Atlantic Technology Declares Wireless Subwoofer Freedom with New FS-Series

On track to roll out 30 new products in the year following CEDIA 2019, Atlantic Technology is now shipping the FS Series wireless powered subwoofers, two new slim compact subwoofers that affordably deliver satisfying bass to any TV, soundbar or audio system. The new FS-Series 6.5-inch and 8-inch powered subwoofers offer universal connectivity - wired and wireless - and its design offers more placement freedom, giving users and integrators more options.

This Voice Coil Focus article explores the fabrication, materials, and performance aspects of speaker cones, a critical component in driver design. With the author's extensive experience in dealing with innovative speaker designs and bringing concepts into production, the article explains vital aspects of both paper pulp cone fabrication and polypropylene cones, addressing even the lesser known aspects, such as software simulation programs used to model results before starting tooling. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, February 2020.

On the eve of the company’s 50th anniversary, Bowers & Wilkins introduced a reimagined 800 Series Diamond loudspeakers. The new range features new midrange drivers with a composite cone material replacing the Kevlar and a new curved cabinet design. Even the famous diamond tweeter domes received a new motor system.