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HARMAN Becomes NASCAR Technology Partner, Will Deliver Audio Upgrades at Racetracks HARMAN Becomes NASCAR Technology Partner, Will Deliver Audio Upgrades at Racetracks HARMAN is now an official NASCAR Technology Partner. The company will provide gear from JBL Professional and other iconic brands to deliver “best-in-class” sound at NASCAR racetracks.
Simon Fraser University Acoustics Lab Features 128-Channel Immersive System! Simon Fraser University Acoustics Lab Features 128-Channel Immersive System! Canada’s Simon Fraser University has built a cutting-edge acoustics lab with a 128-channel system. The new lab is devoted to “immersive communication” and spatial acoustics processing.
Epson Granted Default Judgement in Deceptive Advertising Lawsuit Epson Granted Default Judgement in Deceptive Advertising Lawsuit Epson has been granted a default judgment in its lawsuit against projector brand Dr. J for misleading claims about brightness. Dr. J was ordered to pay damages and cease sales. Read on for more info.
Audiophile Directory Aims To Be The ‘Zillow’ Of The HiFi Industry Audiophile Directory Aims To Be The ‘Zillow’ Of The HiFi Industry Audiophile Directory (AD) is a new website and search engine designed to be the go-to resource for HiFi shoppers. In essence, AD aims to do for audio enthusiasts what Zillow did for home-buyers.
US Air Force Adopts Spatial Audio For F-16 Headsets US Air Force Adopts Spatial Audio For F-16 Headsets Danish aerospace company Terma will supply proprietary 3D-Audio system to the USAF fleet of F-16 aircraft. The spatial audio system helps pilots make faster and better-informed decisions with sound.
Is Spatial Audio The Future Of Live Music? Is Spatial Audio The Future Of Live Music? Polygon is putting on the UK’s first spatial audio music festival on May 2nd in London. They designed a dome-shaped 12.1.4 outdoor concert venue to provide a true immersive experience to live events.
Sony’s Blu-ray Exit Doesn’t Matter — Here’s Why Sony’s Blu-ray Exit Doesn’t Matter — Here’s Why Sony is exiting the blank media business, but this doesn’t signal Blu-ray’s death. Reports claiming otherwise are misleading—Blu-ray remains relevant for AV enthusiasts despite Sony’s move.
Dirac Live Now Available on Select Bluesound Node Streamers! Dirac Live Now Available on Select Bluesound Node Streamers! The latest Bluesound Node and Node Icon streamers, are now officially Dirac Live Ready. Owners can buy a calibration kit from Bluesound and a device-specific license from Dirac’s website.
‘Purple Rain’ Returns To Theaters in Dolby Cinema ‘Purple Rain’ Returns To Theaters in Dolby Cinema The 1984 Prince movie Purple Rain returns exclusively in Dolby Cinema theaters for one night only, on March 5th 2025. The newly-restored film features Dolby Vision picture and Dolby Atmos sound.
Ford Seeks Patent For Multi-Vehicle Audio System Ford Seeks Patent For Multi-Vehicle Audio System Ford applied for a patent for a “multi-vehicle audio system.” The patent describes using multiple autonomous vehicles to provide audio for outdoor parties, movies, music festivals,and more.