All items tagged with home entertainment (53)

LG Electronics Licenses xHE-AAC and AAC-ELD Audio Codec Software from Fraunhofer IIS

July 23, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

LG Electronics Licenses xHE-AAC and AAC-ELD Audio Codec Software from Fraunhofer IIS

Fraunhofer IIS announced that LG Electronics has licensed its xHE-AAC and AAC Enhanced Low Delay (AAC-ELD) audio codec implementations for use in its home entertainment products. As a global innovator in consumer electronics technology, LG Electronics recognizes the importance of these latest generation AAC codecs for adaptive audio and video streaming with improved quality, supporting variable network conditions.

WiSA Introduces WiSA SoundSend Certified Program for TV Manufacturers

July 22, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

WiSA Introduces WiSA SoundSend Certified Program for TV Manufacturers

WiSA LLC, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association founded by Summit Wireless Technologies, announced the launch of its WiSA SoundSend Certified program, a new certification initiative developed to work with TV manufacturers to ensure simple connection and interoperability with the WiSA SoundSend wireless audio transmitter. Toshiba is the first TV brand to deliver a Certified Product Family. WiSA also announced the launch of its own custom branded Amazon Storefront.

Market, Technology, and Trends for Soundbars in Perspective

July 5, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Market, Technology, and Trends for Soundbars in Perspective

Market research firm SAR Insight and Consulting updated its available analysis on one of the most important speaker form-factors currently in the audio and home entertainment industry. In the company's latest report on soundbars, the company details the technology trends, market growth and competitive analysis in the category. As manufacturers continue to expand the features, consumers also seem to have greater appreciation for soundbars.

VOXX International Confirms Joint Venture Agreement With Sharp To Acquire Onkyo Home Entertainment Business

June 28, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

VOXX International Confirms Joint Venture Agreement With Sharp To Acquire Onkyo Home Entertainment Business

VOXX International announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Premium Audio Company, and Sharp have successfully entered into a joint venture to acquire certain assets of the audio/video business of Onkyo Home Entertainment Corporation. This follows the Asset Purchase Agreement signed by the parties as announced on May 3, 2021. Premium Audio will own Onkyo and Integra products, IP and brands, and will market and sell the Pioneer and Pioneer Elite brands worldwide, except in China.

DSP Concepts Adds THX Spatial Audio to Audio Weaver Development Platform

June 3, 2021 by Joao Martins

DSP Concepts Adds THX Spatial Audio to Audio Weaver Development Platform

With the audio industry apparently determined to push forward the evolution towards spatial audio reproduction, manufacturers need tools to add the experience to their new product designs. Starting now, brands building on Audio Weaver can easily deploy THX Spatial Audio to bring immersive sound home entertainment devices to market. The partnership adds valuable new IP to DSP Concepts's library of 500 market-proven Audio Weaver modules.

Bryston Joins Azione Unlimited Following Acquisition by James Tanner

June 3, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Bryston Joins Azione Unlimited Following Acquisition by James Tanner

Bryston, the manufacturer of audio electronics and loudspeakers for music and cinema systems, has joined the Azione Unlimited buying group serving audio/video integration professionals. The company from Peterborough, Ontario, made the announcement following the recent acquisition of the business by James Tanner, now the company CEO. Tanner already confirmed the intention to fortify relationships with A/V specialty dealers and expand Bryston's R&D and manufacturing.

Yamaha Updates Home Entertainment with New Series of Cutting-edge Aventage AV Receivers

May 20, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Updates Home Entertainment with New Series of Cutting-edge Aventage AV Receivers

A decade ago, Yamaha brought the power, performance and sophisticated build of its Aventage AV receivers to market. Now, as home entertainment is experiencing a renaissance, Yamaha announced the most dramatic update to its flagship series of AV receivers with three new models that support all the latest standards, media formats and technologies expected today.

WiSA Certified Onkyo Sound Sphere Home Theater System Launches in Japan

May 12, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

WiSA Certified Onkyo Sound Sphere Home Theater System Launches in Japan

The Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA) announced the launch of Association member Onkyo Home Entertainment’s WiSA Certified Sound Sphere audio system. Sound Sphere is Onkyo’s first WiSA Certified audio system, delivering wireless, cinema-quality sound to the Japanese market and is bundled with the WiSA SoundSend wireless audio transmitter. The company promotes the solution touting the hi-res (24-bit/96kHz) wireless audio qualities and convenience for smaller homes.

Bang & Olufsen’s New Beolab 28 Loudspeakers Obtain WiSA Certification

May 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Bang & Olufsen’s New Beolab 28 Loudspeakers Obtain WiSA Certification

The Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA) announced that Bang & Olufsen's latest high-resolution wireless stereo speakers, Beolab 28, are now WiSA Certified. Designed to be placed anywhere in a room, the slim Beolab 28 allows for a simple setup, that can be configured as an elegant pair of stereo or multiroom loudspeakers, built to stream anything instantly. Combined with a TV, they are to deliver big cinematic sound.

VOXX International Corporation Agrees to Acquire The Home Audio/Video Business of Onkyo Home Entertainment Corporation

May 3, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

VOXX International Corporation Agrees to Acquire The Home Audio/Video Business of Onkyo Home Entertainment Corporation

VOXX International Corporation announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire the Home Audio/Video business of Onkyo Home Entertainment Corporation, along with Sharp Corporation as its partner. VOXX and Sharp have been granted exclusivity while discussions remain underway. VOXX had recently been confirmed as the exclusive distributor in the Americas of the Onkyo brand.

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