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Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) Awards 2019-2020 in Audio Categories
August 15, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) Awards 2019-2020 in Audio Categories

Following last year's evolution of the (former) European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) to the new (global) acronym Expert Imaging & Sound Association, coinciding with the admission of new members from all over the world, including the United States, the traditional winners of its 2019-2020 Awards have been announced. As always, audioXpress highlights all the audio-related winers in the Hi-Fi, Home Theatre Audio, In-Car and Mobile Devices categories. And there are a few surprises!
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MSE Audio to Showcase New Four-Way Induction Dynamics ID1 at CEDIA 2019
August 5, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

MSE Audio to Showcase New Four-Way Induction Dynamics ID1 at CEDIA 2019

MSE Audio will showcase the Induction Dynamics ID1, a switchable four-way tower speaker with dual 10-inch subwoofers, at CEDIA 2019. Designed to respond to both home theater applications and as a stereo music listening system, the new Induction Dynamics ID1 pushes the envelope in audio performance by combining a four-way tower speaker with a subwoofer section via a rear switch with variable crossover frequency.
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Nuvo Introduces New Family of Compact 8-Inch Passive Subwoofers and Matching Amplifiers
July 31, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Nuvo Introduces New Family of Compact 8-Inch Passive Subwoofers and Matching Amplifiers

Legrand introduced a new family of Nuvo 8-inch in-ceiling and in-wall passive subwoofers, together with matching Class D amplifiers. Optimized for small, medium, and large home theaters and immersive audio installations, the three compact single and dual subwoofers deliver a powerful, low-frequency impact, while the wall- and rack-mount amplifiers are packed with convenience features for maximum versatility.
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Pro Audio Technology Introduces New S and SR Series Home Theater Loudspeakers
July 12, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Pro Audio Technology Introduces New S and SR Series Home Theater Loudspeakers

Pro Audio Technology, the California-based supplier of high-output home theater loudspeakers and DSP loudspeaker controllers, announced two new series of loudspeakers consisting of three new models – S-12sm, SR-12ai, and SR-212ai. The new speakers were designed to reproduce the unrestricted dynamics and power of the commercial cinema experience but in a more compact form factor ideal for home theater environments. The S and SR Series all feature enhanced cosmetics and more discreet enclosures.
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Yamaha Launches New 4K UHD Surround Home Theater Integrated Packages
July 8, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Launches New 4K UHD Surround Home Theater Integrated Packages

Yamaha unveiled the latest updates to its popular line of home-theater-in-a-box packages with the introduction of the YHT-4950U and YHT-5950U home theater systems. Featuring the most recent in 4K video and dynamic audio capabilities, the YHT-4950U and YHT-5950U can transform living rooms into an immersive, 5.1-channel surround sound experience. The new YHT-5950U model supports Yamaha MusicCast technology and the latest streaming services with multi-room capabilities, as well as voice control from Siri, Google or Alexa.
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New Shallow Subwoofers from Wavecor: Discussing High-End and Custom Development
July 4, 2019 by Joao Martins

New Shallow Subwoofers from Wavecor: Discussing High-End and Custom Development

During the High End show in Munich I caught up once again with Wavecor, the expert high-end driver manufacturer, which usually has an important presence at the Munich show. They always have many clients that release finished products using Wavecor drivers at this show. Not that all brands will reveal that they do... We spoke with Allan Isaksen, General Manager and Chairman of Wavecor to learn more about the latest products and the company.
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Six Leading Global TV Manufacturers Embrace the WiSA Immersive Audio Standard
June 27, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Six Leading Global TV Manufacturers Embrace the WiSA Immersive Audio Standard

WiSA, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association, comprised of more than 60 leading consumer electronics brands, announced it has expanded its reach to 6 top, global TV manufacturers. Its newest members include Compal, which ships TVs under the Toshiba brand, and Fengmi, an Xiaomi Technology ecosystem company and leading laser projection TV manufacturer. Together, they join LG Electronics, Foxconn, TCL, and Bang & Olufsen as WiSA members to bring WiSA Ready products that offer hi-definition, multi-channel audio home entertainment experiences.
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Futuresource Looks at Consumers Engagement with Audio Hardware & Content
June 25, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Futuresource Looks at Consumers Engagement with Audio Hardware & Content

Futuresource Consulting announced a brand new consumer market research program – Living with Audio: Consumer Engagement with Audio Hardware and Content. This new service from the market research firm provides an in-depth look at how consumers are engaging with home devices, headphones, smart speakers and audio content. The research answers questions around how many and what devices consumers own in their household, how they are currently using the devices and how often.
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Klipsch Creates Premium Soundbar Line with Bluetooth and Wireless Subwoofers
June 5, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Klipsch Creates Premium Soundbar Line with Bluetooth and Wireless Subwoofers

Klipsch announced the debut of two new premium, easy to use soundbars that are designed with quality materials and horn-loaded technology to look and sound like the brand’s premium Reference speakers. The Klipsch BAR 48 and BAR 40 soundbars with wireless subwoofers are a true upgrade to television sound, enhancing movies and music with clarity and realism. The sound bars and subwoofers are made from wood like the brand’s legendary, premium loudspeaker lines to deliver impressive acoustic performances.
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Wireless Speaker and Audio Realized - A Conversation with Tony Ostrom, President of WiSA
May 30, 2019 by Joao Martins

Wireless Speaker and Audio Realized - A Conversation with Tony Ostrom, President of WiSA

It's an exciting time for the Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association, a consumer electronics consortium dedicated to creating interoperability standards utilized by leading brands and manufacturers to deliver immersive sound via wireless, intelligent devices. As anyone who has seen a demo agrees, WiSA Certified components from any member brand are finally helping to ensure robust, high definition, multi-channel, low latency wireless audio, while eliminating the complicated setup of traditional 5.1, 7.1, or immersive configurations in wired systems.
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