All items tagged with CES 2015 (40)

Meridian Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) Technology Makes Lossless Hi-Res Audio Streaming Practical

January 5, 2015 by Joao Martins

Meridian Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) Technology Makes Lossless Hi-Res Audio Streaming Practical

Originally introduced during a special event in London, in early December 2014, Meridian Audio’s MQA technology created a big impact at the 2015 International CES Show in Las Vegas and promises to change the way people enjoy music all over the world. The music industry, digital music distribution companies and audio manufacturers agree MQA encoding is the missing piece of the high-resolution audio puzzle.

DTS Goes After Dolby Atmos With Its Own New Immersive Sound Codec Technology DTS:X

January 5, 2015 by Joao Martins

DTS Goes After Dolby Atmos With Its Own New Immersive Sound Codec Technology DTS:X

While standards for immersive object-based sound are still being discussed by the SMPTE, DTS decided not to wait any longer and to go after the Dolby Atmos immersive audio format, by announcing its own object-based codec technology, DTS:X. During the CES 2015 multiple audio companies are confirming support for the new DTS:X technology.

Samsung Displays New Audio Products at CES 2015

December 30, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Samsung Displays New Audio Products at CES 2015

Samsung Electronics announced a range of new audio products to be launched at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show, including its Table Top (WAM7500) and Portable (WAM6500) speaker models. Developed in Samsung’s new state-of-the-art audio lab in Valencia, California, both new speakers will “fill entire rooms with sound” and use premium materials across the exterior.

LG Electronics’ Music Flow Wi-Fi Series Adds Advanced Wireless Network and Dual Band Wi-Fi Technology

December 26, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

LG Electronics’ Music Flow Wi-Fi Series Adds Advanced Wireless Network and Dual Band Wi-Fi Technology

LG Electronics (LG) announced plans to introduce its new 2015 Music Flow Wi-Fi Series speaker lineup worldwide with three Wi-Fi speakers and three new upgraded sound bars. The new wireless speaker series also includes the company’s first battery-powered portable Music Flow speaker. All can be controlled from LG’s Music Flow mobile app for iOS and Android.

Cerwin-Vega! Showing Its XLS, SL and XD Series at the CES 2015 and NAMM Show

December 23, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Cerwin-Vega! Showing Its XLS, SL and XD Series at the CES 2015 and NAMM Show

Cerwin-Vega, a Gibson Brand, is set to showcase its SL Series Home Audio System, XLS Home Theater Audio System and its XD Desktop Speaker Series at CES 2015 and 2015 NAMM Show. As a leading manufacturer in loudspeaker design, Cerwin-Vega! is known for its ground shaking bass and next-level performance, delivering high-quality sound within any form factor.

CEA and Japan Audio Society to Collaborate on Hi-Res Audio Promotions

December 22, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

CEA and Japan Audio Society to Collaborate on Hi-Res Audio Promotions

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the Japan Audio Society (JAS) agree to provide the High-Resolution Audio logo (Hi-Res Audio or HRA) to CEA members and promote it to consumers. “Having a common logo will help establish consistency and assist consumers in navigating this exciting, steadily emerging market,” says Gary Shapiro, CEA president and CEO.

Prism Sound High-Quality Audio Interfaces Become More Affordable

December 12, 2014 by Joao Martins

Prism Sound High-Quality Audio Interfaces Become More Affordable

Prism Sound has introduced a new pricing structure for three of its critically acclaimed audio interfaces. The new pricing structure, which significantly reduces the cost of purchasing a Prism Sound Lyra 1, Lyra 2, Titan and Atlas audio interface, has been applied globally and is being backed by a special Christmas offer of a further 5% discount.

MagnaCom WAM Modulation Technology Wins 2015 CES Innovations Award

December 1, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

MagnaCom WAM Modulation Technology Wins 2015 CES Innovations Award

MagnaCom’s WAM technology was named a 2015 CES Innovation Award Honoree. MagnaCom’s technology helps solve global spectrum congestion and satisfy the explosive demand for bandwidth. The Award recognizes the innovation demonstrated for the first time at CES last year and exemplifies WAM as a new modulation of the 21st Century for both wired, wireless networks and consumer electronic devices.

2015 CES Best of Innovation Honorees in Consumer Audio Announced

November 26, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

2015 CES Best of Innovation Honorees in Consumer Audio Announced

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced its 2015 International CES Best of Innovation Honorees for outstanding design and engineering advancements across 28 consumer electronics product categories. Some of the consumer audio honorees include Bragi, Alfred & Partners, Pioneer, Axxess CE, AudioQuest and Philips.

Voice Coil December 2014 available online

November 22, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil December 2014 available online

In the December 2014 edition of Voice Coil Vance Dickason’s Test Bench discusses two very different woofers — the 18” Celestion CF1840JD pro sound subwoofer and Dayton Audio’s 7” ES180Ti-8 home audio woofer. In Acoustic Patents, James Croft reviews two loudspeaker-related patents filed by Dolby Lab Licensing Corp. (US) and comments on its own Transducer With Improved Electro-Magnetic Circuit patent.

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