New Products

Sort By:  Post Date TitlePublish Date
Mark Henninger  |  Apr 03, 2025  | 
Bowers & Wilkins has introduced the Pi8 McLaren Edition, a special iteration of its acclaimed wireless earbuds, developed in collaboration with McLaren Automotive and the McLaren Formula 1 Team. The Pi8 McLaren Edition features a distinctive design incorporating McLaren’s signature Papaya orange and Galvanic Gray finishes.
Mark Henninger  |  Apr 03, 2025  | 
Kaleidescape has unveiled the Strato M, an entry-level movie player designed for home, marine, and commercial theater systems. The new player offers reference-quality 2K video output, surpassing standard Blu-ray quality, along with support for lossless audio.
Mark Henninger  |  Mar 27, 2025  | 
xMEMS Labs has introduced Lassen, a new silicon MEMS tweeter for 2-way True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds that eliminates the need for a separate piezo amplifier. This design choice, according to xMEMS, reduces cost and power consumption while freeing up valuable space for manufacturers to incorporate additional advanced features. By focusing on the frequency range from 6kHz to 20kHz, Lassen targets clear, detailed highs that bring out nuances in music and immersive audio formats.
Mark Henninger  |  Mar 26, 2025  | 
Klipsch has launched the new versions of two iconic speakers: the Klipschorn AK7 and La Scala AL6. These models have new engineering and design updates, but they still deliver that classic horn-loaded sound.
Mark Henninger  |  Mar 26, 2025  | 
Focal is expanding its lineup of premium headphones with the Bathys MG, a Bluetooth model that, according to the manufacturer, delivers a new benchmark in wireless sound. The company points to its background in acoustic engineering to explain how these headphones maintain high-fidelity reproduction while incorporating active noise cancelling. At the heart of this performance are magnesium speaker drivers with “M”-shaped domes—technology Focal says is crucial for producing a precise, powerful sound signature.
Mark Henninger  |  Mar 26, 2025  | 
The iFi iDSD Valkyrie is a portable headphone amplifier and DAC that, according to the manufacturer, goes far beyond typical designs. Its core promise is customization: users can shape their own sound with tools usually found only in mastering studios.
Mark Henninger  |  Mar 11, 2025  | 
On March 11, LG Electronics USA revealed its 2025 OLED evo TV lineup. The new G5 and C5 series offer exciting choices for home entertainment and gaming. According to LG, the OLED evo G5 is equipped with an Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen2 and a suite of features. These include a claimed 45% increase in brightness over its predecessor, Dolby Vision and Atmos support, and gaming-oriented specifications like 4K at 165Hz VRR, NVIDIA G‑SYNC, and AMD FreeSync Premium.
Mark Henninger  |  Mar 11, 2025  | 
Fluance has introduced two new powered speakers in its Reference Series: the Ri71 bookshelf speakers and Ri91 tower speakers. Both models incorporate Bluetooth connectivity and active amplification.
Mark Henninger  |  Mar 10, 2025  | 
Q Acoustics has introduced the Q SUB series, a new trio of active subwoofers designed for home theater and stereo systems. Available in three sizes—the compact 8-inch Q SUB80, the mid-sized 10-inch Q SUB100, and the larger 12-inch Q SUB120—the subs aim for flexible integration through built-in Digital Signal Processing (DSP).
Mark Henninger  |  Mar 10, 2025  | 
TCL has announced its latest television series, the QM7K Precise Dimming Series, featuring the company’s latest QD-Mini LED technology. Following the introduction of its QM6K at CES earlier this year, TCL’s QM7K is designed to improve upon its predecessor with an emphasis on high brightness and precision dimming.
Mark Henninger  |  Mar 07, 2025  | 
Rotel’s latest foray into the world of personal audio, the DX-3, is a compact but ambitious piece of kit. Designed in Tokyo and measuring just 8.5" x 3" x 9.75", this integrated headphone amplifier, pre-amplifier, and DAC contradicts the notion that high-end audio has to come in a bulky package.
Mark Henninger  |  Jan 05, 2025  | 
Samsung Electronics America has announced that its 2025 TV and soundbar lineup will include Eclipsa Audio, a 3D audio format developed in partnership with Google. The company claims Eclipsa Audio allows content creators to direct sounds with more precise location and intensity, aiming to offer viewers a more enveloping audio experience.
Mark Henninger  |  Jan 03, 2025  | 
Hisense is introducing its new L9Q UST projector in the Laser TV category at CES 2025. According to the company, this latest model aims to boost versatility, brightness, and contrast while offering a fresh and innovative design. It’s set to arrive in five screen sizes ranging from 100 to 150 inches—big enough to outfit even ambitious living room and home theater setups.
Mark Henninger  |  Dec 13, 2024  | 
German high-end audio specialist T+A elektroakustik has unveiled its new Pulsar S 130 loudspeaker, a floorstanding model priced at $7,490/pair. As part of a broader initiative to revamp its speaker lineup, T+A states that this design incorporates technologies and concepts drawn from its flagship Solitaire and Criterion series, pulling that engineering pedigree into a more accessible price bracket.

Pages

X