Bluetooth Wireless Audio, Innovations in Audio, and More in audioXpress December 2024

Bluetooth Wireless Audio, Innovations in Audio, and More in audioXpress December 2024
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Reinforced Loudspeaker Performance in Voice Coil November 2024

Reinforced Loudspeaker Performance in Voice Coil November 2024
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The Audio Voice - Weekly Newsletter for audioXpress and Voice Coil Communities

The Audio Voice - Weekly Newsletter for audioXpress and Voice Coil Communities
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Vance Dickason's Loudspeaker Design Cookbook Celebrates 46 Years in Print with Expanded 8th Edition!

Vance Dickason's Loudspeaker Design Cookbook Celebrates 46 Years in Print with Expanded 8th Edition!
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DALI Announces New IO-8 Luxury Headphones with ANC
by Joao Martins

DALI Announces New IO-8 Luxury Headphones with ANC

Thanks to Lenbrook Americas, the distributor of revered Danish loudspeaker brand DALI, we learn about the launch of the DALI IO-8 headphones. This is the fourth model in the luxury headphones category from DALI, and like the previous IO-4, IO-6, and IO-12, all are entirely designed in-house according to the highest possible standards in terms of engineering, durability, comfort and functionality. The new IO-8 wireless headphones are based on the same platform of the IO-12, and they cost just a bit less.
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ISE 2025: The Largest Systems Integration Trade Show
by audioXpress Staff

ISE 2025: The Largest Systems Integration Trade Show

Registration is now open for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the world-renowned annual systems integration show that combines the commercial and residential installation sectors in one, from lighting to audio with projectors and displays in the middle. Returning to the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía from 4-7 February, the ISE team is promising the most dynamic and engaging show yet, with a host of new initiatives and features, now expanding to Hall 8.1, accessed via the North Access point.
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Focal Announces New Lensys Professional Closed-Back Headphones
by audioXpress Staff

Focal Announces New Lensys Professional Closed-Back Headphones

Focal has released a new closed-back professional headphone model. The new Lensys Professional headphones are designed specifically for professional studio applications, and with a US-suggested retail price of $699 USD they need to offer convincing arguments. The French company has been developing a range of unique innovations for its high end audio headphones, which are now applied in this latest professionals model.
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    New Binaural Rendering Software Promises to Bring Convenience for Atmos Mixing Over Headphones
    by Joao Martins

    New Binaural Rendering Software Promises to Bring Convenience for Atmos Mixing Over Headphones

    Applied Psychoacoustics Laboratory (APL) announced a software update for its binaural rendering plugin and standalone application. APL Virtuoso v2 introduces acoustics emulation and externalization, simulating the experience of listening to loudspeakers in a perfectly tuned room. APL also announced support for the Audeze Maxwell head-tracking headphones, as well as the ability to load speaker configurations, and personal HRTFs.
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    From Norway with Love: Arendal Sound Launches Flagship 1528 Speaker Series
    by Joao Martins

    From Norway with Love: Arendal Sound Launches Flagship 1528 Speaker Series

    Norwegian company Arendal Sound launched its latest creation, targeting both stereo and home cinema applications. The new Arendal Sound 1528 speaker series redefines high-performance loudspeaker design at fair prices, merging sonic precision, striking power, and elegant aesthetics. A custom carbon-graphene mid-range driver joins an exclusive lithium magnesium tweeter in the biggest ever speakers from Arendal Sound.
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    New JLab Flex Open Clip and JBuds Open Sport Earbuds Reinforce Open-Ear Designs
    by Joao Martins

    New JLab Flex Open Clip and JBuds Open Sport Earbuds Reinforce Open-Ear Designs

    Unveiled at IFA 2024 and now available, the latest JLab earbuds are affordable open-ear and air conduction designs, with extended playtime, stylish comfort and audio quality. The Flex Open Clip Wireless Earbuds feature an ear-clip cuff design, that delivers powerful sound while keeping users aware of their surroundings. The JBuds Open Sport True Wireless Earbuds take open-ear to the next level for workouts with a sport ear hook for optimal comfort and performance.
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    RME Launches Fireface 802 FS Anniversary Edition
    by audioXpress Staff

    RME Launches Fireface 802 FS Anniversary Edition

    To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the popular Fireface 800 audio interface (originally a FireWire interface), RME introduced an exclusive special edition: the Fireface 802 FS AE in an elegant and dark design, inspired by the successful ADI-2 series, and with an optionally available, new color-matching ARC USB Remote Control. This special anniversary edition is exactly the same as the Fireface 802 FS 30-in/30-out USB 2.0 interface, introduced in 2023.
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    SVS Launches Flagship 17-Ultra R|Evolution Subwoofers with Digital Control
    by Alfred Moody

    SVS Launches Flagship 17-Ultra R|Evolution Subwoofers with Digital Control

    SVS, a name that everyone immediately identifies with powerful subwoofers, launched its new flagship 17-Ultra R|Evolution subwoofer series. Previewed at CEDIA 2024 in Denver, the two new 17-Ultra subwoofer designs represent a ground-up design approach for the Ohio-based audio brand, including a custom 17" high-excursion woofer with dual voice coil windings, a digital processing stage, and full room correction optimization through a smartphone app.
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    CES 2025 Returns January 7-10, 2025 to Las Vegas, NV
    by audioXpress Staff

    CES 2025 Returns January 7-10, 2025 to Las Vegas, NV

    CES is the most influential technology event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), CES 2025 features every aspect of the tech sector with audio activities largely centered around the Venetian Expo and suites. This year, due to the LVCC renovations, the show will spread even more, with increasing pressure over the Venetian.
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    Fasetto AUDIO Cu Sound Over Powerline Solution Receives Dolby Atmos Product Certification
    by Joao Martins

    Fasetto AUDIO Cu Sound Over Powerline Solution Receives Dolby Atmos Product Certification

    AUDIO Cu is a patented home audio solution that delivers audio data over power lines, eliminating the need to run speaker wires from an AVR to speakers or subwoofers. Fasetto developed a series of AUDIO Cu transmitters and receivers that are particularly useful for Dolby Digital and Dolby Atmos home cinema applications, with speakers positioned in the rear, on the walls and ceiling.
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