Audio

LAS VEGAS — DTS went to International CES to launch Neo:X post-processing surround-sound technology, promoted as the first technology to upmix stereo and multichannel...

LAS VEGAS — More high-end home-audio suppliers have begun to embrace Apple’s AirPlay wireless-audio technology for the first time. At International CES, home-speaker supplier...

LAS VEGAS – Klipsch came to International CES to tout a new series of speakers that includes three powered models equipped with Wi-Fi and...

LAS VEGAS — China-based audio supplier Edifier, which launched its first U.S. audio products early last year, is coming to International CES to expand...

LAS VEGAS — Sherwood is expanding its selection of networked A/V receivers down to an expected suggested $349.95, launching its first 3D Blu-ray player,...

LAS VEGAS — SDI Technologies is launching multiple iHome-branded audio products, including the iA63 iPod/iPhone speaker with motorized rotating dock and the brand’s first...

LAS VEGAS — Teac America shipped the first two iPod/iPhone-docking audio systems in its Designer series and is coming to International CES with its...

NEW YORK – Audio suppliers are headed toward International CES buoyed by 2010 dollar growth in key industry segments – from components to iPoddocking...

NEW YORK – Haier is entering the home audio market with its first iPad- and iPod-docking speaker systems and first sound bars. The docking...

ARLINGTON, VA. – Sound-bar sales are rising swiftly and account for a growing portion of component home-speaker sales, according to the latest forecasts from...

San Diego – Sony might be getting around to ship its last cassette Walkman in Japan, but the device will live on elsewhere around...

SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. – THX has placed plans for one home-audio initiative on hold and is considering an unrelated audio initiative. On hold is...

ATLANTA — Krell Industries went to the CEDIA Expo with a new president, its first Blu-ray player, a new CD player and plans for...

ATLANTA — Harman’s High Performance A/V (HPAV) group went to the CEDIA Expo to dramatically expand its selection of Revel-brand custom-install speakers, launch Lexicon’s...

FRAMINGHAM, MASS. — Three new Bose Lifestyle home-theater systems are the company’s first with onscreen displays to simplify setup and control sources. They’re also...

NEW YORK — Savant’s home-control app for the iPad and apps like it from other home-control companies will broaden the customer base for integrated...

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. — A 200-watt teardrop-shaped subwoofer appearing in Bang & Olufsen-branded stores by May is suitable for shelftop placement or hanging on...

NEW YORK — Bang & Olufsen of America (BOA) has stepped up the pace of product introductions and consumer advertising in the U.S. following...

LEXINGTON, KY. — The first components in Elan’s g! series of IP-based home-control systems ship in April as part of a staggered rollout continuing...

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — Samsung outlined more details about its 2010 home audio lineup, which incorporates multiple company firsts. The lineup includes the company’s...

NORTHRIDGE, CALIF. — Harman Consumer expects to bring its store-within-a-store merchandising concept to more retailers in late spring and summer following the February debut...

LONG BEACH, CALIF. — Pioneer will make 3D-ready HDMI 1.4 inputs/ outputs, Dolby ProLogic IIz post processing, proprietary Pioneer Front Wide processing, and a...

Onkyo of Japan has invested in wireless-audio technology developer Avnera, which said Onkyo will launch products equipped with its technology in the second half...

Atlantic Technology went to International CES with the first production speaker incorporating H-PAS (Hybrid Pressure Acceleration System) bass technology, which delivers targeted bass performance...

JVC is expanding its selection of dual-docking tabletop audio systems and bringing iPod docking to its fabled Kaboom Box as part of a six-SKU...

Suppliers are coming to CES with multi-room-A/V and home-control solutions that run the gamut from do-it-yourself setups to those requiring the services of a...

Here’s what’s being introduced in component audio at International CES: Anthem: The audio electronics supplier is launching its first-ever source component, a Blu-ray disc...

Sales of iPod-docking speaker systems held up far better during the recession than sales of other home audio products, given the continued rise in...

Best Buy expanded its selection of wireless multi-room-audio products with a series of devices bearing the company’s Rocketfish brand. The launch of four affordable...