All items tagged with multiroom (125)
Everything That's Audio in audioXpress December 2023
November 14, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Everything That's Audio in audioXpress December 2023

audioXpress December 2023 includes a market overview of multiroom audio, Brent Butterworth writes about new ways to measure ANC earbuds, and Stuart Yaniger measured the new Axign and GaN Systems Class-D audio amplifier board. Richard Honeycutt writes about tubes, BJTs, JFETs, MOSFETs, and ICs, and Dimitri Danyuk, discusses JFETs in audio circuits. Douglas Self explains how to optimize variable-frequency tone controls, and Jan Didden shares his eDD direct-drive amplifier project.
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Sonos Introduces Significantly Improved Move 2 Portable Speaker
September 8, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sonos Introduces Significantly Improved Move 2 Portable Speaker

Sonos debuted Move 2, the next generation of its original Move portable speaker, now with a dual tweeter design that delivers a more spacious stereo image, improved Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and new touch controls. But the improved Move 2 also features an expanded battery life for up to 24 hours, a new Wireless Charging Base (included), plus new USB-C Line in and USB-C device charging, which expands its possibilities considerably. The Move 2 is rated IP56 for dust and water resistance, making it perfect for outdoor use.
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AudioControl Shows New GaN-Based Home Theater and Dante Solutions at CEDIA Expo 2023
September 7, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

AudioControl Shows New GaN-Based Home Theater and Dante Solutions at CEDIA Expo 2023

AudioControl will be attending CEDIA Expo in Denver, CO, reenergized and focused on presenting a range of innovative solutions. Designed based on market trends and feedback from system integrators, AudioControl’s newest amplifiers and mini-chassis surround receivers deliver the latest technologies while creating opportunities for integration professionals. The company will introduce Dante network connectivity to its successful AudioControl Director Model M6800 multi-zone amplifier, and launch two compact-chassis surround receivers to deliver Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Pro processing in any zone.
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Lenbrook Previews BluOS 4.0 Update at CEDIA 2023
September 6, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Lenbrook Previews BluOS 4.0 Update at CEDIA 2023

BluOS is already one of the most elegant software environments for home entertainment, and its importance has gradually expanded in the residential integration market. Lenbrook International is now previewing the latest update to its premium multiroom music management platform BluOS 4.0 at CEDIA 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Set for an official launch in mid-October 2023, BluOS 4.0 will reimagine the multiroom mobile app experience.
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JBL Authentics Wi-Fi Speaker Range - Retro Design Meets Voice Smarts
September 4, 2023 by Joao Martins

JBL Authentics Wi-Fi Speaker Range - Retro Design Meets Voice Smarts

Using the opportunity of IFA week, JBL introduced the new JBL Authentics speaker series, expanding on the retro design of the classic JBL L100 speaker and foam grills. Following previous "retro" models introduced by Harman's luxury division, the JBL Authentics bring the concept to the affordable level of home audio with three compact active speakers, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming, and simultaneous support for Alexa and Google voice assistants.
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Crestron Updates Home OS 4 Control Platform and Launches New DM NAX Audio-over-IP Products
August 28, 2023 by Joao Martins

Crestron Updates Home OS 4 Control Platform and Launches New DM NAX Audio-over-IP Products

Crestron Electronics announced Crestron Home OS 4 will debut at CEDIA Expo 2023 reinforcing the company's position in the global home automation market. The updated platform refines the smart home experience, showcasing a new look and feel with further personalization. Crestron Home OS 4 includes the ability for dealers to add almost any third-party lighting device to the system, and allows homeowners to do more without the need to call for assistance. Crestron is also introducing new DM NAX AoIP devices, including its first GaN multizone amplifier and more useful audio peripherals.
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Bluesound Launches NODE X Premium High-Resolution Wireless Multiroom Music Streamer
May 12, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Bluesound Launches NODE X Premium High-Resolution Wireless Multiroom Music Streamer

Bluesound announced the launch of a special limited-run Anniversary Edition NODE X streamer created in celebration of its 10th anniversary. The NODE X, in a unique silver finish, takes the brand’s iconic NODE hi-res multiroom player and adds the venerable ESS 9028Q2M Sabre DAC, plus a truly high-end headphone amplifier driven by cutting edge THX AAA (Achromatic Audio Amplifier) technology with patented feed-forward error correction. The NODE X retails at USD $749 / EUR €799 and is now available.
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Bang & Olufsen Launches Beosound A5 Portable Speaker
April 27, 2023 by Alfred Moody

Bang & Olufsen Launches Beosound A5 Portable Speaker

Bang & Olufsen introduced the new portable Beosound A5 speaker. Designed in collaboration with the Danish-Italian design duo GamFratesi, the new Beosound A5 bridges northern and southern design cultures with powerful sound, meticulous craftsmanship and product longevity that Bang & Olufsen is renowned for. A work of art, this speaker sets a desirable reference for the future of audio.
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Fresh From the Bench: Arylic Audio Up2Stream Amp V4
March 15, 2023 by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From the Bench: Arylic Audio Up2Stream Amp V4

The Up2Stream Amp stereo streaming amplifier board from Arylic is a complete, affordable solution that invites integration by DIYers and system integrators for multiroom and wireless audio setups. This board is part of the large Arylic portfolio of audio products produced by Rakoit, a design house and OEM/ODM manufacturer with excellent credentials in digital and wireless audio. Stuart Yaniger attests to how this affordable and versatile solution performs and measures.
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Bang & Olufsen Introduces New Generation of Iconic Beosound A9 and Beosound 2 Home Speakers
March 14, 2023 by Alfred Moody

Bang & Olufsen Introduces New Generation of Iconic Beosound A9 and Beosound 2 Home Speakers

Bang & Olufsen announced a new generation of its Beosound A9 and Beosound 2 home audio speakers. More than being available in new Black Anthracite, Gold Tone, and Natural finishes, the two speakers now join Bang & Olufsen’s range of future-proof products on the Mozart software platform, created to ensure product longevity beyond physical design. Designed to be updated and improved the Mozart platform is easy to service and allows for future upgrades of the streaming module.
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