All items tagged with soundbars (193)
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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Smart Speakers Continue to Play a Leading Role in the Home Audio Market
August 14, 2019 by Futuresource Consulting

Smart Speakers Continue to Play a Leading Role in the Home Audio Market

The worldwide home audio hardware market grew 20% last year to reach 154 million units, with a further 19% growth projected in 2019, according to a new market report from Futuresource Consulting. The sector, which includes wireless speakers, soundbars, A/V receivers, Hi-Fi systems and dedicated speaker docks, also witnessed 5% revenue growth last year, with trade values reaching $14.5 billion.
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Yamaha Unified Communications Now Shipping New Enterprise Soundbar and Collaboration Kit
July 25, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Unified Communications Now Shipping New Enterprise Soundbar and Collaboration Kit

Yamaha has announced its new ESB-1080 Enterprise Soundbar and Collaboration Kit are now shipping. Available in North America, the Yamaha Collaboration Kit bundles an AI wide-angle USB camera from Huddly, a leading manufacturer of award-winning, AI-powered conference cameras, with the ESB-1080 Enterprise Soundbar. This easy-to-deploy UC solution empowers organizations with flawless audio and intelligent video demanded in today's conference rooms.
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Current Smart Speaker Consumers Value Sound Quality
July 22, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Current Smart Speaker Consumers Value Sound Quality

Apparently Apple got it right. Once again. As smart speaker adoption continues to climb, more than half of existing owners would like to have a smart speaker with better sound quality than their current device, while a similar number would pay more for it. That’s one of the findings from the new “Audio Tech Lifestyles” consumer survey from Futuresource Consulting, conducted in the USA, UK, Germany, Japan and China.
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Trends in Microspeakers
July 2, 2019 by Mike Klasco

Trends in Microspeakers

Voice Coil April 2019 featured another great Focus article by Mike Klasco (Menlo Scientific) discussing trends in Microspeakers. With more than 1.6 billion mobile phones built annually, each with a microspeaker for the speakerphone and another for the receiver, this side of the speaker industry attracts the giants. Get the full scoop on one of the hottest market segments.
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Futuresource Looks at Consumers Engagement with Audio Hardware & Content
June 25, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Futuresource Looks at Consumers Engagement with Audio Hardware & Content

Futuresource Consulting announced a brand new consumer market research program – Living with Audio: Consumer Engagement with Audio Hardware and Content. This new service from the market research firm provides an in-depth look at how consumers are engaging with home devices, headphones, smart speakers and audio content. The research answers questions around how many and what devices consumers own in their household, how they are currently using the devices and how often.
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Klipsch Creates Premium Soundbar Line with Bluetooth and Wireless Subwoofers
June 5, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Klipsch Creates Premium Soundbar Line with Bluetooth and Wireless Subwoofers

Klipsch announced the debut of two new premium, easy to use soundbars that are designed with quality materials and horn-loaded technology to look and sound like the brand’s premium Reference speakers. The Klipsch BAR 48 and BAR 40 soundbars with wireless subwoofers are a true upgrade to television sound, enhancing movies and music with clarity and realism. The sound bars and subwoofers are made from wood like the brand’s legendary, premium loudspeaker lines to deliver impressive acoustic performances.
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