All items tagged with active speakers (88)
Q Acoustics Introduces Q Active Loudspeaker Series Using Tectonic Balanced Mode Radiator Drivers
October 9, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Q Acoustics Introduces Q Active Loudspeaker Series Using Tectonic Balanced Mode Radiator Drivers

British audio brand Q Acoustics announced the Q Active 200 bookshelf speakers, its first active design, soon to be complemented with the Q Active 400 tower speakers. The Q Active series are the result of the company’s 14-year heritage and expertise in speaker design, in an effort to offer the ultimate combination of convenience, style, sound-quality, and value for money. To achieve those goals, the speakers feature two Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR) drivers from Tectonic Audio Labs, with its wide directivity output, and controlled modal behavior.
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Lenbrook Americas Launches DALI OBERON C Series Active Wireless Hi-Fi
October 8, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Lenbrook Americas Launches DALI OBERON C Series Active Wireless Hi-Fi

Hi-fidelity made easy and affordable. That's the pitch for DALI's Oberon C wireless active speakers, complemented with the Sound Hub Compact audio preamplifier, providing simplicity of installation and operation with the best possible sound quality. Lenbrook Americas now launched the DALI OBERON C Series, bringing wireless active Hi-Fi within the reach of many more music enthusiasts.
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You Can DIY!: High-End Class-D Audio Board for the Arduino MKR Family
October 7, 2020 by Jens Tybo Jensen

You Can DIY!: High-End Class-D Audio Board for the Arduino MKR Family

Arduino boards are extremely popular among DIY enthusiasts and a number of add-ons or “shields” exist, particularly for audio players. Now, the Arduino MKR family has expanded the possibilities even more. This article details an Infineon amplifier board featuring integrated MERUS MA12070P proprietary multi-level Class-D ICs, which create an exciting platform for advanced wireless audio projects — including full-fledged Alexa-powered DIY smart speakers. This article was originally published in audioXpress, October 2020.
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Meridian Audio Unveils New DSW600 In-Wall Subwoofer
August 5, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Meridian Audio Unveils New DSW600 In-Wall Subwoofer

Meridian Audio continues to expand its range of home theater and architectural loudspeaker solutions, now introducing the new DSW600 Digital Active In-Wall Subwoofer. This new vertical configuration speaker was engineered to deliver fast, powerful, dynamic, and accurate bass, serving as a discreet addition to any home cinema system, "providing high accuracy and low distortion for the ultimate surround sound experience," as the British company explains.
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Fully Self-Contained Raspberry Pi Audio HAT Board with MERUS Class D Multilevel Amplifier Now Available
May 21, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Fully Self-Contained Raspberry Pi Audio HAT Board with MERUS Class D Multilevel Amplifier Now Available

Infineon Technologies developed the world’s first fully self-contained Raspberry Pi audio amplifier HAT (Hardware Attached on Top) board. It offers high definition audio at boombox power levels in a small form factor. The Infineon proprietary multilevel technology ensures minimum size and consumption, state of the art power efficiency, and high resolution audio quality for Raspberry Pi users and makers. Target applications include active speakers with wireless music streaming.
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WiSA Certifies Center Channel and On-Wall Speaker Solutions from System Audio
March 17, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

WiSA Certifies Center Channel and On-Wall Speaker Solutions from System Audio

The Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA) announced it has certified two new speakers from System Audio. The newly WiSA Certified products from the Danish company include the SA Legend 10 Silverback, a wireless active center-channel speaker and the SA Legend 7 Silverback, a wireless, on-wall speaker. These elegantly designed solutions deliver high-quality sound and work seamlessly with all WiSA Certified transmitters and in harmony with all WiSA Certified speakers to create a complete, best-in-class home entertainment experiences.
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Kanto Audio Introduces New High-Value Compact Bluetooth Speakers
March 13, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Kanto Audio Introduces New High-Value Compact Bluetooth Speakers

–Kanto announced its new YU powered speaker, a high-value stereo speaker system that is designed to be simple to use and maximum sound quality for its compact size. Featuring Bluetooth connectivity with aptX™ for high-quality music streaming, along with remote control operation, the Kanto YU also offers an output for an external subwoofer, and an RCA input to accommodate any line-level source, including from a turntable with a built-in phono stage.
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Axign Completes Investment Round to Enter Production and Boost Audio Amplifier Technology
February 27, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Axign Completes Investment Round to Enter Production and Boost Audio Amplifier Technology

Axign B.V. received an equity investment from KBC Focus Fund as the lead investor, together with Innovation Industries and Oost NL. This investment round enables Axign to mass produce and launch the company’s unique range of audio devices worldwide. Additionally, the new funding will support the development and introduction of next-generation devices for active speakers and streaming audio systems.
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Hypex Electronics Introduces New NCORE Amplifier Family for Active Speakers
December 5, 2019 by Special Content

Hypex Electronics Introduces New NCORE Amplifier Family for Active Speakers

Hypex introduces the NCAS500MP. The first member of an all new NCORE family of amplifiers specifically designed for 2-way Active Speakers. From Pro-Audio solutions, High-End HiFi speakers to Studio monitors, with the proven NCORE technology the NCAS500MP can be used for all active speaker designs. With a power rating of 400 + 100W in 8 ohm it is very powerful for its size.
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New Q B12 Subwoofer for Immersive Home Cinema Sound from Q Acoustics
October 28, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

New Q B12 Subwoofer for Immersive Home Cinema Sound from Q Acoustics

Q Acoustics announced its most powerful subwoofer to date, the Q B12, designed to pair with Q Acoustics’ 3000i and Concept 5.1 speaker ranges in 2.1 or home theater setups and offering an adjustable crossover frequency range from 70 Hz to 225 Hz (12dB/octave). Featuring matching finishes, the Q B12 will be available alongside speakers in three home cinema packages including the 3010i 5.1 PLUS (compact), 3050i 5.1 PLUS (tower), and Concept 5.1 Plus (mid-sized) – or it can be purchased individually for those seeking to expand their existing home systems.
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