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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

David Frangioni's career has come full circle now that he's launched his new line of architectural loudspeakers.

As a musician, engineer, producer, custom installer and now manufacturer, Frangioni has been involved in nearly every phase of the audio process. Now with the debut of Frangioni Speaker Systems, Frangioni says that he is filling a void within the speaker category with a moderately priced in-wall and an in-ceiling speaker.

Frangioni says the speakers have been designed to be easy to drive, which makes the applicable to whole-house audio installations, and they've also been engineered to produce a wide soundstage without straining to achieve high sound pressure levels (SPLs).

The weather-resistant speakers incorporate aluminum frames, aluminum drivers, silk-dome tweeters, rigid construction methods and they mount nearly flush to a surface. Information about the speaker line can be found at Audio One.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

It could be the best of circumstances to be a manufacturer in a crowded market now that the economy is starting to pick up and installers are once again finding work.

That's what the start-up manufacturer Live-Wall is hoping for now that its begun production of its direct-radiating invisible speaker system.

The company's new LW-1218 is said to install in a similar fashion as a standard in-wall loudspeaker, but it differs in that installers can mud the speaker in and paint over the speaker to create an invisible speaker solution.

According to the company, the 12-inch x 18-inch x 2.875-inch speaker incorporates a neodymium motor 2-inch voice coil and flat-fiberglass diaphragm that helps the speaker produce a frequency range of 54Hz to 20kHz.

Bay Audio distributes the speaker, which is said to have a sensitivity rating of 102dB, and the company adds the weather-resistant speaker can be installed nearly anywhere, including spaces such as walls, ceilings, soffits.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

There's no question that many consumers buy audio equipment based on the aesthetic considerations of their home decor.

Leon Speakers, a Mich.-based manufacturer of custom speaker products has just introduced several new lifestyle speaker solutions, including its Living Space Theater 5.1 speaker system that can accommodate that type of consumer.

The company says the speaker system can be customized based on the exact requirements of the installation, and it includes components like Leon's AXIS series of in-ceiling speakers, its Aaros 10-inch (AT-UT-10) subwoofer and 1,000-watt L3-1K amplifier.

As part of the 5.1 Horizon 212 Ultra-Thin Living Space Theater solution, the company offers as standard equipment the Hz212 all-in-one LCR product with a pair of AX-61 in-ceiling surround speakers and the A10-UT/L3-1K subwoofer amplifier combination.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

One of the first companies to identify the burgeoning lifestyle audio market was Definitive Technology, and since the introduction of its first generation Mythos line of products, the company has continually expanded and improved the stylistic line of lifestyle products.

A few weeks ago the company announced the latest addition to the popular line of products when it introduced the Mythos XTR-50.

This 1.5-inch deep loudspeaker can be used for on-wall and bookshelf applications to complement the industrial design of a loudspeaker and a home's decor. Definitive Tech ships the speaker with mounting hardware and it says the speaker, which features an aluminum enclosure can be used horizontally or vertically in a left, center, right or surround position within a home theater system.

Monday, April 05, 2010

The new Couch Potato (CP-8) Subwoofer from Earthquake Sound features a 150-watt built-in amplifier and 8-in long excursion subwoofer. A winner of 2009 Exc!te Award from Custom Retailer and an honoree of 2010 International CES Innovations Design & Engineering Award, the CP-8 has placed its mark in the industry.

The slim enclosure design of the CP-8 allows you to place this versatile subwoofer under or behind the sofa, against the wall, behind or even under the bed. The closer you are to the subwoofer, the faster and more powerful is the bass. View more information at Earthquake Sound.

Features:

• 150-Watt high efficiency class "A/B" amplifier
• 8" long excursion subwoofer
• 20Hz - 180Hz of frequency response
• High level (speaker) audio inputs
• Low level (RCA) audio inputs
• 0 - 180° phase shift switch
• 2" high temperatuve voice coil
• 110V/220V selector
• Dimensions (H - feet included x W x D):
• 7" (177.8mm) x 12" (304.8mm) x 24" (601mm)
• Weight: 24.58 lbs / 11.15 kgs

Friday, March 26, 2010

Earthquake Sound has designed and engineered new speakers that allow users to dock and play MP3 or iPod® music through a high-end 2.1 compatible speaker system.

The IQ-52 cabinets are finished with several layers of high gloss piano lacquer then loaded with magnetically shielded 5-1/4” carbon fiber cone woofers and high definition 20mm silk dome tweeters. These high power drivers are fed via a 200-watt built-in Earthquake amplifier that’s packed with all the bells and whistles.

