Monitor SUB 8, Monitor SUB 10 and Monitor SUB 12, the first series of subwoofers designed specifically for use with the Monitor louspeaker line.

Toronto, ON – October 25, 2011 – Paradigm proudly announces the addition of three new subwoofers to its recently announced Monitor Series 7 line. Featuring the same new streamlined aesthetics and smaller footprint that define the updated Monitor lineup, the new Monitor SUB 8, Monitor SUB 10 and Monitor SUB 12 also boast a number of trickle-down technologies from Paradigm’s award-winning Signature and Studio Series subwoofers, ensuring no-holds-barred, foundation-rattling performance from a smaller, more conventional-looking package.
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Audio-Technica now offers two headphones with communications and device control capability: the ATH-CK400i In-ear Headphones with Integrated Control for iPhone, iPad and iPod, and the ATH-BT03 Sound/Phone Bluetooth In-ear Headphones for Bluetooth smartphones and compatible devices.

The ATH-CK400i (SRP: $59.95) and ATH-BT03 (SRP: $79.95) provide music playback, the ability to answer phone calls over the headphones, and integrated device control for music playback functions including play, pause, fast forward, rewind and more.
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Emotiva Launches Professional Audio Line

Emotiva Pro Debuts With High Performance Studio Monitors Offers Engineers And Musicians

Impeccable Performance At Factory Direct Prices

FRANKLIN, TN, October 14, 2011 — Emotiva Audio Corporation, the company that redefined price vs. performance expectations for high end home audio is preparing to do the same for the discerning music professional. Emotiva Pro, a new division, is releasing a lineup of high performance professional audio components designed specifically for the studio and desktop studio market. Emotiva Pro operates under a simple manifesto: to bring superior equipment at unbeatable prices directly to professional studios and musicians, with a 30-day in-studio trial period.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – October 1, 2011 – Audioengine today announced the release of the Audioengine 5+ Premium Powered Speaker System.

The Audioengine 5+ (A5+) active speakers deliver audiophile-quality sound and features at a price that continues to set the standard for affordable high-quality audio. Connect your iDevice, computer, TV, or any other audio component for great stereo sound.
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BenQ Named as Official Gaming Monitor Sponsor of the Intel Extreme Masters 2011/2012 Season

IRVINE, Calif. — Oct. 10, 2011 — BenQ America Corp. today announced that as the official gaming monitor sponsor of the Electronic Sports League (ESL) Intel Extreme Masters 2011/2012 season, it will be supplying its XL2410T gaming monitor to the New York Global Challenge, being held Oct. 13-16 at the 2011 New York Comic Con (NYCC). Designed with the gamer in mind, BenQ’s XL2410T will ensure the highest level of competitive gaming as eSports players from around the world battle it out for a piece of the $93,000 prize purse across Counter-Strike 1.6, StarCraft II, and League of Legends.
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Capturing the magic of the “single-ended push-pull” topology, but redesigned as a fully–symmetrical transistor amplifier.

RICHMOND, Calif. – September 21, 2011: The first US appearance of the new 885 Integrated Power Amplifier will debut this October at RMAF 2011. This unique amplifier design represents a pinnacle in the evolution of solid state technology.
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Sonic Studio showcases acclaimed sound with new release

San Anselmo — This October, over 1,100 exhibitors and 3,500 audio enthusiasts will gather in Denver, Colorado for the 8th annual Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. The newly improved Amarra product family will be showcased by its creator, Sonic Studio, LLC, in conjunction with several industry-leading channel affiliates. Partners AudioEngine, Audio Plus Services, Benchmark, Bottlehead, Cypher Labs, Dan D’Agostino, Eficion, Esoteric, High End Palace, Mach 2 Music and Ron Meyer Recordings will all feature Amarra and MINI in their suites.
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Visconti Will Play Hits and Share Stories About Producing Landmark Music with David Bowie, Thin Lizzy, The Moody Blues

McIntosh Laboratory, global leader in prestige quality audio for over 60 years, joined forces with award-winning designer John Varvatos to host a special “Curation of Music” vinyl listening experience at the Soho House New York on Monday, September 26, featuring legendary Grammy Award-winning producer and respected author Tony Visconti. Visconti has been called one of the most important producers in the history of rock by some of the most influential music critics. He has produced hits with artists such as David Bowie, The Moody Blues, T.Rex and Thin Lizzy, and most recently with Morrissey, Kaiser Chiefs and Angélique Kidjo for her groundbreaking Grammy winning album, “Djin Djin.” He was recently honored with the coveted Joe Meek Award for Innovation in Production at the 2011 Music Producers Guild Awards in London.
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IRVINE, Calif. — Oct. 4, 2011 — BenQ America Corp. today announced that the company sponsored the ESEA (E-Sports Entertainment) Season 9 LAN Finals, Sept. 23-25 in Dallas and supplied its XL2410T gaming monitor throughout the entire event to ensure the highest level of competitive gaming. During the ESEA event, top North American players battled it out for their piece of the $67,000 prize purse across Counter-Strike (CS), Counter-Strike: Source (CS:S), and Team Fortress 2 (TF2) games.
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