SVS Launches Flagship 17-Ultra R|Evolution Subwoofers with Digital Control

SVS, a name that everyone immediately identifies with powerful subwoofers, launched its new flagship 17-Ultra R|Evolution subwoofer series. Previewed at CEDIA 2024 in Denver, the two new 17-Ultra subwoofer designs represent a ground-up design approach for the Ohio-based audio brand, including a custom 17" high-excursion woofer with dual voice coil windings, a digital processing stage, and full room correction optimization through a smartphone app.

Following the announcement a year ago that WiiM was partnering with Origin Acoustics to bring to market a dedicated range of installation-oriented solutions, at CEDIA Expo 2024 the Linkplay brand now delivered with actual products. Completely new is the WiiM CI MOD S streamer DAC and the WiiM CI MOD A80, a streaming amplifier model. WiiM also confirmed that they’ve partnered with Soundtrack Your Brand to add a streaming service for commercial use to all its devices.

Sonos announced the Era 100 Pro, specifically engineered for professional installation. The new speaker design is optimized for PoE+ and is complemented by the Era 100 Pro Surface Mount, offering versatile installation options. Sonos is also introducing zones, a new software feature that will make bonding and controlling multiple speakers easier and more customizable for larger spaces. In time for the CEDIA Expo 2024, Sonos also announced a new Search API that strengthens compatibility with third-party control systems.

Vanco International announced the launch of the PAEXWIR wireless audio extender. This solution, part of the company's PulseAudio portfolio of distribution products, transmits uncompressed stereo audio and subwoofer signals up to 164 feet (50m) with line of sight, or 50 feet (15m) through walls, ceilings and floors. Accepting simply analog inputs, the stereo signal and subwoofer channel, 20Hz to 20KHz, are transmitted digitally at high-quality 24-bit, 48kHz sampling rate.

NAD Electronics has announced the launch of new firmware for its network-controlled rack-mounted distribution amplifiers which bring an improved webUI for simpler configuration alongside a host of new features. Installers will now be able take advantage of a new dashboard on their CI 16-60, CI 8-120, and CI 8-150 amplifiers, to clearly view amplifier status, a new zone configuration area, as well as further DSP controls like limiters, delay, phase control and EQ adjustments.

NAD Electronics announced the NAD M10 V3 BluOS Streaming Amplifier with improved performance, a moving-magnet phono input, and Dirac Live Bass Control Ready. Beautifully designed with a full-color touchscreen display and brushed aluminum chassis, the new M10 V3 features 100 watts per channel of nCore amplification and now offers an updated ESS Sabre ES9039 DAC. NAD will preview the new M10 V3 at CEDIA Expo 2024 in Denver, Colorado.

For a company recognized for its electrostatic speakers, MartinLogan did very well when it decided to also offer subwoofers in 2001, creating a completely new growth category. In 2006, MartinLogan launched the Abyss series and took that business to another level. Now, the Kansas-based company relaunched the Abyss high-performance subwoofer range, adding advanced DSP, built-in wireless, advanced Anthem room correction, and easy-to-use app control.

Underscoring its commitment to redefine all areas of the outdoor listening experience with truly high-end audio designs, Coastal Source announced the market introduction of CUBE, a high-quality down-firing outdoor subwoofer. As the New Jersey-based company explains, CUBE was designed to empower installers to create a truly unique three dimensional listening experience for their customers, with a design that is rugged enough to Defy the Elements.