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Cambridge Audio Introduces CX Series 2 Audio Components with Updated ESS Sabre DACs
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Cambridge Audio Introduces CX Series 2 Audio Components with Updated ESS Sabre DACs

Short after the introduction of the AX series of hi-fi separates, Cambridge Audio surprised with the unveiling of the CX Series 2, a major update to its CX range of hi-fi components. These are two new integrated amplifiers - the CXA61 and CXA81 - featuring exactly the right technology updates, such as the DAC chips and wireless technologies, while keeping prices affordable. Both available from October 2019.
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PMC Introduces New ci140 and ci140sub Slimline Custom Installation Loudspeakers at CEDIA 2019
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PMC Introduces New ci140 and ci140sub Slimline Custom Installation Loudspeakers at CEDIA 2019

The first two models of PMC’s all new custom installation loudspeakers will be unveiled at the CEDIA Expo 2019, aiming to bring the British company’s technology and Hollywood studio audio quality to the custom installation and residential home theater sector. The first two models, the ci140 and ci140sub will be launched at CEDIA 2019 but PMC intends to reinforce the range with the ci30, ci45, ci90slim and ci65 models already in Q1 2020.
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Global Headphone Market Revenue Growth Exceeds 40% in Q2 2019
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Global Headphone Market Revenue Growth Exceeds 40% in Q2 2019

Futuresource Consulting just released the latest market update on its dedicated global headphone market research. According to the latest quarterly tracker report from Futuresource, premium headphones continue to capture the imagination of consumers, with global revenues in Q2 2019 growing nearly four times faster than shipments, at 44% year-on-year.
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Libre Wireless Technologies Powers New Generation of Connected Speakers
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Libre Wireless Technologies Powers New Generation of Connected Speakers

Libre Wireless Technologies announced that its MAVID low power mic-to-cloud platform is powering the new Hansong miniature portable speaker Microdot XS, a full featured Wi-Fi/Bluetooth audio speaker with far field voice interface featuring Amazon Alexa Built-In. Libre Wireless also announced a broad relationship with German brand Canton across an extensive range of Smart Wireless music streaming multiroom speakers, amps and soundbars, all using Libre’s advanced LibreSync WiFi connectivity modules.
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Polk Audio Introduces New Legend Flagship Speaker Line with Improved Designs
by Joao Martins

Polk Audio Introduces New Legend Flagship Speaker Line with Improved Designs

The Legend Series, the most advanced loudspeakers in Polk Audio’s history where undoubtedly one of the highlights at the 2019 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF). The latest flagship speaker line from Polk Audio, the Legend Series represents the most sophisticated, and intensively engineered loudspeakers the company has ever introduced. The new Stereo Dimensional Array on the new L800 speakers was justifiably one of RMAF’s most popular demonstrations.
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Jabra Expands Leadership with Elite 75t True Wireless Earbuds
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Jabra Expands Leadership with Elite 75t True Wireless Earbuds

When Jabra launched its Elite 65t and Elite Active 65t models at CES 2018, benefiting from the company’s expertise in wireless audio and hearing aids, it clearly established a benchmark for true wireless earbuds. This year, at IFA 2019 in Berlin, Jabra introduced the Elite 75t, featuring 50 percent more battery in a 20 percent smaller design, while still offering a premium sound and four-microphone technology for calls, fast USB-C charging, and a customizable music listening experience via the Jabra Sound+ app.
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Sony Unveils New Personal Audio Products at IFA 2019
by Joao Martins

Sony Unveils New Personal Audio Products at IFA 2019

At the IFA 2019 consumer electronics show in Berlin, Germany, Sony had a lot of new products to show, including new wireless headphone models that improve on the company’s leading technologies. But headphones also need audio sources, and can particularly benefit from high quality audio players, like the new Sony Walkman NW-ZX500 and NW-A100 series, which support direct streaming services and also feature MQA support for streams and downloads.
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Genelec Announces Newly Expanded “The Ones” Studio Monitor Family
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Genelec Announces Newly Expanded “The Ones” Studio Monitor Family

Genelec expanded “The Ones” series of Ultimate Point Source Monitors to bring uncompromised precision listening to a much wider range of room sizes, listening distances and SPL requirements. With a breakthrough coaxial design, The Ones truly projected Genelec to a whole new precision level in professional audio monitoring. Now, the company introduces a new, more powerful, flagship model, the 8361A, upgrades the 8351B, and introduces a unique low frequency extension to the family.
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Sonos Introduces Sonos Move Battery-Powered Speaker, Sonos One SL and Sonos Port Interface
by Joao Martins

Sonos Introduces Sonos Move Battery-Powered Speaker, Sonos One SL and Sonos Port Interface

Sonos took its first step out of the home with, a durable, battery-powered smart speaker aptly named Sonos Move. A great design to extend the Sonos whole-home network to an area without power, or have music by the pool. The other new speaker from Sonos is the affordable One SL, with no voice recognition support, but better audio quality than the Play:1 that replaces. The third new product from Sonos is the Port, an updated wired to wireless interface solution now with better audio quality and AirPlay 2 support.
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Just Add Power Introduces Dante Enhanced Sound System Transmitter and More at CEDIA Expo 2019
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Just Add Power Introduces Dante Enhanced Sound System Transmitter and More at CEDIA Expo 2019

Just Add Power (J+P) announced its technology line up for CEDIA Expo 2019 (September 12-14). At Booth 1817, the company will highlight a range of solutions designed to simplify multiroom video installations for the residential market. These solutions will include the 3G+ 767DSS Dante Enhanced Sound System transmitter — showing for the first time at CEDIA — and the new Warp Engine transmitter/receiver, Instant Install application, and slim two-gang HDMI wall plate, all of which will be making their world debut.
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