acoustics

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsClear, largely distortion-free audioGets loudMinimalist footprintConsNo bassControls require effort to useOur VerdictThe Cyber Acoustics CA-2014USB work great as clear, louder versions of laptop…

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsIt works…with the right hardwareGreat compact designSolid value for the priceConsYou’ll need a recent laptop for compatibility, and it’s not a givenOur VerdictIf you own a 12th-gen or better laptop, you…

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless headset is an over-ear design. It can be connected in three ways via Bluetooth v5.0, ⅛ inch wired phono cable, or using its included 2.4 GHz wireless dongle connected to a USB port. It…

The walls of the Arni room have rotating panels. A spherical loudspeaker plays sound to all directions, and the acoustic properties can be measured with several…

A team led by engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a device that is a first step to enabling noninvasive, ultrasound-based therapies for the brain. For example, ultrasound waves are currently being used in…