By Joseph Palenchar On Mar 21 2013 - 11:36am

B&O Play Teams With Danish Band

Struer, Denmark – Bang & Olufsen’s B&O Play brand is teaming up with alternative rock band Mew in what the company calls a partnership to

By Joseph Palenchar On Mar 19 2013 - 2:44pm

B&W Expands AirPlay Speaker Lineup

North Reading, Mass. — Hi-fi supplier Bowers & Wilkins is expanding its selection of AirPlay-equipped speakers with the launch of two models, which are

By Joseph Palenchar On Mar 18 2013 - 11:29am

THX Sues Apple Over Speaker Patent

San Jose, Calif. – THX Ltd. sued Apple in federal court here, alleging that Apple is using patented THX speaker technology in select iOS mobile devices and in

By Joseph Palenchar On Mar 14 2013 - 2:49pm

Audio Supplier Bryston Branches Out Into Speakers

Peterborough, Ontario — High-end audio supplier Bryston is diversifying from electronics to speakers in a big way with plans to offer eight models.

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By Joseph Palenchar On Mar 8 2013 - 3:09pm

REL Soups Up Subwoofer

Berkeley, Calif. — Sumiko, the North America distributor of multiple high-end audio lines, launched a special-

By Joseph Palenchar On Mar 5 2013 - 2:07pm

AudioXperts Building Up Dealer Base

Boston — Luxury-audio startup AudioXperts,

By Joseph Palenchar On Feb 26 2013 - 9:31am

Soundcast To Build Appeal Among Smartphone, Tablet Users

Chula Vista, Calif. – Industry veteran Jeremy Burkhardt, the new owner of Soundcast Systems, is pledging to invest more resources in the wireless-audio

By Joseph Palenchar On Feb 21 2013 - 4:36pm

Brown: Thiel Committed To Independent Reps

Lexington, Ky. — Thiel Audio is committed to the independent-rep distribution model and is looking at filling holes in its rep network, said Bob Brown, Thiel

By Joseph Palenchar On Feb 19 2013 - 1:01am

Quixel: Retail Soundbar Sales Up 82% In ‘12

Newport Beach, Calif. – Retail-level soundbar sales rose 126 percent in the fourth quarter to $245 million compared to the year-ago period and by 82 percent

By Joseph Palenchar On Feb 12 2013 - 3:47pm

Bluetooth Speaker From Bēm Wireless Plugs Into Wall Outlet

Chicago — At least one more company has launched a wireless speaker that plugs into a home’s AC outlet like a night light.

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