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Devialet Release Wireless, Compact Phantom Speaker
Devialet’s compact version of its flagship Phantom wireless speakers are now available in Australian stores in two power output models – 600W ($1,990) and 900W ($2,590). The Phantom Reactor promises...
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New Sonos Gear Tipped For IFA
Wireless multi-room audio company Sonos is expected to show off new products at this year’s IFA trade fair in Berlin with press events scheduled in New York and Germany in the lead up to the event. A...
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Sennheiser Expand Into Car Audio Market
German audio engineering company, Sennheiser, has expanded into the automotive market with the debut of its AMBEO audio system for in-car entertainment and communication. The first in-car AMBEO sound...
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JBL Sign Qudos Bank Arena Partnership
Samsung-via-Harman owned audio brand JBL has announced a new partnership with Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena to become the 21,000+ capacity venue’s official “Lifestyle Audio” partner. The deal sees JBL take...
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EXCLUSIVE: Bose Delay Google Assistant Rollout
Bose Australia has confirmed a new, delayed date for Google Assistant functionality on its smart devices, more than a week after announcing the update would automatically begin rolling out. The...
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Sonos Set To Unveil Bluetooth Speaker
Sonos is reportedly set to release a portable Bluetooth speaker in a marked departure from its usual wireless multi-room audio products. FCC filings first uncovered by US tech blogger Dave Zatz point...
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Ultimate Ears Release Wonderboom 2
Portable Bluetooth speaker specialists Ultimate Ears have released a new iteration of its waterproof WonderBoom speaker in the lead up to summer. The floating WonderBoom 2 ($129) boasts an extended...
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Jabra Release Sporty New Earphones
Jabra has released its newest pair of Bluetooth earphones targeting the fitness crowd in the increasingly popular wireless audio market. The Jabra Elite Active 45e ($179) headphones are waterproof,...
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JBL Release 16 Hour Earbuds For $150
Harman-Samsung owned audio equipment manufacturer, JBL, has released its new ‘Tune 120TWS’ wireless earbuds in Australia, boasting 16 hours of battery life for $149.95. The earbuds incorporate a 5.8mm...
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Sennheiser Unveil Audiophile Bluetooth Buds
German audio brand Sennheiser has shown off its first set of what it’s calling audiophile-grade wireless earphones. The company unveiled the new IE 80S BT in-ears at the Hong Kong High End Audio Visual...
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Nuheara Shares Up 18% On NDIS Partnership
Perth based assistive listening company Nuheara has received approval to become a registered provider to the National Disability Insurance Scheme following preliminary study results showing its...
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Researchers Warn Of Hackers Weaponising Speakers
Smart speakers and Bluetooth headphones could become auditory weapons used by hackers to inflict hearing and even psychological damage on their unwitting victims. PWC UK cybersecurity research lead...
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McIntosh Add DA2 Module To New Tube Pre-Amp
High end audio equipment maker McIntosh has continued its modular components push with a new tube pre-amplifier to feature its upgradeable digital audio module. The upcoming C2700 ($15,495) stereo...
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IKEA Ramp Up Smart Home Business
Swedish furniture and homewares designer, IKEA, has thrown down the gauntlet against CE retailers, by establishing a dedicated ‘Home Smart’ business unit, just months after its collaboration with...
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Sonos Portable Speaker Leaked Ahead Of IFA
More details have emerged about Sonos’ rumoured portable Bluetooth speaker expected to be unveiled at IFA next month, including its predicted name. The Sonos Move will be the networked audio company’s...
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Xiaomi Mi9T Released Online, Could Hit Retail
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has started selling its premium-mid tier Mi9T smartphone in Australia amid rumours the company could soon have a bricks-and-mortar retail presence. The Mi9T is a...
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Ikea To Sell SmartHouse Tech As Sonos Deal Delivers Limited Growth
Ikea is jumping into the SmartHouse market with the launch of a brand new connected home division. The Company who is tight lipped about how well their Sonos Ikea’s Symfonisk wireless smart speaker...
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Q Acoustics Concept 300 Speakers Hit Aus
Q Acoustics’ Concept 300 loudspeakers have arrived in Australia, promising a “a step-change in loudspeaker design and a redefinition of what is possible” at its price point. The Concept 300 speakers...
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Brands Selling Alexa Connected Home & Google Voice Speakers Could Soon Face...
Brands marketing smart speakers and voice activated connected home gear along with retailers who sell them could be forced to warn consumers that they are buying a “horrifying time bomb that is waiting...
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Rogers Returns To Oz With New Distribution
British hi-fi brand Rogers has returned to Australia with a new distributor and a reissue of an iconic pair of the company’s speakers. Melbourne-based Audio Magic now distributes the Rogers brand, with...
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