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Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association Improves Sound Experiences in new Harman Kardon Citation Series
September 6, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association Improves Sound Experiences in new Harman Kardon Citation Series

Introduced at IFA 2018, the Harman Kardon Citation Series is a new line of highly sophisticated, wireless smart speakers featuring immersive audio powered by Summit’s WiSA-certified technology. As a WiSA-enabled series, the Harman Kardon Citation offers a wireless, low latency multi-channel surround sound audio experience with incredibly easy setup. This eliminates the wiring of traditional systems to create powerful and reliable audio systems that boast uninterrupted listening enjoyment.
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IMAX and DTS Partner to Launch IMAX Enhanced Program for Home Entertainment
September 5, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

IMAX and DTS Partner to Launch IMAX Enhanced Program for Home Entertainment

IMAX Corporation and DTS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Corporation, announced a new partnership for the next-generation of home entertainment with the launch of the IMAX Enhanced program. The new certification and licensing program combines the highest-end consumer electronics products with IMAX digitally re-mastered 4K HDR content and DTS audio technologies to offer consumers a new level of quality in immersive sight and sound experiences for the home.
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New Loudspeaker Market Report from Futuresource Shows Segment Rising in Value
August 27, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

New Loudspeaker Market Report from Futuresource Shows Segment Rising in Value

The Consumer Electronics (CE) team at Futuresource Consulting has shared some top line trends from their latest Loudspeaker Market Report showing that value is beating volumes as the traditional loudspeaker product segment makes the $3 Billion USD barrier. The report forecasts an average retail price increase through to 2022 in virtual every major category, allowing for value to significantly outperforming volume, as the overall market is shrinking, when ignoring the massive growth generated by wireless, connected and smart speakers.
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Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association Continues Strategic Growth with Key New Members
August 27, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association Continues Strategic Growth with Key New Members

The Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association is continuing its strategic growth with the addition of two members. Sound United is returning to the Association’s roster with Eastech - the company behind Punktkilde and Scan-Speak brands and considerable Asia-based manufacturing facilities - also joining as a member. Both companies join WiSA as it continues to experience significant membership growth with major suppliers, manufacturers and speaker brands in the audio industry.
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EISA Awards 2018-19 Reveal Latest Consumer Electronics References in Performance and Innovation
August 17, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

EISA Awards 2018-19 Reveal Latest Consumer Electronics References in Performance and Innovation

As the tradition dictates, EISA, the Expert Imaging & Sound Association (www.eisa.eu) has revealed the winners of its 2018-2019 Awards. A major change for this year is the fact that the association is now global and accepted new members from Canada, United States, Australia, Japan, India and Hong Kong/China. That's why from its European origins, EISA has now become the Expert Imaging and Sound Association. Same logo, same acronym, but with a new global meaning!
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Wisdom Audio to Showcase Sage Cinema Series in Luxury Private Theater at CEDIA 2018
August 7, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Wisdom Audio to Showcase Sage Cinema Series in Luxury Private Theater at CEDIA 2018

Wisdom Audio will demonstrate the benefits of Line Source loudspeaker design and the superior clarity and dynamics of its Sage Cinema series at CEDIA 2018. For the San Diego presentations, the designer and manufacturer of loudspeaker systems will partner with Home Theater Environment (HTE), Trinnov, Kaleidescape, Sony, and Seymour Screen, in what promises to be the ultimate home-theater experience at the show.
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PMC Joins The Cinema Designer Database for Home Theater And Media Room Projects
July 12, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

PMC Joins The Cinema Designer Database for Home Theater And Media Room Projects

UK loudspeaker company PMC has strengthened its commitment to providing the custom install market with the ultimate surround sound cinema experience by joining The Cinema Designer’s (TCD) manufacturer database. By joining this multiple CEDIA Award winning, cloud-based design software, PMC is ensuring that integrators have much quicker and easier access to its full product range.
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Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association Continues to Expand
June 18, 2018 by Joao Martins

Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association Continues to Expand

Infineon is the latest company to join the Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association, the industry group dedicated to bringing high resolution, wireless, multi-channel audio products to the home theater market, assuring interoperability between wireless speakers and components. Infineon joins a strong and extensive list of members, including also GoldenEar, Electrocompaniet, Almando and Primare, as WiSA continues to expand with major audio industry suppliers, manufacturers and speaker brands.
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MSE Audio Re-Engineers Phase Technology HV Subwoofers at Entry-Level Prices
June 15, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

MSE Audio Re-Engineers Phase Technology HV Subwoofers at Entry-Level Prices

MSE Audio is now shipping the HV101-LP, HV101-II and HV121-II subwoofers from Phase Technology. Most notably, the HV101-LP, a “low profile” subwoofer, boasts a unique design, allowing it to be placed underneath furniture to hide it within a room. The new Phase Technology subwoofers feature treated pulp drivers with high-excursion rubber surrounds. Each sub includes on-board DSP smart limiting, along with a gain control, phase switch, variable crossover, L&R inputs and a dedicated LFE input.
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CEDIA Expo 2018 Signals New Era for Custom Installation Industry Into the Connected Home
May 5, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

CEDIA Expo 2018 Signals New Era for Custom Installation Industry Into the Connected Home

CEDIA Expo is the place for system integrators to experience new products and breakthrough innovations first and to access targeted training in residential technology integration. CEDIA Expo 2018 takes place September 4–8 at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California, now operated by Emerald Expositions. The 2018 edition promises to take the industry to a new expansion era, towards the connected home and connected built environments.
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