All items tagged with loudspeaker industry (41)

New 2022 Smart Audio Report from NPR & Edison Research Shows Slowing Smart Speaker and Voice Assistant Adoption

June 17, 2022 by Joao Martins

New 2022 Smart Audio Report from NPR & Edison Research Shows Slowing Smart Speaker and Voice Assistant Adoption

NPR and Edison Research released its annual Smart Audio Report, showcasing voice technology trends in the US. The 2022 Report highlights the increased usage of voice technology, with 35% of Americans 18+ now owning a smart speaker. In 2022, 62% of Americans 18+ use a voice assistant on any device – smart speakers, smartphones, TV remotes, in-car systems, a computer/laptop, and tablets. While suggesting growth, the report also shows adoption and usage is stalling.

The Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2022 Is Now Available

June 10, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

The Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2022 Is Now Available

The 2022 Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook (LIS) is now available online and print copies are on the mail! Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook provides a comprehensive guide of manufacturers and their products and services, not only with its annual printed publication, but also with its dedicated, always-online directory available. View the 2022 edition now thanks to this year's cover sponsor: Tectonic.

May 16, 2022 by Joao Martins

Canadian Loudspeaker Brand PSB Speakers Celebrates 50 Years of Hi-Fi Sound

PSB Speakers, the loudspeaker company that created the “Canadian Sound”, is celebrating 50 years of delivering high value hi-fi speakers at the intersection of science-based sound reproduction and musical enjoyment. Founded in St Jacob’s, Ontario, in the summer of 1972 by classically-trained violinist and self-taught acoustics designer, Paul Barton, and a couple of his high school friends, PSB Speakers soon became a pioneer in marrying psychoacoustics research with loudspeaker design.

Celestion Appoints Josh Martin as Business Development Executive for North America

May 3, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Celestion Appoints Josh Martin as Business Development Executive for North America

Celestion announced the appointment of Josh Martin as Business Development Executive. In his new role, Josh Martin will work together with Celestion’s sales and distribution partners in the US and Canada to expand their offerings to new markets, as well as servicing their current clients, further strengthening the Celestion brand in North America.

Dutch Speaker Company Mayht Receives Investment from Swedish Solar Cell Company Exeger

December 2, 2021 by Joao Martins

Dutch Speaker Company Mayht Receives Investment from Swedish Solar Cell Company Exeger

Swedish company Exeger - the company behind the Powerfoyle solar cell material already powering self-charging consumer electronic devices - venture capital firm Forward.One, and music producer and DJ Martin Garrix, have led the latest funding round of investment in the innovative Dutch audio-tech start-up, Mayht. The Series A follow-on round takes investment in the firm to nearly USD $10 million so far.

All About Fluid Dispensing! Join the Global Virtual Dispensing Expo

October 1, 2021 by Special Content

All About Fluid Dispensing! Join the Global Virtual Dispensing Expo

The global virtual event will take place from October 26 - 28, 2021. See detailed information about loudspeaker dispensing applications and products. Register now! The ViscoTec team will be in contact with you via live chat all day and night. In addition, you can listen to speeches from dispensing experts about the latest dispensing trends, or join a video guided company tour. All about fluid & paste dispensing solutions! You just have to sign in and join virtually – 24 hours per day.

Raising the Bar for Loudspeaker Knowledge in Voice Coil August 2021

July 23, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Raising the Bar for Loudspeaker Knowledge in Voice Coil August 2021

It's time for Loudspeaker News and Developments, unique technology Spotlights, valuable industry Directories, great speaker patent reviews, and Vance Dickason's speaker driver characterizations in Test Bench. This month, Bruno Putzeys and Lars Risbo write about their speaker research for Purifi Audio, James Croft reviews an acoustic low-pass filter patent awarded to Bujeon, and Vance Dickason tests the 5CXN44 coaxial driver from B&C Speakers. This edition features updated directories of Voice Coil and Magnet Vendors and Distributors.

Eighteen Sound: The Younger Face of Italian Speaker Tradition

July 22, 2021 by Joao Martins

Eighteen Sound: The Younger Face of Italian Speaker Tradition

In October 2015, audioXpress visited pro audio loudspeaker manufacturer Eighteen Sound in Italy, and we shared the details of its modern factory in Reggio Emilia. The article was intended to illustrate the ongoing company's expansion, combined with a bit of its history. A lot has changed in the company's structure since then, Eighteen Sound (and Ciare) was acquired by B&C Speakers, and the faces at Reggio Emilia also changed. This article was originally published in audioXpress, February 2016.

Gaetan Byk Acquires High-End Audio Equipment Designer and Manufacturer Amadeus

July 21, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Gaetan Byk Acquires High-End Audio Equipment Designer and Manufacturer Amadeus

Founded 30-years ago in Paris by Bernard Byk and Michel Deluc, Amadeus has been acquired by Gaetan Byk, who is intent on continuing the company's journey with its unique audio speaker designs and one-of-a-kind projects. The French audio manufacturer is renowned for its live, installed, and custom sound reinforcement and studio systems, and became recognized globally with the unique Philharmonia reference speakers, unveiled in 2014.

July 20, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Resonado Labs Closes $3M Series-Seed Round and Gains New High-Profile Investors

Resonado Labs announced the closing of its Series-Seed venture capital round at $3M, bringing the total raised to date to $5.2M including Pre-Seed funding. The capital will accelerate the commercialization of Resonado Labs’ proprietary, novel Flat Core Speaker (FCS) technology, help the company develop a wider array of drivers, and invest in new talent and test and measurement equipment. Resonado is intent on rapidly expand into the automotive, marine, and home audio industries.

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