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 Elbowing for attention alongside Vivo and Xiaomi, Oppo has finally launched its long-teased "ultra" version of its flagship smartphone. The Find X9 Ultra is another camera-first smartphone from Oppo, with an even more impressive spec sheet and a new array of accessories. We're not even halfway through 2026 and we've been spoiled with choices, whether it's the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (with or without Leica livery) or Vivo's X300 Ultra.
The Find X9 Pro was already a powerful, capable camera phone. So, what's changed with the Ultra? We've had the base device for over a week, but we're waiting on the upgraded telephoto converter kit to land before we tackle a more in-depth review.
There are several design changes, starting with the two color options. Canyon Orange looks similar to Oppo's recent flagship phones, with a subtle etched finish meant to replicate the Grand Canyon. Meanwhile, Hasselblad fans might prefer the other option: a woodland-themed Tundra Umber, inspired by the camera maker's X2D. Oppo says this colorway channels "Scandinavian minimalism and the raw elegance of glaciers." Together at last.
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Perhaps due to all the camera hardware, it's a big, thick phone with the camera unit protruding noticeably from the back. The camera array on the Ultra now has a subtle hexagonal design, apparently a nod to camera history — and that Hasselblad partnership. That area has a circular, metal frame, like many of Oppo's rivals. The edges of the camera unit are knurled, which hel
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Sennheiser has introduced a new high-end headphone set for audio professionals. The HD 480 Pro is essentially a closed-back reimagining of the company's popular HD 490 Pro headset. Both headphones are designed for audio professionals, aiming to fit both a studio or a live performance setting. The company is positioning this product as a versatile option that can handle recording, monitoring, producing or mixing.
The HD 480 Pro aims to address two complaints for closed-back headsets: comfort for long wearing sessions and accurate bass reproduction. Sennheiser uses what it dubs a "Vibration Attenuation System" to prevent distortions or reflections in the audio signal. The cable can be detached and used on the left or right side in order to accommodate different setups.
To address comfort, the HD 480 Pro uses some of the same proprietary fit features as the HD 490 Pro, including cushioned pads at the temples for people also wearing glasses and a design that maintains equal contact pressure for any head shape.
The headphones will retail for $479 and the set comes with recording earpads, a 9-foot coiled cable and a carrying bag. A travel case is available for $15.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/sennheiser-launches-hd-480-pro-the-closed-back-headphones-fans-have-been-waiting-for-080000727.html?src=rss
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