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Control4 Aquires Speaker Brand
Control4 has forked out US$9.6M in cash to buy the Triad speaker brand. The move into audio comes as the Company comes under pressure from several Companies offering IP and networked home connectivity....
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BREAKING NEWS:D+M Brands Marantz, Deno, Heos + Boston Acoustics Sold
he largest supplier of loudspeakers in the USA, Sound United has snapped up D+M, manufacturers of Denon Marantz and Boston Acoustics, they also get the Heos by Denon High Res networked sound gear...
View ArticleUnder Armor Collaborate With JBL On New Wireless Headphones
Developed in collaboration with sporting brand Under Armor, JBL is readying two new sports-focused Bluetooth headphones for launch in the Australian market. The new range’s flagship offering, the UA...
View ArticleB&O Refine Their Rugged Speaker Range
B&O has announced the next addition to its Beolit series of Bluetooth speakers. The company say the new Beolit 17 has been designed by award-winning Cecilie Manz “to put a distinct cool...
View ArticleSonos Confirm Australian Price + Availability For Playbase Soundbar
As previously tipped by ChannelNews, wireless sound player Sonos has announced a new Playbase is coming to the Australian market. The new Playbase will boast a wraparound speaker grille on the front,...
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Bose Accused Of Stealing Headphone Technology
A US headphone maker is suing Bose for allegedly stealing the technology and name of its in-ear headphones. Doppler Labs, which creates in-ear headphones that can change the volume of real-world...
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How Weber Shandwick Tried To Nobble ChannelNews Over Sonos Leak
Serious questions are being asked of WPP PR agency, Weber Shandwick, who have openly admitted that they deliberately blocked ChannelNews and SmartHouse from a one on one briefing because we revealed...
View ArticleCanton’s New Soundbase To Hurt Sonos
Indi Imports, who distribute the Canton audio brand in Australia, say that Canton’s new soundbar and soundbase are selling through “significantly”. Priced at $849, DM9 promises to deliver “genuine home...
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New Denon HEOS Wireless 4K Receiver A Massive Step In New Direction
Two weeks ago, I walked onto the Melbourne offices of Qualifi the distributor of Marantz and Denon products, what they showed me was a brilliantly designed surround sound receiver that is set to be...
View ArticleiEast Music Streaming Box Smashes Sonos On Price
Melbourne-based distributor Indi Imports is shaking up the wireless sound game, bringing Chinese company iEast’s Sound Streamer and AM160 to local audiophiles. Indi say that with “Hi Definition...
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Review: Roccat Go Low On Price With Cross Headset
Within the crowded arena of gaming-focused brands, Roccat doesn’t exactly rise to the top when it comes to prominence. They lack the wider-brand awareness of Alienware and the imposing design...
View ArticleSennheiser Launch TV Headphone Kit
Sennheiser have announced a wireless audio system specifically designed to improve TV listening through headphones. The Flex 5000 features a base station that connects to a TV or home entertainment...
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Convoy Secures Distribution Of ‘Floating’ Speaker Stands
Convoy has been appointed the sole Australian distributor for IsoAcoustic’s range of isolation stands designed for loudspeakers and studio monitors. IsoAcoustics was established in Canada in 2012, and...
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EXCLUSIVE: Samsung Considering Attach Soundbar Licensing Following Harman...
Samsung could be heading in a brand-new direction with insiders claiming that the Korean Company is seriously exploring the concept of new technology that will result in third party soundbar and...
View ArticleSamsung Complete Harman Acquisition
Samsung has announced the completion of its $8 billion acquisition of Harmon, first announced in November. “Today is a historic moment for us. The close of this transaction opens the door to create...
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Mid-Flight Headphone Explosion Causes Passenger Burns
A passenger on a Beijing to Melbourne flight has been burnt after the battery-operated headphones she was wearing exploded. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) reported the incident on its...
View ArticleSamsung Tease Next-Gen Soundbar
While the company’s QLED TV range was front and center of Samsung’s recent Sydney Opera House-based launch event, some attention was also given to the company’s next-generation MS750 Sound+ Series of...
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Digital Radio In 4 Million New Cars By 2021
Almost four million new vehicles sold in Australia by the end of 2021 will be fitted with DAB+ digital radio technology according to projections. Figures released by Commercial Radio Australia (CRA)...
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NAD Appeals To High Res Audio Fans With Two New Products
As the battle for market share at the top end of the high-res audio market heats up Convoy has moved to slot several new digital products into the market that should whet the appetites of audiophiles....
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BREAKING NEWS: Klipsch Terminates Powermove
EXCLUSIVE: In a shock move US sound Company Klipsch has terminated their distribution agreement with Adelaide based Powermove. The business worth approximately $10.5M is now under review with Klipsch...
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