All items tagged with passive radiator (49)

Harman Previews Harman Kardon Invoke Voice-Activated Speaker with Cortana from Microsoft

May 8, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Harman Previews Harman Kardon Invoke Voice-Activated Speaker with Cortana from Microsoft

R&D departments in the whole global audio and mobile industries are focused on developing the next-generation of voice-activated speakers exploring the success of the Amazon Echo. Most companies are exploring the tools and developments kits that make it easy to implement Amazon's Alexa or Google's Assistant voice personal assistants. Now, Harman unveiled its own effort of a voice-activated speaker, working with Microsoft's Cortana and featuring improved audio features.

Driven by Function: Vanatoo Transparent Zero Wireless Powered Speakers

May 5, 2017 by Joao Martins

Driven by Function: Vanatoo Transparent Zero Wireless Powered Speakers

Recently introduced at AXPONA 2017, the new Vanatoo Transparent Zero active speakers ($299.00 /pair) have caused quite a stir at the Chicago show. Not only for the extremely affordable price but for its "convincing punch, far out of its weight class," as audioXpress author Stuart Yaniger noted. Assuming a daring approach to their designs, the Vanatoo Transparent Zero active speakers feature built-in analog and digital inputs, Bluetooth wireless with aptX and USB, providing a convincing all-in-one solution.

Focal Professional Introduces Shape Monitor Series

April 12, 2017 by Joao Martins

Focal Professional Introduces Shape Monitor Series

Surprising visitors at Musikmesse 2017, French manufacturer Focal introduced a completely new monitor series as part of its expanding Focal Professional catalogue. Comprising three progressive sized nearfield monitors - Shape 40, Shape 50 and Shape 65 - the series is placed above the affordable CMS and Alpha series, introducing interesting component and design choices, including passive radiators, in the best tradition of its SM series monitors.

Legacy Audio Introduces Legacy Foundation Subwoofer

March 6, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Legacy Audio Introduces Legacy Foundation Subwoofer

Legacy Audio introduced its new Foundation subwoofer, using patented compound passive radiator technology and a pair of Legacy’s renowned long throw 12” woofers, supercharged with the latest ICEpower amplifier technology. The Legacy Foundation sub benefits from 30 amps of peak current, ultimately necessary to provide tight control to the 3 inch voice-coil within the massive 30lb magnetic structure of each woofer.

Test Bench: Tang Band T1-1942S Full-Range Passive Radiator Module

September 4, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Tang Band T1-1942S Full-Range Passive Radiator Module

Tang Band was founded in 1996 in Taiwan with the goal of manufacturing innovative, high-quality drivers. The transducer Tang Band sent to Voice Coil to review certainly lives up to that goal. The T1-1942S is a seriously creative new transducer, and it immediately caught my eye when I saw it on Tang Band’s website. I mean, when was the last time you saw a 1” dome in its own cabinet with a passive radiator? Me neither. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, March 2013.

RIVA Audio Introduces WAND Series Multi-Space Music System

September 1, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

RIVA Audio Introduces WAND Series Multi-Space Music System

Audio manufacturer RIVA, the lifestyle brand of Audio Design Experts, Inc. (ADX) is at the forefront of Bluetooth speaker development and electroacoustic design with its patented Trillium audio technology. As previewed earlier at CES 2016, RIVA has announced the launch of its WAND Series, entering the whole-home audio space with new designs, allowing more connectivity options, high-resolution audio and extended support for streaming audio services.

New Generation of LG Bluetooth Speakers Pairs Versatility with Premium Sound

August 24, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New Generation of LG Bluetooth Speakers Pairs Versatility with Premium Sound

LG Electronics (LG) is expanding its portfolio of portable Bluetooth-enabled speakers with a lineup of three new models set to debut at IFA 2016 in Berlin next month. Equipped with cutting-edge features and boasting new designs, the new LG portable Bluetooth speakers (models PH2, PH3 and PH4) serve as versatile audio solutions for all listener types who need portability to match their active lifestyles.

Tang Band T1-1942SB Turnkey Full-Range Stereo Microsystem

April 16, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Tang Band T1-1942SB Turnkey Full-Range Stereo Microsystem

This Voice Coil Test Bench characterizes Tang Band’s T1-1942SB full-range stereo microsystem, which is offered as a turnkey solution, combining the T1-1942SB rear-firing round passive radiator modules in a cylindrical enclosure, with the addition of its own Bluetooth amplifier. A complete stereo system, which can be configured in various enclosure shapes. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, May 2015.

Voice Coil November 2015 Issue is Online. Let’s Celebrate!

October 26, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil November 2015 Issue is Online. Let’s Celebrate!

November 2015 marks the beginning of Voice Coil’s 29th year as an information resource for the loudspeaker industry. So there’s definitely reason to celebrate and several good reasons to download the issue right now. Including a MEMS Microphone Status Update, Measurement Microphone directory, and Test Bench, which focuses on the UH205PW1 8” mid-bass driver from Motus.

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