Sonos Architectural by Sonance Premium Architectural Speakers Designed for use with Sonos Amp

When it comes to residential sound, one of the highlights at ISE 2019 is the launch of the new Sonos Architectural by Sonance lineup, the first architectural speakers designed for a specific amplifier. Sonos Amp will automatically recognize the architectural speakers and optimize its output. Taking things one step further, the In-Wall and In-Ceiling speakers will be the first third party speakers to be TruePlay compatible, making the fine tune adjustments required during custom installation more seamless than ever before.

Norwegian audio brand Hegel Music Systems, highly-regarded around the world for its award-winning integrated amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, digital-to-analog converters and CD players, announced the launch of its first amplifiers aimed at the home theater and distributed audio markets. Called the C5 Series, three models are available, the C53, C54 and C55, which are configured as 3, 4 and 5 channel amplifiers respectively. With MSRP starting at $6,000 and up depending on configuration, the amplifiers are now shipping to dealers.

A new Anaview audio transformer with a wide frequency response for distributed audio systems delivering high quality music as well as voice content, is being unveiled by ETAL Group at NAMM 2017. ETAL is also exhibiting the premium Anaview AMS and popular high end ALC Class D power amplifiers as well as the recently launched ALA credit card sized amplifier.

Among several new products featured in the company’s ISE 2016 exhibit, Russound expanded its XStream whole-house wireless audio system with new XSource and XZone4 components. The new streaming solutions offer high resolution audio support, and trouble-free service/operation. The company also introduced new easy-to-install stereo amplifiers for distributed audio installations and a new TVA2.1 Digital Amplifier for mounting behind TVs.

AudioControl is now shipping its new Director Model M6400 Network Matrix Amplifier for residential or commercial projects. The Director Model M6400, part of AudioControl’s new Matrix M-Series and is able to drive sixteen channels of high-power amplification in a compact 2U chassis that delivers 65 watts per channel at 8 Ohms, 100 watts per channel at 4 Ohms and 175 watts at 8 Ohm bridged, all channels driven.

At the 2015 InfoComm show in Orlando, Klipsch announced the launch of its KI Series II permanent installation speakers with seven new speaker models, available in three finishes – black, white and a stainable raw. All the new “made in the USA” speakers use Klipsch’s proprietary Tractrix Horn technology.

AudioControl hosted a press conference at the ISE 2015 show to introduce its most recent line of U.S.-made home-theater and installation processors and amplifiers. The highlights included the European debut of the compact amplifier/DAC, Bijou 600, recently awarded CEA Audio Product of the Year at the CES 2015 show.