Alango VoiceDefender Gen2 Meets Microsoft Teams Open Office Certification Head-on
Alango Technologies just released a significant breakthrough in voice processing. The new Alango VoiceDefender Gen2 solution delivers crystal-clear voice quality on headphones, with no microphone boom needed. This development from the signal processing specialists and renowned supplier of audio enhancement technology solutions allows designing streamlined headset designs for those working in open office spaces, meeting Microsoft Teams Open Office certification requirements.
New Focal Diva Mezza Utopia Reinforces Wireless High-End All-In-One Concept
Focal introduced the new Diva Mezza Utopia, an evolution of its prestigious Diva Utopia line, now with a larger and even more powerful design. Wireless, active, and seamlessly connected, the design embodies the pinnacle of Focal’s craftsmanship and technological expertise, touted as a significant leap forward in the French company’s pursuit to redefine home hifi. The Diva Mezza Utopia loudspeakers are once again a complete, all-in-one product, with the power to fill rooms of up to 100m² / 1076 sq ft.
Armour Home Electronics Appoints Paul Hilditch as Director of New Product Development
Armour Home Electronics Ltd., the UK-based manufacturer and distributor of multiple audio brands, appointed Paul Hilditch as the new Director of New Product Development. A house name since the days of Grahams Hifi were he started as Project Manager, Paul Hilditch will be responsible for leading innovation and implementing product strategy across Armour Home's core audio brands: Q Acoustics, QED, and Goldring.
Trulli Audio Introduces Bass50, World’s First Battery-Powered Thin Subwoofer
Trulli Audio is now shipping its wireless, battery-powered Trulli Bass50 subwoofer, delivering high-output bass in a plug-and-play audio solution. A truly revolutionary concept based on the company's ThinDriver technology, the project is a multi-year development effort that saw Trulli also creating dedicated manufacturing facilities in its Mundelein, IL headquarters. The Bass50 subwoofer meets a variety of applications, from mobile DJs, as a subwoofer to other Skaa-enabled wireless speakers, and even for car and marine audio.
Holophonix Expands Team and Global Presence to Meet Growing Demand for Immersive Audio Solutions
A key innovator in immersive sound spun off from Amadeus in 2023, Holophonix is expanding its international presence and attracting top-tier talent as the company expands its activities internationally. Bringing together researchers, engineers, developers, and business leaders from diverse backgrounds, the newly expanded Holophonix team reflects the company's commitment to bridging the latest technology advances with creative exploration.
Industry Begins Qi 2.2 Wireless Charging Deployment
Announced and available to members of the Wireless Power Consortium since April 2025, the Qi 2.2 specification is now being implemented, and the first certified devices have been confirmed. Aiming to deliver even faster speeds and wider compatibility, the update to Qi2 results from industry requirements, largely inspired by Apple's MagSafe efficiency. It adds broad support for 25W and up to 50W power transfer and optimizes to the capabilities of modern USB-C power adapters.
You Can DIY! Type 3 Mu Stage Breakthrough
The original Mu Stage project, published in Glass Audio in 1993, remains a popular build, serving the author's purpose to "combat listener fatigue." His Type 2 Mu Stage, published by audioXpress in 2019, introduced a streamlined version with added capabilities. Now, the new Type 3 Mu Stage resulted in what the author believes to be a breakthrough, improving the realistic reproduction of music. This latest iteration of the circuit was prototyped by Kim Bond, an enthusiastic builder of the previous Mu Stages.
PSI Audio Introduces A326 D-REX Dynamic Range Extension for A226 Main Studio Monitors
PSI Audio introduces the A326 D-REX, a bass extension cabinet intended as a complement for the recently launched A226 MAIN monitor speakers. As the A226 MAIN studio monitors already reach all the way down to 20Hz, the A326 D-REX was designed not as a subwoofer but to act more as a Dynamic Range Extender, considerably enhancing the dynamic accuracy and transparency for the spectrum from 20Hz to 100Hz. The combination of A226 MAIN monitors and one or two A326 D-REX turns the listening into a lifelike experience.
Test Bench: The D2908/716000 TPCD Metamodal 1” Dome Tweeter from Scan-Speak's Revelator Line
Scan-Speak has been working with Composite Sound to develop a generation of metamodal thin-ply carbon diaphragms (TPCDs), engineered to fully replace the almost impossible-to-source and extremely expensive beryllium domes. The Scan-Speak D2908/716000 1” Revelator TPCD tweeter, which replaced the Revelator D2908/714000, now includes a new 1" TPCD metamodal diaphragm, combined with the patented Scan-Speak Symmetrical Drive SD-2 neodymium motor structure.
Celestion Introduces Truvox 1225 Midbass Loudspeaker
Celestion continues to expand its revived Truvox catalog, revitalizing a legendary brand that is part of the company’s centennial history. The most recent product is the Truvox 1225, a new 12” midbass driver offering exceptional performance at a highly competitive price point. As is the case with previous Truvox drivers the 1225 is a drop-in ready solution for sound reinforcement applications, delivering superior power handling, durability, and sound quality.