All items tagged with soundbars (199)
Dirac and NXP Announce Collaboration to Support i.MX 8M Chipset Family with Premium Digital Audio
January 13, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac and NXP Announce Collaboration to Support i.MX 8M Chipset Family with Premium Digital Audio

Swedish sound pioneer Dirac and NXP Semiconductors announced a collaboration to combine one of the world’s most powerful audio chipsets with a market-leading digital audio platform. By equipping the NXP i.MX 8M family of chipsets with Dirac’s digital audio platform, OEMs can enable their devices with maximized, immersive, and adaptive sound across their complete range of products. The strategic partnership announcement was made at CES 2020.
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New 2020 Soundbar Lineup from LG Electronics Expands Premium Audio Experience
December 30, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

New 2020 Soundbar Lineup from LG Electronics Expands Premium Audio Experience

Expanding on its collaboration with Meridian Audio, LG Electronics will introduce at CES 2020 an impressive lineup of soundbars featuring premium quality audio, easy connectivity, smart functionality and sleek designs that integrate perfectly with LG's latest OLED and NanoCell TVs. The new 2020 soundbar lineup supports high-resolution audio (HRA) sources and immersive sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, while some models also offer advanced self-calibration.
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Redefining the Shape of Sound: Resonado Introduces Flat Core Speaker Technology at CES 2020
December 19, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Redefining the Shape of Sound: Resonado Introduces Flat Core Speaker Technology at CES 2020

Resonado, a South Bend, Indiana company founded at the University of Notre Dame, has a new take on electrodynamic speaker topology. The company developed a reconfigured speaker with a planar voice coil mounted perpendicularly to its flat “race track” diaphragm, to which Resonado calls Flat Core Speaker (FCS) technology. The ingenious architecture enables slightly thinner, lighter, and more efficient speakers than conventional equivalents. Applications are wide-ranging from soundbars, home theater, column speakers, automotive to headphone drivers.
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Worldwide Home Loudspeaker Market Shows Pockets of Growth
December 5, 2019 by Futuresource Consulting

Worldwide Home Loudspeaker Market Shows Pockets of Growth

Futuresource Consulting unveiled its latest Home Audio Worldwide Loudspeaker Report which demonstrates that the market is showing resilience despite shifting listening habits, as consumers look beyond traditional audio products, fixing their sights on smart speakers and headphones. The recent changes in loudspeaker preferences means trade value is faring better than volume, according to the new worldwide loudspeaker report from Futuresource.
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Denon Introduces DHT-S216 Full-Range Soundbar With DTS Virtual:X Advanced Virtual Surround Capability
December 4, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Denon Introduces DHT-S216 Full-Range Soundbar With DTS Virtual:X Advanced Virtual Surround Capability

Denon announced its first full-range low-profile soundbar with DTS Virtual:X, the DHT-S216 ($249). The slender and powerful soundbar leverages advanced psychoacoustic algorithms developed by DTS to realistically simulate a multi-channel soundtrack played on a home theater surround sound system. The DHT-S216 is easily connected to any TV and media player via 4K UHD HDMI with Audio Return Channel or Optical/Auxiliary inputs for exceptional sound clarity.
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Immersive Music Streaming: A Fistful of Nothing?
October 24, 2019 by Joao Martins

Immersive Music Streaming: A Fistful of Nothing?

On Tuesday, October 15, in New York, Sony, together with four music streaming services and an important number of music industry partners promoted a press event to announce the new 360 Reality Audio music ecosystem. This follows the presentations made early at CES 2019 and a repeat of the demonstrations at IFA 2019 in Berlin. At this event, Sony announced the upcoming commercial availability of 360 Reality Audio, an immersive audio experience utilizing object-based spatial audio technology.
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In Perspective: Dolby Partners with Amazon Music HD to Promote Dolby Atmos Music Streaming
September 27, 2019 by Joao Martins

In Perspective: Dolby Partners with Amazon Music HD to Promote Dolby Atmos Music Streaming

When Amazon recently announced its latest Echo Studio smart speaker, focusing on audio quality and promising an "immersive" and "3D Audio" experience, the partnership with Dolby Laboratories was highlighted. The same day, Dolby confirmed that its Dolby Atmos Music format will be supported directly on the Echo Studio with content in the new object-based format being streamed through Amazon Music HD. Dolby states, "listening to music in Dolby Atmos on Echo Studio will unleash every detail as it was meant to be heard, completely immersing fans in a whole new way."
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Libre Wireless Technologies Powers New Generation of Connected Speakers
September 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Libre Wireless Technologies Powers New Generation of Connected Speakers

Libre Wireless Technologies announced that its MAVID low power mic-to-cloud platform is powering the new Hansong miniature portable speaker Microdot XS, a full featured Wi-Fi/Bluetooth audio speaker with far field voice interface featuring Amazon Alexa Built-In. Libre Wireless also announced a broad relationship with German brand Canton across an extensive range of Smart Wireless music streaming multiroom speakers, amps and soundbars, all using Libre’s advanced LibreSync WiFi connectivity modules.
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Theory Audio Design Launches at CEDIA Expo 2019
September 4, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Theory Audio Design Launches at CEDIA Expo 2019

Theory Audio Design is a new loudspeaker and electronics manufacturer from Lake Forest, California, dedicated to combine acoustic performance and aesthetics in new audio products for the modern home. Founded by Paul Hales, 30-year loudspeaker engineer, AV industry veteran, and owner of highly-regarded audio manufacturer Pro Audio Technology (PRO), Theory products marry PRO’s acoustic performance and professional features with sophisticated contemporary design at a much lower cost.
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MSE Audio to Debut Phase Technology Variable Length Soundbar at CEDIA 2019
August 20, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

MSE Audio to Debut Phase Technology Variable Length Soundbar at CEDIA 2019

MSE Audio, the parent company of SoundTube Entertainment, Soundsphere, dARTS, Phase Technology, Induction Dynamics, SolidDrive and Rockustics, announced the Phase Technology Variable Length Soundbar to enable custom fit soundbars. The new design allows customized lengths and simplified installation with the full impact required by large television or projection screens. The Variable Length Soundbar will debut at CEDIA 2019 in booth 3925.
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