At ISE 2018, the HDMI-CEC geniuses at Pulse-Eight showed new Amazon Alexa audio matrix, NFC-enabled TV remote control, and first shipping 18 Gbps HDBaseT extender that supports 4K/60, HDR10, HDCP 2.2 and DSC compression scheme.

SVS aims to move wireless audio beyond mere background music with DTS Play-Fi-based $499 Prime Wireless speakers and $399 Soundbase integrated amp, introduced at CES 2018.

NAD has revised its popular D 3020 amplifier with the addition of new cosmetics and a moving magnet (MM) phono stage.

Wireless audio systems provider Soundcast added 3 loudspeakers and an accessory device to its VGX Series during CES 2018, including the Bluetooth and DTS Play-Fi enabled VG10 that it calls the first outdoor DTS Play-Fi speaker.

Working with the designer Marcel Wanders, KEF has introduced its special edition LS50W loudspeaker.

The capabilities and installation options for Riva Audio's WAND wireless multiroom system grow with the addition of the $399 Central wireless amplifier that can be connected to various sources and legacy speakers.