All items tagged with high end audio (222)

Grimm Audio Announces New SB1 Digital Motional Feedback Subwoofer

May 6, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Grimm Audio Announces New SB1 Digital Motional Feedback Subwoofer

Grimm Audio introduced the successor of its LS1s-DMF motional feedback subwoofer: the SB1. The new design takes Grimm's Digital Motional Feedback approach to a whole new level. The new subwoofer uses a new and improved driver, over which Grimm Audio could build a better electronics implementation and leverage significant evolution in sensors and DSP, creating an even better match for its LS1 series speakers.

From Micro to Pro and High-End Speakers in Voice Coil May 2021

April 26, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

From Micro to Pro and High-End Speakers in Voice Coil May 2021

In Voice Coil May 2021, Andrew Taylor explains Klippel’s approach to "Comprehensive Transducer Testing in 24 Minutes," Mike Klasco writes about the use of "PEEK High-Performance Film Diaphragms and Cones," and there are two updated directories on MEMS Speakers and Microspeaker Vendors. James Croft reviews Mikhail Dinaburg’s “Speaker with Dual Diffuser” patent, while Vance Dickason characterizes the NSD1424BTN 1.4” compression driver from Eighteen Sound, and the Twt28_vMS high-end dome tweeter from Kartesian in Test Bench. Now available in print and digital.

ROHM Semiconductor Launches 32-bit MUS-IC Series DAC for Reference-Class Audio Equipment

April 16, 2021 by Joao Martins

ROHM Semiconductor Launches 32-bit MUS-IC Series DAC for Reference-Class Audio Equipment

Japanese electronic component manufacturer ROHM Semiconductor has a strong connection with music and audio, being the source for a wide range of audio converters, amplifiers, and processors. Recently, ROHM started a new development project for a variety of new high fidelity solutions supporting high resolution audio. First in the new MUS-IC range and now available is the ROHM BD34301EKV, a 32-bit D/A converter designed for high-end audio designs. ROHM also launched the BD34301EKV-EVK-001 evaluation board available via distributor channels.

Test Bench: Wavecor TW022WA09 Cloth Dome Tweeter

April 12, 2021 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Wavecor TW022WA09 Cloth Dome Tweeter

The driver in this Test Bench is the Wavecor TW022WA09 22mm high-end textile dome tweeter. The TW022WA09 was unveiled by Wavecor together with the TW022WA08/10 high-end tweeter, a new series of 22mm chambered neodymium drivers with increased sensitivity. The precision cloth (textile) dome ensures an extended frequency response, while the voice coil design offers higher power handling and low resonance frequency. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, January 2021

Limited Edition 120-Volt Thorens TD124DD Available in the USA

March 22, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Limited Edition 120-Volt Thorens TD124DD Available in the USA

In 2020, Thorens introduced the TD 124 DD, an evolution of its TD124 turntable. With the all-new TD 124 DD, Thorens has reimagined the most renowned turntable in consumer electronics history. An homage to the original TD124, the new TD 124 DD combines the beauty of the original design with state-of-the-art technology, bespoke components, cutting-edge materials and unique design flourishes. Massively improved upon this new model intends to surpass all current competitors, just as the original did 63 years ago.

MAAT Announces Universal Monitor Controller and Visualizer Plug-In for High Resolution Audio Files and Streams

March 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

MAAT Announces Universal Monitor Controller and Visualizer Plug-In for High Resolution Audio Files and Streams

MAAT Incorporated announced the release of a cross platform plug-in and native application for routing, matrixing and visualization of digital audio. The new MAATgo Plug-in represents the debut of MAAT’s first product designed specifically for hi-fi enthusiasts and high resolution audio (HRA) music playback from computers. Available for all major plug-in formats for macOS and Windows, MAATgo delivers complete "preamp" channel routing, plus a software goniometer that authentically replicates an analog oscilloscope experience.

Paradigm Introduces Founder Series Premium Loudspeaker Series

March 4, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Paradigm Introduces Founder Series Premium Loudspeaker Series

Canadian audio specialist Paradigm launched its Founder Series, a six-model range of premium loudspeakers that brings high-end performance and luxurious style to hi-fi and home cinema systems. Designed for today’s modern living spaces, the Founder Series is a foundational development of all speaker design aspects aiming for precise control and game-changing dynamics in music and media reproduction. Every single speaker features totally new driver designs.

Materion and Radian Audio Partner to Increase Production of High-End Truextent Acoustic Beryllium Diaphragms

March 2, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Materion and Radian Audio Partner to Increase Production of High-End Truextent Acoustic Beryllium Diaphragms

Materion Corporation established a partnership for Radian Audio to handle manufacturing of Truextent premium acoustic beryllium diaphragms used in loudspeakers for both the pro audio and home audiophile markets. Since 2011, Radian Audio has supplied beryllium diaphragms and complete compression drivers and the company is recognized as one of the top suppliers in the category. The new partnership extends the resources for beryllium-based solutions available to brands and manufacturers.

Audeze Announces Euclid Closed-Back Planar Magnetic In-Ear

February 5, 2021 by Joao Martins

Audeze Announces Euclid Closed-Back Planar Magnetic In-Ear

At first glance, one would be forgiven to think, "Did Audeze just dropped their first true wireless earbuds - and they're planar magnetic?" Well, not exactly - not yet, at least. The new Euclid are not mass produced TWS earbuds with batteries inside, but actually the highest-quality in-ears (IEM's if you will) handcrafted in California, and their are proudly the company's first closed-back planar magnetic in-ear design.

Treat Your Headphones With a McIntosh MHA200 Tube Headphone Amplifier

February 5, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Treat Your Headphones With a McIntosh MHA200 Tube Headphone Amplifier

McIntosh knows there are a lot of people out there who would like to have a McIntosh tube system, are spending serious money on high end headphones, and could consider a dedicated desktop preamp device that would match their passion - and that's who they designed the MHA200 Vacuum Tube Headphone Amplifier for. A product that is still big enough to proudly show to others, but is actually designed to throw the warmth of tubes when sitting close enough, enjoying long listening sessions.

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