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Paradigm Electronics Inc. recently launched powerful ON-wall speakers W5 based on Signature v.2 technology. The speaker houses six cutting-edge drivers and the Signature W5 and W5 C (center channel) speakers.

“People will be blown away by the performance of the W5s,” said Mark Aling, Paradigm’s marketing manager. “Before these speakers, you simply could not find on-wall models that produced audiophile-quality sound. We’ve yet to read or hear a bad review of our Signature v.2 technology, so we’re confident the new W5s will impress even the most discerning ears.”

The crossover design offers superior dispersion both on- and off-axis. The midrange cones, Co-PAL cobalt-infused pure-aluminum bass, bronze-anodized die-cast aluminum chassis and P-Be Pure-Beryllium dome tweeters make a system enough to fall for. The system also boasts AVS airflow ventilation system cooling. The best results can be obtained by tilting W5 on wall side-to-side and W5 C up or down.

Paradigm Reference Signature W5 and W5 C models with Piano Black inlay with dark gray cabinet or silver cabinet are priced at $2,999 each.

Bose recently launched its free space 51 environment speaker delivering high quality audio performance. The outdoor speakers are capable enough to cover a wide listening area without mounting them on wall.

The radial design enabling 360-degree sound dispersion explains the stereo sound quality. The extreme weather condition does not affect the performance, thanks to downward-firing 4½-inch full-range driver and weather-resistant casing. The domed port grille, centrally located port, sturdy weather-resistant construction and base flange with mounting holes makes it stand out.

The specially designed enclosures not only optimize the acoustic performance but also offer a great look. The green speaker cabinet blends well with your lawn. The amazing speakers are priced at $404.00.

Via: Bose

Bose Corporation has been honored with red dot award due to its latest and high definition of V30 home theater system. The red dot awards are mainly considered a stick of excellence, eminence for membership of the best design and business.

The development and design processes at Bose result in products that are based on the latest technology, however, for which technology is not regarded as an end in itself,” explains Professor Dr. Zec. “The loudspeakers, earphones and hi-fi systems from Bose are striking, precisely because they do not struggle to be striking. They possess an elegant classicism that marries technology with perfect form to make an end product that is extremely functional and easy to use.”

The Bose Lifestyle V30 home theater system was given the red dot award “best of the best” in the category of home electronics. Not only this, the Bose SoundDock Portable digital music system and Bose on-ear headphones got the red dot award: product design 2008 honors in the home electronics/audio class.

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Bose Lifestyle V30 home theater system gets red dot Award

Joining the spate of spanking speakers are the upscale Highland Audio AINGEL 3201 and 3205 systems. The twain comes with a tweeter of 2.5cm titanium dome along with an impedance of 6Ω. The 3201 speakers boasts of 65Hz - 20kHz playback frequency zone as well as 84dB/1W1m efficiency. As for the 3205 speakers, they offer 39Hz - 20kHz frequency along side the efficiency of 87dB/1W1m. The pair will be available from July14, 2008. The 6 Kg 3201 set is priced at 37,800 Yen. While 31Kg 3205 set can be owned in 94,500 Yen only.

Definitive Technology recently announced the availability of the in-wall/flush mount in-ceiling loudspeaker range called “Disappearing In-wall” which will be displayed during the CEDIA festival. The entire range includes two square two-way models: 5-1/4″ and 6-1/2″, five round two-way models 3-1/2″, 4-1/2″, 5-1/4″, 6-1/2″and 8″, one rectangular bipolar model and one round 6-1/2″ single speaker stereo model.

All the speakers are based on Balanced Dual Surround System driver technology offering higher bass output. The near invisibility is achieved with low profile micro-perf grilles, hidden flange design and small diameter. The Pure Aluminun dome tweeters deliver an audio performance which makes it stand out in the industry. The 1” pure Aluminum dome tweeter eliminates any kind of distortions.

With pricing range between $179 to $379, the entire range of easy to install loudspeaker will be available soon for you.

Bird electron, a renowned name in the world of innovative electronic products recently unveiled its EZ16YG peanut speakers for DAP. Amazing and elegant in look, the peanut speakers carry every feature to attract users towards it. The Bird Electron EZ16YG Peanuts speakers are equipped with:

• Two 30mm Driver
• Measures 108×50×100(mm)
• Weighs 25g

You can carry these Bird Electron EZ16YG Peanuts speakers to anywhere you want. Spend only 25€ for the speakers and enjoy!

