{
  "id": 16941336,
  "title": "New MacBook Pro Features Deeper Bass and Improved Closed-Lid Audio",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/new-macbook-pro-features-deeper-bass-and-improved-closed-lid-audio",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-28T18:03:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/28/new-macbook-pro-improved-audio/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The latest iteration of the MacBook Pro lineup, the 14-inch and 16-inch models, boast an enhanced six-speaker sound system. Apple has redesigned its woofers and tweeters, and introduced dedicated audio tuning specifically for scenarios where the lid is closed. This upgrade promises a 50% deeper bass, while also refining the clarity of the sound by regulating how it disperses. The system also maintains compatibility with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. Notably, for the first time, Apple has incorporated dedicated audio tuning for closed-lid use, aiming to boost sound quality when the MacBook Pro is linked to an external display. This enables users to continue leveraging the built-in speakers in a desktop configuration. Pre-orders for the new MacBook Pro models began now and the machines are set to launch on November 6. Pricing initiates at $2,899 for the 14-inch configuration and $3,399 for the 16-inch model.",
  "summary": "Apple's new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models feature an upgraded six-speaker sound system, with redesigned woofers and tweeters, along with dedicated audio tuning for use with the lid closed. Apple says the new woofer design delivers 50% deeper bass, while redesigned tweeters improve clarity by shaping how sound disperses. The system continues to support Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. For…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}