Back to the Future: Audioengine HD6 Powered Speaker System
Audioengine introduced its new HD6 Premium Powered Speaker System. More than just a powered speaker, the HD6 is a complete audio system with all the connections users will need to listen to today’s music. These retro looking speakers feature analog and digital inputs, wireless including AAC and aptX Bluetooth and a 24-bit digital optical (SPDIF) input.
Yamaha Surprises with HPH-MT7 Studio Monitor Headphones
Exceptional precision and fidelity for audio engineers, that’s how Yamaha introduces its new HPH-MT7 Studio Monitor Headphones, a pleasant surprise just unveiled by the Japanese brand. The HPH-MT7 combines custom drivers equipped with CCAW voice coils and powerful neodymium magnets to deliver flat, high-resolution sound, for long working- (or enjoyment) sessions.
CES Announces Best of Innovation 2016 Awards Honorees
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA - former CEA) announced its Best of Innovation Awards Honorees for CES 2016. Among the winners in 27 product categories is Harman, with the JBL Reflect Aware in-ears, Klipsch with its Reference Premiere Dolby Atmos Speaker System, and Sengled Voice, the first integrated microphone and speaker LED bulb on the market.
Worldwide Headphone Shipments Projected to Grow by 6.2% to 328.7 Million Units in 2015
According to the latest Futuresource Headphones Market Report, which provides a snapshot of the current trends in headphone technology, serving also as a guide for Christmas tech gadget shopping, aftermarket shipments of headphones are projected to grow by 6.2% this year to 328.7 million units. Wireless headphones is a major growth category, expected to grow by 63% in 2015 to reach 38 million units.
Tang Band Speaker Announces Compact Bundled Subwoofer Products
Tang Band Speakers announced a new integrated bass solution comprising of wave-shaped passive radiators which are bundled with active drivers. According to the Chinese (Taiwanese) speaker manufacturer, the many combinations are an ideal choice for passive radiator subwoofer designs.
PMC Unveils Big QB1-XBD-A Main Monitors
Inspired by requests from high profile clients, PMC designed the QB1-XBD-A Active Reference Monitor, larger than anything the company has ever manufactured before. The QB1-XBD-A Class-D active ATL studio monitors were shown for the first time at the 139th AES convention in New York, impressing attendees in terms of sheer power and resolution.
Meridian Launches New Upgraded 808v6 Signature Reference Compact Disc Player With MQA Decoder
Meridian has introduced the latest generation of the 808 source player, part of its 800 Reference Series, specifically developed to render the very best sound from Compact Disc and network audio. The new 808v6 now decodes Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) sources and features upgraded S/PDIF and USB Receivers.
CEA is now called the “Consumer Technology Association”
In Step with Tech Evolution, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) unveiled its new name – the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). CTA announced the name and introduced its new logo at CES Unveiled New York, a half-day event offering a sneak peek at the year’s most innovative products and technologies two months before CES 2016.
Audinate Announces Immediate Availability of Dante Via Software
Audinate has announced the immediate worldwide availability of its new Dante Via software. With this new important tool, the creators of the widely adopted Dante networking solution are paving the way to expand audio-over-IP networks to a wide range of computer audio devices and applications, without the need for dedicated Dante hardware.
Gracenote Announces Rhythm Curation Feature Now Adding Mood and Tempo Metadata
Gracenote announced the beta launch of Gracenote Rhythm Curation, a Web-based application developed for professional music editors and DJs. Rhythm Curation help human curators working for popular streaming music services, labels and radio stations build better playlists, now also based on mood and tempo criteria.