Additionally, iQuake® systems can be used for stereo surround sound and accept input from up to three devices: iPod®, low-level input, and mini-jack input. Each device can easily be toggled through via the remote control or the amp panel.

With superior quality finish, speakers and advanced technology, IQ-52 systems are ready to breathe life into any playlist. View more information at Earthquake Sound.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

For years specialty electronics dealers, installers and consumers have valued NHT's Super Zero and Absolute Zero bookshelf loudspeakers for the combination of performance and affordability they offer.

Building upon this premise of the Absolute Zero is the newly released Absolute Tower freestanding loudspeaker from NHT, which it says offers the same combination of value and performance.

The new three-way, 8-ohm tower speaker features four drivers and an acoustic suspension enclosure design. Within the four-driver configuration are the same 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter and 5.25-inch polypropylene midrange units found in the Absolute Zero. NHT augments the low-frequency capabilities of the Absolute Tower with a higher volume cabinet and two additional 5.25-inch woofers, which it says increases the speaker's power handling capacity, while increasing its dynamic capabilities.

The 86dB sensitive speaker can be used for music and movies, and that its frequency response is 58Hz to 20kHz.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

The P48 shares much in common with the P38, except that its design was specifically targeted for freestanding applications. It is not available in in-wall or on-wall versions. The P48 is not a line source like some of our larger models, but is instead a point source loudspeaker. The vast majority of loudspeakers available in the world are point sources, meaning that they radiate their sonic energy outward in an expanding sphere, as though from a point in space.

The P48 is available in a freestanding version only, and sharing the same driver technology, it is timbre matched and can be combined with other Sage Series in-wall, on-wall and freestanding models as is desired for the specific installation. Slim and elegant in design, the P48 blends nicely into a variety of décors where traditional loudspeakers might otherwise intrude excessively on the room’s appearance. Constructed entirely from machined and extruded aircraft grade aluminum, the clear anodized interlocking trim bezels and matte charcoal colored cabinet convey an exquisite balance of industrial design and build quality unique among consumer loudspeakers.

Four of the same proprietary high operating pressure woofers used in the larger models mate with a unique MTM Planar Magnetic Driver array for the midrange and treble. The MTM array provides the same level of transparency, detail, and instantaneous dynamics as the 24-inch Planar Magnetic driver used in the L150 (in multiples), but is a much smaller package optimized for the space requirements associated with the P48 and other more compact Sage Series models. The MTM array incorporates a groundbreaking 2-inch planar magnetic tweeter and two 2-inch midrange drivers. This combination of unique transducers is responsible for this series’ characteristic transparency, detail and instantaneous dynamics, extending all the way down to 650 Hz.

As with all Sage Series systems, the 7.3 channel SC-1 System Controller is the heart of the system. It provides the active crossover between bass and midrange/treble, system-specific EQ, as well as Audyssey™ MultEQ® XT room correction on all 17 output channels for consistent no-compromise performance in every installation.

The P48 sonically presents itself in a room with the convincing authority normally associated with much larger loudspeakers. Employing planar magnetic drivers for the majority of its output, it is incredibly detailed and dynamic, and does not suffer from the sonic compression that plagues many conventional loudspeaker designs. The P48 provides stunning, lifelike dynamic music reproduction that belies its small footprint. Capable of the volume and dynamics normally associated with a live performance, the P48 can fill a large space with ease. This compact system is an ideal solution for those listeners demanding a high resolution, low compression loudspeaker with a refined, contemporary, slim appearance that integrates easily with a range of décors.

Learn more about the advantages of Planar Magnetic Drivers (PMDs) here.

P48 Specifications
All specifications are subject to change at any time, in order to improve the product.

Frequency response	40Hz – 20kHz ± 2dB relative to the target curve
Frequency response, 30° off horizontal axis	40Hz – 18kHz ± 2dB relative to the target curve
Impedance, planar section	3 ohms
Impedance, woofer section	3 ohms
Sensitivity, planar section	90 dB / 2.83 V / 1m
Sensitivity, woofer section	91 dB / 2.83 V / 1m
Shipping weight, each P48	58 lbs. (26 kg)
Shipping weight, pair of P48 bases	22 lbs. (10 kg)

Dimensions

P48	.dwg, .dxf, pdf

Monday, March 15, 2010

The L150 is our premier expression of the core technology and strengths of the Sage Series, designed for those customers that demand the highest level of sonic refinement and performance available in an architectural speaker. It combines our state-of-the-art transducer elements in a way that takes full advantage of their inherent performance benefits. It offers a no-compromise solution for customers that require a high-end audiophile loudspeaker that fully integrates into their home. The Sage Series L150 is an unparalleled effort and serves as a benchmark for industry leading architectural products available today.

