All items tagged with home theater (374)
KEF Launches Updated Blade Meta and The Reference Meta Loudspeakers
February 18, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

KEF Launches Updated Blade Meta and The Reference Meta Loudspeakers

Capitalizing on successful research and significant improvements demonstrated by the KEF LS50 Meta speakers, the British hifi brand has officially launched the latest updates to their high-end loudspeaker offerings – Blade and The Reference. The two ranges have been updated with KEF’s latest acoustic innovations, including a new, high-end 12th Generation Uni-Q with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT). The Blade Meta and Reference Meta loudspeakers are now available.
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Patent Review: Virtual Height Filter for Reflected Sound Rendering Using Upward Firing Drivers
February 17, 2022 by James Croft

Patent Review: Virtual Height Filter for Reflected Sound Rendering Using Upward Firing Drivers

This review discusses a patent that applies to speakers designed for new immersive audio formats in home applications and Dolby Atmos, in particular. Not surprisingly, the patent was awarded to Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. As the patent was granted, Voice Coil provided an extensive and informative review - recommended reading for anyone considering entering this important home-theater market segment. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, February 2016.
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Crestron Announces DM NAX 4-Zone Streaming Pre-Amplifier and In-Wall Subwoofer
February 17, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Crestron Announces DM NAX 4-Zone Streaming Pre-Amplifier and In-Wall Subwoofer

Crestron Electronics announced the launch of two new residential audio products, the Ultimate In-Wall Subwoofer, developed in partnership with Origin Acoustics, and the DM NAX 4-Zone Streaming Pre-Amplifier for high-performance Audio-over-IP (AoIP). Native to Crestron Home, Crestron’s new subwoofer and new DM NAX 4-Zone Streaming Pre-Amplifier will both play major roles in filling out the company's increasingly comprehensive suite of residential audio solutions.
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McIntosh Announces MX180 AV Processor with RoomPerfect
February 17, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Announces MX180 AV Processor with RoomPerfect

McIntosh Labs just announced its latest MX180 A/V Processor, delivering everything needed for the home theater of today and tomorrow. This MX180 is basically the ultimate home theater hub which is able to accommodate all formats, standards and services, from 8K UHD image content with HDR and Dolby Vision, all the way to Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and Auro-3D immersive audio. For the best results, McIntosh even added RoomPerfect room correction technology licensed from Lyngdorf.
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McIntosh Announces Upgraded Versions of MA9500 and MA8950 Integrated Amplifiers
February 9, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Announces Upgraded Versions of MA9500 and MA8950 Integrated Amplifiers

McIntosh Laboratory continues to design new products. The company unveiled its MA9500 and MA8950 Integrated Amplifiers, which replace the existing MA9000 and MA8900 models, adding upgraded power supplies and performance enhancements to these already outstanding products. The updated circuits now deliver increased dynamic headroom, while the updated DA2 Digital Audio Module adds improved D/A conversion and connectivity.
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Crosslite+ Two-Way DSP Filter Design Tutorial
February 9, 2022 by Vance Dickason

Crosslite+ Two-Way DSP Filter Design Tutorial

In this article, Vance Dickason highlights the possibilities for a two-way DSP filter design using the CrossLite+ software package. Under development by the Brazilian pro audio company since 2009, CrossLite+ is a dual-channel FFT analyzer that will function with basically any USB-type recording interface. CrossLite+ is intended primarily for product development of DSP-powered pro speakers and for use in live sound PA systems. And measured data can also be imported from other analyzers such as the CLIO or Klippel This article was originally published in Voice Coil, December 2021.
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WiSA Partners with Realtek to Develop and Launch a 5GHz Multichannel Immersive Audio Module
January 20, 2022 by Joao Martins

WiSA Partners with Realtek to Develop and Launch a 5GHz Multichannel Immersive Audio Module

WiSA, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Summit Wireless Technologies, announced plans to integrate WiSA’s multichannel wireless audio capabilities - and its latest high-performance Spatial Audio Software - into Realtek’s 5GHz IoT chipsets. The partnership will culminate in a cost-effective module capable of delivering uncompressed, high-definition spatial audio streams for an unparalleled immersive audio experience.
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M&K Sound Introduces V+ Series Line of High-Performance Subwoofers
January 19, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

M&K Sound Introduces V+ Series Line of High-Performance Subwoofers

Danish company M&K Sound introduced three new compact, lifestyle-friendly, high-performance subwoofers, the V15+, V12+ and V10+, with single 15-inch, 12-inch and 10-inch drivers, respectively. A revamp of the brand's former V Series, these small-footprint subwoofers, two of which have earned THX Certification and are M&K App-enabled (V15+ and V12+), all promise to deliver deep and accurate bass to consumers in an affordable package.
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audioXpress February 2022 Captures the Sound of Today
January 11, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress February 2022 Captures the Sound of Today

The February 2022 edition of audioXpress is now available and features our annual Market Update on Microphone technology. Vikrant Singh Tomar discusses TinyML and Voice Recognition Technology On the Edge, Richard Honeycutt writes about Quantification of Speech Intelligibility, and Mike Klasco expands on audio applications for Haptic Devices. George Ntanavaras builds a phono and line/headphone amplifier project, Brian Bylenok proposes a refined Current Feedback Headphone Amplifier, and Richard Honeycutt reminds us that Tube Power Amps also have Classes. Now available in print and online.
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Summit Wireless Demonstrates New Low-Cost Wireless Audio Module at CES 2022
January 4, 2022 by Joao Martins

Summit Wireless Demonstrates New Low-Cost Wireless Audio Module at CES 2022

Summit Wireless Technologies, the company behind the technology used by the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA) has partnered with Espressif Systems to develop the company's latest Discovery wireless audio module. Discovery can support up to 4 separate wireless audio channels, ideal for 2.1 wireless sound expansion for TVs, or stereo to 3.1 home theater configurations including soundbar wireless surrounds and subwoofer applications. A low-cost wireless audio solution that is now production-ready.
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