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January 17, 2014

Lamborghini Veneno Roadster with High Performance Audio by Monster

Noel Lee, CEO of Monster Audio, presented at CES the 750+ watt, 10-speaker custom-designed audio system that they developed for the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster which is controlled by an Android-based wind-shield mounted touch-screen with dashboard, door, and headrest-mounted speakers. Well you say OK the car is beautiful (should be with a 3.3 mio € price tag) and the system sounds great (you can do a lot when you spend about 36,000€) but why write about this for normal human beings? We follow closely what Noel Lee does as he is a real visionary with marketing savvy, from cable to when he jumped into headphones at a good time with a strategy that has proven to be a big sales success.

January 16, 2014

Damson Innovative Headphones ‘Headbones’ Using Out-of-the-Ear Technology

In a headphone market jam-packed today with in-ear, on-ear, and over-ear products, the British audio innovator, Damson, showcased at the CES 2014 an audio advancement they call “out-of-the-ear” technology that could take “feeling” music into another dimension with the company’s first offering in the wireless headphone category, Headbones™, a radically new design utilizing the temporal bone and inner-ear structure to deliver a headphone experience that can be both heard and felt.

January 15, 2014

Meridian Special Editions of DSP Digital Active Loudspeakers Win First Award

In honour of the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the world’s first digital loudspeaker, the D600, Meridian has announced a new Special Edition series of DSP Digital Active Loudspeakers, featuring their latest innovations in digital loudspeaker system design including a beryllium domed tweeter, new electronics and firmware as well as driver clamp rings to deliver the highest-performing Meridian DSP Digital Active Loudspeaker available to-date.

January 14, 2014

Integrated Systems Europe 2014 : Just 3 weeks to Show Time

As the CES has just closed its doors on a record breaking show, it’s now only 3 weeks before Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) will open at the Amsterdam RAI, once again filling all 12 halls in anticipation of over 45,000 attendees from 140 countries.

January 13, 2014

Arcam previews at CES 2014 FMJ A49 Mega Integrated Stereo Amplifier

The renowned British manufacturer Arcam of Cambridge, has unveiled its new flagship stereo integrated amplifier, FMJ A49, at the CES, boasting a massive 200 watts per channel Class G constant power into 8 ohms, and 400 watts into 4 ohms. Designed and engineered in the UK, it will be hand-crafted at the company facility in Rochester New York. The FMJ A49 will be shipping only in late March, with a launch at the UK Bristol Show on the 21st Feb 2014, but here are a few highlights of the key features.

i-box Max: More Powerful Big Brother to Recently Launched i-box Trax Portable Wireless Speaker
December 20, 2013

i-box Max: More Powerful Big Brother to Recently Launched i-box Trax Portable Wireless Speaker

We had so much interest in our recent article about the launch of the i-box Trax, we thought we should give you more details on its big brother Max, which is also now available. Like Trax, Max has a similar distinctive design and offers Bluetooth connectivity as well as NFC pairing technology for smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers but packs a pair of 5cm full-range drivers, supplemented by a rear-ported 7.5cm low-frequency radiator for powerful bass, driven by a fully integrated, high-performance Class D amplifier that delivers 30 watts RMS.

Meridian Audio Honors Martins Hi-Fi for 45 years as Retail Partner
December 19, 2013

Meridian Audio Honors Martins Hi-Fi for 45 years as Retail Partner

Both Meridian co-founders, Bob Stuart and Allen Boothroyd welcomed Ted Martin as a VIP guest of honour at Meridian’s Huntingdon HQ on 17th December in an event held to celebrate the fact that Martins Hi-fi is Meridian’s longest serving retail partner. Ted Martin was given a detailed and extensive tour of the factory and was able to experience some stunning home-cinema demonstrations in Meridian’s dedicated Theatre.

CEDIA Announces Growth Results of Custom Install Market Survey
December 18, 2013

CEDIA Announces Growth Results of Custom Install Market Survey

CEDIA has announced the findings of its second extensive survey into the UK residential custom installation sector. The results show an industry anticipating healthy annual growth in turnover this year. As a member of CEDIA for 8 years, Cinenow.com has reproduced below the integral text of the summary of the CEDIA Survey, including some interesting figures, as we think this good news should be heard loud and clear! The complete market research report will be available in January and can be purchased directly from CEDIA.

Quad Launches Quad 9AS: Compact Active Speakers with a New Design
December 17, 2013

Quad Launches Quad 9AS: Compact Active Speakers with a New Design

Based on the mini-monitor concept of the popular Quad 9L, Quad has launched the 9AS compact two-way active speakers with a new design, featuring a new treble unit with associated waveguide front plate in addition to the classic Quad woven Kevlar bass unit, both driven by low distortion Class AB amplifiers via a sophisticated active crossover. Offering sonic accuracy required of near-field studio monitors, these speakers are small enough to sit on a desk or a shelf in the living room, while incorporating amplifier power output of 100 watts per speaker (peak rated at 200W per speaker) and a wide range of digital and analogue inputs.

Cyrus wins prestigious 2013 Diapason D'or Award for Lyric 09
December 16, 2013

Cyrus wins prestigious 2013 Diapason D'or Award for Lyric 09

The Cyrus Lyric 09 has won the prestigious French award, the 2013 Diapason D’or, for the Best All-In-One System of the year. The Lyric Series is their first range of all-in-one hi-fi products offering high quality music, using their renowned technology developed for their separates, that can be played from up to 14 different sources. The Lyric 09 is the flagship in the Series, with an up-sampling 32 bit digital to analogue converter and 170 watts per channel.

