The new Lithe Audio Pro Series in-ceiling speakers with Dolby Atmos support will expand any WiSA system with up to height channels and expanding wireless and wired connectivity options for custom integration. The series makes its performance and integration abilities possible by including the latest chip sets for PoE++ and the growing category of WiSA interoperability, ushering in a new era of convenience in creating Dolby Atmos home cinema systems when combined with speakers from WiSA member brands such as Bang and Olufsen, Harman Kardon and Savant.
Requiring no speaker cables, only the provision of power, WiSA technology means a full Dolby Atmos system can be achieved quickly and conveniently when combined with Dolby Atmos decoding transmitters, like the new WiSA SoundSend device, opening the full immersive audio experience to more rooms and more users. Already making waves since it was unveiled in an online event, the Pro Series speaker - largely based on the technology and speaker design that Lithe Audio introduced at ISE 2020 - was named a ‘Best New Hardware’ winner at the 2020 CEDIA awards.
"We have been building this product for two years, basing our approach on what has been successful with our other speakers and listening to the wants and needs of the custom installation community, which included bringing the wireless operability of WiSA technology into the fold," says Amit Ravat, Co-Founder and Director of Lithe Audio. "Since attending numerous industry events, shows and CEDIA Tech Forums, we are confident that we created a product that delivers what the market is demanding, our most high performance and feature-rich creation yet."
WiSA functionality allows for 24-bit at 48kHz/96kHz wireless audio distribution, which is twice the quality of CD audio, less than 1/10th the latency of a Bluetooth audio device, meaning no visible lip sync. WiSA installations will also largely benefit from the fact that devices are able to automatically recognize audio configurations from 2.0 to 7.1 to 5.1.2, which improves the user experience exponentially.
"We are thrilled about the launch of Lithe Audio’s Pro Series ceiling speaker as it welcomes a new standard of innovation for the custom install market with its WiSA Certification," says Tony Ostrom, President of WiSA. "As the home entertainment category continues to become more advanced with great new product launches, we’re proud to stand behind Association members who prioritize quality and innovation."
Lithe Audio is a UK based manufacturer that creates a range of high-quality installation products including integrated speakers, garden speakers and TV accessories such as wall mounts for commercial or residential applications. All Lithe Audio products are fully designed in-house by the same team behind the well-established Retrotouch brand (www.retrotouch.co.uk). Passionate about technology innovation, Lithe Audio consistently puts itself on the cutting edge of product development with fresh introductions built to meet the challenges encountered in real world use case scenarios.
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