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Celestion Introduces G12H-150 Redback Guitar Speaker Impulse Responses
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Celestion Introduces G12H-150 Redback Guitar Speaker Impulse Responses

Following the launch of Celestion’s own line of Impulse Responses (IRs) during NAMM 2017, the British manufacturer continues to expand its collection of definitive digital representations of their renowned classic guitar speaker tones. Celestion now announced that several different Impulse Responses of the famous G12H-150 Redback Guitar speaker are available as digitally downloadable IRs, obtained from five distinct cabinet types captured with different microphones and combinations.
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Clint Launches Special Edition FREYA Bluetooth Speaker
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Clint Launches Special Edition FREYA Bluetooth Speaker

The FREYA Special Edition Copper Speaker is the latest addition to the Clint Asgard FREYA range, designed by Danish designer Phillip Bodum. The Special Edition Bluetooth speaker has an exclusive dark coal black color, combined with elegant natural copper details, and as an extra feature the designers signature is on the backside of the speaker. The exclusive edition also supports Bluetooth Stereo Pairing, allowing wireless stereo from two Clint FREYA speakers.
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Fohhn Audio New Generation of Beam Steering Systems Available Now
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Fohhn Audio New Generation of Beam Steering Systems Available Now

After eight successful years, Fohhn Audio’s Linea Focus Beam Steering systems have undergone a major update that includes the addition of new innovative features and digital inputs. Introduced at Prolight+Sound 2017 in Frankfurt, the first of these “next generation” models to ship are the Linea Focus DLI-130 and DLI-230 systems designed for fixed installation applications. The new loudspeakers are equipped as standard with inputs for AES/EBU and Fohhn AIREA network, optional Dante or Optocore interfaces, and – as previously – with analogue inputs.
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InfoComm Releases Updated Standard for Audio Coverage Uniformity
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InfoComm Releases Updated Standard for Audio Coverage Uniformity

InfoComm International, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, announced the release of the updated standard Audio Coverage Uniformity (ACU) in Listener Areas (ANSI/INFOCOMM A102.01:2017). With advancements in technology and continual audio coverage problems, InfoComm considered it was important to produce an updated version of the ACU standard, which was first released in 2009.
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Audio-Technica Introduces ATH-SR6BT Wireless High-Resolution Headphones
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Audio-Technica Introduces ATH-SR6BT Wireless High-Resolution Headphones

Targeting the more affordable wireless segment, Audio-Technica announced the introduction of its ATH-SR6BT Wireless Over-Ear High-Resolution Headphones with Bluetooth and NFC wireless technologies. Available exclusively at select Best Buy stores and on BestBuy.com, the new ATH-SR6BT combines exceptional audio quality from any music source with the convenience of cable-free operation, long rechargeable battery life and a handy foldable design.
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Bose Soundlink Revolve New Reference Design for Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Bose Soundlink Revolve New Reference Design for Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Bose launched the new SoundLink Revolve and SoundLink Revolve+ which could very well be an Amazon Echo killer, except that Bose is not pitching them like that, even though they feature voice-prompts and work with Siri and Google Assistant. Instead, Bose calls it "its best Bluetooth speakers ever", accentuating its true omni-directional performance, and an entirely new acoustic design from a seamless aluminum cabinet designed to be portable.
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Harman Previews Harman Kardon Invoke Voice-Activated Speaker with Cortana from Microsoft
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Harman Previews Harman Kardon Invoke Voice-Activated Speaker with Cortana from Microsoft

R&D departments in the whole global audio and mobile industries are focused on developing the next-generation of voice-activated speakers exploring the success of the Amazon Echo. Most companies are exploring the tools and developments kits that make it easy to implement Amazon's Alexa or Google's Assistant voice personal assistants. Now, Harman unveiled its own effort of a voice-activated speaker, working with Microsoft's Cortana and featuring improved audio features.
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New Worldwide Headphones Report Q1 2017 Available from Futuresource
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New Worldwide Headphones Report Q1 2017 Available from Futuresource

The worldwide headphones aftermarket grew 5.2% to 349 million units in 2016, whilst revenues grew much more at 20.2% to generate revenues worth $13.4 billion. The latest Worldwide Headphones Market Quarterly Report from Futuresource Consulting looks at the current state of the headphones landscape, the major trends to watch out for and provides a 5-year forecast, as well as addressing the latest hot topics including Lightning and USB-C connectors, true wireless and many more.
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CanJam Global Returns to London this Summer with CanJam London 2017
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CanJam Global Returns to London this Summer with CanJam London 2017

Are high end headphones the gateway drug to high end audio? Have headphones become the preferred way to achieve high fidelity for the new generation of audiophiles? How far has digital audio technology progressed over the past few years? To find out, be sure to visit CanJam London 2017, July 15-16, the next edition for CanJam Global, the world's premier headphone audio expo.
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Driven by Function: Vanatoo Transparent Zero Wireless Powered Speakers
by Joao Martins

Driven by Function: Vanatoo Transparent Zero Wireless Powered Speakers

Recently introduced at AXPONA 2017, the new Vanatoo Transparent Zero active speakers ($299.00 /pair) have caused quite a stir at the Chicago show. Not only for the extremely affordable price but for its "convincing punch, far out of its weight class," as audioXpress author Stuart Yaniger noted. Assuming a daring approach to their designs, the Vanatoo Transparent Zero active speakers feature built-in analog and digital inputs, Bluetooth wireless with aptX and USB, providing a convincing all-in-one solution.
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