All items tagged with speaker design (240)

Focal Unveils Revamped and Unique Aria K2 936 Loudspeaker

November 16, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Unveils Revamped and Unique Aria K2 936 Loudspeaker

Since 2013, Focal Aria has been a leading loudspeaker range for the French brand. With its natural flax cone and sleek style, Aria marked a decisive point in Focal’s history. And the story continues. As part of its process of constant renewal, Focal engineers and designers have revamped the Aria 936 flagship model to present the new Aria K2 936, featuring an updated version of the iconic K2 cone - used in JMLab Vega and Antea high-fidelity speakers since 1986 - combined with an Ash Grey exclusive finish.

Resonado Expands Board of Advisors with Former Bose Executive Catharina Lavers Mallet

November 13, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Resonado Expands Board of Advisors with Former Bose Executive Catharina Lavers Mallet

Resonado, the technology startup that is now ready to bring to market its patented Flat Core Speaker (FCS) technology introduced at CES 2020, announced that Catharina Lavers Mallet has joined the Resonado board of advisors. Mallet, a former Bose Corporation executive with significant experience in both startup and large corporate environments, will work with Resonado’s executive team to hone strategic direction and mature their operating model as the company expands its licensing efforts.

Thin-Film High-Frequency Transducers (Part 2) - The LT2/LT6 Ribbon Transducers

October 28, 2020 by Igor Levitsky

Thin-Film High-Frequency Transducers (Part 2) - The LT2/LT6 Ribbon Transducers

In its August 2020 edition, Voice Coil featured an article by experienced speaker designer Igor Levitsky on The Advantages of Thin-Film High-Frequency Transducers. In a follow-up Spotlight article the author returns to expand on the development and design aspects of the Radian Audio LT2/LT6 Ribbon Planar transducers - its more recent, commercially available project, in which he continues to be involved. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, September 2020.

Bose Unveils New L1 Pro Portable Line Array Family Filling Both Backstage and Sound Reinforcement Duties

October 28, 2020 by Joao Martins

Bose Unveils New L1 Pro Portable Line Array Family Filling Both Backstage and Sound Reinforcement Duties

Bose Professional introduced the Bose L1 Pro portable line array systems, the next-level advancement of a PA category invented by Bose 17 years ago with the release of the original L1. The fourth refresh in this original Bose concept that inspired countless similar products without never really achieving much success, now introduces three refined Bose Portable PA solutions with many enhancements, including much better vertical speaker arrays, wireless mixer control and a new space-saving modular RaceTrack design.

The First Smart Speaker from Apple: A Strong Design and How It Is Perceived

October 15, 2020 by Joao Martins

The First Smart Speaker from Apple: A Strong Design and How It Is Perceived

For this edition of The Audio Voice, I intended to focus a bit more on the latest developments in the fascinating world of sensors and how it impacts product development and design in all applications areas, particularly in consumer electronics, automotive, and health applications. After writing previously about Apple - the sensors on the Apple Watch and the surprising firmware updates for the AirPod Pro earbuds - I really didn't want to go back to Apple. But as always, Apple has a way of surprising us exactly when we least expected, and the company made another important audio announcement.

Q Acoustics Introduces Q Active Loudspeaker Series Using Tectonic Balanced Mode Radiator Drivers

October 9, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Q Acoustics Introduces Q Active Loudspeaker Series Using Tectonic Balanced Mode Radiator Drivers

British audio brand Q Acoustics announced the Q Active 200 bookshelf speakers, its first active design, soon to be complemented with the Q Active 400 tower speakers. The Q Active series are the result of the company’s 14-year heritage and expertise in speaker design, in an effort to offer the ultimate combination of convenience, style, sound-quality, and value for money. To achieve those goals, the speakers feature two Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR) drivers from Tectonic Audio Labs, with its wide directivity output, and controlled modal behavior.

KEF Introduces New LS50 Speakers Including Uni-Q Driver Developed in Collaboration with Acoustic Metamaterials Group

September 22, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

KEF Introduces New LS50 Speakers Including Uni-Q Driver Developed in Collaboration with Acoustic Metamaterials Group

British brand KEF made a splash announcement, confirming the simultaneous introduction of two new LS50 models, updating the extremely popular speaker design. The range now includes the LS50 Meta, an improved version of the original LS50 passive design, now featuring a new Uni-Q driver that is coupled with an interesting new Metamaterial absorber in the back. The other model is an updated LS50 Wireless II, now with support for AirPlay 2, MQA and Roon.

Dynaudio Improved Contour i 2020 Speaker Series Is Now Available

September 3, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Dynaudio Improved Contour i 2020 Speaker Series Is Now Available

Dynaudio's much praised and respected Contour speakers series, updated and very warmly received in 2016, was updated again with the introduction of the Contour i series, announced back in April 2020. The models and the outside design remain the same, just the insides were completely updated with new drivers and crossovers, which Dynaudio engineers felt could substantially improve the series - and make their marketing and sales colleagues also happy. Now, they are shipping.

Klippel and Nuvoton Unveil Smart Amplifier Solution with Integrated KCS Speaker Control Algorithm

August 21, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Klippel and Nuvoton Unveil Smart Amplifier Solution with Integrated KCS Speaker Control Algorithm

Klippel announced an exciting cooperation with Nuvoton Technology, a leading provider of consumer-electronics and computer ICs from Taiwan, to release a new type of smart amplifier with integrated Klippel Controlled Sound (KCS) technology that compensates for nonlinear speaker responses. As a result of the project, Nuvoton developed the highly efficient mono Class D audio amplifier devices, NAU83G10 and NAU83G20. Both devices are now available.

MSE Audio Introduces Modern White Finishes to PhaseTech Premier Collection Series

August 6, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

MSE Audio Introduces Modern White Finishes to PhaseTech Premier Collection Series

MSE Audio, the parent company of SoundTube Entertainment, Soundsphere, dARTS, Phase Technology, Induction Dynamics, SolidDrive and Rockustics, announced the PhaseTech Premier Collection subwoofers, bookshelf and tower speakers are now available in a smooth white satin finish. The culmination of over 65 years of engineering experience, the Premier Collection is the pinnacle of the PhaseTech line, offering high performance sound reproduction in solid, curved cabinets, that reduce resonant frequencies and standing waves.

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