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Sonos Amp Accessories from Flexson

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As one might expect from Flexson, the Sonos accessory specialist has a trio of installation options for the recently launched Sonos Amp-- the SA-WM Wall Mount, SA-X4WM Wall Mount for 4 Sonos Amps and the SA-X4DK Dock, also for 4 Sonos Amps.

Sonos amp mountsThe SA-WM allows installers to mount the Sonos Amp to the wall. It measures 288 x 217 x 70mm, and features a bespoke plate attached to the wall allowing one to securely slide the Amp in place. A cable cover colour-matched to the Amp hides wires. The mount also allows customers to mount the amplifier to the back of a TV using VESA mounts.

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McIntosh Presents RS200 Wireless System

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McIntosh is the next company to take on streaming audio as it announces the RS200-- a next-generation all-in-one wireless speaker system compatible with multiple services, as well as Apple AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth 5.0.

McIntosh RS200It offers power output rated at 650W, as delivered to 8 drivers consisting of two 4- x 6-inch woofers, four 2-inch midranges and two 3/4-inch tweeters. In addition, a subwoofer output allows connection to an external-powered subwoofer to further enhance low frequencies. A 3-position EQ switch allows customers to set the EQ as based on the specific room and listening preferences.

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Focal Adds Subwoofer, Amp to 100 Series

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Focal subFocal introduces the 100 IWSUB8-- a passive bass-reflex subwoofer designed for in-wall mounting-- together with the 100 IWSUB8 dedicated amplifier to the 100 series of discreet audio solutions.

The 100 IWSUB8 passive subwoofer consists of an 8-inch Polyglass speaker driver, and can be installed during the pre-construction of a wall using 16-in OC studs. It has a shallow in-wall depth (33/8-in) and a bass cut-off frequency of 30Hz to -6db, and installers can paint the magnetic grille to match the decor of the room, making it discrete.

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McIntosh Returns to CI at ISE 2019

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ISE 2019 sees the return to custom installation of high-end audio gear maker McIntosh, as it debuts a CI range of distribution amplifiers, together with in-wall and in-ceiling speakers.

McIntosh ci“We are excited to return to the custom install category with these new amplifiers and speakers," the company says. "Many of our traditional home audio products have been used for distributed audio applications by talented CI installers. We are happy to once again offer products specifically designed for custom installation.”

The distribution amplifiers in question are the 4-channel MI254 power amplifier (250W into 8 ohms) and 8-channel MI128 power amplifier (120W). Both employ closed-loop digital switching amplifiers and robust power supplies, a combination the company claims produces performance levels rarely achieved in distributed audio.

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Genelec Intros SPL S360 Smart Active Loudspeaker

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Finnish studio monitor maker Genelec unveils the S360 at ISE 2019-- a smart active loudspeaker featuring a professional level of performance making it ideal for both residential and commercial application.

Genelec S360The S360 features a 10-inch high efficiency woofer and a 1-inch titanium diaphragm compression tweeter housed in an extended directivity control waveguide, housed in a low diffraction enclosure with Finnish woodwork. The result, the company says, delivers neutral reproduction with a short-term SPL capability of 118dB with even higher peaks. It is also features a long-throw capability, being able to deliver studio quality accuracty at listening distances of over 10m.

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