THX Promotes Jason Fiber to Chief Executive Officer
THX Ltd., the audio and video certification and technology company that is now part of Razer and designs consumer products such as the portable DAC/Amp THX Onyx, announced that Jason Fiber has been promoted to the post of Chief Executive Officer of THX Ltd. Fiber, who was previously Chief Operating Officer, succeeds Min-Liang Tan, Razer's founder and CEO, who has served also as THX's CEO since 2016.
KEF Delivers High-End Audio System for the New Lotus Eletre Hyper-SUV
Working closely with Lotus, KEF has drawn on its expertise on acoustic engineering to create a truly spatial and scalable audio experience for the Lotus Eletre. The standard audio system on the new Lotus Eletre electric Hyper-SUV, called KEF Premium, features an 1380-watt 15-speaker system with Uni-Q drivers and surround sound technology. Customers can also upgrade to KEF Reference, a 2160-watt 23-speaker system with Uni-Q and 3D surround sound tech.
Olive Union Returns With Brand New Olive Max Adaptive Hearing Enhancers
After debuting its Olive Pro 2-in-1 FDA-Registered class II hearing aids in 2020, smart hearing company Olive Union returns with a second and more ambitious product. The new Olive Max take the concept of affordable hearing health a step further, exchanging the convenience of compact true wireless earbuds for a large, around-the-ear (wrap-around) form-factor that the Japan-based company believes will be able to deal even with severe hearing loss.
Alcons Audio Announces First Installation-Specific Pro-Ribbon Line-Array
Alcons Audio announced its new LR18i pro-ribbon line-array for fixed installations as the answer for installers who seek the high quality of the LR18 for applications where mobility and quick set-up are of less relevance. This 3-way, “compact-mid-size” format line-source sound system, maintains very high SPL capabilities and throw. By implementing Alcons’ pro-ribbon technology for mid and high frequencies, the design offers a super-fast impulse response with up-to-90% less distortion, with perfect intelligibility and non-compressed identical tonal balance at any SPL.
Klippel Updates dB-Lab and QC Software with Improved Features for R&D and Production
Klippel has released a new software update for the Klippel Analyzer System with various new features for both R&D and QC applications. The most important updates include an improved Time Frequency Analysis (TFA) module, the official release for the QC 3D Spectrogram Limits (3DL) optional module for Quality Control (QC) testing, while adding Impedance (IMP) for T/S parameter testing and Motor + Suspension Check (MSC) tasks, among other features, to the QC Stand-alone software. The update is free of charge for all users running dB-Lab 212 or QC7.
Devialet Introduces All-in-One Dolby Atmos Soundbar
Devialet announced a new product that explores all the technologies and engineering expertise from its previous cutting-edge designs, now applied to home cinema. The Devialet Dione soundbar is an all-in-one Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 home-entertainment system that is able to generate 101dB SPL at 1 meter, using 17 autonomous high-end drivers that fire from all sides, including 8 long-throw subwoofers. Its advanced sound processing generates a full immersive soundfield with elevation channels, adaptive sound levels and room compensation.
Schiit Audio Introduces Tyr Differential Monoblock Power Amplifier
After multiple subtle hints and not-so-subtle teases, Schiit Audio confirmed availability of the Tyr differential monoblock power amplifier, the top of its amplifier line. Featuring a choke-input power supply, it brings "old-skool" techniques to a modern power amp that also includes unique topologies and intelligent oversight and protection. Delivering 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 350 watts per channel into 4 ohms, Tyr provides plenty of power for almost any speaker and sells for $1599 each. And as with all monoblocks, it takes two for stereo.
AudioControl Acquired by Automotive Aftermarket Company AAMP Global
Florida-based AAMP Global, a designer and manufacturer of vehicle solutions, has acquired AudioControl, the audio amplifier manufacturer, known for its high-performance range of solutions for automotive, residential, and commercial applications. Based in Seattle, WA for over 45 years, AudioControl, now as part of AAMP Global, will continue to provide premium entertainment solutions to automotive aftermarket installers, professional audio/video specialists and home technology integrators.
Bluetooth SIG Market Update on LE Audio Specification
The Bluetooth SIG published its latest Bluetooth Market Update. And we learn that the LE Audio specification project is nearing completion... and should be ready this year. Will everyone just wait? This article looks at the llatest Bluetooth Market Update, which confirms that wireless audio streaming is still the largest Bluetooth solution application area by far, and is bound to grow even more thanks to LE Audio. But everything is taking a bit longer than expected and not everyone is happy...
CODA Audio Opens Space Hub Immersive Demonstration Facilities
Following the successful launch of its SPACE HUB Immersive Processor at the recent Tonmeistertagung exhibition in Düsseldorf, CODA Audio has announced the creation of new dedicated ‘Immersive Audio’ facilities at the company’s headquarters in Hannover. The demonstration rooms are essential to showcase CODA's linear–phase loudspeakers with the SPACE Immersive System Solution and these become one of the most important advantages in multichannel 3D audio configurations.