Amazon follows on the Echo, the odd voice assistant in a cylindrical speaker, with the Echo Dot and Tap-- a pair of equally curious echo audio devices featuring the same Alexa cloud-powered voice assistant.

The Echo Dot is the Echo minus the speaker part, making a small, puck-shaped device. It features the same far-field microphone array as its bigger brother, and has a small built-in speaker allowing use as an alarm clock or a smart home controller. Users can also boost the Echo Dot's audio capabilities by plugging it into another speaker, turning it into a voice-controlled audio payer.

Mission launches the LX series-- an entry-level loudspeaker range the company claims delivers high-end performance at an affordable price point.

The first two products in the series are the standmount LX-2 and the floorstanding LX-3, both featuring 2-way designs with a 25mm dome tweeter and 130mm mid/bass drive units (one in the LX-2, two in the LX-3). The drivers have a cone made using an "advanced fibre formulation" Mission claims improves stiffness and self-damping qualities.

Panasonic announces 4 additions to the ALL Connected home audio range-- the SC-ALL05, SC-ALL7CD, SC-ALL9, and the SC-ALL6, all featuring wifi and Bluetooth connectivity and, in case of the SC-ALL05, a waterproof body.

ALL Connected speakers feature AllPlay-powered multiroom functionality, with wifi and the Panasonic Music Streaming App providing easy setup. The companion app also handles streaming from a number of music platforms, including Spotify, Napster and TuneIn.

In addition users can stream music via wifi to any ALL Connected device before sharing to any other compatible speakers via Bluetooth Re-streaming feature.

The Triad Speakers Dolby Atmos loudspeaker offering gets an expansion with Dolby Atmos-enabled height modules in the Bronze and Silver Series.

As in conjunction with matching Triad LCRs (or other front channel speakers) the modules direct overhead effects towards the ceiling before reflection towards the listener. Modules consist of an upward-firing top array optimised to bounce sound effects off the ceiling, with the Bronze option featuring four 2-inch drivers and the Silver offering four 3-inch drivers.

Atlantic Technology launches a pair of home theatre speakers ideal for discreet in-wall installations-- the IW-110LCR and IW-105LCR, both with paintable grilles for matching to wall colours for unobtrusive presentation.

Designed for installation in walls adjacent to flat screen TVs or projection screens, the two speakers use 6.5-inch mineral-damped polymer woofers, a 1-inch dome tweeter and a first-order 3500Hz crossover network. A three-step tweeter level allows users to tailor the high-frequency sound for optimal room acoustics, while computer-designed wave-guides optimise treble distribution.

Totem Acoustic shows off the KIN Mini Flex at ISE 2016-- a first sealed speaker cabinet from the company promising the ultimate in mounting flexibility.

The speaker features a cabinet with a slightly tilted front, meaning installers can aim it upwards when wall-mounted to reflect off ceilings or point it downwards for optimal diffraction. One can also mount it on ceilings, table tops or even recessed as a left/right or centre unit, and Totem claims it retains a balanced soundstage image even in asymmetrical configurations.