Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association Experiences Tremendous Growth at 2015 International CES
The Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association is gaining considerable momentum with new companies joining and new products and technologies being introduced at 2015 CES International. Six additional companies have now joined and new WiSA Certified speaker products and multiroom speakers have been introduced at the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas.
Enclave Audio Unveils The First-Ever WiSA-Certified Affordable 5.1 Wireless Surround Sound System
Poised to turn up the volume on wireless surround sound, Enclave Audio debuted the world’s first WiSA certified 5.1 wireless audio speaker system for the mass market at the Consumer Electronics Show 2015 in Las Vegas. A complete 24-bit, 96kHZ uncompressed, wireless home theater experience at affordable prices.
Imagination’s Caskeid Wireless Audio Platform to Support Meridian’s MQA Technology
Imagination Technologies announced at the 2015 International CES Show that its Caskeid wireless audio IP platform is set to be the first multiroom streaming solution to support MQA (Master Quality Authenticated), the encoding technology developed by Bob Stuart, founder of Meridian Audio, allowing true reconstruction of studio quality audio.
TIDAL Integrates with Meridian and Previews MQA Streaming at CES 2015
Lossless music streaming service TIDAL announced integration with Meridian Audio’s Sooloos digital media system, enabling seamless streaming of TIDAL’s extensive library of 25 million CD-quality tracks. At the 2015 International Consumer Show (CES) the two companies demonstrated streaming of Meridian’s Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) lossless audio sources.
Meridian Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) Technology Makes Lossless Hi-Res Audio Streaming Practical
Originally introduced during a special event in London, in early December 2014, Meridian Audio’s MQA technology created a big impact at the 2015 International CES Show in Las Vegas and promises to change the way people enjoy music all over the world. The music industry, digital music distribution companies and audio manufacturers agree MQA encoding is the missing piece of the high-resolution audio puzzle.
DTS Goes After Dolby Atmos With Its Own New Immersive Sound Codec Technology DTS:X
While standards for immersive object-based sound are still being discussed by the SMPTE, DTS decided not to wait any longer and to go after the Dolby Atmos immersive audio format, by announcing its own object-based codec technology, DTS:X. During the CES 2015 multiple audio companies are confirming support for the new DTS:X technology.
Audio Precision Co-founder Bruce Hofer Hands Reins to Dave Schmoldt
Audio Precision announced the transition of company ownership from majority shareholder Bruce Hofer to AP’s leadership team. Mr. Hofer will continue to apply his expertise as principal hardware engineer while maintaining his role as Chairman of AP’s Board. Dave Schmoldt, AP President, will assume the responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer.
Premium Bluetooth Mobile Speaker RIVA Turbo X Makes It to Market
RIVA, the lifestyle brand of Audio Design Experts (ADX), out of Fountain Valley, California, was nominated for the 2014 CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards with the Turbo X advanced Bluetooth mobile speaker. One year later and with updated features, including longer battery life, the Turbo X makes it to market just before another Consumer Electronics Show opens in Vegas.
Samsung Displays New Audio Products at CES 2015
Samsung Electronics announced a range of new audio products to be launched at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show, including its Table Top (WAM7500) and Portable (WAM6500) speaker models. Developed in Samsung’s new state-of-the-art audio lab in Valencia, California, both new speakers will “fill entire rooms with sound” and use premium materials across the exterior.
New Texas Instruments WiLink 8 Range of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Modules
To help manufacturers easily add Wi-Fi and dual-mode Bluetooth to embedded applications, including audio streaming for home entertainment applications, Texas Instruments’ new WiLink 8 family makes development easier and faster with certified TI modules and a complete software offering. The new generation of wireless digital audio streaming solutions from TI now features 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo modules.