All items tagged with home audio (303)
Focal Presents New On Wall 300 Loudspeakers for the Home
September 1, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Presents New On Wall 300 Loudspeakers for the Home

After releasing its 1000 Series in-wall / in-ceiling loudspeaker in January 2021, French brand Focal now unveiled the On Wall 300 line. Attentive to all uses and listening needs, Focal has thought out and designed the new On Wall 301 and On Wall 302 loudspeakers for both stereo and home theater use, offering high-quality products that can be installed on a stand or fixed into the wall.
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Dirac Live Now Powers Latest Onkyo, Pioneer, Pioneer Elite, and Integra Receivers
August 25, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Live Now Powers Latest Onkyo, Pioneer, Pioneer Elite, and Integra Receivers

In a move to meet growing consumer demand for high-quality audio in mainstream home theater systems, Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac announced collaboration with leading electronics manufacturers Onkyo, Pioneer, Pioneer Elite, and Integra to bring its Dirac Live room correction feature to the companies’ newest line-up of audio and video receivers. Having established room acoustics software in the high-end market, Dirac’s room correction system is now, for the first time, available in mass-market receivers.
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NAD Updates Masters M10 BluOS Streaming Amplifier with V2 Edition
August 12, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

NAD Updates Masters M10 BluOS Streaming Amplifier with V2 Edition

NAD Electronics announced the new and improved NAD Masters M10 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier, which continues its “just add speakers” revolution of Hi-Fi. The M10 V2 features 100 watts per channel of amplification and BluOS streaming capabilities, and adds the capability to expand with Dolby Digital Surround decoding, an enclosed IR remote control, and updated gain algorithms. It ships globally in August 2021 and will retail for US $2,749.
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JBL Reimagines Home Audio With New L75ms Music System and L52 Classic Bookshelf Loudspeakers
August 3, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

JBL Reimagines Home Audio With New L75ms Music System and L52 Classic Bookshelf Loudspeakers

ProSource, the US audio, video, and integration buying group, announced at its ProSource Summer Conference that JBL is once again pushing reimagined home audio classics. JBL introduced its L75ms Music System, a modern reimagining of the traditional hi-fi system, now with wired and wireless connectivity, a classic walnut wood veneer cabinet finish and black Quadrex foam grille. Also new is the JBL L52 Classic bookshelf loudspeaker, available with Quadrex foam grilles in a choice of black, blue, or orange.
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Fresh From the Bench: NAD Electronics M33 Masters BluOS Streaming DAC Amplifier
July 28, 2021 by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From the Bench: NAD Electronics M33 Masters BluOS Streaming DAC Amplifier

After reviewing the compact but mighty M10 Masters Series streaming amplifier from NAD Electronics, Stuart Yaniger simply had to try the new flagship NAD M33 Masters streaming DAC amplifier. This was the first mainstream product to implement the Purifi Audio Eigentakt (self-clocking) amplifier modules, but there is a whole lot more to make it a very complete package for a musical life. The article, published in audioXpress, July 2021, reviews the experience and performance measurements.
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ELAC Announces Solano Line of Affordable Home Speakers
July 22, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

ELAC Announces Solano Line of Affordable Home Speakers

ELAC announced availability in North America of the brand's new Solano line of premium home speakers. These new models are a perfect solution for both 2-channel music enthusiasts or home theater configurations. With three affordable models, the ELAC Solano series includes the attractive BS 283 bookshelf, the attention-grabbing FS 287 floorstander, and the CC 281 center-speaker, all simple rectangular-shaped speakers, made with solid MDF, and paired with a slightly curved, large front baffle, that delivers an attractive look and feel.
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LG Eclair Compact Soundbar and Matching Wireless Subwoofer Now Available
July 20, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

LG Eclair Compact Soundbar and Matching Wireless Subwoofer Now Available

LG Electronics announced the rollout of the new LG Eclair (model QP5) soundbar, its most compact model to date, starting in North America and followed by other regions around the world. A 2021 CES Innovation Award Honoree, this soundbar features Dolby Atmos, and is a great fit for contemporary lifestyles thanks to its sleek, compact design that fits well in limited spaces while still being able to deliver powerful immersive sound.
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Cambridge Audio Evo S Bookshelf Speakers Are Now Available
July 19, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Cambridge Audio Evo S Bookshelf Speakers Are Now Available

As previously announced, Cambridge Audio Evo S bookshelf speakers are now available to buy in limited quantities, exclusively at the company's website. As announced at the launch of the Cambridge Audio Evo all-in-one music player, the Evo S speakers have been specifically designed to complement the Evo system and its minimalistic aesthetic. These are very capable 2-way, rear ported designs featuring a 1" silk dome tweeter and 6.5" anodized aluminum cone woofer.
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Pro-Ject and Sumiko Announce New Debut Pro Turntable
July 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject and Sumiko Announce New Debut Pro Turntable

Sumiko and Pro-Ject USA jointly announced the new Debut PRO turntable from Pro-Ject Audio Systems. In 2020, the Debut Carbon EVO revolutionized the Debut series, and now the new Debut PRO raises the bar even higher. For the company's 30th anniversary, Pro-Ject is going back to their roots, focusing on premium analog reproduction. Retailing for $899 USD, the Debut PRO brings a new design to Pro-Ject turntables and features a pre-adjusted Sumiko Rainer cartridge and one-piece carbon/aluminum tonearm.
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Andover Audio Spinsub Subwoofer Adds Bass to Original Spinbase
July 2, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Andover Audio Spinsub Subwoofer Adds Bass to Original Spinbase

Building on its “Spin” product system, in response to customer feedback, Andover Audio introduced a 100-watt subwoofer designed to pair with the original SpinBase Turntable Speaker System. The Andover SpinSub fits inside the SpinStand and extends the low-end bass range of the full system, making the pairing a compact, full-range listening solution. The new Andover SpinSub can also be placed on the floor solo, just like other subwoofers.
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