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Savant Introduces PoE IP-Enabled Architectural Speakers and Streaming Soundbars at CEDIA 2018
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Savant Introduces PoE IP-Enabled Architectural Speakers and Streaming Soundbars at CEDIA 2018

With smart home becoming a dominant topic at CEDIA Expo 2018, and many of the leading smart home control companies attending the show, it was refreshing to see Savant arriving in San Diego with a raft of innovations and actual integrated audio products. The new solutions combine Artison quality sound with Savant IP audio technology, providing A/V integrators what they need to deliver performing whole-house entertainment systems, in this case based on AVB networks and PoE.
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AmbiSonic Systems Unveils World’s First Outdoor Wifi Audio Amplifier at CEDIA 2018
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AmbiSonic Systems Unveils World’s First Outdoor Wifi Audio Amplifier at CEDIA 2018

A leading innovator in outdoor audio over the past 10 years and one of the largest OEM providers of outdoor audio systems over the past 8 years, AmbiSonic Systems is once again revolutionizing this key market segment. At this year’s CEDIA Expo, the company introduced the world’s first permanent outdoor audio amplifier, the L-240. It's looks might be deceiving, but the L-240 offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability and is IP65 rated for permanent year-round outdoor use.
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Focal Introduces Three New Loudspeakers to Complete High-Fidelity Kanta Range
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Focal Introduces Three New Loudspeakers to Complete High-Fidelity Kanta Range

Following the presentation of the Kanta range of speakers in 2017, Focal new expanded this hi-fidelity line with three new models, completing home theater and multichannel configurations. The Kanta N°1, Kanta N°3 and Kanta Center speakers were introduced at CEDIA Expo in San Diego, all combining Focal’s beryllium inverted dome tweeter with the company's flax-composite woofer and midrange drivers and are available in a variety of colors and finishes.
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CEDIA Acquires The Cinema Designer
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CEDIA Acquires The Cinema Designer

Just prior to the opening of another CEDIA Expo, the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has announced the acquisition of The Cinema Designer cloud-based design software in a move that will offer members preferential access to this award-winning home theater design solution. The name has now changed to The CEDIA Designer, which nicely aligns with the often-used acronym TCD, and the website was meanwhile updated to reflect the new name and now provides a direct link to CEDIA..
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Brilliant Debuts In-Wall Smart Home Controllers with Voice, Touch, And Motion Control Built-In
by Nora Wong

Brilliant Debuts In-Wall Smart Home Controllers with Voice, Touch, And Motion Control Built-In

During CEDIA Expo 2018, Brilliant, a California company dedicated to smart home experiences, announced the greatly anticipated availability of its award-winning smart home control. This is a integrator-friendly in-wall solution with Amazon Alexa built-in, not requiring any further hardware, and able to perform all duties of a complete smart home controller and scene automation hub in a a fully integrated solution that doesn't requires servers or any additional cloud services.
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John Meyer to Present Heyser Lecture at AES New York 2018 International Convention
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John Meyer to Present Heyser Lecture at AES New York 2018 International Convention

Sound reinforcement pioneer and innovator John Meyer will deliver the AES New York 2018 Convention’s Heyser Memorial Lecture on Friday, October 19, at 6:30pm. Speaking on the topic “Taking the Room Out of the Loudspeaker: New Tools for Transparent Reproduction,” Meyer will share his expertise on loudspeaker design and applications from his 50-plus years as one of the most lauded names in the industry.
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New MDR-Z7M2 Premium Headphones from Sony Arriving October 2018
by Joao Martins

New MDR-Z7M2 Premium Headphones from Sony Arriving October 2018

When Sony introduced its new flagship Signature Series MDR-Z1R headphones, it received mixed reviews from precisely the user communities that it targeted, considering its hefty price tag that placed it in direct competition with Audeze, MRSpeakers, HiFiMan or Stax. Already announced in Asia and more recently at IFA in Europe, the new Sony MDR-Z7M2 premium headphones inherited core technology from the MDR-Z1R, uses new 70mm drivers, keeps the comfortable design, and retails at a much more affordable price.
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Dynaudio Completely Redesigned Confidence High-End Speaker Range Introduced at CEDIA 2018
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Dynaudio Completely Redesigned Confidence High-End Speaker Range Introduced at CEDIA 2018

Following an earlier presentation to the market at the High End Show in Munich, Danish loudspeaker specialist Dynaudio is offering the North American market its first look at an update to the company's legendary Confidence hi-fi speaker range at CEDIA 2018, in San Diego. With this update, Dynaudio brings its most celebrated technologies — including soft-dome tweeters, Magnesium Silicate Polymer (MSP) cones, and Dynaudio Directivity Control (DDC) — to new heights with new materials, manufacturing techniques and designs.
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Audinate Announces New Production-Ready Dante Adapter Module Family
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Audinate Announces New Production-Ready Dante Adapter Module Family

With audio networking expanding in all markets from live sound to installation, studio and broadcast, Audinate has been developing ways to make Dante network integration even easier for manufacturers to implement, even for the simplest applications just a few channels. The new Dante Adapter Modules allow exactly that. Meanwhile, Audinate is showcasing the latest advancements at the IBC 2018 show in Amsterdam, including support for SMTPE-2110, and a new Dante Updater.
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KEF Announces New Completely Revamped R Series Loudspeakers
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KEF Announces New Completely Revamped R Series Loudspeakers

Renowned audio pioneer, KEF announced the launch of their brand-new R Series loudspeakers, a complete, top-to-bottom transformation of their existing R Series speakers. The current R Series is one of the world's most acclaimed loudspeaker ranges and the new series involves no fewer than 1,043 design changes, technological innovations and design improvements. This comprises completely redesigned drivers, including the latest generation of the iconic Uni-Q Driver.
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