The Consumer Electronics Show is underway in Las Vegas this week, and one of the trends coming out of the conference is the proliferation of audio tech.
As vinyl continues its resurgence, streaming services search for higher quality audio and Bluetooth headphones become the norm, tech companies are rushing to capture the audiophile market.
Sony, which at last year's CES rolled out a new high-quality Walkman, is bringing record players into the 21st century. Its PS-HX500 turntable can play records and convert them from analog to high-quality digital files. Your record collection can be turned into Sony's own proprietary DSD file format or a 24-bit hi-resolution WAV file, according to The Verge.
Sony also announced a light bulb that is also a Bluetooth speaker. Sony Electronics President Mike Fasulo oddly pointed out that it's a great portable speaker to take to parties.
One of the most-buzzed-about ear buds ever, the Bragi Dash, is nearing its official mass-market launch. These wireless earbuds previously connected the left and right buds through Bluetooth, and while users can still use Bluetooth to connect their music devices, the buds are now connected through a system called "near field magnetic induction." The company claims the system improves the connection. Dash boasts innovative extras such as gesture controls, a room sound mode, a portable charger dock, an ear bone mic for calls and activity and heart rate tracking. Warable.com is reporting a price of $299.
Check out some other cool tech from the show:
Shure's $3,000 high quality headphones
Misfit's mostly wireless Bluetooth earbuds
And a handful of other personal and room speakers
