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High-Res Audio Celebrated at the 2014 International CES
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High-Res Audio Celebrated at the 2014 International CES

Consumers and the ecosystem are ready for more high-resolution audio (HRA) options. At the 2014 International CES, consumer electronics manufacturers, retailers, music labels, and artists came together to support, promote, and examine key issues surrounding HRA at the Hi-Res Audio Experience …
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Industry Watch: February 2014
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Industry Watch: February 2014

New President Heads MartinLogan, Paradigm, and Anthem Rocco Melchione recently accepted the position of president/CEO for the Paradigm, MartinLogan, and Anthem brands. He replaces Tim Valters, who held that title for the last four years. Melchione has more than 20 …
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Prescient Audio Awarded at CES 2014 For Its Revolutionary ThinDriver TD-12
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Prescient Audio Awarded at CES 2014 For Its Revolutionary ThinDriver TD-12

Prescient Audio, from Rockford, IL, a consumer and professional audio manufacturer of high-performance loudspeaker technology, was named an International CES Innovations 2014 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for its ThinDriver TD-12, in the High Performance Home Audio product category. Prescient …
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Fraunhofer IIS Introduces Audio Codec Optimized for Television at CES
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Fraunhofer IIS Introduces Audio Codec Optimized for Television at CES

The German R&D institute, Fraunhofer IIS (developers of mp3 and co-developers of AAC), previewed the future of audio entertainment for TV broadcasts at CES International 2014 in Las Vegas, where they unveiled the new Fraunhofer TV audio system based on the upcoming open audio standard MPEG-H Audio.
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Linx Fusion Headphones Receive Best of Innovations Recognition at CES 2014 Design and Engineering Awards.
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Linx Fusion Headphones Receive Best of Innovations Recognition at CES 2014 Design and Engineering Awards.

The Linx Fusion is the first multisensory, active noise canceling set of headphones to fuse patented Linx Audio with ViviTouch electroactive polymer (EAP) technology to simultaneously transmit sound through the skin, bone, and ear to enhance comprehension in noisy environments …
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Lexicon Awarded Technical Grammy for Outstanding Technical Contribution to the Recording Field

Harman’s Lexicon brand will be one of the two recipients of the 2014 Technical Grammy Awards, announced by The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. The awards will be presented at a special invitation-only ceremony, held during Grammy Week …
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D.A.S. Audio of America Moves Into New Miami, FL Headquarters
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D.A.S. Audio of America Moves Into New Miami, FL Headquarters

Spanish company D.A.S. Audio, recognized globally as a leading manufacturer of loudspeaker systems for sound reinforcement applications announced the company’s US-based division has relocated into new headquarters. With the company’s expanding presence throughout the Americas, the new facility provides increased …
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Prism Sound Launches New Free Webinar Series

The enormous success of Prism Sound’s Audio Design Workshop LIVE event at the 51st AES Conference in Helsinki has inspired the company to launch a new, free series of 30-minute webinars – Audio Design Workshop: Bitesize. These webinars are ideal …
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Audio Pioneer Emile Berliner Awarded Technical Grammy

A pioneer in audio technology, Emile Berliner is best known as the inventor of the gramophone. The German-born inventor came to the United States in 1870 and eventually found a passion for sound and electricity. His first major contribution came …
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Industry Watch: December 2013
by Vance Dickason

Industry Watch: December 2013

Primax Acquires 70% Share of Tymphany Primax Electronics, based in Taiwan and founded in 1984, will acquire a 70% share in Tymphany. Hong Kong, China-based Tymphany is an ODM and OEM speaker supplier for home, car, and pro audio brands. …
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