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Updated · Gear Patrol · Aug 23Sennheiser, Esoteric, Rotel Unveil Earbuds, $50,000 Turntable and First Speakers in Decades
3 articles · Updated · Gear Patrol · Aug 23Summary
- Sennheiser led the week’s gadget launches with new flagship wireless earbuds, part of a broader batch of premium audio announcements.
- Esoteric added the priciest reveal — a $50,000 turntable — underscoring the high-end focus of the latest releases.
- Rotel also entered the mix with its first loudspeakers in several decades, marking a notable return to the category.
- The announcements were presented as part of a weekly roundup of notable new tech and gadget releases.
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Will Sennheiser’s radical shift to user-replaceable batteries finally end the era of disposable premium wireless earbuds? Why is a legendary audio brand returning to passive speakers just as the industry shifts to all-in-one wireless systems? What drives the creation of a $50,000 turntable when digital audio offers perfect lossless fidelity for a fraction of the cost?