All items tagged with high resolution audio and wireless audio (60)

Japan Audio Society Certifies New MQA SCL6 Scalable Codec for Hi-Res Audio Wireless Applications

November 9, 2022 by Joao Martins

Japan Audio Society Certifies New MQA SCL6 Scalable Codec for Hi-Res Audio Wireless Applications

Japan Audio Society (JAS), the internationally respected audio research organization, has certified MQA's new SCL6 scalable codec for use with its Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo. This new codec carries the technical name of SCL6 and is coming to market as MQair. In the announcement, JAS confirmed that both the new SCL6 (MQA) and LC3plus (Fraunhofer IIS) codecs will receive this new level of certification, created specifically for wireless audio, and expanding the existing Hi-Res Audio certification.

Bluesound Now Shipping Pulse M Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Speaker

October 27, 2022 by Joao Martins

Bluesound Now Shipping Pulse M Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Speaker

Bluesound, the makers of hi-fidelity multiroom streamers and speakers announced the launch of the Pulse M speaker. It looks like a smart speaker, but the "smarts" are truly on the fact that it is a unique Omni-Hybrid driver design and wireless music streaming speaker with a contemporary aesthetic. It is now available to purchase across retailers and online and it adds a valuable expansion to the Bluesound and BluOS high resolution audio ecosystem.

Bluesound Announces the Powernode Edge "Just-Add-Speakers" Streaming Amplifier

September 1, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Bluesound Announces the Powernode Edge "Just-Add-Speakers" Streaming Amplifier

Bluesound announced the Powernode Edge to expand its hi-res wireless multiroom line of audio products. The new single-zone, wireless music streaming amplifier is a perfect entry point into “just add speakers” hifi systems for the modern age, combining streaming sources, control, and amplification all in one affordable device. Shipping starts in early October 2022 with suggested pricing for each unit at USD $649.

Creative Technology Introduces Smart Bluetooth 5.2 Audio Transmitter with aptX Adaptive

June 30, 2022 by Joao Martins

Creative Technology Introduces Smart Bluetooth 5.2 Audio Transmitter with aptX Adaptive

The very slow response from the Bluetooth SIG to fast evolving consumer technologies and products has created a situation where companies need to design work-around solutions which include increasingly dedicated non-standard transmitters and Bluetooth dongles. Creative Technology just launched Creative BT-W4, its latest Bluetooth audio transmitter to enable seamless connectivity and bring support for Qualcomm's latest aptX Adaptive high-resolution audio technology.

Bluesound Announces HUB to Enable Multiroom Streaming from Any Source

May 6, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Bluesound Announces HUB to Enable Multiroom Streaming from Any Source

Bluesound, the manufacturer of high-resolution audio wireless multiroom products, expanded its already comprehensive range with the HUB, a network accessory that allows connecting a variety of analog and digital audio sources to the Bluesound ecosystem for multiroom streaming. This simple BluOS device easily adds any audio source and transmits music wirelessly to one or many Bluesound players around the home.

Cyrus Audio to Join the BluOS High-Resolution Multi-room Audio Ecosystem

January 18, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Cyrus Audio to Join the BluOS High-Resolution Multi-room Audio Ecosystem

Cyrus Audio, a British brand of home audio electronics and Lenbrook International, the owner and developer of high-resolution multi-room platform BluOS, announced a global partnership to bring the BluOS streaming platform into upcoming Cyrus Audio products. The company plans to expand support for BluOS in future audio components, benefiting from the systems interoperability among enabled devices across brands and superior integrations with popular streaming music services like Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, and Deezer.

Bluesound Unleashes BluOS 3.16 Update with Dolby Atmos Support

November 19, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Bluesound Unleashes BluOS 3.16 Update with Dolby Atmos Support

Bluesound, the wireless hi-res audio company, part of Lenbrook International, announced BluOS 3.16, introducing a series of enhancements including Dolby Atmos support. Ahead of the US Black Friday holiday, Bluesound users will be prompted to update their BluOS players, at which time, they will gain access to the immersive power of Dolby Atmos for the Pulse Soundbar+ and BluOS-Enabled products, including all-new audio settings for home theater sound.

Bang & Olufsen Adopts Fraunhofer IIS LC3plus Audio Codec for High-Resolution Wireless Audio Products

June 14, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Bang & Olufsen Adopts Fraunhofer IIS LC3plus Audio Codec for High-Resolution Wireless Audio Products

In order to meet the quality expectations of their users, high-end consumer electronics manufacturer Bang & Olufsen decided on the new open standard LC3plus codec from Fraunhofer IIS for their wireless streaming devices. LC3plus is currently the most advanced solution that combines support for high-resolution audio with low delay. LC3plus has been standardized by ETSI as TS 103 634, and is the first solution to support high-resolution music streaming services also over wireless accessories.

McIntosh Announces MB20 Class 1 Bluetooth 5 Transceiver with AAC and aptX HD Support

May 24, 2021 by Joao Martins

McIntosh Announces MB20 Class 1 Bluetooth 5 Transceiver with AAC and aptX HD Support

Many high-end audio manufacturers offer embedded technologies in specific products, such as amplifiers and wireless speakers, that users quickly learn become obsolete sooner or later. As a leading brand in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 70 years, McIntosh Laboratory understands that some things are better kept separate. The McIntosh MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver was designed in that spirit. It will also be obsolete eventually, but at a suggested retail price of US $500, that's OK.

Lithe Audio Launches First WiSA Certified Dolby Atmos Ceiling Speakers

April 8, 2021 by Joao Martins

Lithe Audio Launches First WiSA Certified Dolby Atmos Ceiling Speakers

The Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA), founded by Summit Wireless Technologies, confirmed the launch of the new Lithe Audio’s WiSA Certified Pro Series in-ceiling speaker. The new Pro Series speaker from the British brand was unveiled earlier in November 2020, and is aimed firmly at the custom installation market. It also represents WiSA’s first certified speaker in the installation space, available April 2021 and priced at approximately $950 USD.

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