All items tagged with wireless audio (376)
Lectrosonics Introduces New DCHR Miniature Stereo Digital Receiver
September 28, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Lectrosonics Introduces New DCHR Miniature Stereo Digital Receiver

Lectrosonics announced the introduction of a new compact and lightweight miniature receiver, capable of stereo or mono operation from a single RF carrier with Lectrosonics digital transmitters, including the DCHT, M2T, DBu, DHu, and DPR. The new Lectrosonics DCHR is a portable stereo digital receiver that tunes from 470-614 MHz in the UHF band, covering 6 Lectrosonics blocks and matches the tuning ranges of the digital transmitters in the D Squared, DCH and M2 Duet lines.
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Bluesound Improves Bass Options With Powered and Wireless PULSE SUB+
September 23, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Bluesound Improves Bass Options With Powered and Wireless PULSE SUB+

Bluesound, the company behind the versatile hi-res wireless multiroom line of audio players, announced the PULSE SUB+, an all-new subwoofer addition to the brand’s high-performance ecosystem. The SUB+ adds deep bass to any wireless or wired Bluesound system and features the convenience of precision app control. The new Bluesound model builds on everything the original PULSE SUB offered and takes it to the next level.
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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.
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Technics Combines Sound, Design and Function with New OTTAVA f SC-C70MK2 All-in-One Music System
September 8, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Technics Combines Sound, Design and Function with New OTTAVA f SC-C70MK2 All-in-One Music System

A major highlight of Panasonic's press conference at IFA 2018, the Technics OTTAVA S SC-C50 compact wireless speaker introduced a new premium design, with state-of-the-art connectivity and a powerful, refined sound. Two years later, at the hybrid IFA 2020 event in Berlin, Technics unveiled its new Premium Class OTTAVA f SC-C70MK2 all-in-one music system. This new model is an effort to refining the sound quality, function and design of the preceding SC-C70, introduced in 2019. This shows a strong determination from Panasonic towards the category.
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Fresh From the Bench: NAD M10 Masters Series Streaming Amplifier
August 27, 2020 by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From the Bench: NAD M10 Masters Series Streaming Amplifier

In this article, Stuart Yaniger reviews the M10 Masters Series Streaming Amplifier from NAD Electronics, a compact but powerful Class-D home audio amplifier and network streamer that surprises positively for multiple reasons. One of those is the integration of the latest Dirac Live room correction technology with Bass Control, which is also covered in detail in this review. The other is the number of versatile features that make it the only item needed for a modern music system, other than speakers. This article was originally published in audioXpress, August 2020.
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WiSA Member Skyworth Launches Metz Sculpture 1 TV and Speakers Featuring Integrated Wireless Audio Connectivity
August 26, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

WiSA Member Skyworth Launches Metz Sculpture 1 TV and Speakers Featuring Integrated Wireless Audio Connectivity

WiSA, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association, founded by Summit Wireless Technologies, announced that Association member Skyworth Group, one of the largest TV manufacturers in China, has launched the Metz Sculpture 1 TV and speakers complete with wireless connectivity technology. As part of the Black Label Sculpture Series, this launch serves as Metz’s world premier product from the century-old luxury TV manufacturer now owned by Skyworth.
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Global Home Audio Market Dominated by Tech Giants and Big Brands in Q2 2020
August 21, 2020 by Futuresource Consulting

Global Home Audio Market Dominated by Tech Giants and Big Brands in Q2 2020

The CE Team at Futuresource Consulting shared some key topics and trends from its latest Global Home Audio Report, revealing how home audio products have returned to strength in Q2 2020. Global home audio products posted an unexpected strong performance in Q2 2020, delivering 20% shipment growth and 10% value growth quarter-on-quarter, according to preliminary results from Futuresource Consulting’s latest quarterly tracker. APAC leads the way, with North America and Western Europe in recovery.
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WiSA Announces Tuned by THX Platin Monaco 3.1 Plus Axiim Link Wireless Home Theater System
August 19, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

WiSA Announces Tuned by THX Platin Monaco 3.1 Plus Axiim Link Wireless Home Theater System

The Wireless Speaker Audio Association (WiSA), founded by Summit Wireless Technologies, announced the launch of the Tuned by THX Monaco 3.1 Wireless Home Audio System from Platin. This first WiSA Certified speaker system is the result of a broader technology partnership between THX, WiSA and Summit Wireless Technologies to develop modules and certifications of new high-resolution wireless audio home entertainment solutions for brands and manufacturers.
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Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) Awards 2020-2021 in Audio Categories
August 14, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) Awards 2020-2021 in Audio Categories

As the tradition mandates, even in times of a global pandemic, the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) announced its product awards for 2020-2021. Involving the editorial staff of 61 expert magazines from 29 countries across the globe, and still growing, EISA represents the largest editorial collaboration in the world of consumer electronics. EISA has now been celebrating the very best products for over 35 years.
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TV Manufacturer Skyworth Joins WiSA Association
July 23, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

TV Manufacturer Skyworth Joins WiSA Association

Momentum continues to build for WiSA LLC, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association, as a leading wireless, multichannel audio solution for television manufacturers. WiSA is comprised of over 60 leading consumer electronics brands, including already some television manufacturers which have helped turn the wireless audio technology much more appealing for home theater and gaming setups, expanding from stereo to multichannel audio applications. Now WiSA confirmed Skyworth Group Limited as its newest member.
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