All items tagged with home audio (292)
Rotel Unveils Upgraded A14MKII, RA-1572MKII, and RA-1592MKII Integrated Amplifiers
April 19, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Rotel Unveils Upgraded A14MKII, RA-1572MKII, and RA-1592MKII Integrated Amplifiers

Rotel announced acoustic and performance upgrades to three of the company’s integrated amplifier models in the 14 and 15 Series product lines. The upgrades include circuit design innovations and component level changes in key circuit locations, leveraging the design elements from the acclaimed Rotel Michi Series. The A14MKII, RA-1572MKII and RA-1592MKII integrated amplifiers received these upgrades built from the Michi engineering efforts that were 3 years in the making.
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Cambridge Audio Introduces Evo Range of All-in-One Music Players
April 7, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Cambridge Audio Introduces Evo Range of All-in-One Music Players

Evo by Cambridge Audio is a new all-in-one music player, designed to offer instant access to all the music in the world, available in 150 and 75 watts per channel versions, powered by Hypex NCore modules. The design combines cutting edge technology for wired and wireless connectivity in order to support all the possible sound sources and latest streaming services. And the Evo is offered into one streamlined and compact system with interchangeable side panels, designed by Ged Martin.
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Naim Introduces New Mu-so Wood Edition Speaker
March 30, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Naim Introduces New Mu-so Wood Edition Speaker

Naim Audio introduced a new premium Wood Edition of its Mu-so 2nd Generation wireless speaker integrated system. Designed to support both multiroom music and TV sound, the new Mu-so Wood Edition is a more refined design, blending performance with a natural-looking style. The updated all-in-one wireless system, introduced in May 2019, offers high-resolution streaming, AirPlay 2, and increased DSP and room compensation capabilities.
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Gearslutz Pro Audio Web Forum Changes Name to Gearspace
March 29, 2021 by Joao Martins

Gearslutz Pro Audio Web Forum Changes Name to Gearspace

The web forum formerly known as Gearslutz just unveiled its new name – Gearspace – repositioning the brand "to be more inclusive." The web forum is a popular community for home studio users all over the world, frequently a resource for quick checks by anyone involved in music production. Apart from the name change to Gearspace, the forum will continue to be an open platform for discussing and learning about audio recording gear and practices.
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Polk Audio Introduces The Reserve Series of Premium Loudspeakers
March 23, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Polk Audio Introduces The Reserve Series of Premium Loudspeakers

Polk Audio announced the launch of the Reserve Series, a high-performance, versatile loudspeaker line designed for music, movies and gaming. The Reserve Series combines Polk’s flagship components and advancements in cabinet design to deliver an superior listening experience at an extraordinary value. IMAX Enhanced, Hi-Res Audio Certified, and compatible with both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, the Reserve Series includes nine models available in matte black, matte white and walnut woodgrain finish.
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Soundbars Star in 2020 With Another Strong Year for Home Audio
March 18, 2021 by Futuresource Consulting

Soundbars Star in 2020 With Another Strong Year for Home Audio

In 2020, the value of the Home Audio market was the highest it has ever been, rising 4% to $19.8 billion. This was partly driven by the pandemic, which in forcing people inside has supercharged interest in music and media consumption. In a new report from Futuresource Consulting by analyst Patrick Montgomery, the market research firm calls attention to Soundbars, which continues to be a strong growth audio product segment, increasingly expanding the wireless audio ecosystem.
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Bold North Audio Launches BWF-8001 Abaca Fiber Cone 8-Inch Woofer
March 16, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Bold North Audio Launches BWF-8001 Abaca Fiber Cone 8-Inch Woofer

With a Klippel optimized abaca fiber cone and rubber surround, the newest Bold North Audio 8" subwoofer, the BWF-8001, delivers heavy duty power and robust sound for two-way systems, tower speakers, or high-end home theaters. This latest design from MISCO, the St. Paul, MN-headquartered company, is an 8" (203 mm) stamped frame subwoofer, rated for 150 Watts program power and totally designed and assembled in the US. Another valuable option in the Bold North Audio range for speaker designers.
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Schiit Audio Reinvents Tone Control with New Loki Mini+ Equalizer
March 3, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Schiit Audio Reinvents Tone Control with New Loki Mini+ Equalizer

Schiit Audio announced availability of the new Loki Mini+ 4-band equalizer - a simple design for tone control, which the company successfully brought back with the original Loki Mini equalizer, enabling anyone to adjust their speakers or headphones' response without degrading the audio. The new Loki Mini+ builds on the performance of Schiit’s original Loki Mini, with significantly lower noise, lower distortion, optimized frequency bands, and cosmetic refinements. Still, the new Loki Mini+ remains the same price as the outgoing Loki Mini, at $149.
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Materion and Radian Audio Partner to Increase Production of High-End Truextent Acoustic Beryllium Diaphragms
March 2, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Materion and Radian Audio Partner to Increase Production of High-End Truextent Acoustic Beryllium Diaphragms

Materion Corporation established a partnership for Radian Audio to handle manufacturing of Truextent premium acoustic beryllium diaphragms used in loudspeakers for both the pro audio and home audiophile markets. Since 2011, Radian Audio has supplied beryllium diaphragms and complete compression drivers and the company is recognized as one of the top suppliers in the category. The new partnership extends the resources for beryllium-based solutions available to brands and manufacturers.
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UK Loudspeaker Manufacturer PMC Celebrates 30 Years of Loudspeaker Passion
February 10, 2021 by Joao Martins

UK Loudspeaker Manufacturer PMC Celebrates 30 Years of Loudspeaker Passion

UK-based PMC is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, marking three decades of ‘Best of British’ loudspeaker design and manufacture for both the international professional music production and audiophile markets. From a modest start as two men in a garage to 30 years of the biggest movie soundtracks and albums in the world, the Professional Monitor Company Limited, had a remarkable trajectory grounded on a common devotion for transmission line designs and a fundamental belief in fidelity.
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