New Products

Kaleidescape has unveiled the Strato M, an entry-level movie player designed for home, marine, and commercial theater systems. The new player offers reference-quality 2K video output, surpassing standard Blu-ray quality, along with support for lossless audio.

xMEMS Labs has introduced Lassen, a new silicon MEMS tweeter for 2-way True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds that eliminates the need for a separate piezo amplifier. This design choice, according to xMEMS, reduces cost and power consumption while freeing up valuable space for manufacturers to incorporate additional advanced features. By focusing on the frequency range from 6kHz to 20kHz, Lassen targets clear, detailed highs that bring out nuances in music and immersive audio formats.

Focal is expanding its lineup of premium headphones with the Bathys MG, a Bluetooth model that, according to the manufacturer, delivers a new benchmark in wireless sound. The company points to its background in acoustic engineering to explain how these headphones maintain high-fidelity reproduction while incorporating active noise cancelling. At the heart of this performance are magnesium speaker drivers with “M”-shaped domes—technology Focal says is crucial for producing a precise, powerful sound signature.

On March 11, LG Electronics USA revealed its 2025 OLED evo TV lineup. The new G5 and C5 series offer exciting choices for home entertainment and gaming. According to LG, the OLED evo G5 is equipped with an Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen2 and a suite of features. These include a claimed 45% increase in brightness over its predecessor, Dolby Vision and Atmos support, and gaming-oriented specifications like 4K at 165Hz VRR, NVIDIA G‑SYNC, and AMD FreeSync Premium.

Q Acoustics has introduced the Q SUB series, a new trio of active subwoofers designed for home theater and stereo systems. Available in three sizes—the compact 8-inch Q SUB80, the mid-sized 10-inch Q SUB100, and the larger 12-inch Q SUB120—the subs aim for flexible integration through built-in Digital Signal Processing (DSP).

Samsung Electronics America has announced that its 2025 TV and soundbar lineup will include Eclipsa Audio, a 3D audio format developed in partnership with Google. The company claims Eclipsa Audio allows content creators to direct sounds with more precise location and intensity, aiming to offer viewers a more enveloping audio experience.