawless acoustic — and visual — joy for decades.

“At the audiophile development team, we intently listen to the feedback of our incredibly passionate customers. The IE 600 delivers a neutral reference tuning in combination with our industry-leading miniature transducer technology." says Jermo Köhnke, Product Manager for Sennheiser Audiophile. "The paradigm-shifting acoustic performance is appropriately clad in highest-performance amorphous zirconium. The IE 600 will be a reference for the most demanding mobile audio enthusiasts.”

Bring your music closer
Just as distinctive is the IE 600’s exceptional sound performance, with an innovative acoustic back volume and precision-molded resonator chambers. This voicing lends a presence and intimacy that brings listeners closer to the music, allowing them to discover new accents and details. The nozzle houses dual resonator chambers that are the key to the earphones’ high-fidelity sound. Precisely formed to tight tolerances, these chambers make even the finest textures of a listener’s music audible by eliminating masking resonances that – in lesser headphones – can obscure higher frequencies.

The IE 600 achieves exceptional, virtually distortion-free reproduction of music thanks to Sennheiser’s TrueResponse transducer, a single 7 mm driver responsible for the extra-wide frequency range and ultra-low distortion of these earphones. Within the IE 600, this system and the acoustic back volume has been tuned for a tonally neutral, intimate and emotional sound. This ensures a true-to-life voicing that is especially expressive for vocal performances. The acoustic system has also been optimized to produce a steep bass slope resulting in a powerful yet fast and accurate low-end response.

A tailored fit
The IE 600 packs big sound into a small, ergonomic package. The gold-plated MMCX connectors are recessed in its housing for greater stability and guidance. They support cable diameters of 4.8 mm and smaller, allowing listeners to plug into a wide range of audio sources as well as hi-fi components with balanced outputs. To allow the choice between para-aramid reinforced unbalanced and balanced cables, both 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm sizes are included with the IE 600. Two different styles of earbud tips — silicone and memory foam — provided in three sizes will establish a comfortable seal in any ear, while flexible, adjustable ear hooks further enhance the long-lasting comfort for extended listening sessions.

The Sennheiser IE 600 will be available this Spring/Summer for 699.95 USD (MSRP).

 


 


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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Kingston FURY Releases DDR5 SODIMMs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kingston FURY Releases DDR5 SODIMMs

 

  • Small Form Factor, Mighty Performance
  • Intel XMP 3.0 Certified Kit Capacities Up To 64GB

 

Fountain Valley, CA – March 1, 2022– Kingston FURY, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, announces the release of Kingston FURY™ Impact DDR5 SODIMMs. Perfect for the gamer or PC enthusiast who want the latest cutting-edge performance from their laptop or small form factor machine.

Kingston FURY Impact DDR5 is fifty percent faster than DDR4 to provide a boost in gaming, rendering, and multitasking, while its low power consumption and increased efficiency keeps your system cool at 1.1V. Available in Intel® XMP 3.0 Certified SODIMM kit capacities up to 64GB, Kingston FURY Impact DDR5 packs all the enhanced features of DDR5 into a slim, compact form factor. With innovative Plug N Play1 overclocking technology and on-die ECC, it automatically supports 4800MT/s2 at lower latencies than standard DDR5-4800. Thus, improving system performance without having to enable a profile and maintains data integrity while hitting extreme speeds.

“We’re thrilled to be expanding our line of high-performance DDR5 memory with Kingston FURY Impact DDR5 SODIMMs,” said Kristy Ernt, DRAM business manager, Kingston. “Gamers and content creators can now experience the power of DDR5 on both desktops and laptops.

Kingston FURY Impact DDR5 is available in single modules up to 32GB and kits of 2 up to 64GB and backed by a limited lifetime warranty and over 30 years of expertise.

For more information visit kingston.com/gaming.

 

Kingston FURY Impact DDR5 Features and Specifications

  • Mighty DDR5 SODIMM Performance: 50% faster than DDR4 for a boost in gaming, rendering, and multitasking.
  • Plug N Play Automatic Overclocking Functionality1: Kingston FURY Impact DDR5 automatically overclocks to the highest listed speed.
  • Intel® XMP 3.0 Certified: Maximize memory performance with advanced pre-optimized timings, speed and voltage for overclocking.
  • Lower Power Consumption, Increased Efficiency: Keep your system cool and efficient with Impact DDR5’s low 1.1V power draw.
  • Improved Stability with On-Die ECC: Maintain data integrity while hitting overclocking speeds.
  • Capacities:
    • Singles: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB                                                         
    • Kit of 2: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB                                                                     
  • Frequencies1 2:  4800MT/s
  • Latencies:           CL38                                   
  • Voltage:              1.1V                     
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 85°C
  • Dimensions:       69.6mm x 30mm

 

1 Kingston FURY Plug N Play memory will run in DDR5 systems up to the speed allowed by the manufacturer’s system BIOS. PnP cannot increase the system memory speed faster than is allowed by the manufacturer’s BIOS. Kingston FURY Plug N Play DDR5 products support XMP 3.0 specifications so overclocking can also be achieved by enabling the built-in XMP Profile.