Via: Press

Bose came up with its Cinemate digital home theater speaker system to give a new definition to your audio experience. For all those who want a great sound without setting up wires everywhere, the new system comes as a boon.

The easy to install speaker system delivers crystal clear audio. Connect TV audio to remote module and the module to Acoustimass and speakers and get going. It is a perfect combination of TrueSpace digital processing circuitry and Articulated Array speaker design. Dialogues are focused in center and sound is bounced back to deliver a surround sound experience.

The front speakers deliver full range of frequencies with distortion free audio. The balanced sound is a result of active equalization and integrated signal processing. Enjoy the surround sound experience with speakers which are reasonably priced at $499.00.

Via: Newegg

The up-and-coming Shockwave SC-30 Speaker entices your ears with immaculate sound quality and simple interface. Its chic design and bold looks allows you to befit it in your showcase or living room with ease and confidence. The upscale SC-30 speakers boast of a ten-year long-tested classical power amplifier.

The SC-30 Speakers promises to offer you best sound quality with a host of distinctive features-

• Power amplifier signal-to-noise ratio: ≥80dB
• Power amplifier output: 1.3WX2+6.8W(THD=10%)RMS
• Frequency response: 50Hz~18KHz
• Bass unit: 4 inches 6 ohms
• Degree of dissociation: ≥75dB
• Supply voltage: ~220V ±10% 50Hz

Enjoy quality music with these up market set of speakers. The Company has not revealed price so far.

Via: Shockwave

Recently, Canton, Germany’s largest and the best selling loudspeaker brand, expanded its Chrono line of value-added high-performance loudspeakers with two advanced models. The two new models are the three-way Chrono 511 DC tower and the compact Chrono 501 on-wall speaker.

Canton USA president Paul Madsen says “By employing the drivers, design and engineering of the classic Ergo series, but with less costly cabinet aesthetics, we were able to reduce pricing by over 30%, and the response has been extremely positive. By adding a new top-of-the-line tower and low-depth on-wall, we’ve expanded the range of applications for home theater and music systems, making it even more versatile.”

Canton Chrono 501 is an ideal loudspeaker for surround channels of a home theatre system. It incorporates a 6-inch aluminum bass driver and is capable of offering powerful midrange and bass response of up to 40 Hz. It is a compact 2-way sealer enclosure speaker.

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Canton 511 DC and 501 Speakers

Art Dio has recently unveiled PA-380 speakers for your PC. Scheduled to be sold from earlier July, PA-380 will be available in black and white color options at a suggested price of 2,280 Yen. It delivers an output of 3W×2ch. ArtDio PA-380 PC Speakers feature full range unit of 8cm diameter and playback frequency zone 120Hz~20kHz. It measures 88×73×198mm.

Pamper your ears with a new spanking surround system recently manufactured by Niro. Aspiring to be at the top of the heap, the 5.1 ch spherical surround system features a subwoofer, bass speaker, top speaker, and an in-built amplifier. The bass speaker is equipped with three 90mm drivers, 30Wx3 output power with an impedance of 9Ω. While, the top speaker boasts of two 60mm drivers, packed with an impedance of 8Ω, and an output power of 30Wx2.

The remaining subwoofer comprises of a 200mm driver, provides 6Ω impedance and an output power of 50W. With these magnificent features, you have no option but to make a bevy of people listen to your collection of songs.

The spherical surround system is fully compatible with the Dolby Digital, DTS, AAC, and Dolby Pro Logic formats. It can be all yours in 600€ only.

Via:Press

FCC has recently approved the latest Klipsch Room Groove Wireless Speaker using wireless KipschCast™ Technology. It can broadcast and accept CD-quality audio signals to and from other KlipschCast apparatus.

The Room Grave wireless speaker comes with an iPod® port and secondary input for connecting your most favourite equipments to enjoy them locally anywhere in your room with ease. It is basically designed to work with Apple universal Well inserts.

The Room Grove is a two-way stereo sound system that incorporates two large-fling woofers and two MicroTractrix™ Hom-loaded tweeters in ported attachments. You can get a wonderful music experience with accuracy with this wireless speaker.

