CES 2019

When PSB launched its entry-level Alpha series over 25 years ago, they were hailed as one the greatest values in low-cost loudspeakers right out of the gate. Now, the long-running line has undergone a full revision—only its second in nearly three decades—with the introduction of the new T20 tower speakers ($599/pr), P3 ($199/pr) and P5 ($299/pr) bookshelf speakers, and C10 ($349) center-channel speaker. All models are available in both black ash and walnut woodgrain vinyl finishes.

NAD’s big CES 2019 news was the introduction of its new M10 Masters Series streaming amplifier.

Dirac Research is at CES demonstrating its new Dirac Live Bass Management Module. The technology is sourced from the company’s Dirac Live room correction, which is currently available in select NAD A/V receivers and integrated amps.

U.K.-based Cambridge Audio showed that a decades-old technology still has room for innovation with the introduction of the world’s first turntable capable of wirelessly streaming high-resolution audio.

Sennheiser is focusing on their AMBEO product group in a big way at CES with the new AMBEO Soundbar and AMBEO AR One headset. They also were proudly showing off the Momentum True Wireless earbuds which are creating quite a buzz with their excellent sound quality.

CES 2019 is in full swing, and it’s clear that streaming and voice-control technology are making major strides, particularly in TVs. Here’s what we’ve learned.