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Center Channel Speakers | Press and News

Axiom Audio Launches New “Monster” VP160 Center Channel

By   February 20, 2012

Dwight, Ontario, Canada (February 2nd 2012) - Axiom Audio, long known as a leader in sound quality research, has added another center channel to round out its comprehensive center lineup.  The company announced today the official release of its VP160 Center Channel, an innovative center speaker design that takes its cue from the M60 tower speaker, one of Axiom’s most popular products.

Designed to place dialog right in the center of the action, the VP160 Center Channel features the same 6.5-inch woofers, 5.25-inch mid-woofer, and 1-inch titanium tweeter as the M60 tower speaker.  Using the same drivers gives the listener a seamless soundstage across the front array.

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Computer Speakers | Press and News

Bowers & Wilkins announces dramatically improved new M1 compact monitor

By   February 20, 2012

Bowers & Wilkins announces dramatically improved new M1 compact monitor and PV1D subwoofer, plus new finish option on ASW608 subwoofer, combined to create powerful Mini Theater systems.

M-1 loudspeaker gets enhanced full-range performance. PV1D subwoofer updates the ground-breaking “pressure vessel” Bowers & Wilkins subwoofer with a new digital platform, improved drive units and amplification. All products are available in stunning new Matte Black and Matte White finishes.

Headphones | Press and News

Sennheiser unveils its HD700 high-end headphones

By   January 10, 2012

Las Vegas, January 10, 2012 –Sennheiser’s high-end world has plenty of excitement to offer. At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the audio specialist is unveiling a set of new premium headphones, the HD 700. These fully open dynamic stereo headphones combine high-end sound with an innovative headphone design.

“The HD 700 features a perfect combination of outstanding acoustic properties and sophisticated product design,” said Maurice Quarré, Director Product Lifecycle Management Sennheiser Consumer Electronics. “Its styling and material selection have been thought through down to the finest detail in order to fully exploit the sound potential of the acoustic unit.”

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Floorstanding Speakers | Press and News

MERIDIAN INTRODUCES NEW M6 LOUDSPEAKER

By   January 10, 2012

International CES, Las Vegas, January 10th, 2012, Venetian Tower, Suites 30-235 and 30-236….. Meridian Audio has announced the introduction of its all-new M6 loudspeaker, an inspired approach to contemporary design from Meridian, which manifest the company’s original design ethos of creating the best sounding loudspeakers in a form that complements a customer’s home environment. Matched with the highly acclaimed Meridian Audio Core 200, M6 creates a complete discreet high-end audio system that is simple to use, easy to live with, and accessible to the whole family.
Headphones | Press and News

Legendary Sound. Urban Style. The new HD 25 Amperior from Sennheiser

By   January 10, 2012

Las Vegas, January 10, 2011 –Not prepared to make compromises? For all those who don’t want to decide between perfect sound and cool design,Sennheiser is now taking their star headphones from the club scene onto the streets. Based on the legendary HD 25 DJ headphones, the audio specialist is launching the HD 25 Amperior in an exciting aluminium finish. And to make sure that the headphones are ready for use at any time, they have been optimised for connection to an iPad, iPhone and iPod*, and are equipped with a microphone for easy telephoning. The unique combination offers the best of both worlds in terms of sound and design.

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DACs | iPod | Press and News

Furutech / Alpha Design Labs Launches Three New Products Esprit DAC Digital Preamplifier, Stride Portable Headphone Amplifier, and iD-30P Series iDock Cables

By   January 09, 2012

Alpha Design Labs Launches Three New Products at CES, the Venetian, Suite 30-215
Esprit DAC Digital Preamplifier, Stride Portable Headphone Amplifier, and iD-30P Series iDock Cables

1/7/2012 • Tokyo, Japan • Furutech Co., Ltd., manufacturer of analog and digital audio and video cable plus a wide range of accessories, debuts several new products at CES, the ADL (Alpha Design Labs) Esprit DAC Digital Preamplifier, Stride Portable Headphone Amplifier, and the iD-30P Series iDock Cables. ADL creates quality products built to Furutech’s Pure Transmission standards at surprisingly affordable prices.

As the great jazz composer Sun Ra says, “Space is the place,” and audio enthusiasts all over the globe know that to be true. Most of us live in tight quarters and there’s little room for large, energy-depleting components. Plus a growing number of enthusiasts are using their computers to store and play music. But audiophiles and music lovers still want what they want, better sound and more convenience.

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Earphones | Press and News

Paradigm SHIFT DeliversThree New Earbuds for High-End Audio Quality Sound with Hip, Comfortable Designs and Sport Ear Hooks

By   January 09, 2012

New earbuds and sport ear hooks can be purchased using new shopping cart function available on the Paradigm SHIFT website or from dealers nationwide.

 

Las Vegas, NV – International CES 2011 – January 10-13 – Venetian 30-336 – Paradigm SHIFT™ by Paradigm Electronics Inc., an international leader in speaker design and manufacturing, announces three new earbuds engineered in the company’s Canadian factory as well as a pair of Sport Ear Hooks manufactured in-house. With 30 years of sound research, development and manufacturing behind it, the Paradigm brand is synonymous with high quality audio at a value price. Paradigm SHIFT follows the same objective, creating high-quality earbuds that replicate the sound of their high-end speaker lines.

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Press and News

MartinLogan Motion® SLM Offers Low-Profile Power

By   January 09, 2012

The slimmest MartinLogan speaker ever features a multitude of install options and will change the perception of what is possible from a low-profile speaker.

Las Vegas, NV – International CES 2012 – January 10-13 – Venetian 30-335 – MartinLogan, the world’s leader in electrostatic speaker technology, proudly announces the slender Motion SLM, a wall-hanging or free standing LCR speaker that is powerful enough to stand alone and detailed enough to be used in conjunction with floor standing MartinLogan speakers. The newest from MartinLogan’s award-winning Motion Series line, the Motion SLM features dual four-inch, ultra-slim fiber cone woofers and dual four-inch high-velocity passive bass radiators, paired with a Folded Motion™ tweeter – all in an ultra-slim profile designed expressly for super-thin TVs.

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Press and News

Antelope Audio to Demonstrate its Zodiac Line of High End Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) at T.H.E. Show Home Entertainment Convention in Las Vegas

By   January 09, 2012
Antelope Audio’s Zodiac line will be featured at T.H.E Show in Las Vegas
Zodiac D/A Converters (DACs) are Perfectly Suited for Home Listening Environments, Utilizing the Same Technologies Used by World-Famous Mastering Engineers
Antelope Audio will demonstrate its audiophile-grade digital to analog converters at T.H.E. Show in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas, January 9th, 2012 — Antelope Audiowill demonstrate its audiophile-grade digital to analog converters (DACs) at T.H.E. Show in Las Vegas between Tuesday, January 10th and Friday, January 6th at The Flamingo Hotel, room 4044.

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Press and News | Wireless Headphones

High-end sound without cables: Sennheiser presents RS220 digital wireless headphones

By   January 09, 2012
High-end sound without cables: Sennheiser presents RS 220 digital wireless headphones

Old Lyme, Conn., January 9, 2012 –High-end audio fans attach great importance to loss-free transmission of the sound signal between the source and the ears. In the past, wireless audio transmission has come up against its limits. Now however, audio specialistSennheiser is opening up a new class of wireless listening with the new RS 220 wireless headphones. The digital wireless headphones have a full, detailed sound while offering total freedom of movement.

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