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Scan-Speak Unveils New Ellipticor D2404/552000 1" Dome Tweeter
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Scan-Speak Unveils New Ellipticor D2404/552000 1" Dome Tweeter

Scan-Speak has saved some last minutes surprises to end the year of the company's 50th anniversary in full force. The Danish engineering team just unveiled a new Ellipticor driver, expanding the rapidly growing family with the new Ellipticor D2404/552000 dome tweeter. This latest addition offers an impressive set of specifications according to the released datasheet, and should strongly motivate many speaker designers targeting high-end designs.
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Dan Clark Audio Introduces Special Edition AEON 2 Noir Planar Magnetic Headphones
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Dan Clark Audio Introduces Special Edition AEON 2 Noir Planar Magnetic Headphones

Dan Clark Audio introduced a special edition of its AEON 2 planar magnetic headphones, the AEON 2 Noir. As the San Diego-based company explains, since the launch of AEON 2 headphones back in 2019, when the company also changed its name from MrSpeakers to Dan Clark Audio, the market has been frequently requesting an all-black version, complemented with perforated pads. The company responded and the AEON 2 Noir, available in closed and open back versions, are now available.
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SEAS Unveils New W18NX003 Excel Nextel Woofer
by Joao Martins

SEAS Unveils New W18NX003 Excel Nextel Woofer

SEAS had a busy 2020, signaling the company's 70th Anniversary and fulfilling on its anticipated plan of updating the existing product line with new improved models, as well as refreshing old industry favorites carefully crafted by its Norwegian engineering team. The new W18NX003 (E0096-08) continues SEAS' high-end paper cone heritage with the 2-layer Nextel coating technology, combined with an improved magnet system design and titanium voice coil formers.
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Schiit Audio Introduces Even Better Jotunheim 2 With More Power and More Versatility
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Schiit Audio Introduces Even Better Jotunheim 2 With More Power and More Versatility

Schiit Audio announced the Jotunheim 2 modular, differential headphone amplifier and preamplifier. This updated model builds on the success of the original Jotunheim, now with higher power output and additional versatility. It also incorporates Schiit's unique Nexus fully discrete, differential topology and debuts Schiit's Continuity S output stage, which offers higher efficiency and improved linearity. Jotunheim 2 retains the same price as the original Jotunheim, starting at $399 with no optional module installed.
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GGNTKT Model S1 Self-Powered In-Wall Loudspeaker for Full Multichannel Immersion and Dynamics
by Joao Martins

GGNTKT Model S1 Self-Powered In-Wall Loudspeaker for Full Multichannel Immersion and Dynamics

GGNTKT (the name stands for "Gegentakt" or push-pull) is an interesting new loudspeaker company with a refreshing attitude towards high-end audio. The company's new product, the Model S1, is a self-powered, in-wall, 2-way custom installation design for home theaters. The GGNTKT Model S1 is a high output design for front/LCR and surround channels of small to medium-sized home theaters and professional multichannel monitoring in studio facilities.
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Pioneer Pro Audio Adds New Surface Mount CM Series Speakers
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Pioneer Pro Audio Adds New Surface Mount CM Series Speakers

A new high-quality sound solution, with flexible installation options and perfect for all spaces – even outdoors - was added by Pioneer Pro Audio to its Commercial Monitor (CM) Series. The speaker range expanded to include four new units: a 10-inch CM-510ST subwoofer, and the IP54-rated 4-inch CM-S54T, 6-inch CM-S56T and 8-inch CM-S58T surface-mount loudspeakers, all with carefully designed features and specifications.
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Genelec Releases Loudspeaker Manager Software Version 4
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Genelec Releases Loudspeaker Manager Software Version 4

Genelec has been busy working on its much anticipated Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) version 4 software update, already previewed for market feedback during the Summer of 2020. Now, the Finish speaker company announced that this major free upgrade to its audio monitor system setup, calibration and control software is finally available. The next-generation GLM 4 now gives users of Genelec Smart Active Monitors the benefits of an elegant new user interface, and a host of valuable new features.
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Renkus-Heinz Expands S Series Subwoofer Line with Compact SX/SA28 Design
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Renkus-Heinz Expands S Series Subwoofer Line with Compact SX/SA28 Design

Renkus-Heinz unveiled another new product, this time expanding its S Series Subwoofer line. The new SX/SA28 is an extremely compact, low profile subwoofer suitable for a multitude of applications that require deep, powerful bass. Given the company's successful focus on installation-focused, steerable speaker arrays, extending the bass response is vital and the S Series of subwoofers are designed to complement any of Renkus-Heinz loudspeakers, using custom designed high-excursion woofers.
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Austrian Audio Releases OC818 Dual Set Plus for Freely Configurable Stereo Recordings
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Austrian Audio Releases OC818 Dual Set Plus for Freely Configurable Stereo Recordings

Austrian Audio announced availability of the OC818 Dual Set Plus, a new kit centered on two of its OC818 large capsule condenser microphones complemented with a host of accessories. The OC818 Dual Set Plus is an ideal solution for stereo recordings, particularly given the unique ability of these microphones to be configured remotely, with users being able to wirelessly control polar patterns and customize all the microphones settings. As an introductory Austrian Audio is offering a free OCR8 Bluetooth dongle with every Dual Set Plus purchase.
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Khadas Tone2 Pro ESS-Based USB-C Audio DAC and Headphone Preamp Now Available
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Khadas Tone2 Pro ESS-Based USB-C Audio DAC and Headphone Preamp Now Available

Khadas, a company focused on high performance single board computers for makers and developers, achieved significant success in audio-focused products, particularly with high-resolution capable ESS-based audio DACs. Following earlier success with the Tone range of add-on boards, Khadas embarked on a more ambitious project with the Tone2 Pro, which is the company's first finished product, mandatory to support MQA hardware decoding. Khadas still intends to launch a Tone2 (non-Pro) version as a DIY Kit in the future, without MQA support.
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