All items tagged with home theater (374)
Patent Review: Acoustical Window Assembly for Vehicle and Home Theater Solution
December 29, 2021 by James Croft

Patent Review: Acoustical Window Assembly for Vehicle and Home Theater Solution

James Croft reviews two patents for a new type of subwoofer architecture. The first is intended for use in an automobile and the second, for use in a domestic listening room. The first patent relates to an “Acoustical Window Assembly for Vehicle,” while the second describes a home-theater solution using essentially the same concept, adapted to one or more home windows. Both patents were awarded to Magna International, Inc. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, October 2015.
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LG Electronics Unveils Premium S95QR Wireless Soundbar System for 2022
December 21, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

LG Electronics Unveils Premium S95QR Wireless Soundbar System for 2022

On time for CES 2022, LG Electronics USA introduced a new lineup of audio products for home theater, including new soundbar models that improve on performance with separate satellite speakers and subwoofers, providing exciting sound experiences all the while ensuring accurate, immersive sound for home cinema, music and gaming. In the new 2022 S95QR premium soundbar, LG elevated the listening experience with more and larger speaker drivers.
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Swiss Brand PIEGA Introduces WiSA Certified Ace Wireless Speakers
December 20, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Swiss Brand PIEGA Introduces WiSA Certified Ace Wireless Speakers

WiSA, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association, announced PIEGA’s new Ace Wireless speaker series has received WiSA Interoperability Certification. The Ace Wireless Series is a compact all-in-one system with a state-of-the-art design that offers a wireless multichannel system option, up to 7.1. This entry-level wireless series includes simple TV integration, and has integrated streaming clients, like Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, Google Chromecast, also featuring Bluetooth.
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Audyssey Announces Updated MultEQ-X Software With New Room Equalization Capabilities for Home Theater and Listening Rooms
December 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Audyssey Announces Updated MultEQ-X Software With New Room Equalization Capabilities for Home Theater and Listening Rooms

Audyssey, the Californian company created in 2002 by Prof. Chris Kyriakakis and Prof. Tomlinson Holman, and the pioneer in room correction as an integrated solution in AVRs and pre-processors, announced that it has released MultEQ-X, a powerful new software application for calibrating home theater audio visual receivers (AVRs) that have Audyssey’s MultEQ room equalization technology built-in. The new software offers greater control and new MultEQ features.
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Lyngdorf Audio Introduces Custom Installation Speakers
December 14, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Lyngdorf Audio Introduces Custom Installation Speakers

Danish loudspeaker innovator Lyngdorf Audio announced the launch of the new Lyngdorf Custom Installation speakers. The new range includes the LS-1000, D-500, D-5 and BW-20 base models, each one bringing a unique concept on its own, as the company founded by Peter Lyngdorf brings its expertise in home cinema and loudspeakers to custom installation speakers. A total of eight models to suit different installations, from a modern living room with in-wall speakers next to the TV up to the largest home theater with a big screen and immersive audio.
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New Line of THX Certified Dominus Reference Subwoofers by M&K Sound
December 7, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

New Line of THX Certified Dominus Reference Subwoofers by M&K Sound

M&K Sound, the subwoofer pioneers recognized globally in the film mixing studios and home theater markets, announced the availability of three brand new THX Certified subwoofers, the X15+, X12+ and X10+. The new subwoofer series, which includes the company’s first THX Certified Dominus 15-inch X15+ model, offers increased power output and new drivers, ready to boost any audio environment with reference bass.
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Voice Coil December 2021 Helps You Tune Your Loudspeaker Responses
November 24, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil December 2021 Helps You Tune Your Loudspeaker Responses

In the December 2021 edition of Voice Coil, Vance Dickason details the possibilities of the CrossLite+ DSP filter software, while James Croft reviews an interesting invention to improve the bass response in automotive audio applications. And this edition includes an updated measurement microphone directory, and two interesting low-frequency drivers on Test Bench, with the Dayton Audio Epique MMAG E150HE-44 subwoofer, and the powerful 10NW76 high-SPL woofer from B&C Speakers.
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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.
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McIntosh Announces Next Generation C12000 Two-Chassis Preamplifier
November 18, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Announces Next Generation C12000 Two-Chassis Preamplifier

McIntosh announced the C12000 Preamplifier, a unique two-chassis design that isolates the audio section from the control and power sections, resulting in the purest sound reproduction possible. The C12000 is comprised of the C12000 Controller Module and the C12000 Preamplifier Module which work together seamlessly when connected. This represents an updated approach from the famous brand to this acclaimed two-chassis preamplifier design.
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ARCAM Adds Dirac Live Room Correction to New AVR5 Receiver
October 21, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

ARCAM Adds Dirac Live Room Correction to New AVR5 Receiver

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac announced that the new ARCAM AVR5 receiver is “Dirac Ready” to run Dirac Live Room Correction, the company’s state-of-the-art solution to ensure home audio systems deliver the maximum sound performance across all entertainment experiences. The two companies worked together to bring Dirac’s room correction technology to the affordable ARCAM AVR5 Immersive Audio AV Receiver which is now available.
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