All items tagged with omnidirectional speakers (18)

Marshall Unveils New Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast-Ready Portable Speakers

August 26, 2024 by Alfred Moody

Marshall Unveils New Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast-Ready Portable Speakers

Marshall revealed two new highly portable Bluetooth speakers, both of which are LE Audio and Auracast ready, showing that the consumer electronics space is getting ready to explore the benefits of the updated technology. The new Marshall Emberton III delivers 32+ hours of battery life in a dust and waterproof format, while the tiny Willen II is a rugged design with 17+ hours of portable playtime. Both designs explore the two best-selling form-factors in this competitive segment, and are able to deliver maximum impact for its size.

Cambridge Audio Launches Evo One Wireless Streaming Speaker

August 9, 2024 by Alfred Moody

Cambridge Audio Launches Evo One Wireless Streaming Speaker

Cambridge Audio launched the Evo One, a fully integrated wireless streaming speaker that is powerful, stylish and offers extensive connectivity. In the best tradition of the all-in-one music systems of the sixties and seventies, the British brand created a signature product, designed by Ged Martin, taking the hi-res streaming smarts of its Evo 75 and Evo 150 streaming amplifiers, combined with 14 perfectly tuned drivers and 700W of amplification to create a unique omni-directional audio experience.

Patent Review: Acoustic Filter for Omnidirectional Loudspeaker

June 5, 2024 by James Croft

Patent Review: Acoustic Filter for Omnidirectional Loudspeaker

This is an interesting patent awarded to Lakshmikanth Tipparaju, Allan Devantier, William Decanio, and Andri Bezzola, on behalf of Samsung Electronics - effectively the audio research team that Samsung created in Valencia, CA. The industry has attempted to achieve a successful implementation of acoustic radiation closely coupled to a boundary surface for omnidirectional and subwoofer applications - unfortunately, mostly plagued by resonances generated by the waveguide or reflector surface. This new approach appears to be an effective solution.

Tymphany and Fraunhofer IIS Present Spatial Audio Reference Designs for Headphones and Speakers at CES 2024

January 2, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Tymphany and Fraunhofer IIS Present Spatial Audio Reference Designs for Headphones and Speakers at CES 2024

Following the announcement that Tymphany partnered with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) in Germany to provide new state-of-the-art spatial audio solutions to audio manufacturers, Tymphany now confirms that at the CES 2024 show in Las Vegas, the two companies will demonstrate new reference designs for both headphones and speakers. These demonstrations will take place at Suite #26336 of the Venetian.

audioXpress January 2022 Looks Ahead at Speaker Technology Developments

December 13, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress January 2022 Looks Ahead at Speaker Technology Developments

Great articles, practical projects, reviews, and audio technology previews start the year in full force! That's what our readers will find in audioXpress January 2022, starting with an update on new materials and engineering approaches for loudspeakers, and articles by Charlie Hughes, Scott Dorsey, Frans de Wit, Ken Bird and Mike Harkins. Brent Butterworth reviews the Olive Pro earbuds, while Raj Senguttuvan from Knowles discusses differentiation for True Wireless Stereo (TWS) design and development.

Outline Announces Globe Source Radiator Acoustic Measurement Solution

November 29, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Outline Announces Globe Source Radiator Acoustic Measurement Solution

Designed in collaboration with the Department of Mechanical And Industrial Engineering at the prestigious Brescia University in Lombardy, and engineered in Italy by Outline, the new Globe Source Radiator (GSR) high-power omnidirectional sound source solution provides a vital tool for acoustic analysis. Complemented with the Outline NG01 noise generator that can be controlled with a radio remote control, and the portable Outline L3000 DSP amplifier, the GSR offers a high-SPL solution for acoustics measurements in all environments, including large venues and spaces.

Patent Review: The Zoltan Bay Loudspeaker Patent

November 3, 2021 by James Croft

Patent Review: The Zoltan Bay Loudspeaker Patent

In this article, James Croft reviews a loudspeaker patent granted in 2015 to Zoltan Bay (Tiszaalpar, Hungary). The invention, which is the foundation for the BRS tweeter used in a remarkable series of Bayz Audio loudspeakers, basically describes a horizontally, omnidirectional transducer, using a multiple set of four to eight rolling, half-cylinder film diaphragms arranged in a circle to form a generally omni-directional radiator. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, September 2015.

LG Announces XBOOM 360 Omnidirectional Premium Bluetooth Speaker with Mood Light

September 10, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

LG Announces XBOOM 360 Omnidirectional Premium Bluetooth Speaker with Mood Light

LG Electronics announced the debut of the refined and versatile LG XBOOM 360 speaker (model RP4) featuring a conical-cylindrical design that delivers omnidirectional audio perfect for any space, indoor or outdoor use, in any occasion. This a powerful, portable Bluetooth speaker combining a 5.25" glass fiber woofer and 1" titanium horn tweeter, combined with an LED mood light. Battery life should last for up to 10 hours.

Bang & Olufsen Reveals New Beosound Explore Bluetooth Speaker

May 20, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Bang & Olufsen Reveals New Beosound Explore Bluetooth Speaker

Short after unveiling two new flagship home speaker designs, Bang & Olufsen now introduced Beosound Explore, a tough and robust Bluetooth speaker, developed to be lightweight, waterproof and with excellent playtime. The perfect durable, outdoor speaker featuring Bang & Olufsen’s signature sound, and a stunning Scandinavian design, the Beosound Explore offers True360 omnidirectional sound anywhere.

Sony Introduces Powerful SRS-XB13 Extra Bass Bluetooth Speaker

March 26, 2021 by Joao Martins

Sony Introduces Powerful SRS-XB13 Extra Bass Bluetooth Speaker

Portable (battery-powered) Bluetooth 5 speakers are getting another market boost beyond the original "cheap and cool" factor or earlier designs. As Sony shows with its latest SRS-XB13 compact and portable wireless speaker, users want something that plays music with enough punch and expansive sound, but that can also be used anywhere as a convenient extension of a smartphone, to take over calls and replace the low-quality speaker mode experience in a seamless way. And it must cheap...

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