All items tagged with home audio (309)
Home Audio Industry Reconvenes at 2022 High End Show in Munich
May 5, 2022 by Joao Martins

Home Audio Industry Reconvenes at 2022 High End Show in Munich

The prestigious High End Munich show finally returns to the MOC exhibition center - and pretty much the whole city of Munich, as the consumer, hifi, and high-end audio companies return to in-person events. Promoted by the local High End Society and reputed as the best trade-show in the world for consumer high-quality audio products, the 2022 High End Show (May 19-22) is now expanded with the new International Parts & Supply (IPS) B2B segment and more valuable initiatives.
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Pro-Ject Announces New Accessible E1 Line of Turntables
May 3, 2022 by Joao Martins

Pro-Ject Announces New Accessible E1 Line of Turntables

Pro-Ject USA announced the new E1 line of turntables, designed and produced in Europe. The new collection aims to introduce a new audience of music lovers to the world of vinyl by offering quality technology at an accessible price point, starting at $350. The E Line consists of three models, the E1 ($349 USD) E1 Phono SB ($399 USD) and E1 BT ($499 USD), available in high gloss black, satin white or satin walnut finishes.
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Test Bench: Wavecor WF275BD01 10.75” Home Audio Woofer
April 27, 2022 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Wavecor WF275BD01 10.75” Home Audio Woofer

Part of a new series of drivers announced in October 2020 by Wavecor, this woofer could also be advantageous in high-powered studio monitors. This high-power design targets home audio and home theater applications, including two-way (with larger ribbon/AMT drivers, or compression driver/horn combinations) and three-way speakers. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, January 2022.
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DSP Concepts and StreamUnlimited Announce Reference Design for Advanced Voice Control Development
April 21, 2022 by Adam Levenson

DSP Concepts and StreamUnlimited Announce Reference Design for Advanced Voice Control Development

DSP Concepts and StreamUnlimited are working together to support audio product development with a new reference design that offers advanced voice control features. DSP Concepts offers its Audio Weaver and TalkTo software development tools for StreamUnlimited's established range of hardware modules, including the latest Stream1955 next generation System-On-Module based on the latest NXP Quad Core SoC. The platform offers support for all major voice assistants.
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Vincent Audio Updates PowerLine Series With SV-228 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier
April 18, 2022 by Joao Martins

Vincent Audio Updates PowerLine Series With SV-228 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier

Vincent Audio is a designer and manufacturer of hi-fidelity stereo and multichannel components, headquartered in Germany with manufacturing in Asia, Germany or a combination of the two. This strategy allows the company to offer unique features and designs at affordable prices. Expanding Vincent Audio’s popular PowerLine series, the SV-228 is a new hybrid integrated amplifier that includes VU meters embedded in the front panel, a cool loudness switch, an integrated DAC and Bluetooth 5 input.
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Alta Audio Debuts Adam Three-Way Floorstanding Speaker
April 14, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Alta Audio Debuts Adam Three-Way Floorstanding Speaker

Just before its presentation at AXPONA 2022, Alta Audio confirmed that it will soon ship Adam, a new floor standing three-way speaker that continues the company’s tradition of creating products with high impact sound reproduction. Alta Audio, is a NY-state company that since 2013 designs home audio loudspeakers using its own advanced technologies, the creation of industry veteran Michael Levy, its president and CEO.
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CEDIA Reveals Home Technology Industry Now Exceeds $20 Billion
April 7, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

CEDIA Reveals Home Technology Industry Now Exceeds $20 Billion

CEDIA, the global trade association for the home technology industry, released the 2021 Integrated Home Market Analysis. The results highlight the strength and stability of the estimated $20.1B integrated home market. In partnership with with market research firm Ancrage Consulting, the survey's findings reveals promising insights on products, trends, and growth opportunities from business leaders and integrators in the home technology sector.
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Schiit Audio Introduces Tyr Differential Monoblock Power Amplifier
April 4, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Schiit Audio Introduces Tyr Differential Monoblock Power Amplifier

After multiple subtle hints and not-so-subtle teases, Schiit Audio confirmed availability of the Tyr differential monoblock power amplifier, the top of its amplifier line. Featuring a choke-input power supply, it brings "old-skool" techniques to a modern power amp that also includes unique topologies and intelligent oversight and protection. Delivering 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 350 watts per channel into 4 ohms, Tyr provides plenty of power for almost any speaker and sells for $1599 each. And as with all monoblocks, it takes two for stereo.
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Dirac Introduces New Dirac Live Auto Target Curve
March 24, 2022 by Joao Martins

Dirac Introduces New Dirac Live Auto Target Curve

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac announced a new auto target curve functionality for its Dirac Live solution that aims to make it easier for consumers to get even better sound quality out of their sound systems. The company's Dirac Live solution will now automatically generate an auto target curve based on a specific sound system's unique measurements. Dirac believes that with this new functionality, consumers no longer need in-depth knowledge of room correction to enjoy the best sound possible.
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Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition Audio System
March 23, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition Audio System

To mark the 10th anniversary of their merger, Focal and Naim are introducing a complete special-edition system. The system includes the Focal Sopra N 2 speaker in a special "concrete" finish with ‘tin’ and metallic details, combined with an array of Naim Classic electronics, including an NDX 2 music-streaming player with Chromecast, Spotify, Tidal, AirPlay, Apple Music and Bluetooth AptX HD, which is powered by the NAC 282/NAP 250 DR pre-power amplifiers, complete with matching NAPSC and HiCap DR power supplies. All cables included.
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