Loudspeaker Knowledge and Resources in Voice Coil May 2024

Loudspeaker Knowledge and Resources in Voice Coil May 2024
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audioXpress May 2024 Glass Audio Special Issue Now Available

audioXpress May 2024 Glass Audio Special Issue Now Available
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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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Advertise in the Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2024!

Advertise in the Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2024!
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CMA Audio Announces Updated Niimbus US5 and US5 Pro Headphone Amplifiers
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CMA Audio Announces Updated Niimbus US5 and US5 Pro Headphone Amplifiers

The new Niimbus US5 Pro adds an additional balanced headphone connection. Since the 4.4mm Pentaconn connector has gained popularity as a new balanced headphone connection standard CMA Audio decided to add this feature and renamed his popular US4+ as the US5 Pro. All other features and specs remain the same. The US5 also adds the 4.4mm Pentaconn connector along with every other feature from the plus model except for the 256 step relay volume option.
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Schiit Audio Introduces Lokius 6-Band Balanced Equalizer
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Schiit Audio Introduces Lokius 6-Band Balanced Equalizer

California-based (and now also Texas-based) Schiit Audio continues to expand it's range of "gotta-have-it" audio solutions, this time focusing on reinventing the equalizer...again. The all-new Lokius 6-band balanced equalizer, builds on the success of the recent Loki Mini+ (highly recommended for Spotify users), taking things to a new level, now with more bands (6 vs 4), as well as balanced and single-ended input and output. Like the Loki Mini+, the new Schiit Audio Lokius is a single-discrete-gain-stage, LC filtered equalizer.
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LG Updates LG TONE Free TWS Earbuds Lineup with Spatial Processing and Enhanced Performance
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LG Updates LG TONE Free TWS Earbuds Lineup with Spatial Processing and Enhanced Performance

LG Electronics updated its true wireless stereo offerings with the announcement of the new 2021 LG TONE Free FP series earbuds. Ideal for those who lead active lifestyles, the newest LG TONE Free models feature several enhancements, including advanced Meridian-tuned sound, powerful active noise cancellation, and hygiene-boosting UVnano charging case offered in two of the three models.
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    Raising the Bar for Loudspeaker Knowledge in Voice Coil August 2021
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    Raising the Bar for Loudspeaker Knowledge in Voice Coil August 2021

    It's time for Loudspeaker News and Developments, unique technology Spotlights, valuable industry Directories, great speaker patent reviews, and Vance Dickason's speaker driver characterizations in Test Bench. This month, Bruno Putzeys and Lars Risbo write about their speaker research for Purifi Audio, James Croft reviews an acoustic low-pass filter patent awarded to Bujeon, and Vance Dickason tests the 5CXN44 coaxial driver from B&C Speakers. This edition features updated directories of Voice Coil and Magnet Vendors and Distributors.
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    LG Electronics Licenses xHE-AAC and AAC-ELD Audio Codec Software from Fraunhofer IIS
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    LG Electronics Licenses xHE-AAC and AAC-ELD Audio Codec Software from Fraunhofer IIS

    Fraunhofer IIS announced that LG Electronics has licensed its xHE-AAC and AAC Enhanced Low Delay (AAC-ELD) audio codec implementations for use in its home entertainment products. As a global innovator in consumer electronics technology, LG Electronics recognizes the importance of these latest generation AAC codecs for adaptive audio and video streaming with improved quality, supporting variable network conditions.
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    CEVA Announces RivieraWaves with Bluetooth 5.3 IP for Wireless Audio Streaming and Low Power IoT
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    CEVA Announces RivieraWaves with Bluetooth 5.3 IP for Wireless Audio Streaming and Low Power IoT

    CEVA announced the general release of its RivieraWaves Bluetooth 5.3 IP. Supporting a multitude of features to further enhance security, robustness and low power operation, the RivieraWaves Bluetooth 5.3 IP is now available as a complete hardware and software solution for new designs, and as a software-only upgrade for compatible existing designs. All the latest features of Bluetooth are supported, including Isochronous Channels for LE Audio.
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    ELAC Announces Solano Line of Affordable Home Speakers
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    ELAC Announces Solano Line of Affordable Home Speakers

    ELAC announced availability in North America of the brand's new Solano line of premium home speakers. These new models are a perfect solution for both 2-channel music enthusiasts or home theater configurations. With three affordable models, the ELAC Solano series includes the attractive BS 283 bookshelf, the attention-grabbing FS 287 floorstander, and the CC 281 center-speaker, all simple rectangular-shaped speakers, made with solid MDF, and paired with a slightly curved, large front baffle, that delivers an attractive look and feel.
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    Gaetan Byk Acquires High-End Audio Equipment Designer and Manufacturer Amadeus
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    Gaetan Byk Acquires High-End Audio Equipment Designer and Manufacturer Amadeus

    Founded 30-years ago in Paris by Bernard Byk and Michel Deluc, Amadeus has been acquired by Gaetan Byk, who is intent on continuing the company's journey with its unique audio speaker designs and one-of-a-kind projects. The French audio manufacturer is renowned for its live, installed, and custom sound reinforcement and studio systems, and became recognized globally with the unique Philharmonia reference speakers, unveiled in 2014.
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    Sony Raises the Bar for Immersive Sound with New HT-A9 Wireless Home Theater System and Flagship HT-A7000 Soundbar
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    Sony Raises the Bar for Immersive Sound with New HT-A9 Wireless Home Theater System and Flagship HT-A7000 Soundbar

    Sony Electronics introduced its new premium HT-A9 home theater system and flagship HT-A7000 soundbar, introducing new more convincing immersive audio sound experiences to the home. With a soundbar equipped with up-firing drivers and wireless surround speakers and subwoofers, the new Sony systems for the living room make it easier for households to enjoy all types of content with an incredibly immersive home theater and soundscape experience. Support for High-Resolution Audio and 360 Reality Audio, and other "spatial audio" formats included.
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    Sound Devices Releases Innovative A20-Mini Digital Wireless Microphone Transmitter
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    Sound Devices Releases Innovative A20-Mini Digital Wireless Microphone Transmitter

    Sound Devices announced the A20-Mini digital wireless microphone transmitter and its companion app, A20-Remote. The A20-Mini is Sound Devices' first miniature transmitter and incorporates state-of-the-art features such as full remote control via the A20-Remote app, GainForward Architecture, internal 32-bit float recording, a worldwide tuning range of 470MHz – 694MHz, and more. The A20-Mini is fully compatible with Sound Devices’ existing A10 Digital Wireless System.
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