Libratone showcases its wireless Apple Airplay-based speakers at IFA 2011-- the Libratone Live and Lounge.

The Live works with iOS devices and Mac/PC and has 150W output, x5 dedicated amplifiers and advanced digital signal processing.

Meanwhile the Lounge is "designed for the living room," and is ideal for use with TVs and wireless audio streaming from iOS devices and Mac/PC.

It carries x5 dedicated amps which Libratone says are based on technology seen in more expensive systems, with output of up to 150W.

Both speakers use Libratone's patented FullRoom technology-- creating a 360-degree sound effect by using the tweeters and midrange driverse to disperse sound in all directions and reflecting it off walls.

Libraton says the soundscape expands at a distance, while the listener remains in the "sweet spot" wherever they are in the room.

Also available is the Libratone app, allowing users to customise their FullRoom experience by inputting information on the placement of the sound system. By using the AUX connection, the app also acts as a volume control remote.

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ClearOne introduces three new products linking to its StreamNet IP-based distriution and control system at CEDIA Expo 2011.

Debuting at the show is an addition to the DigiLinX line, the SLX300 in-wall or rack-mountable amplifier, delivering x2 audio channels of up to 150W each.

The company also offers Anthology-- a cloud-based music management system backing up the users' music library to a private online data locker, allowing multi-location synchronisation and remote access from internet-enabled devices.

It also introduces a built-in webserver for the TLA250 and SL251 IP audio decoders and amplifiers-- adding internet radio as a local source to any zone in a DigiLinX system.

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Savant takes on audio and announces the Savant Sound speaker line in collaboration with Bay Audio on design duties.

The speaker line includes x4 in-wall models, x4 in-ceiling models and an in-wall subwoofer, together with mounting accessories.

Savant also announces the SmartAudio multi-room audio controller and matching 16-channel amplifier-- and offers x2 in-ceiling speakers for 70V commercial installations.

The SmartAudio system handles systems of up to 8 zones in size, playing either the same content in each zone or unique content in individual zones independently.

Users can control the SmartAudio system via iDevices (iPhone, iPod and iPad) using Savant TrueControl apps.

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RTI starts shipping the AD-8 eight-zone distributed audio system, now also on display at CEDIA 2011.

The AD-8 is an extension to other RTI control systems, distributing music from a number of sources throughout residential or commercial installations.

The system carries a matrix switching pre-amp and a built-in Cool Power class D amp, with 8 local sources and additional remote audio sources.

It provides sound of up to 25W per channel, and installers can pair it with the RTI 16-channel CP-1650 audio amplifier for installations asking for additional audio output.

The AD-8 has a low-profile design ideal for both rack-mount and free-standing installations, with simple audio source access and control via RSP1 accessory wall plate and 1 Cat-5 cable.

RTI says its open architecture also enables the control of multiple AD-8 units for additional zones.

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Jean Michel Jarre might be best known for his 80s musical output, but he takes on iPod docks these days-- with a 3.3m, 400kg model towering over his company's stand at IFA 2011.

Called AeroDream One, Jarre describes it as "half machine, half work of art." It is a gigantic version of the AeroSystem One, the pillared iPod dock from Jarre Technologies on show at IFA.

The AeroSystem One is iPod and iPhone compatible, carries x2 30W full spectrum high definition tweeters and x1 60W subwoofer and produces 240-degree sound dispersion through built-in 3D enchancement filters.

Also on show are the AeroPad One and Two-- a pair of iPad audio docks in bamboo and stainless steel, complete with Aiplay compatibility.

As for the towering AeroDream One-- it produces a total output of 10000W (through 5-channel amp), costs €399000 and is made on order, taking 6 months to build.

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Soundcast Systems has 2 announcements for CEDIA Expo 2011-- its UAT universal audiocast transmitter 1.2 update and the new SubCast transmitter system.

The updated UAT 1.2 now allows clients to listen to and control their PC, MP3 player and iDevice music libraries from anywhere in the house-- turning any PC into a wireless music server via USB port.

It supports most commonly used media players, including iTunes, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player and various internet radio stations.

The UAT 1.2 system can also transmit signals to rear surround speakers-- easily outfitting TVs for wireless surround sound.

Meanwhile the SubCast audio transmitter makes any subwoofer or full-range speaker system wireless, sending an analog stereo or digital signal between A/V source and amp anywhere in the house.

Both UAT 1.2 and SubCast systems are small (around 15cm tall) and transmit a 2.4GHz signal (15-150m range) through walls, floors and doors.

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