2015 International CES: Home Audio Market Movements
Futuresource Consulting, a specialist research and knowledge-based consulting company, delivers its analysis on the home audio market trends and technological developments at the 2015 International CES. Futuresource notes the growth of wireless multi-room audio (MRA) solutions, estimated to reach 43% this year, and comments on high-resolution audio developments.
Audix New DP4 Instrument Pack for Rhythm Sections
Audix Microphones has announced the DP4 Instrument Pack, a combination of four essential mics for rhythm sections, making the life of musicians and sound engineers easier. The new pack consists of the iconic Audix D6 microphone and three i5 microphones in a heavy-duty carrying case. The case also includes three DFLEX mic mounts and three additional cutouts for vocal microphones.
ECOXGEAR Partners with SunCore to Develop Solar Powered Portable Outdoor Products
ECOXGEAR, a Grace Digital brand, has partnered with SunCore, a renowned semiconductor solar-based product company and developer of a proprietary photovoltaic panel technology, to help create ECOXGEAR’s high density solar panels. This new, exclusive partnership in solar powered products will enable sustainable experiences anywere, including powering portable Bluetooth speakers.
A-Audio Prodigy, the Bluetooth Speaker that Instantly Transforms into Two Speakers
A-Audio previewed its original wireless speaker design for the first time at the 2015 International CES. The Prodigy Bluetooth Speaker is able to instantly transform into two separate speakers and features Three-Stage Listening Technology, which allows listeners to choose between Audio, Base Enhancer and SurroundEffect modes so they can select which setting they prefer in each moment.
Samson promotes Better Recordings and Communication on Laptops and Tablets
Wireless microphone pioneer Samson Technologies introduced its new Samson Meteorite USB Microphone at the 2015 CES Show. The cleverly designed microphone is targeted at both home recording and improved VoIP communications. Samson also presented its new Go Mic Direct miniature USB microphone with noise cancellation technology and the new Meteor M2 Multimedia Speaker System.
McIntosh’s first-ever Headphone and New D150 Digital Preamp/DAC
At the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas McIntosh presented its first-ever headphone, the MHP1000, targeted at those not minding paying extra for “the legendary McIntosh sound”. At the Las Vegas Show, McIntosh also launched its new D150 digital preamp/DAC, a high-performance digital ‘hub’ capable of replaying today’s high-resolution DSD and DXD audio files.
Klipsch Debuts WiSA Enabled Reference Premiere Wireless Home Theater Speakers at CES 2015
Klipsch was one of the big brand names announcing a full range of wireless home theater speakers using the Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association technology at the CES 2015. The new Klipsch WiSA enabled Reference Premiere wireless speakers allow intuitive out-of-box set-up and wireless transmission of up to 24 bit/96kHz.
Sennheiser is All About Wireless and Mobility at CES 2015
At the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show, held in Las Vegas between 6-9 January, Sennheiser launched innovative new headphones including a new generation of Sennheiser’s MOMENTUM line, now expanded with two new wireless versions. A Bluetooth version of the URBANITE XL also debuted at CES, together with a new RS range of digital wireless headphones for home audio and an all new line of sports headphones.
Audeze introduces EL-8 Planar Magnetic Headphones at CES 2015
At the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas there were plenty of new headphones, earphones and earbuds, including many new wireless models. But for the more demanding consumer nothing grabbed more attention than the announcement of the new EL-8 closed- and open-back planar magnetic headphones by Audeze. Also, Audeze introduced its new Deckard high-quality headphone amp/DAC.
SVS Shows High Performance Audio Solutions at CES 2015
Focusing on immersive two-channel and action-packed home theater audio experiences, the SVS suites at CES highlighted demos of the new Tidal high fidelity music streaming service brought to life with SVS Prime and flagship Ultra Speakers, the “Pillar of Bass” PC-2000 Cylinder Subwoofer and the newly released Emotiva XMC-1 Preamp/Processor.