Back in December 2017 furniture maker Ikea revealed the 3rd step in its "Home Smart" initiative through a partnership with Sonos-- with the result being the SYMFONISK smart speaker range.
Revealed via a photo of a prototype perched above a Sonos Play:5 speaker, the SYMFONISK range promises to integrate with both Sonos wireless speakers and Ikea Home Smart devices, such as the Trådfri range of lights, dimmers and switchers. And this being Ikea, the prototype features brackets allowing one to either mount it beneath an Ikea cabinet or use it as a shelf.
Founded in 1991, HKC sells control panels, presence detectors and keypads for managing security systems. It employs 45 staff at its Dublin HQ, and has an office in Littleborough in Greater Manchester, England. Post-acquisition it will continue to operate autonomously as part of the Assa Abloy portfolio, witht he same sales and operations team. Existing customer contact points will also remain as is.
The YAS-108 has the same built-in dual-subwoofers as the YAS-107, and Yamaha promises improved Bluetooth performance allowing users to connect up to two devices simultaneously. Wired connectivity is also included via x2 HDMI, optical TOSLink and analog audio ports, making it compatible with both modern and older TVs. One of the HDMI ports has ARC support, allowing soundbar control through the TV remote.
Marketed as a smart switching extender, the 0301 features both manual and automatic switching between any of the connected HDMI, VGA with audio and DisplayPort inputs. The transmitter can be mounted exposed on or under a desk or meeting table for ease of laptop or PC connectivity, with the receiver installed behind a display or above a projector. It can also automatically activate projector screens or room curtains/blinds via dual conditions-based relay trigger.
Each sub includes on-board DSP smart limiting to monitor and adjust output for dynamic, undistorted bass, along with gain control, phase switch, variable crossover, L&R inputs and a dedicated LFE input.
Available in either graphite or light gray acoustic fabric options, the Bild 3.65 sits on an aluminium stand customers can swap for a table stand. Installers can also mount the TV on walls or floors. Either way, like the other Bild models the 3.65 is very slim (at just 4.6mm), and hides all cables behind magnetic covers on the back and sides to ensure a clean installation.
