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NuForce Launches the Air DAC Wireless Audio Streamer
Tue Feb 28, 2012 at 12:00 PM ETTags: NuForce, Wireless Audio (all tags)
The latest release from NuForce allows you to stream from up to four devices to up to four different sources.
If you've wanted to set up a whole home audio system without paying too terribly much, NuForce has the hookup. Their new Air DAC system lets you use up to four transmitters and four receivers, allowing you a great deal of freedom in determining what you listen to and where.
The Air DAC is simple to set up and doesn't require Wi-Fi - it operates on its own wireless tech that gives you a range between 15 and 30 meters. NuForce says you'll get CD quality sound and as close to no latency as is possible. You can even roam from room to room with your device and have your music, podcast or audio book follow along with you - Air DAC will automatically determine what room you're in and adjust to fit.
Air DAC receivers run $149 each, while transmitters come in at $59. A bundle of both costs $179, meaning you can get the full four-and-four setup for just over $700.
Source: eCoustiscs
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Pioneer, Klipsch, Aperion and More Form Group to Promote Wireless Audio Standard
Mon Dec 19, 2011 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Aperion, Klipsch, Pioneer, Wireless Audio (all tags)
One standard would, of course, mean that all of your wireless audio devices would play nice together.
Is there an obscure holiday that we don't know about? Wireless Day maybe? Or maybe a name that's more clever. Point is, Intel and LG announced their wireless video plans at the same time as the WiSA Group formed to get a wireless audio standard to become, well, the standard.
The tech that WiSA is promoting is the Summit Wireless technology that's been utilized in prototypes by companies like Aperion Audio. Among the groups members are Pioneer, Aperion, Sharp, and DEI - the company that owns Polk and Definitive Technology.
The WiSA says that the sound coming through wirelessly is "virtually indistinguishable" from the quality you get through traditional means. They also say that interference and latency won't be an issue at all. Expect to see plenty of promotion of this new tech at CES next month.
Source: TWICE
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Aperion Launches the HAL Wireless Audio Adapter
Fri Sep 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Wireless Audio, Aperion (all tags)
The small device can take audio from any source with a USB port, headphone jack or stereo outs.
Whole home audio is a very cool setup, but it's not something that most people can spring for right out of the gate (especially these days!). The problem is that many wireless audio systems require that you buy into the product line, replacing your existing gear.
The Home Audio Link wireless adapter allows you to take your audio signal from anywhere in the house and send it anywhere else in the house wirelessly. You'll get 16-bit/48kHz uncompressed audio to the speaker, and you can even hook up multiple sound systems and switch between which one gets the audio.
You have a variety of ways to connect the adapter so you can hook up virtually every device you have. With USB you can attach a computer and a headphone plug will allow you to hook up MP3 players or anything else with a jack. Finally, stereo RCA cables are perfect for attaching a wireless subwoofer.
The new Aperion Zona HAL will run $149 for the full system and $70 for additional receivers.
Source: eCoustics
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Atlantic Technology's WA-50 Gives You 300 Feet of Wireless Audio
Thu Jan 27, 2011 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Atlantic Technology, Wireless Audio (all tags)
The new wireless solution eliminates the need to run audio cable to subs and rear speakers.
There's a lot to love about a great home theater, but there's plenty to lament as well. Running cables for example. It can be a pain, especially if you end up with spaghetti hiding behind your television. Cords can be an eyesore too, ruining the look of an otherwise classy room.
The WA-50 is designed to eliminate those problems. Using a transmitter and receiver, you can send wireless stereo audio up to 300 feet with line-of-sight, or 150 feet through walls. You can hook up powered subs and rear speakers, or pump sound to another room.
You'll need powered speakers for the WA-50 to work, and you'll need a receiver for each of the speakers you want to send sound to. The WA-50 can be had for $199, with each extra receiver coming in at $89.
Source: eCoustics
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News From CES 2009: Samsung thinks "skinny."
Thu Jan 08, 2009 at 02:45 PM ETTags: Samsung, Wireless Audio, Industry Trends, CES 2009 (all tags)
Just like Oprah, Samsung has one goal in mind for 2009, to slim down with some low profile HDTV and Blu-ray player offerings.
First up among its CES 2009 unveilings is the Samsung Series 8 Plasma HDTV, which the company says is the world’s slimmest 1080p resolution plasma set to feature a built-in ATSC tuner. At just over one inch in depth, the TV features a luxurious design, with a chrome like translucent surface, high dynamic contrast ratio, and Ultra FilterBright technology to minimize glare and maximize contrast. The sets are also equipped with the Internet@TV – Content Service platform to bring web content to the television using the Yahoo! Widget Engine. Users can use this feature to browse videos, share photos, and interact with their friends and family members. The displays are also wireless DLNA-compliant.
Samsung is taking bold steps forward with its 2009 plasma line-up,” said Steve Panosian, director of Visual Display Marketing at Samsung. “By combining superior picture quality, energy efficiency and networking options with the latest audio-visual technologies, the Series 8 and 6 plasmas are sure to become the model of excellence in plasma HDTVs.”
Just as exciting is the HT-BD8200 Blu-ray Home Theater Sound Bar, which Samsung calls the first of its kind to incorporate Blu-ray technology. The self-contained, wall-mountable unit is only 2.6 inches deep, features a fully integrated Blu-ray player with Full HD 1080p playback, virtual 5.1-channel surround sound, a wireless subwoofer, Samsung's "Smart Volume" technology, and is capable of seamless playback of video, photos, and music from, mobile phones, and digital cameras, using the built-in USB port or Bluetooth. The player is also capable of wireless networking, BD-Live, Netflix streaming, and Pandora music playback.
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- Related links:
- SAMSUNG Launches High Performance Plasma HDTVs At CES 2009 [samsung.com]
- SAMSUNG Delivers World's First Blu-ray Home Theater Sound Bar [samsung.com]
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