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Sony’s New HT-A7000 Flagship Soundbar Supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X And HDMI 2.1

There's also a new HT-A9 four-speaker home cinema system

Audio

Klipsch Launches New Klipsch Cinema Sound Bar Line Up

Speakers feature immersive Dolby Atmos and class-leading subwoofers

Product Spotlight

Savant Opens Smart Living Experience Center In Las Vegas

The 15,000-square-foot property shows off Savant’s lighting and entertainment capabilities, and also its energy production and management systems.

Another View

The State of Outdoor AV

Outdoor audio and video has been a strong category for many years, andthe increased demand has made this category become more affordable.

Accessories

Amazfit’s New Earbuds Will Help Fix Your Terrible Posture

Sit up and listen

Audio

Dolby Digital Vs DTS: What’s The Difference?

Dolby Digital or DTS? Dolby Atmos or DTS:X?

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Theory Audio Design Expands Automator Software to Automatically Implement Surround Systems up to 9.4.4

Downloadable now from the Theory website, Automator v2.0 allows installers to deploy Theory surround systems utilizing two of the company’s ALC-1809 Loudspeaker Controllers simultaneously...

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PTZOptics and HuddleCamHD Expand Video over IP Support

Newly released joystick, NDI firmware update, and training resources offer fully networked video production workflow

Audio

Industry Mourns Passing Of Len Tweten, Magnolia Audio Visual Founder

Consumer Electronics Hall of Famer passed away at 94

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Crestron Announces DM NAX™ Amplifier Now Available

The now-shipping all-in-one amplifier offers unrivaled audio flexibility, scalability, and interoperability for both Crestron Home and Crestron custom-programmed projects.

Audio

KRK Expands Studio Monitor Line With New Seven- And Eight-Inch Variations

Monitors incorporate over 30 years of innovation

Industry

Krell Industries, LLC Brings On Aldo Filippelli As Sales Representative – The Americas

Filippelli will work with Krell’s dealers in the US and Latin America

Audio

Enclave Audio Partners With ProSource

ProSource members now have access to Enclave’s wireless home theater systems

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Enclave Audio Announces Partnership with ProSource

Woodland Hills, CA – June 15, 2021 – Enclave Audio®, manufacturer of the immersive wireless audio system CineHome™ portfolio for home entertainment environments, announces...

Audio

Theory Audio Design Introduces First In-Wall Loudspeaker

Two new accessories also introduced for added installation flexibility

Accessories

Cleer Audio Expands Into Canada With ZENTECH

Worldwide Growth Plans Accelerate for Cleer Audio in 2021

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Theory Audio Design Introduces First In-Wall Loudspeaker and Two Sleek Accessories

Available worldwide this month, the iw25 is the first of a series of architectural speakers to be announced by the brand this year.

Accessories

Austere, Harman Partner For Home Theater Audio Performance

Austere home theater products bring sophistication and style to discerning Harman consumers

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Austere and Harman Partner to Pair Austere Cables with the Harman Family of Audio Products

Austere brings sophistication and style to discerning Harman consumers looking for pinnacle performance in home audio.

Distributors

Pioneer Music Company Opens New Chicago Location

Located in Elk Grove Village, IL, the new facility features 20,000 square feet of warehouse space and a training facility

Audio

Bryston Joins Azione Unlimited

Audio manufacturer to provide training and support to Azione members

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Pioneer Music Company Announces Grand Opening of New Chicago Location

Elk Grove Village, IL – June 2, 2021 – Pioneer Music Company, a 152-year-old distributor of audio, video, surveillance, networking, and remote management products...

Audio

Denon And Marantz Add HDMI 2.1 8K Upgrades To Flagship Models

Also introduce two factory-upgraded models of the flagship AVR and AV processor, the Denon AVR-X8500HA and Marantz AV8805A

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PowerHouse Alliance and CEDIA Partner to Expand In-Person Training Availability and Accessibility

As a CEDIA Education Partner, PowerHouse Alliance members will offer industry-leading training in their 55+ locations across the United States

Distributors

Soundvision Technologies Named As New U.S. Distributor For Severtson Screens

The Utah-based company will carry Severtson’s lines of residential and commercial projection screens and accessories

Accessories

Panasonic SoundSlayer Review

Big, soulful sound – small footprint

Audio

LG Announces Pricing, Availability Of 2021 Soundbars

Several models feature Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Meridian Technology

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Russound Introduces the All-In-One MIXAMP-60, A Versatile Solution Ideal for Light Commercial Audio Installation Jobs

The MIXAMP-60 is a 70V/100V Mixer Amp with Bluetooth, Tuner and MP3 Audio designed for use in restaurants, retail stores, coffee shops, medical/dental offices,...

Audio

Executive Insight: A NEXTGEN TV Sound Revelation Opens Eyes

The most overlooked factor driving a new TV purchase decision has come to light. And it is sound.

Audio

Sennheiser Has Sold Its Consumer Audio Business

But the Sennheiser brand will live on

Audio

VOXX Looks To Acquire Onkyo

VOXX International Corporation has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire the home audio/video business of Onkyo Home Entertainment Corporation

Audio

Shure Celebrates 96 Years Of Audio Innovation

Shure will celebrate key milestones throughout the anniversary

Accessories

EPOS | Sennheiser ADAPT 165T USB II Headset Review

An affordable wired headset with an excellent noise-cancelling microphone

Audio/Video

AI Driven Audioburst Android Automotive App Now Available

Now part of Samsung's HARMAN Ignite Store Ecosystem, the leading connected vehicle platform for OEMs introduces personalized listening experiences to millions of drivers worldwide

Audio

Noritsu Koki Co. Purchases JLab

Deal to close Q2 2021 for $370 Million

Distributors

11 Trading Company Becomes Exclusive US Distributor Of Teac And Esoteric Audio

Brands join others represented by the firm, including Onkyo, Pioneer, and Integra

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Knowles Introduces New Line of Automotive-Grade MEMS Microphones, Raises Standard of In-Cabin Audio

Global leader in MEMS Microphones expands portfolio with best-in-class analog and digital microphones for emerging automotive use cases ITASCA, Ill., April 8, 2021 —...