Redefining the Shape of Sound: Resonado Introduces Flat Core Speaker Technology at CES 2020

Resonado, a South Bend, Indiana company founded at the University of Notre Dame, has a new take on electrodynamic speaker topology. The company developed a reconfigured speaker with a planar voice coil mounted perpendicularly to its flat “race track” diaphragm, to which Resonado calls Flat Core Speaker (FCS) technology. The ingenious architecture enables slightly thinner, lighter, and more efficient speakers than conventional equivalents. Applications are wide-ranging from soundbars, home theater, column speakers, automotive to headphone drivers.

Futuresource Consulting unveiled its latest Home Audio Worldwide Loudspeaker Report which demonstrates that the market is showing resilience despite shifting listening habits, as consumers look beyond traditional audio products, fixing their sights on smart speakers and headphones. The recent changes in loudspeaker preferences means trade value is faring better than volume, according to the new worldwide loudspeaker report from Futuresource.

Legrand introduced a new family of Nuvo 8-inch in-ceiling and in-wall passive subwoofers, together with matching Class D amplifiers. Optimized for small, medium, and large home theaters and immersive audio installations, the three compact single and dual subwoofers deliver a powerful, low-frequency impact, while the wall- and rack-mount amplifiers are packed with convenience features for maximum versatility.

Aerial Acoustics is expanding its loudspeaker lineup with a new small speaker, Model 5T, the launch of the 7LCR high performance on-wall / in-wall loudspeaker and the addition of the Model 7CC center channel Speaker. All three speakers are completely new designs, using new construction techniques and high quality finishes, with custom-made drivers.

JBL expanded its architectural home speaker lines for the custom home-audio installation market at the 2015 CEDIA Expo. The new JBL Studio 2 and Arena Series in-wall and in-ceiling speakers expand the existing models in the line with a completely new design and feature the same waveguide technology from JBL’s M2 Master Reference Monitor.

Bryston has announced the introduction of the Model T Cinema reference home theater in-wall loudspeaker. By leveraging key design cues from the flagship Model T floor-standing loudspeaker, Bryston has developed a highly capable architectural speaker system for dedicated home theater rooms. The Model T Cinema combines high-performance with the integrated aesthetic preferred by interior designers.