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Klipsch Room Groove Wireless Speaker

The One Systems 112IM Direct Weather loudspeaker is a new sound reinforcement system with amazing sound output capabilities. It also boasts of better reliability, better flexibility and better articulation.

It has been tested against harsh environmental conditions like heavy rains and sea spray. It is found to be very durable and versatile. Now you won’t have to compromise with the output sound quality. It is because the materials used to construct the cabinets and bracket components of One Systems are high quality stainless steel, composites and driver protection.

The high quality indoor and outdoor sound output of the One Systems 112IM Direct Weather loudspeakers is attributed to its special unit comprising of a single 12-inch Inside Only (I/O) LF driver and a large-format HF driver coupled to a fully rotatable Equivalent Throat (E/T) high-frequency horn.

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One Systems 112IM Direct Weather loudspeakers

Electro-Voice has recently expanded its product portfolio with the new EVID FM series of flush mount in-wall speaker systems. This high performance background and foreground installed speaker system series from Electro-Voice comprises of two models, FM6.2 and FM4.2.

Both the two new members of the EVID product family offer a powerful combination of superb audio quality and sturdy sealed unit construction. Sporting an aesthetically appealing in-wall design, FM6.2 and FM4.2 speaker systems can match any home décor. The FM6.2 comprises of 6” woofer, 1” tweeter and 6” tuned passive radiator. While the FM4.2 comprises of 4” woofer, 1” tweeter and 4” tuned passive radiator.

These two new EVID products have all their components fitted in a shallow, fully sealed enclosure for consistent performance and great sound isolation from adjacent rooms. Featuring an innovative low profile design, these speaker systems offer an increased structural integrity.

The FM6.2 offers high power handling in a compact size, thereby making it a perfect product for larger rooms. On the other hand, the FM4.2 offers excellent performance for small and mid-sized rooms. Both these systems offer exceptional extended bass response relative to their compact size.

Via: Press

Electro-Voice recently exhibited its Tour X loudspeaker line during InfoComm 2008. The multipurpose speakers offer enriching audio experience and road-read functionality. The range of models includes 12” two-way TX1122, 15” two-way TX1152, dual 15” two-way TX2152, 18” TX1181, dual 18” TX2181, 12” dedicated monitor TX1122FM and 15” dedicated monitor TX1152FM.

The Backbone Grille design makes use of heavy grille blocks and bracing making them rugged. Not only this, the comfortable air and water tight Ergo-Handle and oversized angled input panel easily engulfs NL4 connectors. The 500W continuous rated distortion free SMX woofers offer a sensitivity of 36dB which is equivalent to electronic digital processors.

There is no need for the ports and acoustic center for woofer and compression driver are close to each other making them more usable. Though the price for none of them has been disclosed yet but they will be available soon.

Via: Press

Recently, One Systems, Inc. premiered its Cross Field Array long throw stadium speaker system at InfoComm 2008 that was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Designed to provide very high acoustic output where long throws are required, this new stadium speaker system is truly an innovation.

Sporting a two-way design, Cross Field Array incorporates four ten-inch neodymium based low frequency drivers loaded in a high Q, wide bandwidth horn assembly. This speaker system features a 50 degree horizontal and 20 degree vertical array configuration to provide substantial reduced time domain interaction between the bass/mid bass and high frequency portions of the frequency spectrum.

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Cross Field Array long throw stadium speaker system at Infocomm 2008

Loiminchay Audio Degas Speaker System is a dynamic, passionate performer; that is designed in New York by owner Patrick Chu. Crafted for a unique and exceptional appearance and a totally remarkable musical experience, the Loiminchay Audio Degas Speaker System rises to the musical and emotional occasion each and every time you listen.

You can see the magnificent art and handwork in the speaker where each heavily-braced enclosure is painstakingly crafted, layer by layer, from beautifully formed Birch MultiPly laminate resulting in a sensually shaped, extremely no resonant structure. The cabinets are so finely sealed that no air bubbles remain to potentially leak internal pressurized air.

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Loiminchay Audio Degas Speaker System

LG Korea has announced the launch of its latest HT762TZR home theater speakers for audioholics. These wine red colored speakers look elegant for all types of rooms. This beautiful speaker collection boasts total output 700W, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output support and SD class DVD picture qualities. It can read DivX/DVD±RW/DVD±R/WMA/MP3/JPEG formats. No word on the price yet. Tay tuned for updates.

