Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System Equips New BMW iX

British loudspeaker company Bowers & Wilkins, famed for bringing its knowledge and acoustic experience to the automotive industry, has extended its successful partnership with BMW, with the launch of the iX, the new luxury electric SAV from BMW. The Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System is now fitted in the iX, delivering what the Brande defines as "the most advanced sound quality found in a car." The iX goes on sale in Spring 2022.

Get ready to shake! Our perception of live music and the auditory world in general includes not only airborne sound energy, but also structure-borne vibrational energy. This creative impact can be powerful, and as subtle as the anticipation created when Jurassic Park viewers first see the dinosaur’s footfall as waves in a puddle, feel the first tremor, and finally hear the thundering vibration. This article was originally published in audioXpress, April 2014.

Celebrating a quarter century of innovation, professional power amplifier manufacturer Powersoft has announced the latest update to their audio system management software, ArmoníaPlus. HealthPlus, which replaces the software’s previous ‘Events’ tab, gives sound engineers a streamlined monitoring environment of all elements in a given sound system with improved communication, control and reporting to ensure even better performance than ever before.

Since it introduced its M-Force linear motor technology, Powersoft paved the way for a completely new range of applications for low frequency transducers. This in turn attracted companies with interesting ideas and projects, leading the Italian company to expand the research. One result was now introduced at the ISE 2019 show in Amsterdam, with the first public demonstration of Mover - a small yet incredibly powerful linear transducer that can be used in audio applications and, more excitingly, as a linear motor / shaker.

Dayton Audio continues to expand its ready-to-use and affordable range of audio electronics now introducing the BSA-200 bridgeable stereo amplifier. This new compact and powerful design is an ideal solution for bass shaker or subwoofer installs and makes for a versatile amplifier in home theater or gaming applications, featuring an adjustable 50-200 Hz low pass crossover and built-in USB port for powering 5V devices or use with wireless. The sleek design not only saves space but offers a robust 110 watts RMS per channel with 2 ohm minimum impedance.