Some companies, like Lucent, are focusing on improving the quality of the sound, while others are devoting more energy to increasing the copyright protection.
But any cell phone user who grew up in the age of landlines can tell you that the sound quality of calls to and from cell phones is far worse than landline call quality was decades ago.
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The state-of-the-art sound system works out of the box to significantly enhance sound quality from an HDTV in any space, as the Harman Kardon SB 30 can be optimized for room size and listener location.
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When creating the inMotion Air, the engineers at Altec Lansing were aware that the sound quality of Bluetooth audio was typically described as "tinny" and left something to be desired.
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In terms of sound quality, the units sound almost exactly the same as S4i: warm with a pleasant amount of chunky bass that doesn't overwhelm the highs and mids.
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In addition, the sub bass was redone entirely up to modern specifications and care was taken to improve dialogue and correct small technical flaws to create the most complete and highest quality version of the sound possible while retaining the director's vision.
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The sound quality of the A30s is excellent, without any of the hollow tones that occasionally accompany over-the-ear headphones.
The picture and sound quality of Beta was superior to VHS, Betaphiles say, although VHS tapes had a longer duration.
Our mastering quality sound (MQS) is considered as the last phase of sound produced in mastering studios and uses ultra-high resolution sound quality (24 bit, 192 kHz).
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Nothing replicates the HD quality of TV or the earth-shattering surround sound.
From the placement of the drivers to the materials of the grill, the Beats Pill is specifically designed to optimize sound quality and maximize volume.
The next-gen version of the original iRig touts higher quality sound (as the moniker suggests) and now connects via 30-pin or Lightning port for use with a mobile device or via USB for laptops and such.
The company is bringing a new version of its Digital Plus technology to tablets, phones and laptops with the aim of enhancing sound quality, and also making movie dialog easier to make out.
And any audio nerd worth his or her weight in vinyl will tell you that most devices are designed well enough by now that your cans and the bitrate of your tracks are likelier to affect sound quality than the hardware.
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And there will be intense media scrutiny of his performance, critiquing everything from the funny sound of his voice to the quality of his answers.
The runner makes it sound so easy when he espouses the importance of quality over quantity.
Based on the reports of those who've seen the pirated version of Clones available on the Net, the picture and sound quality are shabby at best and the technical hurdles to downloading it in the first place are sufficient that the average user won't go to the trouble.
GMP3 gave the players a three (out of five) headphone rating, citing the solid sound quality as pretty much the only thing they have going for 'em.
Exclusively available on HTC smartphones, Beats Audio provides authentic, studio-quality sound that delivers the spirit of the original recording.
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Through multiple rooms and multiple controllers, users are treated to the amazing sound quality that is a hallmark of Altec Lansing.
Unfortunately for anyone hoping to get a sense of the PSS110's sound quality, though, the speakers are not exposed, so the best one will hear is a muffled version of what the device can output.
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However, my experience as a viewer and as a listener of high quality sound and viewer of high quality video is and has been beyond that promised by the new generation smart TVs.
The first of several products iFrogz has planned for gamers this year, the Caliber line of headsets provides amazing design and sound quality for a premium mobile, desktop or console gaming experience.
The sound quality is well-rounded in terms of tone and highs, while mids and lows are all adequately represented when tracking vocals (read: speaking, we'll spare the universe from our mediocre Jack White attempts) and instruments.
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"WD is committed to providing our customers with a premium entertainment experience that includes seamless streaming of personal media and the best of the Internet directly to the highest quality screen and sound system in the home, " said Jim Welsh, executive vice president and general manager for WD's Branded Products and Consumer Electronics groups.
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Noah Samara, WorldSpace chairman, said the new system will use small satellite radio receivers about the size of current-day transistor radios and deliver digital quality sound.
Sound quality isn't up to the standards of other Star Trek games and it often sounds like a bad dubbing job as one of your characters barks out meaningless drivel when you give an order.
When debts are reduced or eliminated and governments fight inefficiencies, local leaders are put into a better position to keep taxes low, attract new residents and businesses, actually enhance the quality of services, and have their fiscal house declared safe and sound.
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The USB Music Box lets you connect any USB mass storage device, it produces a great sound quality very similar to that of the radio - and it also gives you the ability to flick between songs and albums via the controls on their steering wheel.
All of Turtle Beach's gaming headsets feature the sound quality and comfort that have made the company No. 1 in the industry.
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