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# Sound

3D-printed sound-powered jet engines propel micro drones — fliers are completely silent; researchers use ultrasonic frequencies to drive 12,000-RPM silent hovering fliers

A research team from Switzerland’s École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Microbiorobotic Systems Laboratory (MICROBS) has developed a “sound-powered engine” that uses the resonant frequency of a specially…

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Thedrive ·yesterday

Exhaust Shape Matters, and This Dyno Test Shows Why With Visual Proof

A good exhaust system can give your car more power and make it sound better, but what constitutes “good,” exactly?

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Whathifi ·2 days ago

"A sound full of texture and subtlety" – this clever, technically accomplished DAC is a fresh contender

What Hi-Fi? Verdict The D900 is a well-equipped, technically accomplished and sonically talented DAC, but is up against some tough competition Pros - + Impressive resolution and dynamic fluidity - + Spacious…

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Engadget ·10 days ago

PSB iQ2 review: Premium sound meets smart-speaker convenience - Engadget

PSB iQ2 review: Premium sound meets smart-speaker convenience A great app experience turns this wireless stereo setup into a capable hub for your home audio. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.

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Pcgamer ·12 days ago

Capcom dev explains how Onimusha: Way of the Sword's brutal blade sound effects were made

During my exclusive hands-on with Onimusha: Way of the Sword at Capcom's HQ in Osaka, I sat down with the game's audio director, Shunichi Suwa, to talk about how the music, environmental and character audio, as well as…

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Tom's Hardware ·12 days ago

Glorious Wireless InfinitePlay Gaming Headset Review

Tom's Hardware Verdict The Glorious Wireless InfinitePlay offers solid sound, quality comms, and never-ending uptime at a reduced price.

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TechRadar ·15 days ago

I blindfolded my colleagues and made them listen to Bluetooth speakers from JBL, Bose, IKEA and more — here’s which model emerged as the best portable speaker on sound alone

I’ve tested more than 50 Bluetooth speakers, and whenever I review a new model, there are a number of factors to consider. Do its features rival the competition? Can its design merge beauty with practicality?

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Whathifi ·17 days ago

Sound Advice: your hi-fi and home cinema questions answered live from 1pm

Welcome to the first edition of What Hi-Fi?’s resurrected Sound Advice feature! This used to be something we ran in the magazine, where we answered reader questions, and now it’s back, in new, improved website form.