All items tagged with wireless speakers (188)
Worldwide Home Audio Market Research Shows Growth of 25%
June 14, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Worldwide Home Audio Market Research Shows Growth of 25%

Futuresource Consulting recently updated its research on the worldwide home audio market. On its latest quarterly report on "Worldwide Home Audio - A Landscape of Stark Contrasts and Opportunities: Pricing, Shipments, Regions and Brands," Futuresource reveals that 'home audio' shipments, including wireless speakers, soundbars and hi-fi systems, grew by 25%, accumulating a total of 27 million units during January to March 2018.
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Diodes Targets Wireless Media Speakers with New 10W Stereo Class-D Audio Power Amplifier
May 11, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Diodes Targets Wireless Media Speakers with New 10W Stereo Class-D Audio Power Amplifier

Semiconductor manufacturer Diodes Incorporated announced the PAM8106, a new 10W stereo Class-D audio amplifier featuring low THD+N, low EMI, and high PSRR, while integrating spread-spectrum modulation (SSM) and non-clipping power limit (NCPL) technology to deliver advanced features for a range of battery- or line-powered devices including LCD TVs, wireless speakers, portable stereos, and game machines.
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Audioengine Unveils A5+ Premium Wireless Smart Speaker System
March 2, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audioengine Unveils A5+ Premium Wireless Smart Speaker System

Audioengine announced the A5+ Wireless Music System. Following similar design aesthetics from its other compact speakers, the Audioengine 5+ Wireless is an exciting evolution of the award-winning A5 speakers, focusing on wireless streaming, with upgraded features and the A5+ signature sound. As the company explains, "the A5+ Wireless isn’t just a pair of powered stereo speakers but a smart music system that works with Alexa, Siri, and all other voice activated apps, speakers, and devices - as well as every music app on the planet."
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Qualcomm Introduces Smart Audio Platform and Speaker Development Kits for Multiple Voice Ecosystems
March 1, 2018 by Joao Martins

Qualcomm Introduces Smart Audio Platform and Speaker Development Kits for Multiple Voice Ecosystems

Following earlier demonstrations at CES 2018, Qualcomm introduced a series of new platforms, SoC and development kits targeting new advanced audio applications and smart speakers, including the support of key wireless technologies, voice and cloud ecosystems. Solutions include its Smart Audio Platform optimized for smart speakers, a 6-microphone far field voice platform qualified for Amazon AVS, Dolby Audio implementations for wireless speakers and much more.
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Sanus Expands Wireless Speaker Stand Series to Accommodate Sonos PLAY:5 Speaker
November 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sanus Expands Wireless Speaker Stand Series to Accommodate Sonos PLAY:5 Speaker

What's better than the Sonos PLAY:5 speaker? Two Sonos PLAY:5 speakers! And there's nothing better than adding the new WSS51 stands, from Sanus Wireless Speaker Stand, engineered to securely hold the Sonos PLAY:5 speaker in either vertical or horizontal orientation. The newest addition was especially designed for the largest of the home sound system's family of wireless speaker products, providing ideal audio dispersion and bass response.
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Frontier Silicon Extends Smart Audio Collaboration with Harman for JBL Wireless Speakers
November 14, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Frontier Silicon Extends Smart Audio Collaboration with Harman for JBL Wireless Speakers

British digital audio technologies specialist Frontier Silicon, announced that Harman, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of audio systems and speakers, has chosen Frontier’s Minuet Smart Audio platform as the technology to power its new JBL Control Xstream wireless speakers. This is the latest in a series of collaborations between the two companies which date back to 2013.
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B&O PLAY Announces Beoplay M3, the Most Compact Member of its Wireless Home Speaker Family
November 9, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

B&O PLAY Announces Beoplay M3, the Most Compact Member of its Wireless Home Speaker Family

Powerful on its own, and even more impressive in combination with the range of multiroom speakers from B&O PLAY and Bang & Olufsen, Beoplay M3 is designed by award-winning Cecilie Manz and finely tuned by Bang & Olufsen acoustic engineers to deliver a flexible and immersive listening experience in the modern home. The M3 features custom designed drivers, advanced digital signal processing, Chromecast Built-in and is ready for Apple AirPlay 2.
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Phorus PS10 is First DTS Play-Fi Speaker to Launch With Amazon Alexa Voice Service
October 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Phorus PS10 is First DTS Play-Fi Speaker to Launch With Amazon Alexa Voice Service

DTS announced the availability of the Phorus PS10, the first DTS Play-Fi enabled wireless speaker with Amazon Alexa Voice Service. The Phorus PS10’s built-in far-field microphone array allows users to access information, play music, and control other home automation devices via the Amazon Alexa Voice Service. The PS10 features three microphones for superior far-field voice recognition, one-touch music presets, high-res music compatibility, and DTS Play-Fi multi-room streaming.
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Dynaudio Unveils Music Wireless Multiroom Music System
October 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Dynaudio Unveils Music Wireless Multiroom Music System

Dynaudio announced its first wireless multiroom music system. A series of speakers that bridge the best concepts of what is now called "smart speakers," and the best use of standard wireless technologies for a high quality listening experience. After all, the new Dynaudio system is called simply "Music," and the Danish company highlights the fact that this is an intelligent wireless multiroom music system that automatically learns our tastes, our home and our lifestyle.
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Sonos Unveils Sonos One Smart Speaker with Support for Multiple Voice Services
October 5, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sonos Unveils Sonos One Smart Speaker with Support for Multiple Voice Services

Sonos unveiled Sonos One, an all-new, voice-controlled smart speaker capable of supporting multiple voice services and audio content from more than 80 streaming services. Sonos One launches with Amazon Alexa support, and Google Assistant to follow in 2018. The Sonos One is priced at $199 USD and will be available globally on Oct. 24. The company also confirmed that additional free software updates will unlock Alexa voice control for current Sonos owners, as well as Apple AirPlay 2 and Siri support.
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