Yamaha announces a smaller version of the flagship NS-5000 bookshelf speakers-- the NS3000, a more affordable pair sharing some technology with the bigger sibling, such as the 3cm Zylon dome tweeter.

The NS-3000 also includes a 16cm mid/bass driver with a Zylon cone to enhance integration. A Resonance Suppression (RS) chamber behind the tweeter cancels unwanted tube resonance, while an acoustic absorber limits the impact of internal vibrations while reducing the need for sound absorbing material. Yamaha adds the crossover circuit features the "highest-quality" components, including a Mundorf MCapSUPREME EVO audio capacitor.

Genelec offers customers the option of a RAW aluminium colour finish on a selection of studio, AV and home audio speaker ranges, all featuring the Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE) design.

Developed by Genelec in collaboration with industrial designer Harri Koskinen, the RAW versions are built out of recycled aluminium and require no painting and less finishing material compared to standard painted models. The models available are all two-way designs, and include the 8020, 8030 and 8040 nearfield studio monitors, the 4020, 4030 and 4040 installation loudspeakers, the 4420 and 4430 Smart IP loudspeakers and the G Two, G Three and G Four home audio models.

Dan D'Agostino Master Audio Systems announces the Progression Integrated Amplifier, an addition to the Progression series promising the detail retrieval of the Progression Preamplifier and the power of the Progression Stereo Amplifier.

Built on a modular platform, the Progression Integrated features an analogue base unit providing two single-ended inputs and three balanced inputs, including a home theatre passthrough. Balanced preamplifier outputs allow for the inclusion of one or more subwoofers into a system. The bass package includes Bluetooth connectivity, as first seen in the Progression and Momentum HD preamplifier, with a remote eliminating the sight issues of IR remote controls.

Lithe Audio releases a driver giving Fibaro users control over Lithe Audio multiroom ceiling speakers. Dubbed Lithe Audio Remote VD, it is compatible with Fibaro Home Center 2 with firmware 4.460 or greater, with a Home Center 3 update coming soon.

The driver allows users to store up to 10 different favourite radio stations on each VD. It also supports a simple change from currently playing audio source to AUX input through the press of a button. Users can group or ungroup speakers easily, with the possibility to set speakers to play stereo or through the left or right audio channel. Separate volume sliders control a single speaker or a group of speakers.