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QSC Adds AD-S6 Surface-Mount Speaker

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QSC launches a transformer-less surface-mount speaker-- the AD-S6, a 6.5-inch 2-way loudspeaker designed for foreground and background music (BGM/FGM), as well installations requiring higher SPL foreground sound reinforcement.

QSC AD-S6“The AD-S6 is an ideal addition to our Premium Business Music solutions that were specifically designed to meet the high-performance needs of foreground applications,” the company says. “We are excited to expand our popular AcousticDesign Series with a loudspeaker that is nearly identical to AD-S6T, but with the AD-S6 we lowered the cost by removing the transformer and providing 16 ohm nominal impedance, making it ideal for use in low impedance distributed systems.”

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Sennheiser Shows Off AMBEO Soundbar

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Sennheiser takes to the IFA Global Press Conference to present an impressive take on consumer audio-- the AMBEO Soundbar, a hefty offering the company claims is able to produce a wholly immersive audio experience.

AMBEO SoundbarThe AMBEO Soundbar packs no less than 13 separate drivers, including two 3.5-inch top-firing speakers, and can produce a deep bass response reaching lows of 30Hz. Meanwhile AMBEO 3D technology combines acoustic wave guides and digital processing to reflect audio off the walls to create a surround effct. The result is immersive 5.1.4 sound compatible with the three chief 3D audio formats, Dolby Atmos, MPEG-H and DTS:X.

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Savant Debuts Micro Aperture Speakers

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Savant announces the Micro Aperture line of PoE self-powered architectural loudspeakers, allowing installers to deliver entertainment content anywhere via single ethernet cable connectivity.

Savant Micro ApertureAs the company puts it, the Micro Aperture speaker "drastically" reduce the complexities of distributed audio system design and installation. Each powered speaker contains an amplifier promising to deliver superb sound quality throughout any space, since content remains in the form of a digital signal from source to speaker. All speakers also contain "Balanced Mode Radiator," a technology Savant says delivers more sound per watt of amplifier power into the listening area.

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James Loudspeaker Creates Mavericks Architectural Cinema Division

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James Loudspeaker creates the Mavericks Architectural Cinema (MAC) division to focus on the design, engineering and product specification of high-performance cinema sound systems, relying on the expertise of executive VP John Bishop.

James MavericksThe Mavericks cinema speakers provide ultra-wide bandwidth, very high sound pressure levels and ultra-low distortion for a "stunning" listening experience. The division plans to create high-performance cinema sound systems ranging from simple 5.1 systems to completely immersive audio experiences based on one or more of the available 3D home theatre formats.

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Atlantic Technology Adds FS-252 Wireless Bookshelf System

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The FS-252 is the first of a range of wireless products from Atlantic Technology featuring SKAA-- a wireless audio standard designed for a dedicated ecosystem the company claims surpasses wifi in terms of both sound quality and reliability.

FS-252The FS-252 is a pair of powered two-way stereo bookshelf speakers. They are acoustically matched to work in systems with Atlantic Technology soundbars and LCR speakers, making them ideal for home theatre use. Customers can connect the speakers to a wide range of analog media sources (CD players, TVs, etc) via 3.5mm input, as well as wireless digital media sources via Bluetooth or SKAA transmitters.

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