All Articles Tagged Speakers

Robert Archer | 07/25 06:33 AM,

For nearly 40 years the Canadian speaker manufacturer PSB has provided audio enthusiasts with a choice of affordable products that it has developed in conjunction with the Canadian think-tank the National Research Council (NRC). The Ontario-based company's new Imagine Mini is a compact two-way loudspeaker that features a curved enclosure with no visible seams. Internally that ported-design enclosure houses a 4-inch woofer with a clay/ceramic compounded polypropylene cone and rubber surround and a 1-inch titanium dome tweeter that is cooled with Ferrofluid. The 4-inch woofer also utilizes the company's Turbo-Magnet… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 07/01 06:11 AM, 3 Comments

Lenbrook America, the U.S. distributor for NAD and PSB, announced the appointment of Dave Cusick to the position of Central Regional Sales Manager. With more than 20 years of sales experience in the A/V channel of the CE industry, Cusick has developed extensive relationships within the specialty home theater channel. Most recently, he was national account sales manager for NuVision and prior to that, director of sales at Fujitsu General of America. In his new role with Lenbrook America, Cusick will personally direct the company’s sales efforts in the central… 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

CE Pro Editors | 04/04 01:13 PM, 0 Comments

The Imãge 2-Way in-wall speaker systems deliver unmatched performance. Their ability to reproduce the full ranges of music with no strain or distortion earns them high marks in multitasking. Their smooth reproduction of music with no overhang is the product of an elaborate signal processing network; so precise, it allows for seamless sound transition. The Imãge speaker system is designed to channel the impact of special effects onto viewers in crystal-clear, subtle fashion that makes listeners become part of the scene. The Imãge speakers gently lend themselves to the interior… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 03/15 01:37 PM, 0 Comments

Earthquake’s in-ceiling SS speakers offer precision angling to meet you right in your sweet spot, or your favorite listening position. In addition to being able to control the direction of the woofer's sound, you can also adjust the angle of the high quality resin coated silk dome tweeter for uncompromised sound quality and staging. And if that isn't enough detail for you, Earthquake engineers also included an in depth tonal control center for the many different listening preferences among end users. SS speakers not only have fantastic control, they are… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 03/09 07:16 AM, 0 Comments

­Parasound has named Positive Marketing AV of Mississauga, Ontario as its Canadian distributor. Positive Marketing AV is a 23-year-old audio-video distribution company that was founded by Phil Bond. It currently represents over 30 brands and serves hundreds of retailers and custom installers throughout Canada. The company will stock Parasound products at its warehouses in Mississauga and Calgary, Alberta. Positive Marketing AV will support the entire Parasound lineup, including its high-end Halo line as well as the more custom installation-focused products in its New Classic, Z-, and C-Series product lines. "Positive… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 03/02 11:27 AM, 0 Comments

RBH Sound has launched a new website, www.rbhsound.com. The new website incorporates many user-requested enhancements and serves as an easy-to-understand source of information. The company’s speakers and other home audio products are organized by series and type, enabling visitors to gain the information they need and navigate the new site with ease. With over 30 years experience in providing high performance home audio products to specialty dealers and distributors worldwide, RBH Sound remains one of only a few companies in the consumer electronics industry still privately owned by the original… View this story

Arlen Schweiger | 02/25 08:46 AM, 1 Comment

We had a good time poking fun -- in a respectful tongue-and-cheek manner, of course -- at the "I am Leon" ad campaign for custom-crafted loudspeaker company Leon Speakers a few months ago. But, of course, it's often the big successes that make the best fodder for parodies (anyone who's watched an episode of Saturday Night Live knows this), and that's definitely been the case with Leon Speakers. For one thing, getting renowned artist Leon Russell just to be part of its ad campaign was a nice achievement -- and… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 02/15 08:14 AM, 0 Comments

Wisdom Audio has named Jerry Hanna to the position of vice president business development. Former vice president and general manager of Rich Green Ink, a leading systems integrator, Hanna will assume his new responsibilities immediately. Hanna is a 30-year industry professional with experience in the high-end home entertainment marketplace, including a nearly 10-year period directing international business for Madrigal Audio Laboratories and brands such as Mark Levinson and Revel. He has experience at the retail, systems integration, and manufacturer levels. “I am extremely pleased to have joined the Wisdom Audio… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 02/09 09:22 AM, 0 Comments

Soundcast Systems, a developer of wireless audio systems, is now offering U.S.-based electronics dealers the opportunity to participate in its new multi-tiered sales and marketing plan. The California-based company says the announcement follows its recent efforts to improve sales and marketing strategies. Highlights of the new plan include:The establishment of custom integrator (CI) and A/V retail dealer networkJust-in-time inventory support for dealer networkIncreased dealer margins and profits for direct dealer networkStrategic alliance with The OAC Group and Roberta Lewis & Associates for business, sales and marketing, public relations and brand… View this story