All items tagged with Kevlar (20)

Test Bench: The New 6” WF152BD09-04 Midbass Driver from Wavecor

March 6, 2024 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: The New 6” WF152BD09-04 Midbass Driver from Wavecor

This Test Bench characterizes the 6" WF152BD09-04 midbass driver from Wavecor, part of a new line of midbass models using a unique proprietary interwoven Kevlar and carbon fiber cone material. The WF152BD09 has a generous feature set that includes a vented inverted dome-type phase plug (no dust cap) and a shallow profile low loss high Qm NBR surround, accompanied by a flat 4" diameter black cloth spider. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, November 2023.

Speaker Design and Triple Test Bench in Voice Coil August 2023

July 26, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Speaker Design and Triple Test Bench in Voice Coil August 2023

Voice Coil August 2023 offers the second part of Peter Larsen's FINE Circle speaker design tutorial, updated directories of Voice Coil Winders and Converters, and Magnet Vendors and Distributors for 2023. James Croft reviews a new Diaphragm patent attributed to Tymphany, and Vance Dickason offers a triple dose of Test Bench, starting with the Beyma 10NMFS 10" subwoofer, followed by the Wavecor WF182BD13-04 7" midbass woofer, and culminating in the Scan-Speak 18ME/9642T00 Ellipticor 6.5" Midrange.

Vertere Acoustics Announces Updated DG-1S Turntable and Phono Preamp

July 29, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Vertere Acoustics Announces Updated DG-1S Turntable and Phono Preamp

Vertere Acoustics announced that its DG-1 record player/turntable has been updated and improved. After little more than three years, the company already had many ideas on how to improve its original product and announced the DG-1 S, which will be available in September 2022. Also updated and improved is the Vertere PHONO-1 MKII L MM/MC Phono Preamplifier, now featuring a new gold-plated L-shaped PCB and significantly enhanced accessibility for the customization DIP switches.

Snap One Launches Triad PDX Installation Speaker Series

July 11, 2022 by Alfred Moody

Snap One Launches Triad PDX Installation Speaker Series

Snap One announced the launch of the Triad PDX Series of architectural speakers. The new series is intended to provide integrators with a solution that pairs the premium audio performance that Triad is known for with a simplified installation experience made possible by Push Lock by Swarm technology. These will also be the first Triad speakers launched into local stores and made available globally.

Master & Dynamic Introduces MW08 Sport Active Noise-Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds

July 30, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Master & Dynamic Introduces MW08 Sport Active Noise-Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds

A good example of a premium lifestyle brand that seems to understand well its market segment, New York-based Master & Dynamic announced the launch of the new MW08 Sport True Wireless Earphones and the companion MC100 Wireless Charge Pad. The MW08 Sport TWS ANC earbuds feature a new 11mm beryllium driver, a compact in-ear design using durable materials with an enhanced fit for workouts, and are greatly complemented by the effortless wireless charging pad.

Adamson IS-Series Weatherized Loudspeakers Target Premium Installation Market

May 31, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Adamson IS-Series Weatherized Loudspeakers Target Premium Installation Market

Canadian pro audio company Adamson Systems Engineering announced a new range of products available immediately for the installation market, including an extension to its renowned IS-Series and a suite of improved and updated design tools for architects, integrators, and sound designers. After more than one year of strong contraction in the touring and rental sectors, Canada’s most recognized exporter of professional loudspeakers shows it did not stand still.

Speaker Cones — Fabrication, Materials, and Performance

April 15, 2020 by Mike Klasco

Speaker Cones — Fabrication, Materials, and Performance

This Voice Coil Focus article explores the fabrication, materials, and performance aspects of speaker cones, a critical component in driver design. With the author's extensive experience in dealing with innovative speaker designs and bringing concepts into production, the article explains vital aspects of both paper pulp cone fabrication and polypropylene cones, addressing even the lesser known aspects, such as software simulation programs used to model results before starting tooling. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, February 2020.

KRK Announces Limited Edition ROKIT G4 “White Noise” Studio Monitors

December 3, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

KRK Announces Limited Edition ROKIT G4 “White Noise” Studio Monitors

A great white finish for good sounding speakers, with an unfortunate name? KRK Systems, part of the Gibson family of brands, added a new family of studio monitors to its latest ROKIT Generation 4 (G4) range, the limited edition ROKIT G4 White Noise. Available in 5-, 7-, and 8-inch bi-amp models, these limited-edition monitors offer the same impressive features as the newly released ROKIT G4s, but with an enticingly different aesthetic.

MSE Audio to Showcase New Four-Way Induction Dynamics ID1 at CEDIA 2019

August 5, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

MSE Audio to Showcase New Four-Way Induction Dynamics ID1 at CEDIA 2019

MSE Audio will showcase the Induction Dynamics ID1, a switchable four-way tower speaker with dual 10-inch subwoofers, at CEDIA 2019. Designed to respond to both home theater applications and as a stereo music listening system, the new Induction Dynamics ID1 pushes the envelope in audio performance by combining a four-way tower speaker with a subwoofer section via a rear switch with variable crossover frequency.

KRK ROKIT G4 Studio Monitors Are Now Available Worldwide

May 7, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

KRK ROKIT G4 Studio Monitors Are Now Available Worldwide

KRK Systems is one of the most popular monitor brands in the global home studio market and for a good reason. KRK studio monitors provide a reliable reproduction for recording and mixing in less than ideal environments, while providing great value per watt compared to existing alternatives. The KRK Rokit family is practically a flagship of the brand in terms of affordability and features, and the company completely refreshed the range with the new ROKIT G4 series, introducing DSP-driven LCD On-board EQ Presets.

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