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DiGiCo Reveals Quantum852 Flagship Large-Format Live Audio Production Mixing Console

May 11, 2023 by Alfred Moody

DiGiCo Reveals Quantum852 Flagship Large-Format Live Audio Production Mixing Console

DiGiCo announced the launch of its next generation of large-format live audio production mixing consoles, designed from the ground up. Familiar, yet different, and with improved audio quality via enhanced algorithms, the new DiGiCo Quantum852 delivers a massive leap forward in processing power, it features new 1000-nit LCD screens for full daylight operation and a newly designed worksurface. And true to the DiGiCo ethos, the Quantum852 has been designed not just for now, but for the future.

Amphion To Introduce Krypton3X 3-Way Flagship Loudspeakers at Munich High End 2023

May 2, 2023 by Alfred Moody

Amphion To Introduce Krypton3X 3-Way Flagship Loudspeakers at Munich High End 2023

Finnish loudspeaker brand Amphion will present its European debut of the updated Krypton3X flagship loudspeakers at the High End Munich 2023 show (May 18-21). This true full-range floor standing passive speaker design is able to deliver strong impact and nuance throughout its frequency range thanks to a new crossover and tweeter design that heightens the full range performance with low distortion in any listening environment.

Bang & Olufsen Launches Beosound A5 Portable Speaker

April 27, 2023 by Alfred Moody

Bang & Olufsen Launches Beosound A5 Portable Speaker

Bang & Olufsen introduced the new portable Beosound A5 speaker. Designed in collaboration with the Danish-Italian design duo GamFratesi, the new Beosound A5 bridges northern and southern design cultures with powerful sound, meticulous craftsmanship and product longevity that Bang & Olufsen is renowned for. A work of art, this speaker sets a desirable reference for the future of audio.

Q Acoustics New 5000 Loudspeaker Series Showcases Advanced C3 Continuous Curved Cone Design

April 17, 2023 by Alfred Moody

Q Acoustics New 5000 Loudspeaker Series Showcases Advanced C3 Continuous Curved Cone Design

The new 5000 stereo and home cinema loudspeaker series from Q Acoustics redefines how a speaker can look and sound. According to the British brand, the introduction of the leading-edge C3 Continuous Curved Cone profile in the mid/bass driver elevates the 5000 series beyond its class and will form a technical platform for years to come. The series showcases genuine advancement in driver design and also inherits innovative cabinet technology from the company’s flagship Concept range.

Amphion Goes Active with One25A 3-Way Studio Monitors

April 12, 2023 by Alfred Moody

Amphion Goes Active with One25A 3-Way Studio Monitors

Amphion announced it will be launching the One25A at NAMM 2023. This is the first active studio monitor design from the Finnish loudspeaker manufacturer, which, since its foundation, has remained faithful to passive speakers, although the company always supplied the full system, with a dedicated amplifier in a separate black box. This new 3-way reference monitor design is said to exemplify the brand’s 25-year commitment to advanced acoustic design, top-quality component selection, and pure signal path, while providing a uniquely Amphion twist to the perks of an active monitor design.

Celestion Debuts High Performance PowerProX18 Subwoofer

April 11, 2023 by Alfred Moody

Celestion Debuts High Performance PowerProX18 Subwoofer

Celestion is expanding its range of professional audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications with the debut of the 18-inch PowerProX18 subwoofer. The new model features advanced voice coil cooling to boost reliability and reduce power compression, enabling high performance over extended periods of peak delivery, as required in applications including cinema sound, fixed install and touring sound reinforcement. The new PowerProX18 will be on display at NAMM 2023, alongside a range of new key PA products from Celestion.

KEF Updates Custom Integration Home Theater Options with THX Certified Architectural Speakers

March 17, 2023 by Alfred Moody

KEF Updates Custom Integration Home Theater Options with THX Certified Architectural Speakers

In an effort to elevate home theater entertainment, British home audio innovator KEF has added the new Ci5160REFM-THX and the Ci3160REFM-THX in-wall speakers to its architectural speaker range. The Ci5160REFM-THX is KEF's first THX Certified Dominus speaker, while the Ci3160REFM-THX is THX Certified Ultra for high-impact cinema sound. Both models benefit from KEF's latest speaker innovations introduced in its flagship products, including Uni-Q drivers and Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT).

Edifier Unveils Integrated QD35 Tabletop Bluetooth Speaker with GaN Charger and Light Effects

March 15, 2023 by Alfred Moody

Edifier Unveils Integrated QD35 Tabletop Bluetooth Speaker with GaN Charger and Light Effects

Edifier unveiled the QD35 – an original tabletop speaker that combines Bluetooth with the LDAC codec and a 24-bit/96kHz-capable USB input, and therefore received both Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification. The original design, with a show-through front panel that reveals an intricate maze of light tubes - Nixie tube style - is able to change color and generate pulsating, dynamic effects combined with the audio. And because Edfier is a large Chinese audio equipment manufacturer with the necessary resources, the QD35 is also a GaN charger.

Creative Announces Stage SE Under-Monitor Soundbar with Bluetooth 5.3 and USB Digital Audio

March 14, 2023 by Alfred Moody

Creative Announces Stage SE Under-Monitor Soundbar with Bluetooth 5.3 and USB Digital Audio

Soundbars have originally conquered the living room to compensate for the poor sound in very thin TVs, and evolved in meeting rooms by gaining microphones and conferencing features. At the same time, under-monitor soundbars are gaining popularity for both gaming and working from home. Creative Technology announced the release of Creative Stage SE, the fourth and smallest under-monitor soundbar in this series, designed to amp up the user’s desktop audio experience.

Bang & Olufsen Introduces New Generation of Iconic Beosound A9 and Beosound 2 Home Speakers

March 14, 2023 by Alfred Moody

Bang & Olufsen Introduces New Generation of Iconic Beosound A9 and Beosound 2 Home Speakers

Bang & Olufsen announced a new generation of its Beosound A9 and Beosound 2 home audio speakers. More than being available in new Black Anthracite, Gold Tone, and Natural finishes, the two speakers now join Bang & Olufsen’s range of future-proof products on the Mozart software platform, created to ensure product longevity beyond physical design. Designed to be updated and improved the Mozart platform is easy to service and allows for future upgrades of the streaming module.

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