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Frontier Silicon Extends Smart Audio Collaboration with Harman for JBL Wireless Speakers
November 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Frontier Silicon Extends Smart Audio Collaboration with Harman for JBL Wireless Speakers

British digital audio technologies specialist Frontier Silicon, announced that Harman, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of audio systems and speakers, has chosen Frontier’s Minuet Smart Audio platform as the technology to power its new JBL Control Xstream wireless speakers. This is the latest in a series of collaborations between the two companies which date back to 2013.
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Apex Launches Next-Generation Intelli-X3 Series of System Management Processors
November 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Apex Launches Next-Generation Intelli-X3 Series of System Management Processors

Building on the success of Apex’s flagship Intelli-X2 series, the company is proud to introduce the first model of the next-generation Intelli-X3 series, the Intelli-X3 648 system management processor with optional Dante audio over IP capacity for full network redundancy. This is an extremely powerful 4 in by 8 out processor, with a simple user interface, and integration with Rational Acoustics Smaart 7 or 8 and WaveCapture LiveCapture.
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Audio-Technica Launches ATH-M50xRD Red-and-Gold Version of its Professional Monitor Headphones
November 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Launches ATH-M50xRD Red-and-Gold Version of its Professional Monitor Headphones

Audio-Technica unveiled the ATH-M50xRD Professional Monitor Headphones, a limited-edition red-and-gold version of A-T’s popular ATH-M50x and part of A-T’s M-Series line of headphones at the 143rd International AES convention in New York. The limited-edition ATH-M50xRD is now shipping and it must be said that this is indeed an appealing product, combining the quality features of one of the most popular reference headphones in the market with a unique finish that makes it stand-out.
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Advanced Wireless-Charging Chip from STMicroelectronics Enables Faster Charging of Smartphones and Tablets
November 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Advanced Wireless-Charging Chip from STMicroelectronics Enables Faster Charging of Smartphones and Tablets

STMicroelectronics new STWBC-EP device supports the Qi Extended Power (15 W) profile, enabling smartphones and tablets to be charged up to three times more quickly. The device combines best-in-class energy efficiency, consuming just 16 mW in standby and is able to wirelessly transfer more than 80% of the total input power, with unique features created by ST to enhance the user experience.
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HK Audio Expands Lucas Nano Family of Portable PA Systems
November 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

HK Audio Expands Lucas Nano Family of Portable PA Systems

German brand HK Audio has introduced the new generation of its bestselling Lucas Nano family of portable, high-performance stereo PA systems: new for November 2017 are the Lucas Nano 302, Lucas Nano 305 FX and Lucas Nano 605 FX, joining the already available 608i and 602 models. These are small and compact sound reinforcement solutions that sound really good and are incredible versatile, and the new models just expand the more affordable options.
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The Latest on Audio Technology, Speaker Design, and Acoustic Perspectives with audioXpress December 2017!
November 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

The Latest on Audio Technology, Speaker Design, and Acoustic Perspectives with audioXpress December 2017!

Another great edition of audioXpress. Discover how well the Naim Audio Mu-so Qb Wireless Music System did in our in-depth review. Read about Axign, and how this Dutch company is revolutionizing Class-D efforts. Explore the ideal acoustic listening environment for dipolar and multi-directional speakers. Build an omni-directional coaxial speaker tower. Read an interview with Floyd Toole. And don’t miss the first part of our complete "Audio Editors Roundup." Now available online!
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Urbanears Introduces Plattan 2 Bluetooth Headphone with 30+ Hours of Wireless Playtime
November 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Urbanears Introduces Plattan 2 Bluetooth Headphone with 30+ Hours of Wireless Playtime

For users looking for a simple to use and stylish solution to cut the cord, Swedish brand Urbanears just announced its Plattan 2 Bluetooth Headphones, combining the minimalist but elegant design of the original Plattan model, with 30+ hours of wireless playtime. For just $99 USD and available in 5 colors, the Plattan 2 Bluetooth on-ear headphone offers enhanced sound, built-in mic, and ergonomic fit, in a collapsible design, with a simple control knob for navigation.
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McIntosh Launches its Most Powerful Single-Chassis Monoblock Amplifier
November 9, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Launches its Most Powerful Single-Chassis Monoblock Amplifier

1,200 watts, 71kg, and $12,500 USD. The new MC1.25KW Quad Balanced Power Amplifier is one of McIntosh’s most advanced amplifiers to date, and the brand’s most powerful single-chassis monoblock amplifier, redesigned from top to bottom. It directly replaces its predecessor, the MC1.2KW and offers 1,200 watts of pure power into a single channel with a nearly imperceptible distortion (0.005%).
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B&O PLAY Announces Beoplay M3, the Most Compact Member of its Wireless Home Speaker Family
November 9, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

B&O PLAY Announces Beoplay M3, the Most Compact Member of its Wireless Home Speaker Family

Powerful on its own, and even more impressive in combination with the range of multiroom speakers from B&O PLAY and Bang & Olufsen, Beoplay M3 is designed by award-winning Cecilie Manz and finely tuned by Bang & Olufsen acoustic engineers to deliver a flexible and immersive listening experience in the modern home. The M3 features custom designed drivers, advanced digital signal processing, Chromecast Built-in and is ready for Apple AirPlay 2.
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Introducing Exponential Audio Advanced Surround Reverbs With 3D Option
November 9, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Introducing Exponential Audio Advanced Surround Reverbs With 3D Option

Exponential Audio from Salt Lake City, UT, the company behind software plug-ins such as NIMBUS, R4 and PhoenixVerb, announced two brand new surround reverb plug-ins called Stratus and Symphony. The new reverbs address both an opportunity and a challenge - the ability to be more creative than ever before with post sound now offering new surround formats and yet the ongoing debate about intelligibility.
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