All Articles Tagged Audio Authority

Robert Archer | 04/10 07:11 AM,

The Lexington, Kentucky-based manufacturer Audio Authority is listening to what its dealers have to say. After asking for amplifiers that combined versatility and reliability Audio Authority has responded to its dealers requests by designing its new SonaFlex 16-channel amplifier (SF-16M) that combines features that can be applied to commercial and residential installations with the reliability of its Class D circuit designs all in a single package. The SF-16M incorporates 16 RCA inputs along with two of its Cat-5 based FlexPorts to provide electronics professionals with a total of 20 mono/10… View this story

Robert Archer | 02/02 07:27 AM,

Over the past several months the momentum behind the HDBaseT transmission technology has grown with several manufacturers adopting the format and releasing new products into the marketplace. The latest company to launch a new HDBaseT product into the professional electronics market is Audio Authority. The Lexington, Kentucky-based manufacturer's new HBT200KIT is a HDBaseT solution that electronics professionals can use to address long-range signal transmission issues in commercial and residential system environments. Audio Authority says the HBT200KIT is capable of sending uncompressed HD video, lossless audio, IR and RS-232 control signals… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 10/10 08:09 AM, 0 Comments

Audio Authority recently concluded its Fall 2011 Dealer Survey started during CEDIA Expo 2011. The survey was designed to solicit opinions from custom integrators about inventory procurement practices and preferences. As an incentive an iPad2 was to be awarded to one lucky survey participant. Audio Authority is thrilled to announce that Andy Penry, manager of Look and Listen located in Mobile, Ala., is the winner of the iPad2. Penry has been the manager at Look and Listen for the past nine years, which is the only specialty integrator with a… View this story

Jason Knott | 09/14 12:06 PM, 7 Comments

Audio Authority had what might have been the most unique product feature at CEDIA Expo 2011, and it has nothing to do with crossovers, circuit boards, watts per channel, ANSI lumens or any of the other technical specs you would expect. Audio Authority had a QR (Quick Response) code on the back of its new SonaFlex-16 amplifier. The QR code is one of those square black-and-white, fast-read, matrix-style bar codes for smartphones that are becoming extremely popular to drive consumers directly to a website. Audio Authority's Anthony Grote came up… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 09/10 10:52 AM, 0 Comments

Audio Authority is debuting at CEDIA Expo 2011 its new 16-channel digital amplifier, the SF-16, aimed at serving the needs for both the commercial and residential markets. The U.S.-built unit's highlights amplification, flexible audio configurations and open control capability while providing 60W RMS per channel at 4 ohms. David Acton, product development specialist for Audio Authority, says, “Our new SonaFlex amplifier was designed to address the changing market landscape for the custom installer. We went to our dealers to see what they were looking for in a multi-channel amp. They… View this story

David Acton | 07/27 08:03 AM, 6 Comments

There are lots of questions among integrators about room equalization, both from a technique standpoint and whether built-in room EQ systems are the same as standalone systems. Here are three myths about room EQ you may not know. EQ, DSP Can Fix All Room Acoustic Problems As important as proper room equalization is, it cannot fix all your room acoustic woes. The acoustic properties of a room, such as dimensions and wall/ceiling materials, and items in the room, such as furniture, have as much, if not more, to do with… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 06/22 07:06 AM, 0 Comments

Audio and video distribution company Audio Authority in Lexington, Ky., has hired audio industry veteran Tom Cumberland as a design engineer. Cumberland has extensive experience designing audio amplifiers and loudspeakers for many notable companies, including Niles, Harman and Axiom. He also currently serves as the Chairman of the Audio Board and Chairman of R3 (Audio Tech and Standards) for the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). Bob Sollee, president of Audio Authority, says, “I’ve known Tom for some time now and I am extremely pleased to add his knowledge, experience, and industry… View this story

Robert Archer | 04/11 06:03 AM,

Lexington, Ky.-based Audio Authority is a long-time manufacturer of audio and video distribution products in the custom installation industry and its latest product line is engineered to improve upon the basic premise of whole-house audio. The newly released ADX Multi-Zone line of matrix switchers from the company provides installers a choice between units with 8x8 or 16x16 capabilities and a full array of sound enhancement options that are powered by built-in digital signal processing (DSP) technologies. Through the implementation of the DSPs, installers can utilize 10-band graphic equalizers for each… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 10/12 06:44 AM, 0 Comments

CE Pro's Jessica Camerato speaks with Audio Authority national account manager Anthony Grote at CEDIA Expo 2010 in Atlanta. View this story

Robert Archer | 08/12 11:31 AM,

With devices like Blu-ray players, HDTVs and streaming devices becoming commodity items, these products are more accessible than ever to a broader range of consumers. Audio Authority's new HXE-11 HDMI over Coax system provides installers a simple way of connecting those devices and facilitating their clients' high-definition home theater needs. The system is capable of transmitting and receiving 1080p video and lossless audio over a single RG-6 cable for more than 200 feet. The Lexington, Ken.-based manufacturer says that the system, which is comprised of a Model 1341T Transmitter and… View this story