All items tagged with modular design (21)

Bang & Olufsen Launches Third-Generation Beosound A1 Portable Speaker

May 6, 2025 by Joao Martins

Bang & Olufsen Launches Third-Generation Beosound A1 Portable Speaker

Bang & Olufsen announced the third-generation Beosound A1, a reimagined version of its most affordable portable Bluetooth speaker, now combining enhanced performance with a circular design, extended battery life, and even better sound. Created in collaboration with renowned Danish designer Cecilie Manz, the A1 3rd Gen balances the minimalist lines with advanced acoustics, creating an even more appealing product - the most affordable from Bang & Olufsen.

Focal Announces Utopia Cinema Range at ISE 2025

February 6, 2025 by Alfred Moody

Focal Announces Utopia Cinema Range at ISE 2025

Following the launch of its Utopia Main studio monitors, French manufacturer Focal transitioned to Integrated Systems Europe 2025 to introduce Utopia Cinema, a range designed for private cinema rooms of up to 2153 sq ft (200m²). Focal Utopia Cinema includes the Cinema LCR 3-way loudspeaker and the Cinema SUB subwoofer. According to Focal, these new Utopia products are the result of a meticulous and extensive development phase, in an effort to deliver an unprecedented level of performance and to create a complete modular solution for custom systems.

Sun Audio Unveils Purified 4 Desktop Modular Speakers and Plug & Play System

August 5, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sun Audio Unveils Purified 4 Desktop Modular Speakers and Plug & Play System

Sun Audio has released a version of the Purified 4 modular speakers with a smaller tri-pod stand for desktop applications. The Purified 4 Desktop speakers are also available with a choice of Purifi Audio 4-inch woofers and BlieSMa 25mm tweeters. Every variant includes a crossover profile tuned for optimal tonal balance. Sun Audio is also now proposing an Hypex NCore integrated amplifier and DSP solution, designed in cooperation with Nord Acoustics, and which can also power a pair of Atohm 9 compact subwoofers.

NAD Electronics Expands Classic Series with New C 379 Integrated HybridDigital DAC Amplifier

May 2, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

NAD Electronics Expands Classic Series with New C 379 Integrated HybridDigital DAC Amplifier

NAD Electronics announced the launch of its new C 379 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier at the 2024 High End Munich show. This new amplifier in NAD’s Classic Series features a carefully engineered Class D output stage, complemented with an ESS Sabre DAC, and the second generation of Modular Design Construction (MDC) technology for upgrades and expandability. The NAD C 379 will be available at the end of June 2024 for a suggested retail price of US $1,099.

Schoeps Microphones Launches CMD 42 Digital Microphone Amplifier for Colette Series

April 24, 2024 by Joao Martins

Schoeps Microphones Launches CMD 42 Digital Microphone Amplifier for Colette Series

At the NAB Show 2024, Schoeps introduced the aptly named CMD 42 Digital Colette Amplifier, a product announcement supporting the (unfairly forgotten) AES42 digital interface standard. Something might explain why it took so long, since the Schoeps Colette microphone series is so popular in film sound and sound design, and the CMD 42 totally redefines the possibilities with AES42.

AIAIAI Creates New TMA-2 DJ XE Modular DJ Headphones

July 28, 2023 by Joao Martins

AIAIAI Creates New TMA-2 DJ XE Modular DJ Headphones

Danish audio design company and headphone innovator AIAIAI unveiled its latest modular DJ performance headphones that are also perfect lifestyle statements. The new TMA-2 DJ XE on-ears evolve from the company's TMA-2 platform - with a wink and a nudge to the Sennheiser HD 25's - offering a cleaner and more mature design, with clear sound for high volume levels, better sound isolation, and weighing only 168g. Shipping late August 2023 for EUR €140.

NAD Electronics Launches Retro-Inspired C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier

May 12, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

NAD Electronics Launches Retro-Inspired C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier

Hifi components with wood panels are back! NAD Electronics is the latest audio manufacturer to embark on the retro trend with the C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier. The classic seventies hifi component will be introduced at the 2023 High End show in Munich, Germany, where demonstration sessions of the C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier will run in Room D108 in Atrium 3. Retro design elements include front-panel VU meters, push-button input controls, 1970s cursive branding, walnut-finished vinyl-clad cabinet, and a dark grey front panel.

Bang & Olufsen Launches Beosound A5 Portable Speaker

April 27, 2023 by Alfred Moody

Bang & Olufsen Launches Beosound A5 Portable Speaker

Bang & Olufsen introduced the new portable Beosound A5 speaker. Designed in collaboration with the Danish-Italian design duo GamFratesi, the new Beosound A5 bridges northern and southern design cultures with powerful sound, meticulous craftsmanship and product longevity that Bang & Olufsen is renowned for. A work of art, this speaker sets a desirable reference for the future of audio.

Bang & Olufsen Introduces New Generation of Iconic Beosound A9 and Beosound 2 Home Speakers

March 14, 2023 by Alfred Moody

Bang & Olufsen Introduces New Generation of Iconic Beosound A9 and Beosound 2 Home Speakers

Bang & Olufsen announced a new generation of its Beosound A9 and Beosound 2 home audio speakers. More than being available in new Black Anthracite, Gold Tone, and Natural finishes, the two speakers now join Bang & Olufsen’s range of future-proof products on the Mozart software platform, created to ensure product longevity beyond physical design. Designed to be updated and improved the Mozart platform is easy to service and allows for future upgrades of the streaming module.

Røde Releases NTH-100M Professional Headset Edition of NTH-100 Headphones

February 1, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Røde Releases NTH-100M Professional Headset Edition of NTH-100 Headphones

Røde has released a headset edition of its NTH-100 headphones, the NTH-100M. Released in 2022 to widespread acclaim, the NTH-100s marked Røde’s highly anticipated debut into the headphone market and have since been recognized for its original design, sound quality, innovative features for superior comfort, and rugged build quality. A design effort that is now expanded with the addition of a broadcast-grade headset microphone.

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