 

2 Learn more about megatransfers per second - MT/s denotes megatransfers (million transfers) per second and represents the effective data rate (speed) of DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM memory in computing. A DDR SDRAM memory module transfers data on the rise and fall of every clock cycle (1 Hz).

Ex: DDR4-3200 (PC4-3200)

Clock Rate: 1600MHz

Data Rate: 3200MT/s

Bandwidth: 25,600 MB/s (25.6 GB/s)

 

Kingston can be found on:

 

YouTube              Instagram

Facebook            LinkedIn

Twitter                 Kingston Is With You

 

About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.

From big data, to laptops and PCs, to IoT-based devices like smart and wearable technology, to design-in and contract manufacturing, Kingston helps deliver the solutions used to live, work and play. The world’s largest PC makers and cloud-hosting companies depend on Kingston for their manufacturing needs, and our passion fuels the technology the world uses every day. We strive beyond our products to see the bigger picture, to meet the needs of our customers and offer solutions that make a difference. To learn more about how Kingston Is With You, visit Kingston.com.

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Kingston and the Kingston logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. IronKey is a registered trademark of Kingston Digital, Inc. Kingston FURY and the Kingston FURY logo are trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

 


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Friday, February 25, 2022

XPG Unveils ATOM 30 Kit

XPG Unveils ATOM 30 Kit


Two Great Solid State Drives in One Package!

 

Taipei, Taiwan – February 24, 2022 – XPG, a fast-growing provider of systems, components, and peripherals for Gamers, Esports Pros, and Tech Enthusiasts, today announces a very exciting addition to its SSD family, the XPG ATOM 30 SSD Kit, which comes with a 1TB ATOM 30 PCIe Gen 3x4 SSD and 250GB SU670 SATA III SSD, makes it easy to upgrade both the home and office computer. That’s two SSDs in one value filled pack!

ATOM 30 PCIe Gen 3x4 M.2 2280 Solid State Drive

The ATOM 30 utilizes PCIe Gen3 x4 and NVMe 1.3 to deliver sustained read and write speeds of up to 2,500/2,000 MB per second. Its M.2 2280 specification supports the latest Intel and AMD platforms, including desktop PCs and laptops. It is equipped with SLC caching and HMB technology (Host Memory Buffer) for seamless productivity. Its maximum 4K random read/write is up to 180K/200K IOPS for effortless multitasking.

Ultimate SU670 SATA III Solid State Drive

With SLC Caching and DRAM Cache Buffer, the SU670 reaches read/write speeds of 550/440MB per second to accelerate your PC’s performance. There’s no more waiting around, quickly access files and load programs in a flash! With support for LDPC (Low-Density Parity-Check) error correcting code technology, the SU670 can detect and fix errors to ensure data integrity and thus enjoy an extended lifespan.

5- and 3-Year Warranties

Equipped with 3D NAND Flash, both SSDs provide high capacities, durability, and transmission efficiency. Data protection and correction technologies give them high Tera Bytes Written (TBW) ratings for great durability, reliability, and a long product lifespan. For added peace of mind, they come backed by 5-year (ATOM 30) and 3-year (SU670) warranties, respectively.

MSRP

  • ATOM 30 Kit: $124.99

Availability

The ATOM 30 Kit is available at the following eTailers:

About XPG – XTREME PERFORMANCE GEAR

XPG (XTREME PERFORMANCE GEAR) was established by ADATA to provide high-performance products to gamers, esports pros, and tech enthusiasts. We are committed to developing products that deliver extreme performance and therefore work closely with the gaming and esports community to gain insight into the real needs of users. We provide a full range of products from systems, components, peripherals to devices, and create them with the highest standards of stability, reliability, and performance in mind. We also develop products with sheer cool designs that have earned us several prestigious international awards, such as iF Design and Good Design. Beyond products, we play an active role in sponsoring and supporting esports events and teams globally to realize extreme gaming experiences at the highest levels.


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Thursday, February 24, 2022

ASUS Launches Chromebook Detachable CZ1


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