Speakers

Stamford, Conn. — Harman International launched its first Harman Kardon-brand AC-only Bluetooth speaker system, which joins two Harman Kardon-brand AC/DC Bluetooth speakers unveiled in...

Provo, Utah – Braven is expanding its selection of portable Bluetooth speakers again with the launch of the $169 Braven 710, which becomes the...

Natick, Mass. – Genelec has rolled out a series of four active speakers and two active subwoofers, all with curved, rounded designs. The four...

New York – Bang & Olufsen revealed prices and details of the audio industry’s first three wireless speakers certified by the WiSA (Wireless Speaker...

 Los Angeles – Denmark-based MK Sound changed its name to M&K Sound and will relaunch the Miller & Kreisel name on home speakers with...

Stamford, Conn. – JBL has added two 5.1 home-theater speaker packages at suggested $299 and $399. With the launch of the $249 system, JBL...

DENVER — Sonance parent Dana Innovations celebrated its 30th anniversary with the CEDIA Expo launch of small speakers in Sonance’s Architectural series of custom-installed...

Mahwah, N.J. – Boston Acoustics has developed its first TV-speaker base, which joins the brand’s selection of active soundbars. The Boston Acoustics model will...

Denver — THX unveiled a THX Retailer Program that it said will help educate and promote specialty retailers that sell THX-certified A/V equipment. To...

Denver – Luxury-audio brand AudioXperts is expanding its selection at the CEDIA Expo with a designer-inspired on-wall speaker and its third low-profile TV-speaker base...

Champlain, N.Y. – High-end component-audio supplier Cambridge Audio is expanding its selection of networked-audio products with the launch of its first tabletop network streamer...

Boston – AudioXperts has begun shipping the first three models in its Korners series of slim wedge-shaped speakers that can be positioned unobtrusively in...

San Diego – Grace Digital, known for its tabletop Wi-Fi Internet radios, is launching its first Bluetooth home audio products. The Bluetooth products consist...

Nashua, N.H. — Jabra introduced a scaled-down version of its Solemate portable Bluetooth speaker, known as the Solemate Mini. It also updated the original...

Indianapolis — The first TV-speaker base from Klipsch’s Energy brand launches today through Amazon at a suggested $399. The 2.1-channel, three-way Energy Power Base...

Pickering, Ontario — Monitor Audio plans to ship its first active soundbar, the $1,649-suggested networked ASB-2 with built-in Wi-Fi, in mid- to late-September at...

Minden, Nev. – Artison shipped an upgraded version of its flat Masterpiece LCR DM speaker, which attaches to the sides of flat-panel TVs, and...

San Diego – Sony is soaring right to the top with the launch of a $1,299-everyday soundbar whose price handily exceeds the $399 price...

Boston – Tivoli Audio is expanding its selection of Bluetooth-equipped radios with the launch of the $299-suggested Albergo.  In May 2012, the company introduced ...

Melville, N.Y. – ADI has expanded its custom AV product offering to include speaker solutions from Klipsch. Klipsch custom install products are now in...

Newport Beach, Calif. — For startup Stelle Audio Couture, sales opportunities lie in appealing to fashion- and decor-minded women who shop at home decor...

City of Industry, Calif. — TV-maker Sceptre unveiled its first soundbar with DLNA networking, embedded Wi-Fi, and the Android OS, which enables users to...

San Clemente, Calif. – Sonance revamped its Visual Performance series of low-profile micro-trim in-wall and in-ceiling speakers to deliver a major enhancement in audio...

New York – U.K.-based Monitor Audio unveiled an expanded selection of high-end wireless-audio products and its first active soundbar, which also incorporates wireless-audio capabilities....

 Champlain, N.Y. – High-end component-audio supplier Cambridge Audio continues to expand its product selection beyond components to launch its first 2.1 multimedia speaker system....

Port Washington, N.Y. — iLuv Creative Technology has begun shipping its MobiAria portable speaker. The MobiAria, first shown during International CES in January, features...

Irvine, Calif. — Vizio reports it has set pricing and begun shipping its 42-inch 5.1 home-theater soundbar with wireless subwoofer and satellite speakers. Introduced...

Champlain, N.Y. – High-end component-audio supplier Cambridge Audio has diversified into the tabletop media-speaker market with the launch of two high-power models incorporating Wi-Fi,...

Oxnard, Calif. — Car speaker manufacturer Planet Audio is expanding into portable Bluetooth speakers with the launch of its new Lynx brand. Six models...

Chatsworth, Calif. —Anthony Gallo Acoustics (AGA) has begun shipping its latest additions to the Ti Series of Micro’s and A’Diva’s satellite speakers. The Micro...

Indianapolis – Klipsch priced its first Klipsch-branded Bluetooth speaker at a suggested $399 and plans summertime availability of a wireless digital media speaker with...

Petaluma, Calif. – Niles Audio launched a quartet of horizontal in-wall soundbars believed to be the industry’s first such products. The four Cynema Soundfield...

Rahway, N.J. — iHome is showing its Tony Stark support by teaming with Marvel for a line of “Iron Man 3”-themed products. The MR-H22...

Portland, Ore. — Triad Speakers upgraded its in-wall Bronze/4 SlimSub active subwoofer but maintained the speaker’s $1,400 suggested retail, which includes a 350-watt rack-mount...

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

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