L-Acoustics Introduces HYRISS Hyperreal Immersive Sound System

L-Acoustics unveiled HYRISS (Hyperreal Immersive Sound Space), a new audio solution that the French manufacturer says is "set to redefine how we experience spaces through sound." In-wall architectural speakers, active acoustics, and advanced L-ISA spatial audio processing, are the core of the new system. Intended to bring sound to the center of spaces designed for living and gathering, HYRISS combines audio with visual aesthetics in a new speaker topology that was designed for immersive environments.

MSE Audio, the Kansas-based audio and speaker manufacturer for the professional and residential audio markets, announced a rebranding strategy, elevating two of its distinct audio brands to better identify its market segments. Under this rebranding, commercial and professional audio products will be represented by SoundTube, and residential products will fall under the PhaseTech brand. Each brand comes with its own dedicated sales reps and internal sales team along with its rich history.

Sonos extended the successful Sonos Architectural line of passive speakers with a new 8" in-ceiling speaker, designed and tuned in collaboration with Sonance. Elegant and simple to install, the Sonos and Sonance designed speaker will be presented at ISE 2024 in Barcelona as an additional size option for installers and will be available Spring 2024 for $999/pair.

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.

L-Acoustics Creations, the division of the French pro audio manufacturer now dedicated to bringing professional sound systems and immersive sound spaces to residential, marine, and architectural environments, has appointed Mike Sumner to the position of Business Manager, based in L-Acoustics Americas headquarters in Westlake Village, California. The seasoned luxury audio veteran brings passion, knowledge, and connections to his new role.

Sonos announced the all-new Sonos Amp, a powerful and versatile home audio hub that powers traditional wired speakers with sound from nearly any source, and fully integrates these speakers into Sonos’ easy to use wireless home sound system and any wireless audio source. With the new Amp, Sonos also announced a new partnership with Sonance architectural speakers to connect with the new Sonos Amp and confirmed it will open its developer platform to potential partners for control and integration of Sonos solutions.