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WiSA Technologies Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire 3D Audio Soundbar Pioneer Comhear
by Joao Martins

WiSA Technologies Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire 3D Audio Soundbar Pioneer Comhear

WiSA Technologies has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Comhear, Inc., the pioneer developer of the first 3D Audio Soundbar using adaptive audio technology. The announcement immediately caused a spectacular boost to WiSA Technologies' shares, given the complementary nature of both companies technologies and solutions in immersive wireless audio. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023 and be accretive in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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IsoAcoustics Launches Aperta Sub XL Isolator for Large Subwoofers
by audioXpress Staff

IsoAcoustics Launches Aperta Sub XL Isolator for Large Subwoofers

Scheduled for presentation at the High End 2023 show in Munich, Germany, the new IsoAcoustics Aperta Sub XL subwoofer isolator expands on the Aperta Sub and makes the patented IsoAcoustics technology available for subwoofers of up to 160 lbs (72.5 kg). The subtle design does not get in the way of the feet on the subwoofer and remains visually subdued while unleashing the speaker’s full potential. Carpet disks for anchoring the subwoofer into carpeted surfaces are included.
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Goldring Announces New E4 Cartridge Targeting Budget or Midrange Turntables
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Goldring Announces New E4 Cartridge Targeting Budget or Midrange Turntables

Goldring introduced its new flagship E Series moving magnet cartridge, the E4. Designed as a a cost-effective upgrade for any modern budget or midrange turntable, the new Goldring E4 represents the pinnacle of the E Series engineering, focused on performance. The E4 is designed to be compatible with all medium-to-high-mass tonearms of the type found on the majority of budget to midrange turntables.
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HEAD acoustics Announces Management Changes Following Hans Gierlich's Retirement Announcement
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HEAD acoustics Announces Management Changes Following Hans Gierlich's Retirement Announcement

After 34 years with HEAD acoustics, Dr.-Ing. Hans Wilhelm Gierlich, the company's Technical Director and Head of Research in the Telecom Division, is retiring. At the same time, Aulis Telle, Technical Managing Director for Sound, Vibration and Perception is leaving the company. In response, HEAD acoustics confirmed two managing director positions resulting from an updated organizational structure with the appointment of Anne Geller-Gravez as Managing Director Sales and Marketing, and Matthias Wegerhoff as the new Technical Managing Director.
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NAD Electronics Launches Retro-Inspired C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier
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NAD Electronics Launches Retro-Inspired C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier

Hifi components with wood panels are back! NAD Electronics is the latest audio manufacturer to embark on the retro trend with the C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier. The classic seventies hifi component will be introduced at the 2023 High End show in Munich, Germany, where demonstration sessions of the C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier will run in Room D108 in Atrium 3. Retro design elements include front-panel VU meters, push-button input controls, 1970s cursive branding, walnut-finished vinyl-clad cabinet, and a dark grey front panel.
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Amphion Offers More Channels for Atmos in New Amp400.12 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier
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Amphion Offers More Channels for Atmos in New Amp400.12 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier

Amphion has announced their new multichannel amplifier the Amp400.12, designed specifically for immersive audio setups. The new product follows the legacy of its predecessor, the Amp400.8, an 8-channel amplifier, which was released in September 2021. The 400.12 joins the series with four additional channels. Now with a total of 12-channels, the Amp400.12 can be used to power an entire 7.1.4 Atmos setup, while still leaving the engineer further flexibility with an extra channel open.
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Bluesound Launches NODE X Premium High-Resolution Wireless Multiroom Music Streamer
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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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Spatial, Immersive, Inside and Out Automotive Sound in audioXpress June 2023
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Spatial, Immersive, Inside and Out Automotive Sound in audioXpress June 2023

audioXpress June 2023 combines must-read articles on Automotive Audio, essential knowledge, cutting-edge R&D, practical build projects and much more. Learn about the latest innovations and sound design for Electric Vehicles. Read about DSP tuning in automotive audio. Learn about Audioscenic's extraordinary journey in 3D audio beamforming technology, build a new signal amplifier and processor for the ACH-01 Accelerometer, and much more.
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NAD Announces Masters M66 BluOS Streaming DAC-Preamplifier
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NAD Announces Masters M66 BluOS Streaming DAC-Preamplifier

Ahead of the High End Munich show in Germany (May 18-21) and of its retail launch, NAD Electronics announced the Masters M66 BluOS Streaming DAC-Preamplifier, a new no-compromise flagship component, so advanced, it represents an entirely new category of hi-fi separates. The M66 offers leading-edge capabilities like BluOS high-resolution music streaming, Dirac Live Room Correction, Dirac Live Bass Control and four independent subwoofer outputs, a first for a two-channel pre-amp.
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Unity Demonstrates Wi-Fi Wireless, Lossless Headphones at Munich High End 2023
by Joao Martins

Unity Demonstrates Wi-Fi Wireless, Lossless Headphones at Munich High End 2023

The world’s first wireless lossless headphones, Unity will be available to try out at Munich’s High End show. The Swiss-brand will offer demos of the headphones in Halle 3 booth M12/N05 from May 18 to 21, at the MOC in Munich. Unity first launched in April during the 2023 NAMM show, offering convention-goers a chance to hear the difference of Wi-Fi quality audio lossless streaming. While the headphones are also geared toward audio professionals, they are also for those willing to invest to never be restricted by Bluetooth. The Unity headphones are available now in Anthracite Gray for $2,199.00 USD.
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