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Ecoxgear Intros Rugged Ecostone Speaker
San Diego — Ecoxgear recently launched the Ecostone waterproof Bluetooth speaker, geared toward outdoor enthusiasts. Designed as a rugged portable speaker, the Ecostone can...
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Klipsch Unveils Reference Home-Theater Speakers Under Unity Strategy
Indianapolis — Klipsch unveiled the first Reference-series home-theater speakers under its Reference Unity strategy. Under the strategy, announced last Friday, all future soundbars and...
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Paradigm Fattens Up Thin-Speaker Line
Toronto — Paradigm is expanding its Millenia thin-speaker line for flat-panel TVs to two models with the launch of two new SKUs that can...
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Klipsch Launches First Reference-Series Soundbar
Indianapolis — Klipsch revealed details about one of the first new audio products, an active soundbar, under its Reference Unity strategy. Under the strategy,...
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MartinLogan Steps Up Motion-Series Performance
Lawrence, Kan. – MartinLogan added three speakers to its in-room Motion speaker series, giving them an XT designation because they feature larger cabinets, larger...
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Divoom Debuts Bike-Mounting Portable Speaker
Shenzen, China — Divoom today introduced a pocket-sized water-resistant Bluetooth speaker with a built-in bicycle mount. The Voombox-Ongo is a ruggedized rechargeable Bluetooth 4.0...
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Triad Slims Down Subs, Widens Install Options
Portland, Ore. — Triad Speakers has begun offering its first home subwoofer that’s slim enough to be placed behind or under a sofa. The...
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Dolby Fills In The Blanks On Atmos Surround
San Francisco — Dolby Labs revealed more details about the home-theater version of its Dolby Atmos surround technology, pointing out that Atmos will support...
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Qualcomm: AllPlay Wireless Multi-Room Audio On The Way
New York – Wireless multiroom speaker systems incorporating Qualcomm’s AllPlay technology are expected to appear in U.S. stores from more than one brand in...
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Libratone Upgrades Feature Set Of Wi-Fi Speakers
Framingham, Mass. – Libratone is upgrading its selection of Wi-Fi speakers with such features as Spotify Connect, HTC Connect and an updated control app...
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Pioneer Readies First Under-TV Speaker Base
Long Beach, Calif. — Pioneer reentered the soundbar market last year and will launch its first under-TV speaker base this year. The under-TV speaker...
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Definitive Readies Dolby Atmos Speaker Module
Baltimore – Definitive Technology is throwing its drivers into the Dolby Atmos ring with the announcement of the A60 Elevation speaker module for its...
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Core Brands Expands Korus Wireless Multiroom Line
New York — Nortek subsidiary Core Brands is expanding its fledgling wireless multiroom-audio selection with the addition of its first mobile speaker, which is...
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Pure’s Wi-Fi Speakers Add Multiroom Playback Of Any Streaming App
San Francisco – Pure upgraded its Jongo multizone Wi-Fi speaker system to let users stream music from any audio or music service app on...
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TDK Life On Record Adds Bluetooth Speakers
Oakdale, Minn. — TDK Life on Record, an Imation brand, expanded its selection of portable Bluetooth speakers with two new water- and dust-resistant models,...
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Polk Launches Active Speakers With USB, Bluetooth
Baltimore – An active speaker pair launched by Polk is the brand’s first active speaker pair equipped with Bluetooth and first with USB audio...
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Logitech Grows Bluetooth Speaker Line
Newark, Calif. — Logitech expanded its lineup of portable Bluetooth speakers with the addition of the X300, available this month for a $69.99 suggested...
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PSB Adds To Imagine Series Speakers
Pickering, Ontario – PSB Speakers added to its Imagine series of passive in-room speakers to include four Imagine X models priced up to $649...
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Sony Adds Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speakers
San Diego — Sony Electronics has introduced the SRS-X3 and SRS-X2 portable Bluetooth wireless speakers. The compact SRS-X3 provides rich bass with an output...
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KEF Adds Second Blade, New Reference Series
Munich, Germany – KEF went to the High End Munich show to launch a smaller version of its flagship Blade speaker and upgrade its...
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MartinLogan Readies Statement Speaker
Munich, Germany – MartinLogan unveiled a prototype of its planned statement-class hybrid electrostatic speaker during the High End Munich show. The Neolith features a...
