All items tagged with Dayton Audio (69)
Test Bench: The Dayton Audio DMA80-4 3” Full-Range Driver
January 8, 2020 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: The Dayton Audio DMA80-4 3” Full-Range Driver

In this month’s Test Bench, we characterize Dayton Audio’s DMA80-4, a new 3” full-range line array/smart speaker driver. The Dayton Audio DMA80-4 is one of the transducers from the brand's new DMA Series, where DMA stands for Dual-Magnet Aluminum Cone and includes five models of full-range drivers, all with both 8 and 4 ohm versions. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, November 2019.
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audioXpress.com - The Most Popular Stories of 2019
December 27, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress.com - The Most Popular Stories of 2019

Want to know which of the topics and stories published online in 2019 were the most popular? We looked at the most-read articles of 2019 in audioXpress.com (which also includes selected articles from Voice Coil magazine), and we created this Top 10 list of news stories and online articles. Here are the results!
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DATS V3 Updated Audio Measurement Tool for Speaker Designers and Audio Engineers
November 27, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

DATS V3 Updated Audio Measurement Tool for Speaker Designers and Audio Engineers

After a decade of widespread use, the Dayton Audio Test System (DATS) has acquired an impressive reputation for fast and accurate testing. A must have tool for the speaker builder and a very valuable tool for anyone who regularly works with audio equipment, Dayton Audio has taken the easy-to-use audio test system and improved it in almost every way when creating the DATS V3 Computer Based Audio Component Test System.
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Innovation for the Loudspeaker Industry with Voice Coil December 2019
November 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Innovation for the Loudspeaker Industry with Voice Coil December 2019

Voice Coil December 2019 features an outstanding article on constant directivity horn design from Dario Cinanni, followed by a new Spotlight feature on MEMS loudspeakers by Mike Klasco (Menlo Scientific), and a new vendors directory. Next up, James Croft reviews a new loudspeaker enclosure patent recently awarded to Bang & Olufsen, and Vance Dickason offers two complete characterizations of new pro sound drivers from Dayton Audio and BMS.
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2019 Midwest Audiofest Speaker Design Competition
November 21, 2019 by Thomas Perazella

2019 Midwest Audiofest Speaker Design Competition

One of the most important audio events for the speaker building and DIY audio communities, the Midwest Audiofest (MWAF) is held in Springboro, OH, in July every year. Sponsored by an impressive group of vendors and hosted by Parts Express, this event combines several activities including a huge tent sale at Parts Express. For Thomas Perazella the highlight of the event is the Speaker Design Competition, for which he was again one of the competition judges. This article was originally published in audioXpress, October 2019.
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Better Speaker Measurements with Voice Coil November 2019 Now Available 
October 24, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Better Speaker Measurements with Voice Coil November 2019 Now Available 

November 2019 marks Voice Coil’s 33rd year as an information resource for the loudspeaker industry. For this edition, Mike Klasco focuses on "Measurement Microphones: Today and Tomorrow," while Nora Wong provides another valuable updated directory of Test & Measurement Microphone manufacturers and suppliers. James Croft reviews a new coaxial loudspeaker assembly patent granted to Tymphany, while Vance Dickason characterizes the DMA80-4, a 3" full-range speaker from Dayton Audio, and the AUGDL0003-JN03, a 1” magnesium-lithium alloy dome tweeter from Eastech’s Punktkilde line.
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Dayton Audio Announces New Indoor/Outdoor Speaker Models
July 30, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dayton Audio Announces New Indoor/Outdoor Speaker Models

The new Dayton Audio IO65XT 6-1/2" IP65 speakers, together with the new IOSUB 10" IP66 subwoofer are a perfect proposition for increasing audio fidelity outdoors on both commercial and residential installs. The IO65XT weather-resistant speakers are available in black or white finishes, with both 70/100V taps and 8-ohm bypass, adding a passive radiator to extend the low-end response. When more bass response is needed, the new IOSUB2 10" high excursion subwoofer with exclusive acoustic tuning will extend the response even more.
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Fresh From the Bench: Dayton Audio HTA20BT Hybrid Stereo Tube Amplifier
July 24, 2019 by David Logvin

Fresh From the Bench: Dayton Audio HTA20BT Hybrid Stereo Tube Amplifier

David Logvin had the privilege to use, measure, and put to the test the Dayton Audio HTA20BT Hybrid Stereo Tube Amplifier. As he could confirm, there's something special in this amplifier that combines a tube preamp and Class-D power stage, which can also be used as a headphone amplifier, and features a digital media player and Bluetooth streaming capabilities. All at a very affordable price and with the build quality of a Dayton Audio product. This article was originally published in audioXpress, July 2019.
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Power for All Audio Needs with audioXpress July 2019!
June 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Power for All Audio Needs with audioXpress July 2019!

For our July 2019 edition, audioXpress focused on audio amplification technologies and platforms, including a Market Update on Audio Amplifiers. Eric Eklund writes about Smart Power Audio Amplifiers for Smartphones, and Ward Maas discusses Powersoft's OEM amplifier modules. Read the reviews on the Dayton Audio HTA20BT Hybrid Stereo Tube Amplifier, and on Sonarworks’ True-Fi Software, learn about control and monitoring user interfaces for AoIP, and much more. Download your edition now!
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Fresh From the Bench: Lepai LP40PA Mini Stereo Plate Amplifier
April 17, 2019 by David Logvin

Fresh From the Bench: Lepai LP40PA Mini Stereo Plate Amplifier

David Logvin explores the Lepai LP40PA ultra-compact amplifier, a versatile Class D common plate amp module with fully integrated Bluetooth 4.2 receiver and 3.5 mm stereo inputs, ideal for converting existing passive speakers into convenient portable and wireless units that can be placed anywhere. The Lepai LP40PA has plenty of power for a pair of bookshelf speakers as Logvin experimented. This article was originally published in audioXpress, January 2019.
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