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Klipsch Debuts New Custom Speaker Installation Solutions at CEDIA 2017
September 12, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Klipsch Debuts New Custom Speaker Installation Solutions at CEDIA 2017

Following a very strong preview of new commercial installation products from its Professional Audio division at InfoComm 2017, Klipsch, a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation, announced the addition of more than 50 new high-performance custom speaker solutions for residential and commercial applications during the CEDIA 2017 show in San Diego. The new range features new installation technologies, designed to save integrators time and money.
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Reference Reading audioXpress October 2017 is Now Available!
September 11, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Reference Reading audioXpress October 2017 is Now Available!

audioXpress October 2017 brings another strong combination of inside perspective, educational value, and practical projects. In this edition, Christopher Paul explains his Denali Voltage Reference low impedance amplifier design, Stuart Yaniger does a full objective review of the surprising Markaudio-Sota Viotti speakers, we explain how Harman is using COMSOL Multiphysics simulation software on car audio, Richard Honeycutt explains the story of the Circlotron amplifiers and so much more...
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Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series Introduces New Technology to Classic Designs for the Home
September 11, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series Introduces New Technology to Classic Designs for the Home

The new Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series develops the ethos of the CM Series it replaces, adds technology from the 800 Series Diamond and new, bespoke acoustic innovations to produce the brand's best-performing range of loudspeakers in its class. The B&W 700 Series is a wide-ranging, comprehensive collection of eight loudspeakers available in standard stereo or complete home cinema configurations, from the flagship 702 S2 to the new DB4S active subwoofer.
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Electrocompaniet Announces North American Launch of EC Living at CEDIA 2017
September 11, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Electrocompaniet Announces North American Launch of EC Living at CEDIA 2017

Electrocompaniet, the world-renowned manufacturer of high performance audio components, launched its new brand, EC Living, at CEDIA 2017. Combining beautifully styled, consumer-focused models and installer-centric products for discreet applications, the EC Living brand carries the high performance audio DNA for which Electrocompaniet is best known. EC Living products provide wireless, scalable solutions to deliver hi-res audio throughout the home.
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New Dynaudio Subwoofers Bring High-End and Low-End Options to Home Cinema and Stereo Installations
September 11, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New Dynaudio Subwoofers Bring High-End and Low-End Options to Home Cinema and Stereo Installations

Among several new products, at CEDIA 2017, Dynaudio introduced two new subwoofers that deliver outstanding performance from compact enclosures optimized for home cinema environments. The Sub 3 and Sub 6 replace the previous Sub 250 and Sub 600 models – and add some clever technology. The new Sub 3 offers power and punch in a compact design, while the new Sub 6 combines intelligent DSP technology with a highly-advanced new driver design.
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Control4 Launches Triad Multi-Room Audio Line and Expanded Music Service Integrations with iHeartRadio and Spotify
September 8, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Control4 Launches Triad Multi-Room Audio Line and Expanded Music Service Integrations with iHeartRadio and Spotify

At CEDIA 2017, Control4 Launched its new Triad Multi-Room Audio Line, bringing high-resolution multi-room audio to the home. The new range includes the Triad AMS-24 and AMS-8 Audio Matrix Switches, Triad 8-Zone Power Amplifier, and Triad One Streaming Amplifier, which can be coupled with Triad’s comprehensive range of build-to-order premium speakers for home theaters, family rooms, whole-home or multi-room audio, and outdoor environments.
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Fraunhofer IIS and Analog Devices showcase MPEG-H Audio and Fraunhofer upHear Immersive Soundbar Virtualizer at CEDIA 2017
September 8, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Fraunhofer IIS and Analog Devices showcase MPEG-H Audio and Fraunhofer upHear Immersive Soundbar Virtualizer at CEDIA 2017

Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS and Analog Devices, unveiled software technology at CEDIA 2017 designed to significantly improve the immersive sound reproduction capabilities of consumer playback devices. The new offering is a reference implementation of Fraunhofer upHear soundbar processing with MPEG-H decoding and rendering on an Analog Devices’ digital signal processor (DSP).
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Blackmagic Design new DaVinci Resolve 14 Software with Fairlight Audio Tools is Now Shipping
September 8, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Blackmagic Design new DaVinci Resolve 14 Software with Fairlight Audio Tools is Now Shipping

As previously announced at NAB 2017 back in April, Blackmagic Design has now released DaVinci Resolve 14, integrating three high end applications in one, for professional editing, color correction and new Fairlight audio tools. All it takes is a single click to switch between editing, color... and audio. By adding the new professional audio tools, the new DaVinci Resolve 14 software becomes a very attractive proposition for just $299.
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Libratone Adds Amazon Alexa Voice Integration and Airplay2 to its ZIPP Speaker Range
September 7, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Libratone Adds Amazon Alexa Voice Integration and Airplay2 to its ZIPP Speaker Range

Libratone is a brand that prides itself on staying ahead of the curve, and now joined the smart home revolution by adding Amazon Alexa skill and voice integration to its award-winning ZIPP speaker range. Apart from the Amazon Alexa integration, the brand also announced that its ZIPP range of wireless and home speakers will be among the first in the market to support Apple's recently updated AirPlay 2 technology, which will be implemented with the availability of iOS 11.
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Philips Expands on Wireless with new Bass+ Headphones and True Wireless Earbuds
September 7, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Philips Expands on Wireless with new Bass+ Headphones and True Wireless Earbuds

With Bluetooth wireless headphone announcements abounding at the IFA 2017 show in Berlin, one of the leading players in the segment announcement an improved generation of products. Philips, now a Gibson brand, announced its new Philips Bass+ headphone range with new simple but sturdy designs, targeting the young, mobile generation, including the Bass+ True Wireless in-ears. The range is called Bass+ because it features specially tuned drivers and bass vents to produce ultra low-end frequencies.
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