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Andover Audio Launches New SpinBase MAX All-in-One Powered Speaker System for Turntables
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Andover Audio Launches New SpinBase MAX All-in-One Powered Speaker System for Turntables

Building on the success of its popular SpinBase powered speaker system designed to support a turntable, Andover Audio announces the updated SpinBase MAX (MSRP: $499). Like the original SpinBase, the new MAX improves the speaker performance and styling for vinyl enthusiasts who seek a compact yet high-quality speaker system to complete their turntable setup, without the complexity and space demands of separate speakers.
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KEF Launches Mu7 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
by Joao Martins

KEF Launches Mu7 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

After being available exclusively to the brand members club, KEF opened up sales of its new active noise cancelling over-ear headphones with a stunning design by Ross Lovegrove. The new KEF Mu7 Smart Active Noise Cancellation Wireless Headphones are one of the best examples of a product that leverages Qualcomm's platforms, featuring aptX HD, combined with 40mm full range dynamic drivers in precision-engineered aluminum earcups and frame with replaceable leatherette memory foam ear cushions.
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Beyerdynamic Introduces Second Generation Xelento Remote and Xelento Wireless Earphones
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Beyerdynamic Introduces Second Generation Xelento Remote and Xelento Wireless Earphones

Beyerdynamic unveiled a new generation of its flagship Xelento remote and Xelento wireless in-ear headphones. Handcrafted at Beyerdynamic’s Heilbronn, Germany headquarters, the new designs are outmatched only by the attention to sound detail, spatiality, and depth, according to the company. Custom sound personalization, sweat and water resistance, and a range of output connections make Xelento a perfect partner for travel, leisure, and everything in between.
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IK Releases Calibration, Speaker Emulation and Control Software for iLoud Precision Studio Monitors
by Joao Martins

IK Releases Calibration, Speaker Emulation and Control Software for iLoud Precision Studio Monitors

IK Multimedia announced the release of X-Monitor, an advanced control application for iLoud Precision studio monitors that enables voicing selection and extended acoustic adjustments. Extending iLoud Precision’s calibration, customization and speaker emulation capabilities, X-Monitor for Mac and Windows is the control center for all the advanced features built into these innovative monitors.
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Lexie Hearing Announces Lexie B2 Hearing Aids, Powered by Bose
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Lexie Hearing Announces Lexie B2 Hearing Aids, Powered by Bose

Short after the announcement of the partnership to bring Bose’s self-fitting hearing aid technology to the Lexie Hearing product line and the launch of the Lexie B1 Hearing Aids, the two companies have announced the launch of the Lexie B2 Hearing Aids, Powered by Bose, adding a third hearing aid model to its suite of audiologist-quality hearing aid products. This is the second development in partnership with Bose and, unlike the B1, the B2 hearings aids are fully rechargeable.
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Lithe Audio Launches iO1 All-in-One Wireless Indoor and Outdoor Speaker
by Joao Martins

Lithe Audio Launches iO1 All-in-One Wireless Indoor and Outdoor Speaker

Lithe Audio, the UK-based manufacturer of wireless audio systems for residential and commercial installations, unveiled the company's new iO1 all-in-one wireless indoor and outdoor speaker at CEDIA Expo 2022, in Dallas, TX. This was also the debut of the company at CEDIA, and the new iO1 IP66-rated speaker design was immediately praised for its ability to simplify installations in any space, requiring only a power source and accommodating six different mounting methods.
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Bose Introduces Compact Dolby Atmos Soundbar Packed with Bose Technology
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Bose Introduces Compact Dolby Atmos Soundbar Packed with Bose Technology

Bose announced the new Smart Soundbar 600 — a small, sleek soundbar that features Dolby Atmos and proprietary Bose TrueSpace technology to deliver convincing immersive audio for its size. Meeting consumer's expectations in the growing category, the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 elevates movies, TV, and music by precisely placing dialogue and vocals, sound effects and instruments to the left, right, and even up above the listener.
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Sony Electronics Introduces C-80 Condenser Microphone for Studio Recording
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Sony Electronics Introduces C-80 Condenser Microphone for Studio Recording

Sony Electronics’ Pro Audio Division announced a new microphone for studio recording. The new C-80 is a uni-directional condenser microphone ideal for vocal/voice recording, instrumental recording, vlogging, webcasting and podcasting. This new product inherits the technology of Sony’s revered C-800G and popular C-100 microphones, creating an entry level model that offers high quality sound at an accessible price.
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WiSA Association Showcases New Product Certifications and Expanded Ecosystem at CEDIA Expo 2022
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WiSA Association Showcases New Product Certifications and Expanded Ecosystem at CEDIA Expo 2022

The Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA) attended CEDIA Expo 2022 in Dallas where multiple WiSA Association and WiSA Technologies announcements were made, including recent WiSA HT certified solutions, new products and award wins, including from WiSA members Bang and Olufsen, LG, Dynaudio and Lithe Audio. All these companies and others such as Savant have showcased their latest WiSA HT Certified solutions at CEDIA. And TV brands LG and Hisense showcased their newly launched WiSA SoundSend Certified TVs including the Hisense U7H, U8H and LG C2 and Z2 signature lines.
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Focal Unveils Bathys High-End Bluetooth and ANC Headphones
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Focal Unveils Bathys High-End Bluetooth and ANC Headphones

Short after the introduction of its flagship Focal Utopia 2022 Edition, Focal presents Bathys, its first wireless headphones with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Benefiting from the brand’s savoir-faire in sound and high-end headphones prowess, Bathys delivers a pure hi-fi sound via Bluetooth 5.1 with multipoint or wired connection thanks to its USB-DAC mode. The headphones use premium Focal drivers made in France, featuring a sophisticated design with high-grade materials and over 30 hours of battery life.
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