
QSC Introduces New AcousticPerformance Loudspeaker Models
QSC announced the addition of two new models to its popular AcousticPerformance installed sound loudspeaker series. Consisting of a multipurpose 12” coaxial loudspeaker and a dual 12” subwoofer, these additions expand the AcousticPerformance series with high versatility and performance in mind, complemented with QSC’s PLD4.2 or CXD4.2 processing amplifiers.

Full Picture of The Future Home Experience at CEDIA Expo 2015
This year’s Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) Expo event is being held in Dallas, TX, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, from October 14–17, 2015, with the actual exhibit sessions taking place from October 15–17. 2015 CEDIA Expo includes special focus areas for security, two-channel audio, and high performance audio rooms.

DTS Expands Play-Fi Whole-home Wireless Audio Ecosystem with New Products, Services and Partnerships
Anticipating CEDIA 2015’ presentations, Oct. 14-17, in Dallas, DTS announced several new additions to the DTS Play-Fi whole-home wireless audio ecosystem, including new hardware partners and compatible audio component products, new and expanded music services, and an enhanced user interface. This expansion increases the Play-Fi ecosystem’s selection of audio products to 30 different offerings.
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Bowers & Wilkins launches Zeppelin Wireless Featuring Latest Wireless Technology
Bowers & Wilkins launched its new Zeppelin Wireless connected audio speaker with a much improved design and sound. While the first iteration was basically an iPhone/iPod dock and the Zeppelin Air introduced wireless streaming (AirPlay), the new Zeppelin Wireless is now a fully featured wireless speaker, compatible with virtually all music streaming services, thanks to the latest wireless audio development platform from Frontier Silicon.

Sonos Introduces New Flagship PLAY:5 Smart Speaker and Trueplay Tuning Software
The pioneer and market leader in whole-home audio connected solutions announced the all-new flagship Sonos PLAY:5 smart speaker and a new speaker-tuning software called Trueplay. The announcements signal a new series of innovations in hardware and software from Sonos with which the company intends to respond to increasing competition, while leveraging the latest technology advancements.

Wheatstone Acquires Audion Labs, Makers of VoxPro Digital Audio Editor
Wheatstone Corporation announced the acquisition of Audion Labs and with it, the industry’s beloved VoxPro digital audio editor. Audion’s VoxPro is a staple in radio studios as one of the few broadcast-specific digital voice editors designed to record and quickly edit phone calls on the fly for on-air broadcast.

Allen & Heath Launches Qu Chrome Compact Digital Mixers
Allen & Heath has launched new Chrome Editions of its Qu series compact digital mixers to mark the launch of Qu v1.8 Chrome firmware in mid-October, which adds major new features including Automatic Mic Mixing, a Spectrogram and additional monitor mixes. The Chrome refresh reaches the brand’s compact range, following a similar strategy announced for the GLD series earlier in 2015.

CanJam Europe 2015 Visitors Vote for Best of Show
The 2015 edition of CanJam Europe, in Germany, strengthened the show’s position as Europe’s largest dedicated headphones and personal audio event. Record visitor and exhibitor numbers as well as additional exhibition floor attest the ongoing interest in the market segment. This year, for the first time, CanJam Europe 2015 had visitors vote for their favorite products of the show.

Bang & Olufsen Celebrates 90 Years with BeoLab 90
Designed by the Frackenpohl Poulheim agency and engineered by Bang & Olufsen, the new BeoLab 90 is the most innovate loudspeaker ever introduced by the Danish company. The surprising and powerful digital loudspeaker celebrates Bang & Olufsen’s first 90 years with impressive new concepts. As they say “It will not be for everybody, but it will be for the right somebody.”

New Beats Pill+ Bluetooth Wireless Speaker Signals Apple Guidance
Almost 17 months since Apple acquired Beats by Dr. Dre, the company decides to relaunch its original Bluetooth speaker, which sold over a million units worldwide since it launched in 2012. The new Beats Pill+ is now a much improved design and comes with a new Beats Pill+ App for additional features and functionality.