Jamo redesigns the premium Concert 9 passive speaker series with a pair of tower speakers (C 97 II and C 95 II), two monitors (C 93 II and C 91 II), a center channel (C 9 CEN II) and surround speakers (C 9 SUR II).
The Concert 9 Series II speakers are available in three finishes (black ash, white and dark apple), and feature magnetic grilles in two natural tweed fabric options (white feature heather gray grilles, and the black and dark apple speakers come with charcoal gray grilles). Satin painted MDF baffles, polished chrome logos and stabiliser cast metal feet ensure the series is aesthetically elegant while providing exceptional acoustics.
The SmartAmp offers 125W per channel out of the box, and features and onboard DSP engine optimised for all Savant loudspeakers, including the PoE-enabled Micro Aperture speakers. The DSP supports an EQ enabling precise fine audio tuning, while the Savant Music app provides easy setup and customisation of shortcuts to favourite music and artists.
Driving the initiative are some of the biggest names in the industry, including Amazon, Comcast, Exegin, Kwikset, Landis+Gyr, LEEDARSON, Legrand, MMB Networks, NXP, OSRAM, Samsung SmartThings, Schneider Electric, Silicon Labs, Somfy and ubisys, among others. The goal, according to the Alliance, is to improve interoperability between IoT device and major consumer and commercial platforms.
Described as nothing less than "awe inspiring" by the company, the 8K TV features a panel with over 33 million self-emitting pixels bringing to life 7680 x 4320 resolution images. It also promises lifelike colours in a wide viewing angle, as well as an infinite contrast ratio with true blacks. A second generation Alpha 9 processor further improves on image and sound quality, and can even upscale images from both 4K (3840 x 2160) and regular HD (1920 x 1080).
The news source is uncertain as to whether the smart plug requires the Philips Hue bridge device. Instead it simply says the plug handles different kinds of connected devices, with control coming through schedules, timers and sensors as well as voice via the aforementioned compatible assistants. A leaked image shows a fairly small device with a button on the top, and it will be available in both UK and European versions.
Vizio, the 3rd biggest TV vendor in the US, arrives in Europe with the UK launch of the SB362An, a low-cost soundbar featuring a pair of 2.25-inch full-range drivers and integrated 3-inch subwoofer.
