All items tagged with soundbars (193)
Fraunhofer IIS Shows Immersive Sound Future with MPEG-H at CES 2017
January 9, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Fraunhofer IIS Shows Immersive Sound Future with MPEG-H at CES 2017

One of the most important highlights at CES 2017 was at the Fraunhofer IIS booth, showing final versions of several MPEG-H solutions, in preparation for the rollout of the first broadcast services adopting the standard next year. On display was an MPEG-H enabled LG UHD TV, scheduled to be available this year, and the final version of the MPEG-H enabled 3D Soundbar reference design. Fraunhofer IIS also developed a trademark program for products incorporating its MPEG-H TV Audio System.
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Dolby Laboratories and LG Electronics Announce First TVs to Support Both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Technology
January 5, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Dolby Laboratories and LG Electronics Announce First TVs to Support Both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Technology

At CES 2017, Dolby Laboratories and LG Electronics (LG) announced that, for the first time, LG 2017 OLED TVs will support Dolby Vision high-dynamic-range (HDR) technology and Dolby Atmos breakthrough audio in a new combined home entertainment experience with both cutting-edge imaging and state-of-the-art sound technology through one product, supported by major studios and streaming services.
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Atlantic Technology Shipping Flagship FS5 Front-Stage Soundbar for Large TVs
November 15, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Atlantic Technology Shipping Flagship FS5 Front-Stage Soundbar for Large TVs

Atlantic Technology has begun dealer shipments of its new model FS5 Front Stage loudspeaker system. This soundbar offers exceptional sound quality in a size and profile ideal for flat-screen TVs measuring 50 inches and up. The FS5 is a true high-fidelity loudspeaker system that contains all three front-channel theater speakers in a single enclosure. Atlantic is also shipping its new FS3 Front Stage Loudspeaker, combining three side-by-side front-channel speakers, and the LCR3 single-channel version using the same design for use as stereo speakers or theater front or surround channels.
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Bluesound Introduces First High-Res Streaming Audio Soundbar with MQA Support
October 7, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Bluesound Introduces First High-Res Streaming Audio Soundbar with MQA Support

Bluesound introduced its new Pulse Soundbar at CEDIA 2016 and will be showcasing it at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2016 in Denver (7-9 October). This is the world’s first soundbar to support Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) high-resolution audio, joining Bluesound’s family of MQA-ready wireless Pulse speakers and Node players, enabling wireless hi-resolution music streaming to any room in the home.
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Polk Audio Introduces MagniFi Mini Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer
September 19, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Polk Audio Introduces MagniFi Mini Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer

Polk Audio introduced its new MagniFi Mini Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer at CEDIA 2016, combining Dolby Digital surround sound, Google Cast, and Bluetooth support on a new ultra-compact and very affordable home theater solution with a massive sound. The MagniFi Mini ($299) is an ultra-narrow sound bar design and includes a slim wireless subwoofer, ideal for small spaces like bedrooms and smaller living spaces, doubling as a complete wireless music system.
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Bose Introduces New Wireless Soundbar and Surround Sound Systems
September 14, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Bose Introduces New Wireless Soundbar and Surround Sound Systems

Bose announced three new wireless systems created just for the modern home: the SoundTouch 300 soundbar, crushing the limitations of single-speaker performance for music and movies, and two new luxury Lifestyle home entertainment systems, combining stunning surround sound with an equally improved design. The new systems combine WiFi, Bluetooth and advanced DSP and are premiering at CEDIA 2016 in Dallas, TX.
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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.
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Morel Brings High Fidelity To Soundbars With New Soundwall LCR4
March 24, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Morel Brings High Fidelity To Soundbars With New Soundwall LCR4

Following the announcements made at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show, speaker component and audio driver specialist Morel made the debut of its innovative in-wall modular soundbar at the ISE 2016 show in Amsterdam and is now shipping this versatile installation solution which complements its invisible Soundwall in-wall speaker line.
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Smart Home Applications Enabled by New XMOS Voice Capture Technology
March 22, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Smart Home Applications Enabled by New XMOS Voice Capture Technology

XMOS announced the launch of its xCORE Array Microphone aggregation solution for voice user interfaces (VUI) in smart home applications. With the ability to aggregate up to 32 MEMS microphones, and offering USB and I2S backhaul, XMOS enables a new class of array microphones to be created. Applications include smart TVs, soundbars, virtual digital assistants (VDAs) and smart home automation.
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Test Bench - Scan-Speak 10F/8414G10 Small 3.5” Full-Range Woofer
January 5, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench - Scan-Speak 10F/8414G10 Small 3.5” Full-Range Woofer

Currently, some of the most popular transducers in consumer electronics are the 2”–3.5” diameter full-range drivers. These mini woofers are being extensively used in TV soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Scan-Speak set out to make the one of the best 3.5” full-range drivers on the market with the 10F/8414G10. This article was originally published in Voice Coil December 2013.
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