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808 Audio Ties In With Vegas Promotion Campaign
Hauppauge, N.Y. — A song extolling the virtues of 808 Audio’s Hex Bluetooth speakers will be the anthem of the “Vegas Season” ad campaign...
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Tivoli Makes Product, Personnel Moves
New York — Tivoli Audio is getting a new president, its first Bluetooth-equipped portable stereo radio, and an expanded selection of optional interchangeable cabinets...
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Triad Speakers Expands Invisible Series
Portland, Ore. — Triad Speakers expanded its selection of invisible architectural speakers with the addition of three models that reduce the opening price of...
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Kicker Ships, Adds Features To Audio, Headphone SKUs
Stillwater, Okla. – Kicker Performance Audio released ship dates and other information on recently introduced headphones and home audio products. The Tabor Bluetooth wireless...
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QFX Adds Bluetooth To Low-Price Portable PA Speaker
Vernon, Calif. — QFX expanded its selection of portable Bluetooth PA speakers, said to be ideal for such outdoor uses as tailgating and picnicking....
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Paradigm Expands Active Soundbar Selection
Toronto – Paradigm Electronics expanded its active-soundbar selection with its highest-priced soundbar to date, the 42-inch Soundscape 5.1 at $1,499. The black-gloss speaker joins...
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Integra To Distribute Cabasse Speakers
Upper Saddle River, N.Y. — Onkyo USA’s Integra brand is assuming marketing responsibilities for the high-end Cabasse speaker brand, which joins the Esoteric brand...
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Meridian Prepares 2014 Road Show
New York — Meridian will launch a series of in-store events starting in April to promote the brand and the introduction of its Special...
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Phase Technology Debuts Soundbar For Audiophiles
Overland Park, Kan. — Phase Technology has begun shipping its ultra-thin Teatro TSB3.0 soundbar. The soundbar, which was originally introduced last fall during CEDIA...
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Jamo Expands Custom-Speaker Selection
Indianapolis — Klipsch Group’s Jamo brand is expanding its assortment of custom-installed speakers with a Custom 200 series that’s priced more than its opening-price...
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Grace Adds Tabletop Internet Radio/Streamer
San Diego – Audio supplier Grace Digital launched a tabletop Internet radio/streamer that replaces an existing model and adds two-way speakers and a color...
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Bose Updates SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker
Framingham, Mass. – Bose released its latest portable Bluetooth speaker, the third-generation SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III with longer battery life, higher output and new...
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MB Quart Readies First Bluetooth Speakers
Chicago – Car audio brand MB Quart is getting into the portable audio market with the launch of four battery-powered Bluetooth speakers priced from...
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Vizio Expands Soundbars, Adds Tabletop A/V Streamers
Las Vegas – Vizio expanded its soundbar selection to eight SKUs from six, launched its first under-TV speaker, and unveiled a pair of streaming...
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Atlantic Lowers SoundBar Price, Adds Bluetooth
Norwood, Mass. – Atlantic Technology lowered the price of its PowerBar active soundbar and bundled a Bluetooth adapter with it. The PowerBar now retails...
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JBL Launches Studio 2 In-Room Speakers
Stamford, Conn. – JBL has begun shipping most models in its new Studio 2 line of in-room speakers, which incorporate waveguide technology derived from...
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Soul Updates Party In A Box System
Orlando, Fla. — Soul Electronics has updated its Party In A Box wireless speaker system. The system features eight omnidirectional speakers, Bluetooth, digital signal...
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New Beats & Pills On Tap For Beats By Dre
Los Angeles — Beats Electronics added a wireless version of its recently updated Studio headphones, updated its Pill wireless speaker, and introduced an enlarged...
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Pure Audio Launches New Tabletop-Audio Initiatives
San Francisco – Tabletop-audio supplier Pure Audio expanded its selection of iPod-docking AirPlay-equipped speakers and enhancing the capabilities of its Jongo wireless multiroom-audio system....
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Panasonic Expands Bluetooth Speaker Lineup
Newark, N.J. – Panasonic expanded its selection of portable Bluetooth speakers with the launch of the $199-suggested SC-NA10 and $299-suggested SC-NA30. The compact speakers...
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B&O Play Sub-Brand Expands To Magnolia Design Centers
Deerfield, Ill. — Bang & Olufsen America has expanded distribution of its B&O Play sub-brand to 32 Magnolia Design Centers inside Best Buy stores...