All items tagged with portable speakers (110)
Test Bench: Tang Band W3-2088SOF Micro Home Audio Subwoofer
October 17, 2018 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Tang Band W3-2088SOF Micro Home Audio Subwoofer

This a Test Bench of Tang Band's W3-2088SOF, a high XMAX 3.5" home audio RBM Micro subwoofer. The W3-2088SOF is built on an injection-molded eight-spoke frame that supports an unusual rectangular housing. The really unusual feature is that the W3-2088SOF does not use a spider. Instead it gets its compliance from two surrounds like a dual spider configuration. The voice coil former is vented below the inside diaphragm and also vented between the two diaphragm. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, January 2014.
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Dirac Powers All-New Aesthetically Designed MEIZU Gravity Speaker
August 10, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Powers All-New Aesthetically Designed MEIZU Gravity Speaker

Dirac Research announced that its Dirac Power Sound solution is embedded in the all-new, aesthetically designed MEIZU Gravity portable speaker that began shipping this week. Originally announced in 2016 and promoted with a crowdfunding Indiegogo campaign, the Chinese company was not able to manufacture the ambitious product with its bold “floating” display concept as advertised. Apparently, the problem was not so much on the display or the design itself but with the promised sound quality. Enter Dirac Research to the rescue.
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Cavalier Audio Introduces Maverick Speaker System with Amazon Alexa Voice Control
July 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Cavalier Audio Introduces Maverick Speaker System with Amazon Alexa Voice Control

Cavalier Audio, a new US-based premium audio lifestyle brand announced the Maverick Portable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speaker with Amazon Alexa voice control. The new portable speaker shows a different approach to voice-controlled speaker solutions, using refined craftsmanship, authentic materials and impeccable design, together with the latest in audio technology.
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House of Marley Expands Outdoor Collection With Earth-Friendly No Bounds Cork Speaker Series
July 18, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

House of Marley Expands Outdoor Collection With Earth-Friendly No Bounds Cork Speaker Series

Known for its innovative practices in sustainable design, earth-friendly audio maker House of Marley is bringing a new element to their most rugged outdoor collection to date. Introducing the No Bounds family of all terrain speakers designed using lightweight and buoyant, consciously harvested cork, combined with Marley's signature Rewind fabric. The first two releases from the No Bounds Series of all terrain speakers are the No Bounds and the No Bounds Sport.
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Maxim Announces Highly Efficient Plug-And-Play Digital Class D Speaker Amplifiers
May 15, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Maxim Announces Highly Efficient Plug-And-Play Digital Class D Speaker Amplifiers

Maxim Integrated Products announced new MAX98357 and MAX98358 compact and cos-effective audio amplifiers, ideal for a wide variety of applications, including a plug-and-play solution for portable and smart speakers. Despite their ultra-small form factors, the MAX98357 and MAX98358 digital-input 3.2W Class D audio power amplifiers require only a single power supply and auto configure for 35 different clocking configurations and 128 digital audio formats.
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House Of Marley Expands Outdoor Collection With No Bounds Eco-Friendly Speaker
May 4, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

House Of Marley Expands Outdoor Collection With No Bounds Eco-Friendly Speaker

Known for its innovative practices in sustainable design, earth-friendly audio maker House of Marley is bringing a new element to their outdoor collection. The brand introduced the No Bounds family of all terrain Bluetooth speakers, designed using lightweight, sustainably-harvested cork and Marley's signature Rewind Fabric. The new speakers, now available, feature 10-hour battery life, are water and dust-proof (IP67), and allow wireless dual speaker pairing.
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Mackie Announces Powerful, Ultra-Lightweight Personal PA Freeplay Series
May 2, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Mackie Announces Powerful, Ultra-Lightweight Personal PA Freeplay Series

Following the market trend for new portable and smarter speaker systems, Mackie announced an all-new personal PA plus matching portable Bluetooth speakers – FreePlay Series Personal PA and Portable Bluetooth Speakers. Available in three models, the FreePlay LIVE, FreePlay HOME, and FreePlay GO, the FreePlay Series combines sound quality and value for performers, presenters, and music lovers.
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Voice Control for Spotify Update for Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST and BLAST Portable Speakers
April 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Control for Spotify Update for Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST and BLAST Portable Speakers

Ultimate Ears announced new features for its Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST and BLAST, the recently-released portable speakers from the brand’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth smart speaker range, with immersive 360-degree sound and Amazon Alexa built-in. Voice control for Spotify is coming soon on Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST and BLAST, with enhanced app features available now, and grouping later this year, with the updates available to all users.
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Test Bench: Peerless by Tymphany Full-Range 5” PLS-65F25AL01-08
April 3, 2018 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Peerless by Tymphany Full-Range 5” PLS-65F25AL01-08

Following the review of the Peerless by Tymphany PLS 2” PLS-50N25AL01-08 neodymium motor full range, in this edition of Test Bench I reviewed the 2.5" PLS-65F25AL01-08 ferrite motor full-range model. This 2.5" 8 ohm full-range member of the PLS family, the Peerless PLS-65F25AL01-08, has some differences. Unlike the PLS-50N plastic frame, the PLS-65F is built on a proprietary stamped steel frame that is fully vented below the spider mounting shelf with four 24 mm × 4 mm cutouts for enhanced cooling. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, November 2017.
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Test Bench: Peerless by Tymphany Full-Range 2" PLS-50N25AL01-08
March 27, 2018 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Peerless by Tymphany Full-Range 2" PLS-50N25AL01-08

The 2” to 2.5” diameter full-range drivers are unquestionably one of the most used transducers in consumer electronics. I asked the folks at Tymphany to send a couple of transducers from their Peerless by Tymphany PLS line of full-range 2” to 3” drivers. I specifically asked for the 2” PLS-50N25AL01-08 neodymium motor full range (reviewed here) as well as the 2.5” PLS-65F25AL01-08 ferrite motor full-range (reviewed separately). This article was originally published in Voice Coil, November 2017.
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