audioXpress March 2021 Brings Increased Focus on Audio Test & Measurement

audioXpress March 2021 Brings Increased Focus on Audio Test & Measurement

Loudspeaker Knowledge Inside and Out in Voice Coil March 2021

Loudspeaker Knowledge Inside and Out in Voice Coil March 2021

R&D Stories: The Impact of Acoustic Spatial Resolution in a 3D Space

R&D Stories: The Impact of Acoustic Spatial Resolution in a 3D Space

The Audio Voice - Weekly Newsletter for audioXpress and Voice Coil Communities

The Audio Voice - Weekly Newsletter for audioXpress and Voice Coil Communities

The NERO-6MRN150D Midrange Woofer from SB Audience

February 4, 2021 by Vance Dickason

The NERO-6MRN150D Midrange Woofer from SB Audience

For this edition of Vance Dickason's Test Bench, the characterization centers on the brand new NERO-6MRN150D pro audio 6.5" midrange from SB Audience, the recently announced brand from Sinar Baja Electric (SB Acoustics). The new NERO-6MRN150D features a proprietary four-spoke-cast aluminum frame with efficient cooling, a curvilinear paper/graphite composite cone and large convex paper dust cap. The motor design combines a FEA-designed neodymium ring magnet and 49.5mm diameter voice coil wound with round CCAW on a non-conducting glass fiber former. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, November 2020.

KEF Announces Mu3 Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds

February 4, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

KEF Announces Mu3 Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds

The hottest product category in consumer electronics in 2019, 2020 and counting, true wireless earbuds are now mandatory for any established audio brand. Designed by the famous British designer Ross Lovegrove and engineered by KEF's own UK acoustic team, the new KEF Mu3 earbuds deliver the latest technologies and high quality sound, in a refined Bluetooth 5 proposition that offers ANC, ambient mode and good battery life.

PSI Audio Updates Flagship Three-Way A25-M Studio Monitors for 2021

February 4, 2021 by Joao Martins

PSI Audio Updates Flagship Three-Way A25-M Studio Monitors for 2021

Swiss manufacturer PSI Audio announced a new version of its flagship three-way speaker A25-M for 2021. Following on the improvements announced in 2019 with the flow guide introduced in the A23-M monitor, and a larger, more powerful woofer engine, the A25-M boasts an entirely new midrange driver. The Extended Dome Driver (EXD) combines a larger dome and new cone formula, effectively offering the best of both worlds in the process. The new driver system is still mounted to a rotatable baffle to enable vertical or horizontal speaker placement at optimum dispersion.

R&D Stories: The Impact of Acoustic Spatial Resolution in a 3D Space

February 4, 2021 by Erica Yorga

R&D Stories: The Impact of Acoustic Spatial Resolution in a 3D Space

Nureva's Microphone Mist technology is a patented concept of generating thousands of virtual microphones in a 3D space. This article explains why this can be the alternative approach to the status quo of physical microphones and beamformer systems to create perfect audio conferencing solutions in any type of room and with multiple users. This article was originally published in audioXpress, February 2021.

Devialet Introduces Improved Phantom I All-in-One Speaker

February 4, 2021 by Joao Martins

Devialet Introduces Improved Phantom I All-in-One Speaker

Since its release, Devialet’s flagship compact speaker Phantom established a new reference in home audio. By combining a radical design with a series of innovative, proprietary technologies, Phantom consistently shattered expectations in terms of sound reproduction, while establishing a whole new business model for the French brand. Now, for 2021, Devialet updated the original Phantom with a new audio processing SoC, new matte finishes, and all the latest wireless audio technologies.

Soundboks Introduces New and Improved Gigantic Soundboks Bluetooth Speaker

February 4, 2021 by Joao Martins

Soundboks Introduces New and Improved Gigantic Soundboks Bluetooth Speaker

When Soundboks introduced its "Bluetooth-speaker-for-parties" that looked like a Peavey guitar speaker, we couldn't stop laughing. Particularly at the suggestion that this would be a "portable" solution, loaded with battery-packs the size of a car battery (and as heavy) - the promotional images showed a guy carrying the "thing" on a backpack while riding a bicycle, and another one hiking through a mountain! Five years later, the Danish company has the last laugh with 50,000 units sold and introducing it's third-generation Soundboks speaker.

Roon Labs Previews New Roon 1.8 Unified Music Experience

February 3, 2021 by Joao Martins

Roon Labs Previews New Roon 1.8 Unified Music Experience

Roon Labs is teasing existing and potential new users with its upcoming Roon 1.8 software, the front-end for its unique and powerful music aggregation platform. Designed from early stages to transform the digital music ecosystem, Roon always focused on the interface of its software and the almost tactile experience of selecting, discovering and enjoying music. Now, Roon is ready to introduce a new look and feel, that refines the user experience, improves search, and much more.

Resonado Labs Announces Flat Core Speaker Technology Debut in Airstream Touring Coaches

February 3, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Resonado Labs Announces Flat Core Speaker Technology Debut in Airstream Touring Coaches

Resonado Labs announced its proprietary Flat Core Speaker (FCS) technology will soon be available to consumers in the recreational vehicle (RV) industry. The novel speaker technology developed by the Chicago-based audio startup will first be implemented in iconic travel brand Airstream's 2022 Touring Coach model line. The launch will represent the first commercial implementation of FCS technology into an established consumer product line, and in automotive audio.

Peachtree Audio Adopts BluOS High-Resolution Multiroom Audio Platform

February 3, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Peachtree Audio Adopts BluOS High-Resolution Multiroom Audio Platform

Peachtree Audio, the Canadian amplifier manufacturer renowned for its compact retro aesthetics, and Lenbrook International, the owner and developer of the market-leading BluOS high-resolution multiroom platform, announced a global partnership that will bring the BluOS streaming platform to upcoming Peachtree Audio products. With this new agreement, the BluOS ecosystem adds a new premium hardware partner to its best-in-class platform.

Pro-Ject Phono Box RS2 Fully Balanced Phono Preamp Now Available

February 2, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject Phono Box RS2 Fully Balanced Phono Preamp Now Available

Following availability in the European market, Pro-Ject has confirmed the launch in the North-American market of a series of new phono products and accessories. Topping the list is the new Phono Box RS2, a fully balanced, fully discrete, reference class phono preamp with an MSRP of $1999. This new MM & MC capable true dual mono design offers a unique continuously variable input impedance loading and channel balance control to match every cartridge to 100% (adjustment even while playing).

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