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Gentex Closes Acquisition of VOXX International Corporation
by Joao Martins

Gentex Closes Acquisition of VOXX International Corporation

As announced on December 18, 2024, Gentex Corporation entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger for Gentex to acquire VOXX International Corporation in an all-cash transaction at a purchase price of $7.50 per share. Now, Gentex announced the successful closing of the deal, with the two NASDAQ-listed companies now trading as one (GNTX). Consumer audio brands Klipsch, Onkyo and Pioneer/Integra are now part of the Gentex portfolio.
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Sound Personalization in Audio Products Webinar, April 8
by Cristina Costa

Sound Personalization in Audio Products Webinar, April 8

For decades, volume control, treble, and bass, maybe a few EQ preset keys, have been the available options for sound adjustments. Today, personalized sound playback in audio products is becoming increasingly recognized, as is hearing compensation in personal audio products. The Audio Product Development Alliance (APDA) hosts a new live session with Jan Rennies-Hochmuth, Head of Personalized Hearing Systems, Fraunhofer IDMT, to discuss how dynamic hearing profiles enable a new level of individual sound experiences in audio products.
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NewSound Unveils OTC Hearing Aids with AI Acceleration by Femtosense
by Joao Martins

NewSound Unveils OTC Hearing Aids with AI Acceleration by Femtosense

NewSound launched its first truly AI-driven over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, powered by Femtosense’s AI Acceleration. With over two decades of expertise, the Chinese hearing aids innovator understood the power of the Femtosense Sparse Processing Unit 001 (SPU-001) for hearing assistance. This purely on-device processor allowed NewSound to launch its first affordable, accessible hearing aids based on Speech Enhancement technology from the Californian company.
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Dr. Michael Santucci Receives NHCA Lifetime Achievement Award for Contributions to Hearing Conservation and Music Audiology
by audioXpress Staff

Dr. Michael Santucci Receives NHCA Lifetime Achievement Award for Contributions to Hearing Conservation and Music Audiology

The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) has honored Dr. Michael Santucci, Au.D., Sensaphonics founder and president, with its Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to hearing conservation and music audiology. Recognizing a breadth of extraordinary accomplishments in hearing loss prevention and in service to the NHCA, this rarely bestowed award was presented to Dr. Santucci during the NHCA 2025 Conference in Charleston, SC, at a ceremony held on February 8, 2025.
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xMEMS Introduces Amplifier-Less MEMS Tweeter for 2-Way Wireless Earbuds
by Joao Martins

xMEMS Introduces Amplifier-Less MEMS Tweeter for 2-Way Wireless Earbuds

xMEMS unveiled Lassen, the company’s latest member of its growing µFidelity range of MEMS drivers, and the first “amplifier-less” MEMS tweeter optimized for 2-way True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds. According to xMEMS, Lassen brings a number of advantages with no need for a piezo amplifier, reducing cost, size, and power consumption while maintaining exceptional sound performance with up to 115dB SPL in the 6kHz–20kHz range. For manufacturers, Lassen lowers integration costs by 25% making room for other advanced features, and allowing consistent sound quality in mass production.
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Cinemo Expands User Experience with New CARS Connect Suite
by Joao Martins

Cinemo Expands User Experience with New CARS Connect Suite

Cinemo announced an expansion of its CARS suite of in-car integrations with new Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) functionalities for Android Automotive OS (AAOS), now adding video-on-demand, multi-screen sharing, immersive audio, and Apple CarPlay support. Seamlessly integrating passenger devices into the in-car infotainment experience, the new CARS Connect Suite transforms AAOS into a hub of connected experiences, supporting multiple built-in displays whether on one single or multiple SOCs.
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Siemens Completes Acquisition of Altair Engineering
by Joao Martins

Siemens Completes Acquisition of Altair Engineering

Altair Engineering, headquartered in Troy, Michigan is a leading name in CAE Software and product design and development solutions, also as a result of a series of key strategic acquisitions allowing the company to expand into high performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). In 2024, Siemens announced the intention to acquire Altair to create the “most complete AI-powered portfolio of industrial software”.
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SiliconIntervention Announces Availability of Silicon-Based Fractal-D Audio Amplifier Evaluation Board
by Joao Martins

SiliconIntervention Announces Availability of Silicon-Based Fractal-D Audio Amplifier Evaluation Board

SiliconIntervention announced the availability of an evaluation board, demonstrating the high efficiency operation of its Fractal-D audio amplifier aimed at wearable applications such as earbuds and smart glasses as well as mobile products that demand extended battery life. SiliconIntervention is the company exploring a new type of bridge configuration that improves the efficiency at lower power levels while maximizing efficiency over a wide range of power levels.
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ICEpower Updates Existing Amplifier Modules with New Technology
by Joao Martins

ICEpower Updates Existing Amplifier Modules with New Technology

The Danish purveyor of high-performance Class-D amplifiers, ICEpower, announced it will be progressively updating its amplifier modules with the full benefits of its new Conductor topology and integrated gate driver ICC5 chips, combined with refined design and functionality. The integration, ICEpower says, takes audio quality to the next level and redefines the company’s already renowned amplifier technology. First products to receive the updates are the 50ASX2, 125ASX2, 700AS1, and 700AS2 modules.
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Speakerbench Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary with Significant Updates
by audioXpress Staff

Speakerbench Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary with Significant Updates

Speakerbench, the web-based application for loudspeaker design with an emphasis on an advanced transducer model, has been officially available since March 2020. Created by Claus Futtrup and Jeff Candy, the online tool celebrates its fifth anniversary with a significant update that introduces new valuable features, plus comprehensive documentation. Originally intended to support the loudspeaker DIY community, Speakerbench is increasingly recognized by global speaker designers at all levels.
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