All items tagged with beryllium (71)

Focal Introduces Utopia III Evo Speakers at High-End Munich 2017

May 23, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Introduces Utopia III Evo Speakers at High-End Munich 2017

French high end audio manufacturer Focal promoted one of the most well-attended press events at the High End show in Munich this year, where it introduced two new speakers in its Utopia III family. The two new Evo models (Evo stands for evolution) expand on the company's technological heritage, integrating its most recent innovations in the new Scala and Maestro models, with more to come. The new Utopia III Evo models will be available from August 2017.

Revel by Harman Performa3 Be Introduced at High End Munich 2017

May 22, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Revel by Harman Performa3 Be Introduced at High End Munich 2017

Previewed at CES 2017 and now introduced at High End 2017 in Munich, the new Revel Performa3 Be model features the addition of 1-inch Beryllium dome tweeters and Deep Ceramic Composite mid-range and woofers. Based on Revel’s Performa3 F208, the Performa3 Be 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker also features the latest patented fifth generation Acoustic Lens Waveguide and premium crossover network designs to deliver detailed high frequency response and seamless integration with the mid-range.

Test Bench: Two Beryllium Tweeters from Scan-Speak - D3004-604010 and the D3004-604000

April 5, 2017 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Two Beryllium Tweeters from Scan-Speak - D3004-604010 and the D3004-604000

In this edition of Voice Coil's Test Bench we review two beryllium dome tweeters from Scan-Speak. These two new beryllium diaphragm neodymium motor tweeters, the D3004/604010 and the D3004/604000, basically share the same platform, with the major difference being the D3004/604010 has a lower Fs due to the larger rear cavity. Both tweeters use a Materion 26-mm 99% pure beryllium dome. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, May 2016

Periodic Audio Debuts Trio of High-Performance In-Ear Monitors

February 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Periodic Audio Debuts Trio of High-Performance In-Ear Monitors

One of the highlights of CanJam NYC 2017 was the unveiling of a new trio of in-ear monitors from Periodic Audio, a new company led by a seasoned engineering team led by Daniel Wiggins, and industrial designer Mike Kim, both with a vast experience in consumer electronics for a wide variety of brands. The first products from Periodic Audio are proprietary designs using beryllium, titanium and magnesium/aluminum alloy, with precisely tuned enclosures to achieve best-in-class performance.

Complete Loudspeaker Industry Focus: Voice Coil February 2017 Now Available!

January 26, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Complete Loudspeaker Industry Focus: Voice Coil February 2017 Now Available!

Another monthly edition of Voice Coil is now available featuring the traditional directory of Loudspeaker Cone Industry Suppliers 2017. In this issue, Vance Dickason tests two drivers from SB Acoustics’ Satori Line, including the much anticipated TW29BN beryllium dome tweeter. Charlie Hughes writes about his independent measurement lab, Excelsior Audio. On Acoustic Patents, James Croft reviews a familiar parametric loudspeaker patent. Voice Coil pays tribute to Chris N. Strahm (1956-2016), founder and president of LinearX.

Master & Dynamic Announces MW50 Wireless On-Ear Headphones with Custom Beryllium Drivers

November 2, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Master & Dynamic Announces MW50 Wireless On-Ear Headphones with Custom Beryllium Drivers

Lifestyle headphone brand, Master & Dynamic announced its latest wireless headphones, featuring custom beryllium drivers. According to the New York City-based company, the new MW50 Wireless On-Ear Headphones were designed as a portable alternative made to last, combining the finest materials and rich, warm sound, with comfortable ear cups that fold flat. The “form-meets-function” exposed all-aluminum antenna provides best-in-class Bluetooth signal range, while the new design is one-third lighter than the company’s previous MW60 model.

Test Bench: Scan-Speak D2908/714000 Revelator Beryllium 30-mm Dome Tweeter

August 30, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Scan-Speak D2908/714000 Revelator Beryllium 30-mm Dome Tweeter

Founded in 1970, Scan-Speak continues to offer the same “no compromise” philosophy that has always been a part of its mission. Scan-Speak sent its D2908/714000, which is the company’s second 30-mm beryllium dome tweeter. Basically, the new D2098 utilizes the Revelator D29 dome’s wide surround concept, but with a 99% pure beryllium dome (sourced from Truextent) coupled to the highly effective and patented Symmetrical Drive (SD-2) neodymium motor system. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, February 2013.

Focal Introduces Three New High-End Headphones Including Utopia Reference Beryllium Driver Model

June 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Introduces Three New High-End Headphones Including Utopia Reference Beryllium Driver Model

Leading French speaker and headphone manufacturer Focal unveiled it’s newest line of three premium headphones; Utopia, Elear and Listen. The result of over 35 years of development and manufacturing of loudspeakers, Focal’s new high-end headphones include the Utopia Reference Open-back headphones, using the first Beryllium driver especially designed for such applications. Other models include the Elear open-back headphones and Listen over-the-ear for the on-the-go user.

VUE Audiotechnik Completes al-Class Series With Full Size Beryllium Infused Line Array System

June 20, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

VUE Audiotechnik Completes al-Class Series With Full Size Beryllium Infused Line Array System

During InfoComm 2016, VUE Audiotechnik debuted the al-12, the newest and largest addition to the company’s successful al-Class of Scalable Line Array Systems. The new al-12 unleashes the full arsenal of class-leading VUE technologies for larger-scale applications, including Truextent Beryllium compression drivers and Acoustic Linearity principles. Designed for large-scale applications, the al-12 is designed for higher efficiency, increased power handling and reduced power compression.

The New SB Acoustics Satori Drivers for 2016

May 26, 2016 by Joao Martins

The New SB Acoustics Satori Drivers for 2016

As audioXpress anticipated, SB Acoustics (a brand of Sinar Baja Electric) introduced several new products for 2016, including the brand’s flagship TW29BN high-end beryllium dome tweeter, part of the Satori top performing driver range. The new range, all designed in Denmark and manufactured in Indonesia, also includes new midrange and midwoofer drivers using new proprietary cones made with Egyptian Papyrus fibers, available in 5” to 9.5” sizes.

«
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
»