All items tagged with luxury audio (70)

Yamaha Revives Orthodynamic Headphones and Unveils YH-5000SE Flagship Model

November 23, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Revives Orthodynamic Headphones and Unveils YH-5000SE Flagship Model

Yamaha announced a new flagship headphone design that fuses inspiration from Yamaha-original technology in legendary 70s headphones, combined with modern innovations and materials. The new Yamaha YH-5000SE headphones revive the brand's original Orthodynamic driver born in the ‘70s, now with modern manufacturing methods, components and carefully selected materials. The extensively research effort is intended to maximize comfort and what Yamaha engineers describe as "a superlative experience."

Focal New Edition Utopia Are The Ultimate Hi-Fi Headphones

September 16, 2022 by Joao Martins

Focal New Edition Utopia Are The Ultimate Hi-Fi Headphones

In 2016, Focal introduced the Utopia headphones as the world’s first beryllium headphones, reflecting the company's experience in its range of ultra-premium speakers. It also signaled the opening of a brand new headphone manufacturing facility, which allowed Focal to create this new reference product. In 2020, Focal refreshed the headphones' packaging and accessories. Now, Focal is introducing the Focal Utopia 2022 Edition, an evolution in terms of acoustics, design and aesthetics.

September 14, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Origin Acoustics Named US Brand Manager for Bang & Olufsen in the Custom Channel

Origin Acoustics is breaking new ground for custom integrators with the announcement of an expanded partnership with Bang & Olufsen in the US. Since 2016, Origin Acoustics has been collaborating with Bang & Olufsen on the co-design and manufacturing of certain architectural loudspeakers. Now, Origin has been named US Brand Manager for Bang & Olufsen’s full portfolio in the custom channel.

New DALI KORE Flagship Loudspeakers Start Shipping

September 8, 2022 by Joao Martins

New DALI KORE Flagship Loudspeakers Start Shipping

It was one of the most spectacular announcements at the 2022 High End show in Munich. The leading Danish speaker designer and manufacturer introduced a new flagship loudspeaker, the DALI KORE. Designed, crafted, and built by DALI at the company's facilities in Denmark, this new powerhouse of a speaker incorporates all new DALI technologies resulting in an outstanding sound performance. It's also a BIG, heavy speaker, worthy of a flagship product, and a statement of its artistry.

Sumiko Audio Rebrands as Fine Sounds Americas, Aligning the Distribution Business of McIntosh Group

July 18, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Sumiko Audio Rebrands as Fine Sounds Americas, Aligning the Distribution Business of McIntosh Group

McIntosh Group announced a change in brand name of its US Distributor, Sumiko Audio, to Fine Sounds Americas. The name change is a rebranding effort designed to mirror the growth and transformation of the company, providing clarity for customers and partners to better express the company’s family of products and initiatives. Fine Sounds Americas is responsible for the distribution of premium audio brands including Bassocontinuo, Pro-Ject, Sonus faber, Rotel Electronics and Sumiko Phono Cartridges throughout North, Central and South America.

Biamp Owner, Highlander Partners Announces the Acquisition of McIntosh Group

June 16, 2022 by Joao Martins

Biamp Owner, Highlander Partners Announces the Acquisition of McIntosh Group

Highlander Partners, L.P., a private investment firm from Dallas, Texas, announced the acquisition of McIntosh Group, through a newly-formed holding company. The investment firm has a plan for the audio market and it might have to do with residential integration, since it also acquired Biamp Systems in 2017, a company in the commercial audio segment that has since pursued an ambitious expansion plan with multiple acquisitions. Highlander states that the McIntosh Group will serve as an anchor for a new Highlander luxury technology platform.

Campfire Audio Announces Trifecta Luxury In-Ear Monitors

May 20, 2022 by Joao Martins

Campfire Audio Announces Trifecta Luxury In-Ear Monitors

Campfire Audio, the boutique earphone and IEM designers from Portland, Oregon, announced a new over-the-top design at the 2022 High End show in Munich. In their ever-evolving line of handcrafted listening devices, the new Trifecta IEMs get the name from being powered by a trio of 10mm ADLC dynamic drivers, housed within a clear nylon structure detailed with gold plating. A luxurious personal audio product, with acoustically tuned chambers that ensure a lush listening experience.

KEF Delivers High-End Audio System for the New Lotus Eletre Hyper-SUV

April 5, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

KEF Delivers High-End Audio System for the New Lotus Eletre Hyper-SUV

Working closely with Lotus, KEF has drawn on its expertise on acoustic engineering to create a truly spatial and scalable audio experience for the Lotus Eletre. The standard audio system on the new Lotus Eletre electric Hyper-SUV, called KEF Premium, features an 1380-watt 15-speaker system with Uni-Q drivers and surround sound technology. Customers can also upgrade to KEF Reference, a 2160-watt 23-speaker system with Uni-Q and 3D surround sound tech.

Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition Audio System

March 23, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition Audio System

To mark the 10th anniversary of their merger, Focal and Naim are introducing a complete special-edition system. The system includes the Focal Sopra N 2 speaker in a special "concrete" finish with ‘tin’ and metallic details, combined with an array of Naim Classic electronics, including an NDX 2 music-streaming player with Chromecast, Spotify, Tidal, AirPlay, Apple Music and Bluetooth AptX HD, which is powered by the NAC 282/NAP 250 DR pre-power amplifiers, complete with matching NAPSC and HiCap DR power supplies. All cables included.

Sonus Faber Offers Signature Sound to Latest Maserati Grecale SUV

March 22, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Sonus Faber Offers Signature Sound to Latest Maserati Grecale SUV

Sonus faber is distinctively featured in two audio systems available for Grecale, Maserati's latest compact luxury SUV, both proudly designed and engineered in Italy. Sonus faber sound systems, available in the Premium (standard) and High Premium (optional) configurations, include the brand’s signature silk dome tweeters and paper cone midranges, allowing a signature sound achieved by optimizing the phase and amplitude alignment between the midrange and tweeter.

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