Newly Launched Cyrus CDi Will Replace the CD 6 SE₂ and CD 8 SE₂ Models
December 12, 2013

Newly Launched Cyrus CDi Will Replace the CD 6 SE₂ and CD 8 SE₂ Models

Cyrus, renowned for 30 years of award winning technology, has announced that they are changing their CD player line-up, with the release of a new integrated CD player, named CDi, to replace their two existing integrated CD players – the CD 6 SE₂ and CD 8 SE₂. The price point will sit between the two former models, but in terms of performance it looks to be the best CD player they have ever produced to date, as it will use a specially updated version of their proprietary Servo Evolution disc reading system in addition to having an advanced 32 bit DAC and a fully regulated power supply.

Dynaudio Sub 250 II Active-Subwoofer with Multi-sub Configuration ”Slave” Function
December 11, 2013

Dynaudio Sub 250 II Active-Subwoofer with Multi-sub Configuration ”Slave” Function

The new Dynaudio Sub 250 II, replacing the existing Sub 250, is the most compact sub-woofer in their range yet offers the high performance sound quality and real deep bass we are accustomed for the brand with the advantage of integrating in home theatres, stereo systems and sub-woofers/satellite systems where size is a key criteria. Available in various finishes, the Sub 250 II is equipped with a powerful 200 W amplifier and long-throw 24 cm woofer, a large 100 mm voice coil and the cone made from Dynaudio’s own MSP (Magnesium Silicate Polymer) material.

Monster DNA On-ear Headphones in Three Additional Colours
December 10, 2013

Monster DNA On-ear Headphones in Three Additional Colours

If you want to be a trendsetter in the crowd with your headphones, Monster has recently added a colourful trio of new models to their DNA On-Ear headphone line, with yellow on neon orange, silver on neon green and rose gold, which brings to 12 the colour combinations. But wait, that’s not all, so you can really express yourself, you can go another step further in your personalization and choose from over 20 different DNA™ Custom Looks “skins”, made from premium vinyl that can be removed without leaving residue.

Tivoli Audio Albergo+ A Tech-packed Easy-to-Operate Clock Radio
December 07, 2013

Tivoli Audio Albergo+ A Tech-packed Easy-to-Operate Clock Radio

Tivoli Audio announces Albergo+, an ultra simple to use Bluetooth-equipped digital radio with high quality sound. Equipped with DAB, DAB+, AM, FM, and Bluetooth streaming technology, the Albergo+ offers the essential features including a digital clock, sleep timer, snooze button, and independent dual alarms. Initially conceived as a radio for the hotel sector, this may be just what you have been looking for in your guest room. There is also a matching Stereo Speaker to transform Albergo+ into a compact stereo sound system.

Sony launches SRX-R510P 4K Cinema Projector for Smaller Screens
December 05, 2013

Sony launches SRX-R510P 4K Cinema Projector for Smaller Screens

Sony Digital Cinema has unveiled the new SRX-R510P, a compellingly-priced addition to its market-leading 4K digital projector line-up, offering the Sony 4K experience to cost-conscious independent cinema owners and smaller theatres with screens up to 10m wide. Having experienced recently a demo of the Sony SRX-515P] , we believe that following the evolution of these technologies, particularly 4K and 3D, by the leaders in the professional market is an interesting strategy for those wanting to look into the crystal ball and anticipate what could be coming in the future, especially for high-end Home Theatre installations.

Arcam BDP300 Blu-ray Player: Special Trade-in Offer to Save Up to £500
December 04, 2013

Arcam BDP300 Blu-ray Player: Special Trade-in Offer to Save Up to £500

Arcam is offering, for our UK readers only unfortunately, a £500 saving on their purchase of the FJM BDP300 Blu-ray player for a trade in of any Arcam disc player, and for those non-Arcam owners a saving of £400 in exchange for ANY!!! old disc player to move up to Arcam quality performance for both movie and music playback.

Klipsch GiG: Portable Wireless Music System with Multiple Colour Options
December 03, 2013

Klipsch GiG: Portable Wireless Music System with Multiple Colour Options

Renown for its horn-based technology that we often find in exclusive, high-end Home Theatre installations, Klipsch is making its foray into the highly competitive portable Bluetooth speaker market with the launch of GiG, the brand’s smallest Bluetooth® wireless speaker and latest addition to the Klipsch Music Center Series that is designed to take the concert anywhere. The GiG ultra-portable system packs over 65 years of Klipsch premium audio engineering know-how into a tiny package, with optional colours, that will go with you everywhere.

Meridian’s International Boutique Concept Expands with Opening of Meridian West London
December 02, 2013

Meridian’s International Boutique Concept Expands with Opening of Meridian West London

The Meridian West London Boutique, set to officially open at the end of January 2014, is located in the heart of the Chelsea Design Quarter and will feature the complete range of Meridian Audio’s award-winning systems, including DSP Digital Active Loudspeakers, Meridian Reference Series and Meridian Streaming Systems. A technical and design consultation area as well as a state-of-the-art home cinema theatre for one-to-one demonstrations complete the Boutique layout.

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