Sonance developed three new models for the company’s Landscape Series. Two of these UV-resistant speakers, the RK83 and RK63, are outdoor “rock-like” speakers designed to blend into the environment. The RK63 Rock speaker is a 6.5” 2-way, roughly 10 x 11 x 14 inches and is rated for 100w maximum power handling; the 8” 2-way RK83 Rock speaker measures roughly 14 x 15 x 18 inches and is rated for 150W maximum.
The third new product, the SoundHenge Redux is actually an enclosure that looks like a boulder, and is used exclusively with the Sonance Mariner outdoor speakers. The enclosure is available in Granite or Brown finishes and measures 18 x 14 x 13 inches. These can be used with any Sonance Mariner 50 or Mariner 60 range of weather-resistant loudspeakers, in a stereo-pair, or single stereo speaker configuration.
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Sonance Designs Outdoor Rock Speakers
- 19. 11. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Audio
Listening "Large" Selling the T12 Soundbar
- 09. 09. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Audio
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It's All About Metadata Now, says Niles Audio
- 01. 08. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Audio
Simon Spears (right) of Niles Audio at CEDIA with ECI's Bob Snyder (left) The iRemoteTS is an elegant user interface for operating the IntelliControl ICS whole house distributed audio/video system. It employs reliable ZigBee 2-way wireless technology to provide users with all the necessary metadata to scan, select and play program material from menu-based digital sources, like iPods, music servers, HD Radio, XM and Sirius satellite radio, from their whole house audio/video system.
That's why Simon brought up metadata and his comment reflects an acute understanding of industry direction: the more we expect to get our music and videos anywhere and anytime, the more you need "metadata" to recognize and aid the movements.
The iRemoteTS integrates with Niles HT-MSU Home Theater Main System Unit to manage all components in a home theater system including TV, home theater receiver and up to 14 additional sources like digital video recorders, DVD players and cable/satellite receivers with the single press of its touch screen interface.
"The combination of the iRemoteTS, HT-MSU and Intellicontrol ICS make a powerful addition to the integrators•' tool kit," says Frank Sterns, president of Niles. "With the introduction of the iRemoteTS, it is now possible for Intellicontrol ICS customers to control their entire distributed audio/video system and home theater from a single color touch screen remote."
Pause In Your iPod Bed
- 13. 06. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Audio
Pause is crafted from sustainable New Zealand Rimu with aluminium detailing. Optional accessories include minimalist side lamps and aluminium storage trays, yet perhaps the best feature is how the shelves can seamlessly accommodate an iPod universal dock and BOSE speaker system.
These electronic accessories allow one to awaken to favourite tunes in the most personal of spaces. The concealed iPod universal dock also provides a convenient means for recharging your iPod.
Go iPod Bed
Pause In Your iPod Bed
- 03. 06. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Audio
Pause is crafted from sustainable New Zealand Rimu with aluminium detailing. Optional accessories include minimalist side lamps and aluminium storage trays, yet perhaps the best feature is how the shelves can seamlessly accommodate an iPod universal dock and BOSE speaker system.
These electronic accessories allow one to awaken to favourite tunes in the most personal of spaces. The concealed iPod universal dock also provides a convenient means for recharging your iPod.
Go iPod Bed
TruAudio Speakers Revolve
- 28. 05. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Audio
BMB announces the 6.5" REVOLVE series of TruAudio Speakers and is now releasing a full assortment of 6.5 inch models to compliment the current 8 inch models already available.
In-ceiling speakers can be a solution for an 'invisible' yet great sounding system. The TruAudio In-ceiling line delivers exceptional sound quality and is easy to install.
The REV6-LCR Model lineup offers a solution to fit any budget, room or system requirement. They can perform as the front left, center, or right speaker, and as with all of the LCR models, they can be rotated to point toward the listening area.
All models have nominal 8 ohms impedance.
Hidden speakers
- 19. 05. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Audio
The Amina AIW Series In-Wall Loudspeakers claim to be the world’s first high-performance hidden loudspeakers. Designed to be skimmed over with up to 3/16" of plaster or drywall compound, the AIWs provide a totally concealed audio solution that allows complete interior design flexibility without the visible presence of speakers.
Whether the room is square, rectangular, or even curved, AIWs are a perfect fit every time! And once plastered in, they become completely sealed and protected.
This makes the AIW speakers suitable for wet areas such as pools and bathrooms, and for clean rooms where walls and ceilings need to be regularly washed or wiped down.
