Audio

News

Powersoft Announces Extra E-Training Courses

The Italian manufacturer has increased its capacity to deliver online trainings to counter COVID-19 restrictions.

News

BlackWire Designs Adds ELAC Custom Install Home Audio Products

Now offer range of ELAC in-ceiling, in-wall, and on-wall speakers, subwoofers, and amplifiers.

Audio

BluOS Releases Software Update 3.8

Brings new home theater options, MQA-CD, and more.

Audio

Case Study: The Day the Music Fried

After a lightning strike, Nuvo takes the heat to bring a 17-zone audio system back to life.

News

ProSource Adds New Audio Vendors

AudioControl, Bowers & Wilkins, GoldenEar Technologies, Bluesound, and NAD joing the buying group.

News

Stealth Acoustics Partners with Custom Solutions International for International Representation

The independent manufacturer’s sales rep firm covers the custom installation market worldwide.

Audio

Storm Audio Adds New Features to MK2 Line

Newly redesigned amplifiers and processors will be at ISE 2020.

Audio

RTI Two-Way Driver Now Available for Revox Multiuser System

Driver control over multiroom audio solution via RTI's line of remotes, touchpanels, and the RTiPanel app.

Audio

Klipsch Introduces New Soundbar Lineup at CES 2020

Three new models are available in 54-, 48-, and 44-inch sizes.

Audio

Soundavo Launches MZ-Series Multi-Channel Integrated Digital Amplifier

Designed for the custom residential installation, multi-room distributed audio system.

News

AudioControl Appoints Phoenix Marketing Group as Reps

Phoenix now provides AudioControl’s home audio representation for the Southeast region.

Home Theater

Tech Showcase: AV Receivers 2019

What the latest crop of AV receivers is delivering to today’s home theaters.

News

Theory Audio Design Builds Worldwide Sales Force

Adding a director of sales, U.S. rep groups, and international distributors, the loudspeaker and electronics manufacturer prepares to ship its first seven products.

Audio

Como Audio Issues “Works With Alexa” Software Update

Software update allows hands free control for the Solo, Duetto, and Amico models.

Audio

Atlantic Technology’s Gatecrasher1 Now Works with Alexa

Adds hands-fee ability to 2.1 stereo system.

News

Onkyo USA Partners with Staub Electronics

Onkyo USA names Staub Electronics as exclusive Canadian distributor for Integra.

Going Forward

Dante Comes Home

Long used in the commercial world, Audinate’s networking platform solves large-scale AV distribution challenges for residential installs.

Audio

Emotiva Introduces the RMC-1L 16-channel AV Processor

Supports current high-resolution video formats as well as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

Automation

AudioControl Collaborates with Josh.ai

AudioControl’s Director Series DSP amplifiers, Concert Series AV receivers. and Maestro Series preamplifiers now compatible with the Josh.ai platform.

Trade Events

ListenUp Hosts Listening Events for Polk Audio Legend Speaker Series

Polk Audio to introduce the Legend Series in ListenUp showrooms.

Going Forward

The Sonos Solution

How the smart audio company works with the custom installation community to make the world sound better.

Audio

Sonus Faber Launches New Collection

The Olympica Nova line adds three new models to the collection.

News

Grimani Systems Appoints John Johnsen as Sales Manager

Brings 30-plus years of professional and consumer AV sales management, business development, and marketing savvy to Grimani Systems.

Audio

Theory Audio Design Launches at CEDIA Expo 2019

Available now for pre-order, attendees are invited to stop by Sound Room 7 to touch, feel, and hear the finished loudspeakers and loudspeaker controller...

Audio

Anthem Launches MDX Multi-Zone Distribution Systems

Anthem’s new MDX Series features fully powered independent-zone subwoofer connections, as well as ARC Genesis room correction for each zone.

Audio

Yamaha Adds to Home Theater Package Offerings

The YHT-4950U and YHT-5950U home theater systems offer 4K video and MusicCast technology.

Audio

Denon Introduces New Hi-Fi Stereo Network Receiver

The DRA-800H offers an advanced HDMI video section, voice-controllable wireless music, and traditional audio capabilities.

Audio

Yamaha Joins SnapAV Line of Custom Integration Products

Partnership makes it easier for custom integrators to access Yamaha products and services.

News

Original Paradigm Co-Founder Purchases Paradigm, Anthem, and MartinLogan

Scott Bagby and John Bagby secure 100 percent interest in the three audio brands.

Events

The Great Sony Roadshow Takes Place This Week

Catalyst AV member Tech Source Distributors to hold two events — one in Northern Virginia and the other in Montgomeryville, PA.

News

Meridian Adds to U.S. Reps

There are now 11 firms that represent the brand across the country.

Technology

AudioControl Introduces the Avalon G4 4-/3-/2-Channel Amplifier

Versatile multichannel architecture designed for everything from immersive surround sound applications to multi-zone audio, 2-channel or 2.1-channel entertainment systems.