SVS Launches Flagship 17-Ultra R|Evolution Subwoofers with Digital Control
SVS, a name that everyone immediately identifies with powerful subwoofers, launched its new flagship 17-Ultra R|Evolution subwoofer series. Previewed at CEDIA 2024 in Denver, the two new 17-Ultra subwoofer designs represent a ground-up design approach for the Ohio-based audio brand, including a custom 17" high-excursion woofer with dual voice coil windings, a digital processing stage, and full room correction optimization through a smartphone app.
CES 2025 Returns January 7-10, 2025 to Las Vegas, NV
CES is the most influential technology event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), CES 2025 features every aspect of the tech sector with audio activities largely centered around the Venetian Expo and suites. This year, due to the LVCC renovations, the show will spread even more, with increasing pressure over the Venetian.
Fasetto AUDIO Cu Sound Over Powerline Solution Receives Dolby Atmos Product Certification
AUDIO Cu is a patented home audio solution that delivers audio data over power lines, eliminating the need to run speaker wires from an AVR to speakers or subwoofers. Fasetto developed a series of AUDIO Cu transmitters and receivers that are particularly useful for Dolby Digital and Dolby Atmos home cinema applications, with speakers positioned in the rear, on the walls and ceiling.
ADAM Audio Announces H200 Closed-Back Studio Headphones
ADAM Audio announced the launch of its H200 closed-back studio headphones, bringing ADAM Audio's engineering heritage to a new monitoring format. A distinct advantage of the H200 is the purpose-built ADAM Audio Headphone Utility DAW plug-in, which was built in collaboration with Sonnox. The included software offers a range of optimization tools for the H200, as well as an Externalization feature that uses advanced crossfeed techniques to better translate loudspeaker mixes to headphones.
Perception, Stigma, and Ergonomics in Hearing
Let’s address the stigma "thing." Is it "awkward" to wear standard consumer earbuds (e.g., AirPods) to compensate for hearing loss? Are standard hearing aids a visible sign to informs others that a person has a disability? Are we supposed to have to explain that "these things are actually hearing aids"? This article discusses product design, hearing aids, the stigma associated with its use, and how that could complicate the ongoing convergence with consumer-oriented hearing assistance and enhancement.
Merging Technologies Unveils Upcoming Pyramix 15
Merging Technologies announced that Pyramix 15 will be unveiled at the upcoming AES Show in New York (October 8-10, 2024). According to the Swiss company that is now part of Neumann/Sennheiser, this latest version of Pyramix comes with a modern redesign and an enhanced user experience, making it easier to use. Among the new features Pyramix 15 introduces a new fully customizable mixer, with upgraded channel strip and bus tools, seamless integration with ARA2 plugins and reengineered Merging VS3 plugins.
Goldring GR3 Turntable With Built-In Preamp Targeted at New Generation of Vinyl Enthusiasts
Founded in 1906, Goldring remains a globally recognized name as a designer and manufacturer of phono cartridges. With more than 100 years of rich heritage, Goldring now announced the GR3, its first turntable in more than 20 years. Developed in collaboration with other renowned British hi-fi manufacturers from Armour Home, the new GR3 turntable is equipped with the popular Goldring E3 moving magnet cartridge and already features a built-in phono pre-amplifier.
Test Bench: Faital Pro's 10PR330 10" PA Woofer
The 10PR330 is Faital Pro's new high-power handling 10" woofer intended for line arrays and large PA systems, or as a midbass driver in multiway systems — and apparently it has also been also used successfully in bass guitar applications. The cone assembly for the Faital Pro 10PR330 woofer consists of a curvilinear paper cone along with a very stiff coated dust cap. Compliance is supplied by a coated polycotton cloth M-roll type surround and from a cloth-type flat spider.
Fresh From the Bench: Dayton Audio iMM-6C USB-C Calibrated Test Microphone
As mobile devices embrace USB-C, the options for audio measurements expand significantly, making it more reliable, universal and convenient. The Dayton Audio iMM-6C offers a calibrated condenser measurement microphone for Apple and Android tablets and smartphones at an unbelievable low price. This article was originally published in audioXpress, September 2024.
Focal Chooses SPARK Microsystems' UWB Wireless Technology for New Diva Utopia Speakers
Focal introduced the new Diva Utopia to the world, its first wireless, connected, active loudspeaker. This design is the result of five years of development by French and British engineering teams from Focal Naim, and represents the brand's commitment to pushing the boundaries of hifi to unprecedented levels. The new Diva Utopia speakers combine Naim electronics, the latest UWB wireless technologies from SPARK Microsystems in the ultimate vision of the Focal Utopia philosophy.