The L150 can be used for in-wall (L150i), or on-wall (L150m) applications. These versions can also be mixed and matched for the specific needs of the installation. All enclosures are constructed entirely from aircraft grade aluminum. Slim and elegant in design, the L150m on-wall integrates easily with a variety of décors where traditional loudspeakers might otherwise intrude excessively on the room’s appearance. Their clear anodized interlocking trim bezels and matte charcoal colored cabinet convey an exquisite balance of industrial design and build quality unique among consumer loudspeakers. The narrow aspect ratio L150i in-wall design becomes one with the wall, via its paintable grill and bezel, while its all aluminum chassis and integral back box enclosure ensure optimal and consistent performance regardless of mounting environment.

The L150 is the tallest line source in our Sage Series. Incorporating true line sources of this length is unprecedented among in-wall and on-wall speakers. Since true line source arrays effectively eliminate floor and ceiling reflections, they are ideal for large rooms or those with architectural challenges including cathedral or coffered ceilings, hard floors, etc. The large, 76-inch tall line source driver complement allows for high resolution, low distortion and extraordinary dynamic range. The result is highly detailed, dynamically accurate, genuinely effortless performance at any volume level.

The true line source behavior of the L150 exhibits less propagation loss than any conventional loudspeaker, resulting in a vastly enlarged “sweet spot” that is particularly beneficial in any situation with a large seating area. Whether in a media room with a casual seating arrangement or dedicated home theaters with multiple rows of seating, everyone in the audience is treated to “money seat” performance.

The L150 consists of two 76-inch tall by 8-inch wide cabinets per channel, with the woofer cabinet crossing over to the mid/high frequency planar magnetic line source cabinet at 275Hz. The mid/high frequency cabinet builds upon the planar magnetic line source array of the Sage Series’ L75 model, incorporating three 24-inch PMD drivers resulting in a 72-inch true line source, yielding superior resolution, extraordinary dynamic capability, low distortion and wide dispersion.

The low frequency cabinet within the L150 incorporates twelve proprietary high operating pressure woofers. Each woofer cabinet is driven by a single SA-1 amplifier, thereby using a combined 1,000 watts from its two 500-watt amplifier channels for the 12 woofers. Each channel is a two-cabinet system designed to be installed in-wall or on-wall, adjacent to each other, within four or five inches of each other (flanking a stud in in-wall installations).

Considering the center channel handles the majority of soundtracks' vocals and dynamics, we also offer a no-compromise option to those customers who want the best performance possible from their center channel, the C150 Center Channel. The C150i (in-wall) and C150m (on-wall) models incorporate a 50-inch tall planar magnetic line source for mid and high frequencies, accompanied by two woofer arrays, each containing eight proprietary high operating pressure woofers for a total of sixteen woofers. Because the C150 is a line source, it requires installation behind an acoustically transparent screen and is not able to be mounted horizontally either below or above the screen. In such installations (as in professional cinemas), having the center channel information delivered from behind the screen lends a sense of coherence and vocal localization that provides an even more engaging experience for the listener. Of course, for those who wish to do so, it is entirely possible to use the C150 for the left and right channels behind the screen, as well.

As with all Sage Series systems, the 7.3 channel SC-1 System Controller is the heart of the system. It provides the active crossover between bass and midrange/treble, system-specific EQ, as well as Audyssey™ MultEQ® XT room correction on all 17 output channels for consistent no-compromise performance in every installation.

For those customers seeking the ultimate architectural loudspeaker, the L150 is the solution. Merging the benefits of an integrated loudspeaker with the superior qualities of a true PMD line source and outstanding low frequency performance, the L150 is in a class by itself. Capable of unprecedented dynamics, low distortion, high resolution, faithful timbre reproduction, three dimensional sound staging and freedom from compression, this system should be compared with the best freestanding systems and needs to be auditioned to be fully appreciated.

Learn more about the advantages of line sources here.

L150 Specifications
All specifications are subject to change at any time, in order to improve the product.

Frequency response	30Hz – 20kHz ± 2dB relative to the target curve
Frequency response, 30° off horizontal axis	30Hz – 18kHz ± 2dB relative to the target curve
Impedance, planar section	3 ohms
Impedance, woofer section	6 ohms
Sensitivity, planar section	96 dB / 2.83 V / 1m
Sensitivity, woofer section	96 dB / 2.83 V / 1m
Shipping weight, bass section	90 lbs. (41 kg)
Shipping weight, planar section	53 lbs. (24 kg)

The British loudspeaker manufacturer KEF has announced that its Reference Series loudspeakers will now be offered in 12 new finishes, as well as other customizable finishes.

