Sonos Unveils Era 100, Era 300 Smart Speakers
Multi-room music and speaker resource Sonos formally introduced this week its latest smart speakers in the Sonos Era 100 and Sonos Era 300, the latter bringing new “spatial audio” support to the company’s wirelessly connected speaker offerings. The Sonos 100 is an upgrade and replacement…
Denon Unveils High-Performing Integrated Amps, CD Player At ‘High End Show’
Sound United’s Denon brand introduced Thursday a pair of high-performance 2-channel integrated amps, including a model with built-in HEOS multi-room audio networking, and a high quality CD player. The new products make their debut starting today at the High End Show in Munich, Germany. The…
B&W Introduces Panorama 3 Dolby Atmos Soundbar
Legendary high-end speaker manufacturer Bowers & Wilkens (B&W) stretched its soundbar portfolio a little closer toward mainstream audiences today with the introduction of its new self-contained soundbar model Panorama 3, now supporting Dolby Atmos. The one-piece 3.0.2 surround sound B&W Panorama 3 is being released…
Marantz Unveils 40n 2-Channel Integrated Amp With HEOS
Marantz introduced Tuesday the Model 40n 2.1-channel network integrated amplifier offering HDMI-ARC connection and providing an elevated listening experience with just two speakers. The Marantz Model 40n hits retail shelves in March at a $2,499 suggested retail price and will be available in a choice…
New B&W Zeppelin Smart Speaker Arrives With High-Resolution Sound
Renowned U.K.-speaker manufacture Bowers & Wilkins is now selling its newest Zeppelin smart speaker offering more detailed high-resolution sound with expanded smart capabilities. The new B&W Zeppelin is available now at a $799.99 suggested retail price, supporting a wide range of popular streaming services using…
ITC Judge Issues Early Ruling For Sonos In Patent Fight With Google
Multi-room audio resource Sonos has won an early determination in a filing against Google for allegedly violating five Sonos patents related to speakers and controllers. A statement was posted on the U.S. International Trade Commission’s web site Friday indicating chief administrative law judge Charles E….
McIntosh Unveils MB20 Wireless Music Transceiver
McIntosh, the vaunted high-end high-performance home audio brand, introduced Thursday its MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver, bringing Bluetooth music streaming capabilities to virtually any home audio system, including classic legacy McIntosh systems. The MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver is said to be an easy and simple solution for bringing…
30 Years On, Sony Remembers `DST’ Home AV Distribution Archetype
Sony is one of the early pioneers of the custom electronics and home integration movements we know today. In recognition of the 30th Anniversary of the launch of the Sony Digital Signal Transfer (DST) System that stands as one of the first whole-home distribution systems,…
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