New Products

It is not every day I get an opportunity to audition a completely new type of speaker. So, it was with a fair amount of excitement that I attended a press event in New York City hosted by Silicon Valley startup xMEMS Labs.

Audio enthusiasts and music lovers from around the world will descend upon Audio Expo North America (AXPONA) tomorrow (Friday, April 14) at 10 a.m. to experience the latest audio gear from 500 exhibitors who have set up shop at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg. We have received a number of press releases in the days leading up to the event. Here’s a preview of some of the gear that will be on display.

JVC today announced a set of wireless earbuds featuring active noise cancellation (ANC) that will sell for $60.

British speaker specialist KEF has once again expanded its range of Ci-Reference architectural speakers with two new THX-certified in-wall models, but this time the focus is on its “Extreme Home Theatre” collection and Dominus-level certification.

LG Electronics USA has just announced the pricing and availability of its latest gaming monitor, the 49-inch Curved UltraGear, aka the 49GR85DC-B. The new monitor, now available for pre-order on LG.com, is priced at $1299. LG is sweetening the pre-order deal by offering a free UltraGear Gaming Pad worth $200 and the company expects to ship in early April.

Pioneer today unveiled a new flagship AV receiver under the prestigious Pioneer Elite label.

When it comes to TVs, things are looking bright for 2023. If there's a theme to this year's new models, it's the dramatic increase in peak light output for both LCD and OLED-based TVs. Sony's new Bravia lineup is a perfect example; these TVs significantly outshine their predecessors.

Sony's updated Bravia XR lineup boasts a range of five new models, each designed to offer a superlative viewing experience. It consists of the X95L Mini LED (65, 75, and 85 inches), X90L Full Array LED (55, 65, 75, 85 and 98 inches), A95L QD-OLED (55, 65, and 77 inches), and the A80L OLED (55, 65, 77, and 83 inches).