Via: LG

Aperion Audio recently announced the launch of three new subwoofers and nine new surround speakers. The new subwoofer line – up and Intimus line has changed its entire catalog with these 12 new speaker systems.

The Intimus speakers feature woven fiberglass cones and silk dome tweeters. The curved edges define an aesthetic and stylish look. The 8”, 10” and 12” subwoofer boast digital BASH amplifiers and dual aluminum drivers.

While all the nine Intimus speakers are priced between $130 and $695, the Bravus subwoofers price start from $499 for 10” model. Also the 12” subwoofer is priced at $1,099.

Via: Press

Klipsch recently launched RoomGroove portable speaker systems to be used with iPods. The easy to set up portable speaker systems are wireless and operate on 2.4GHz.

“With intelligent wireless technology and dynamic sound performance, our RoomGroove fills the market gap for a high-quality multi-room music platform that’s designed to be simple to install and operate,” said Tony Ostrom, Klipsch director of product planning. “It’s a product that allows users to easily experience their iPod tunes from room-to-room without being tripped up or tied down.”

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Klipsch RoomGroove portable speaker systems

Genius, a division of KYE Systems Corp., has recently announced a new speaker system with a touch panel screen to control volume, function and bass or treble all with a touch of a finger. The new SP-T1200 comes with an adjustable light that illuminates when adjustments are made.

Ideal for listening to music in between classes or on road and gaming, Genius SP-T1200 Touch Speaker System are easy to use. Capable of creating a high-tech look and feel, this speaker system sports a compact size and appears to be the perfect companion for notebooks and laptops.

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Genius SP-T1200 2.O Touch Speaker System for Finger Control

Tannoy recently launched its VQ series of loudspeakers specially designed for large dance clubs, AV systems, stadiums, theaters, live concert halls and open-air venues. The loudspeakers feature high SPLs, amazing sonic performance and accurate directional control.

The letter Q is a mathematical expression which represents directionality of the source. Higher the value of Q, more is the directional source. The clarity and power of the sound is high enough even in large buildings. When the loudspeaker is attached to Point Source Waveguide, the integrated driver technology emits a consistent single point source.

So get used to outstanding and unrivaled audio quality from Tannoy VQ Loudspeaker range. Tannoy VQ delivers a performance advantage which even an acoustics resource does not.

Via: InfoComm

Meyer Sound introduced the latest UPQ-1P Loudspeaker in the recent InfoComm 2008. Best suited for permanent installations including theatres, nightclubs and corporate AV applications, the UPQ-1P Loudspeaker has been able to demonstrate the same consistent and smooth sonic signature of Meyer Sound products.

John Meyer, CEO and Co-founder of Meyer Sound, said, “Meyer Sound products have been widely used in theaters, churches and live venues. Now our customers are demanding smaller and lighter loudspeakers with high-quality performance across the frequency range. UPQ-1P is the answer to their request, and with the same coherent phase response that people have come to expect from Meyer Sound products.”

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Meyer Sound UPQ-1P Loudspeaker

JBL Professional in the recent InfoComm 2008 launched eight new compact AE Series loudspeaker models. Specially designed to provide you undistorted sound for natural music and intelligible speech, this series of speakers had good reason to attract buyers towards it in the exhibition.

Jon Sager, Director of Market Development, Installed Sound, JBL Professional, said, “The demand for loudspeaker systems that provide added flexibility and even greater sonic clarity continues to grow with the evolution of the systems integration industry. The new AE Compact loudspeaker series addresses these demands, enabling sound designers and installers to best meet the needs of any given environment, including performing arts venues, houses of worship, sports facilities, corporate board rooms and dance clubs.”

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JBL AE Compact loudspeaker

Recently, Pragmatic Communications Systems, Inc., leader in audiovideo control and signal distribution, announced a unique line of array speakers. These were exbhibited at the InfoComm 2008 in Las Vegas Convention Center.

Currently offered in attractive white and black colors, these new speakers from Pragmatic can match any application. Array speakers offer a full-range of frequency response from 100 Hz to 20 KHz. Known as the PHA family of speakers, these speakers provide an excellent and well-defined sound dispersion patterns.

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Pragmatic High-performance Array speakers