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DALI RUBIKORE Loudspeaker Series Now Shipping in North America
by Joao Martins

DALI RUBIKORE Loudspeaker Series Now Shipping in North America

Following the successful, consecutive launches of the flagship DALI KORE and the EPIKORE-11 speakers, DALI continues to celebrate the company's 40-year in business with the new RUBIKORE Series. The 5-model loudspeaker series is the epitome of DALI's recent loudspeaker research and development efforts, condensing all KORE innovations in trickled-down premium hifi models. Now available and shipping across North America.
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EarFun Introduces Air Pro 4 Adaptive ANC Wireless Earbuds with LE Audio and Auracast
by Joao Martins

EarFun Introduces Air Pro 4 Adaptive ANC Wireless Earbuds with LE Audio and Auracast

Factories in China are starting to bring out the new generation of Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast-enabled true wireless earbuds, now that the chips are becoming available. Some more aggressive brands are using this opportunity to jump ahead of the crowd. EarFun managed a number of firsts in the new Air Pro 4 earbuds, the first Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound Bluetooth 5.4 model with support for both LDAC and aptX Adaptive codecs, ready for LE Audio and Auracast.
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New Fractal Class-D Audio Amplifier Technology Maximizes Battery Life in TWS Earbuds
by Joao Martins

New Fractal Class-D Audio Amplifier Technology Maximizes Battery Life in TWS Earbuds

Typical Class-D amplifiers are generally tuned to give the highest efficiency when outputting large power levels but have a rather low efficiency at lower power levels. Using a new type of bridge configuration, the patented Fractal Class-D audio amplifier improves the efficiency at lower power levels while maximizing efficiency over a wide range of power levels. Available from SiliconIntervention, this technology was developed by Martin Mallinson, the company's founder and chief scientific officer.
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Sun Audio Unveils Purified 4 Desktop Modular Speakers and Plug & Play System
by Joao Martins

Sun Audio Unveils Purified 4 Desktop Modular Speakers and Plug & Play System

Sun Audio has released a version of the Purified 4 modular speakers with a smaller tri-pod stand for desktop applications. The Purified 4 Desktop speakers are also available with a choice of Purifi Audio 4-inch woofers and BlieSMa 25mm tweeters. Every variant includes a crossover profile tuned for optimal tonal balance. Sun Audio is also now proposing an Hypex NCore integrated amplifier and DSP solution, designed in cooperation with Nord Acoustics, and which can also power a pair of Atohm 9 compact subwoofers.
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CEDIA Expo 2024 Returns to Denver, September 5-7
by audioXpress Staff

CEDIA Expo 2024 Returns to Denver, September 5-7

CEDIA Expo, the residential technology integration trade show takes place September 5-7, 2024, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. CEDIA Expo is the platform where residential technology integration, designers and construction professionals connect, learn and engage. The CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference will take place from September 4 to 6. Over four days, attendees will have the opportunity to network and explore innovative products, technologies and solutions.
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MartinLogan Unveils New and Improved Abyss Subwoofers
by Alfred Moody

MartinLogan Unveils New and Improved Abyss Subwoofers

For a company recognized for its electrostatic speakers, MartinLogan did very well when it decided to also offer subwoofers in 2001, creating a completely new growth category. In 2006, MartinLogan launched the Abyss series and took that business to another level. Now, the Kansas-based company relaunched the Abyss high-performance subwoofer range, adding advanced DSP, built-in wireless, advanced Anthem room correction, and easy-to-use app control.
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Microchip Technology Expands dsPIC Digital Signal Controller Family to Enhance Real-Time Precision and Execution
by Cristina Costa

Microchip Technology Expands dsPIC Digital Signal Controller Family to Enhance Real-Time Precision and Execution

Meeting the requirements for more complex and higher performance embedded systems, Microchip Technology has launched its new dsPIC33A Core family of Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs). The new DSCs feature a 32-bit architecture with a double-precision floating-point unit and DSP engine for faster computation in time-critical applications, ideal for fast-charging, wireless charging, and sensing systems such as those required for adaptive audio applications.
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The Loudspeaker Sourcing Show 2024 is Postponed
by audioXpress Staff

The Loudspeaker Sourcing Show 2024 is Postponed

Philip Richardson, Owner of Trueanalog Strictly OEM and Host of the Loudspeaker Sourcing Show announced that the 2024 edition of the show, scheduled to take place 16-18 October in Guangzhou, China will be postponed this year. In a message on social media, Richardson posted that "Due to unforeseen political climate, and limited travel to China from invited countries, the Loudspeaker Sourcing Show will be postponed this year. I'm deeply sorry for the inconvenience."
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Coastal Source CUBE Speaker Reshapes Outdoor Sound Experiences
by Alfred Moody

Coastal Source CUBE Speaker Reshapes Outdoor Sound Experiences

Underscoring its commitment to redefine all areas of the outdoor listening experience with truly high-end audio designs, Coastal Source announced the market introduction of CUBE, a high-quality down-firing outdoor subwoofer. As the New Jersey-based company explains, CUBE was designed to empower installers to create a truly unique three dimensional listening experience for their customers, with a design that is rugged enough to Defy the Elements.
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SoundHound AI Rolls Out Voice Assistant with Generative AI to Stellantis Vehicles Across Europe
by Joao Martins

SoundHound AI Rolls Out Voice Assistant with Generative AI to Stellantis Vehicles Across Europe

SoundHound AI, one of the pioneers on speech-to-meaning voice interfaces continues to double down on its use of Generative AI to expand the possibilities of its voice assistants in automotive environments. The Silicon Valley company just confirmed that its SoundHound Chat AI voice assistant with integrated ChatGPT will be live in Alfa Romeo and Citroën vehicles across multiple European markets, adding to previous announcements with other Stellantis' brands.
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