Each color is individually crafted to a high gloss finish with multiple layers of lacquer. Each finish is polished to a mirror finish by hand before applying the next layer, and the company says the result is a rich and brilliant shine that meets or exceeds that of most luxury automobiles.

“KEF has long believed that high-performance audio should be as exciting to the eye as well as the ear,” boasts Alec Chanin, president of KEF America.

“As one of the top luxury audio brands on the market, it only makes sense that KEF customers should have the option to indulge their senses and if they so desire, to match their speakers to their favorite car. And we are delighted to provide that service.”

The company says the 12 custom colors are now available by special order for a 15 percent premium and clients can expect an approximate 90-day wait for their order to be fulfilled. In addition, the company says that it will take individual color requests in the event the 12 colors don't meet the demand of the client or interior designer.

Here are KEF’s standard custom colors: Graphite (metallic dark grey), Grigio (metallic mid-grey), Stardust (metallic silver), Pale gold (metallic gold), Garnet (metallic dark red), Sapphire (metallic dark blue), Orange sorbet (metallic orange), Lime sorbet (metallic bright green), Lemon sorbet (metallic yellow), Snow white (gloss white), Racing red (bright red), Racing blue (bright blue).

Since its inception MartinLogan has been a leader in driver technologies and speaker concepts.

The company's new Encore TF Center Channel Speaker is the latest example of how MartinLogan's engineering staff is applying its driver designs to products that fit what the marketplace is currently demanding.

The speaker features the company's Advanced Thin Film (ATF) low-mass, long-excursion woofer with an advanced crossover to provide home theater users with an affordably priced center-channel speaker that can cleanly and swiftly respond to the requirements of dialog and effect reproduction. Installers can offer the speaker as an on-wall product or as a stand mounted speaker through the use of its tabletop stand.

Friday, March 12, 2010

For years Genelec's products have been a popular speaker in the world pro audio and the company's speakers can be found in many recording studios.

CE Pros have also used Genelec's products to address their high-performance audio installations and now with the release of the company's 8260A Three-way DSP System, installers have a new Genelec solution to address their commercial installations, as well as their high-performance home theaters and desktop, computer-based audio installs.

The 8260A features the company's Minimum Diffraction Coaxial (MDC) Mid/High driver system, as well as digital signal processing that's controlled by the Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) software, which enables custom installers to set operational parameters such as crossover filters, driver equalizers, driver position alignment, room response alignment, calibration and equalization-related filters.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

It's surprising the scenarios in which CE Pros often find themselves in and it's the ability of a custom installer to meet the unique needs of their clients within the electronics industry.

Induction Dynamics' SolidDrive line of transducers enables CE Pros to solve some of those unique audio installation situations by transforming nearly any surface into a loudspeaker solution to meet the needs of diverse group of clientele.

Recently the company added anodized titanium and black finishes to its SolidDrive line, and according to the company, the new colors increase the products' temperature handling capabilities to allow for more installation options, and they provide more aesthetic choices for property owners.

With the custom electronics industry shifting its emphasis more towards retrofit home environments, it's important for installers to have the ability to deal with all types of building structures.

Nev.-based Wisdom Audio has just introduced its SE Wall Enclosure, which is a product that facilitates the installation of its Sage Series in-wall and in-ceiling products into solid walls.

The accessory is made of made from aircraft-grade aluminum, and according to the company, when an installer wants to mount a Sage Series in-wall speaker, he would place the speaker into the the mount via screws that grip into the aircraft-grade aluminum extrusion SE enclosure.

The SE Enclosure features Wisdom's flexible rubber-magnetic mounting system then allows for an ultra-thin, stainless steel grill to conform to variations in wall surfaces once the speaker is fitted into the mount to provide the appearance of a flush installation into the solid wall.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Many people know the Fender name for its iconic products like the Stratocaster and Jazz Bass, but the company also offers a complete line of sound reinforcement products too.

The company's flagship Passport 500 Pro PA system is a turnkey product that includes a newly redesigned mixer layout, a new reverb function that is said to sound more natural than the previous version and speaker enclosures that incorporate 35mm stand sockets for easy setup.

Fender says the new Passport 500 Pro is also several pounds lighter than the previous version and it also includes USB and sub out options to facilitate recording and system expansion.