Blogs
2025 CEDIA Shares: Harman Luxury Audio
Harman Luxury Audio gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 exhibit.
Audio
News
Velodyne Acoustics Names Playback Distribution as Exclusive U.S. Distributor
Partnership will debut at CEDIA Expo 2025, along with the new SubContractor Series products.
Blogs
2025 CEDIA Shares: Pro Audio Technology & Theory Audio Design
Erin Phillips gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the companies are planning for their CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 exhibit.
CEDIA Show
Trinnov Provides Free Training at CEDIA Expo 2025
Company to provide live demos, in-depth training, and a future-ready product roadmap.
Audio
KEF Adds Two New Colors to LS50 Speaker Lines
The LS50 Meta and LS50 Wireless II speakers are now available in Moss Green and Sand Shell.
Audio
JBL Professional Introduces Control 400 Standard Coverage and Premium Coverage Series Ceiling Speakers
New products complete the Control 400 Ceiling Speaker Family’s 21-model lineup.
Audio
AVPro Edge Introduces All-In-One System Management Solution
The new CBOX-HA streamlines system management by operating in any one of three modes, including MXnet 1G, MXnet 10G, or Dante Controller mode.
Audio
Yamaha Unveils True X Surround 90A Soundbar
The 90A is the world’s first soundbar to support AURO-3D.
Audio
Wisdom Audio Introduces a New Line of All-Weather Line Source Speakers at CEDIA Expo
The Outdoor All-Weather Sage Series Line Source can be ordered as On-Wall or On-Ground Mounted.
Audio
Theory Launches AutomatorIP Update to its System Configuration Software
AutomatorIP allows installers to deploy Theory — and for the first time, systems using third-party loudspeakers — in 15 minutes.
Audio
StormAudio to Showcase Core 16+ and New Product Previews at CEDIA Expo
The Core 16+ processor supports up to 18 discrete channels and offers advanced layouts like 9.4.4.
Audio
Steinway Lyngdorf Releases New Apps
The new iOS and Android apps control Lyngdorf and Steinway & Sons amplifiers and processors from a smartphone or tablet.
Audio
ADI | Snap One Launches New Episode Hybrid Amplifiers for Large Outdoor Systems
Available in 1200- and 2400-watt versions that support both 70V and 8-ohm systems.
Audio
Onkyo Adds CD Player to Its Icon Series Hi-Fi Lineup
The C-30 Hi-Fi grade CD player features Onkyo’s exclusive Vector Linear Shaping Circuit.
Audio
Meze Audio Launches 105 SILVA Open-Back Headphone
Boasts a design inspired by the Mid-Century Modern movement.
News
Tom Conrad Named as CEO of Sonos
Conrad, who has served as interim CEO since January of this year, will remain on the Board of Directors.
Audio
Hands On With the SVS SB-5000 R|Evolution Subwoofer
Find out if SVS’s latest sub delivers the same power that defines the rest of its lineup.
Audio
ASCENDO Evolves Its Infrasonic Subs With 64- and 100-Inch Models
Every aspect of these two new subwoofers — from motor and suspension to enclosure and damping — has been re-engineered.
Audio
Monitor Audio Introduces Bronze Series 7G
Lineup includes five distinctive models crafted for both 2-channel and multichannel AV.
Audio
North American Launch of New Lyngdorf TDAI-2210 at Audio Advice Live 2025
The TDAI-2210 combines 100% digital amplification with lossless volume control.
Audio
FiiO Debuts SP5 Active Speakers
Each SP5 speaker is powered by its own dedicated 120-watt supply.
Awards
Leon Announces Its 2024 Install of the Year Winners
The awards celebrate standout installations that merge performance with intentional design.
News
Premium Audio Company and Pioneer End Home Audio and Theater Partnership
The decision concludes a successful multi-year collaboration in licensing and marketing between the two companies.
News
L-Acoustics to Provide HYRISS Immersive Experience at CEDIA Expo 2025
L-Acoustics debuts HYRISS technology for residential and marine soundscapes.
Features
High-End Audio Week: It’s Not You, It’s Your Sub
Your subwoofer could be the main culprit in a disjointed audio experience.
Audio
AVID Launches Its First All-New Turntable in 12 Years
The Relveo features a newly developed conical, resiliently coupled suspension system.
Blogs
2025 CEDIA Shares: SoundTube
SoundTube gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 exhibit.
Audio
KEF Debuts the XIO Soundbar
The ultra-slim XIO offers a 5.1.2 configuration and 12 Class D amplifiers.
Audio
Focal Introduces Diva Mezza Utopia Wireless Active Speaker
Delivering 500 watts per speaker, the system features a dual-stage power supply.
News
Research: Headphones Market Poised for Recovery
New Futuresource Consulting report shows that global headphones market recorded a 4.3% year-on-year increase in shipments during Q1 2025.
Audio
Nothing and KEF Collaborate to Launch Headphone (1)
Headphone (1) is Nothing’s first over-ear audio product and the debut device created through its partnership with KEF under the Sound by KEF initiative.
Audio
FiiO Launches K15 Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier
Uses dual AKM AK4497S DAC chips, part of AKM’s new “Velvet Sound” series.
Audio
Alfatron Electronics Releases Dante Ceiling Speakers
The Alfatron ALFC-657D is sold in master and slave pairs and connected via a Dante audio network.
Audio
Luxsin Audio Releases X9 Headphone DAC/Amp
Features 6000 mW/16-ohm output, AK4499EX DAC chip, and HP-EQ technology that supports over 2500 headphone models.
Audio
StormAudio Launches Core 16+ Processor
Expands the Core 16’s channel capacity and adds advanced features via a software upgrade.
News
KEF America Announces Promotion of Stephanie Scola to Executive Vice President
Also elevates Alec Chanin to deputy president of KEF Audio Group.
Audio
Monitor Audio Adds High Gloss White of Studio 89 Speakers
Joins the High-Gloss Black version originally introduced in 2024.
Audio
Focal Adds Two UL-certified In-Ceiling Speakers to its 100-T Series
The new speakers are designed for large public spaces such as luxury hotels and high-end restaurants.
Audio
Cambridge Audio Releases Evo 150 SE Special Edition Amplifier
Delivers 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms and includes the company’s StreamMagic streaming platform.
Audio
Bluesound Introduces New POWERNODE Wireless Streaming Amp
Offers 100 watts per channel of refined DirectDigital amplification for more power and lower distortion sound.
News
Gary Dayton Acquires Thiel Service and Repair Company Coherent Source Service
The former THIEL service manager to repair all legacy Thiel loudspeaker models (1977-2012).
Audio
Ferrum Audio Delivers WANDLA Firmware Upgrade
WANDLA 2.0.0 is a free firmware update for its family of digital-to-analog converters.