New to the U.S. market, ITZ Audio offers a choice of indoor/outdoor speakers, in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, support accessories and a selection of pendant-style ceiling speakers. The latest solutions in its audio line are the PD6E and PD6 pendant speakers. Resembling pendant lights, they blend in nicely with the home décor while delivering smooth audio. […]
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Over the past year or so, Russound has been at the forefront of bringing commercial 70-volt/100-volt technologies into the residential market. The latest 70-volt/100-volt, 8-ohm loudspeaker from Russound is its newly announced AW4-LS-BR outdoor loudspeaker. Charlie Porritt, CEO, Russound, says the newly introduced AW4-LS-BR landscape loudspeaker is designed to meet the many requirements of residential […]
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Available in the U.S. from Origin Acoustics, the European manufacturer iRoom‘s new surDock and surDock mini provide a choice of affordable, non-removable on-wall surface-mounting docking stations for iPads and iPad Minis. Permanently charging iPads, the dock products are engineered for placement in convenient locations to enable homeowners to walk up to their iPads and use […]
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Technologies like 4K and now 8K are pushing video projector and screen manufacturers to develop solutions that are increasingly more lifelike. At the same time, consumers are demanding that these solutions are stylish and integrate easily into a home’s design. Vutec offers a new screen that caters to the needs of consumers looking for something […]
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Almost no one has done more to educate the electronics industry on the importance of room acoustics than Harman’s Floyd Toole. Leveraging the knowledge base that Toole has provided the custom installation industry, Harman’s JBL Synthesis brand has announced that it has added several new features to its SDP-75 Surround Processor, including Trinnov’s Optimizer engine […]
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Dish Network has launched Dish Music, a mobile app powered by DTS Play-Fi technology that gives customers the ability to sync music throughout their home using one central control. The app uses TV audio systems connected to Hopper 2 or Hopper 3 DVRs, as well as DTS Play-Fi-enabled speakers, to play music from personal libraries […]
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Nugs.net, a website that offers live recordings of some of the music industry’s top artists, is adopting the Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) platform to bring fans exclusive live concert recordings in the highest levels of available quality. Shows from GRAMMY Award-winning Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame inductees such as Metallica, Pearl Jam, The Red Hot Chili […]
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Control4 has focused its smart home efforts primarily on developing affordable professionally installed automation systems. But after acquiring Triad Speakers, the company has jumped on the outdoor audio trend by launching collaboratively with Triad the Garden Array Outdoor Audio system. Paul Williams, vice president of product management, Control4, says the growing trend of custom installation […]
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When it comes to A/V, most people tend to think of Yamaha for its line of A/V receivers in the consumer market or its famed NS-10 studio monitors, which were once standard in many recording studios. Often overlooked for its contributions to the home loudspeaker market, Yamaha was an early supporter of the soundbar category, […]
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Sennheiser headphones arent’ just about easy listening of your favorite music. The company’s new RS 2000 and RS 5000 headphones are designed expressly to help people with hearing problems or who live in homes with bad acoustics hear their TVs better. “These next generation devices focus on giving listeners an intensified TV sound experience. They […]
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