The d&b xS-Series provides a variety of sizes, output power and dispersion patterns to satisfy the exact demands of a permanent application and is the ideal solution for installation. With their unobtrusive cabinet design the xS loudspeakers are ideally positioned within a variety of venues including restaurants, bars, lounges, conference and meeting facilities, assembly halls, lecture theatres, as well as clubs, houses of worship or multipurpose venues. For added flexibility, rotatable horns enable the loudspeakers to be deployed in either orientation, while the cardioid subwoofer technology delivers low frequencies exactly where needed and not behind the system. All xS cabinets are available matched to any RAL color, while a Weather Resistant option provides an IP54 rating for protection against adverse weather conditions. Furthermore, 10S / 10S-D, 12S / 12S-D and 24S / 24S-D loudspeaker enclosures are Ball Impact Resistant according to DIN 18032-3 for sports and multipurpose venues. The loudspeaker cabinet and most accessories are also available with the Special Color (SC) option that can be executed in all RAL colors.
The Adamson IS-Series weatherized installation speakers are built to withstand the most extreme climates in the world. Weatherized enclosures are ideal for marine and coastal venues, outdoor stadiums, open air performance spaces, and other permanent outdoor installations. IS-Series Weatherized models have an IP55 rating without sacrificing performance or aesthetics. All structural steel elements of the IS-Series Weatherized cabinets are made of a high-yield strength stainless alloy that offers 100% corrosion resistance. The models also feature an interior and exterior coating with a distinctive smooth finish that provides a water-resistant seal and allows for easy cleaning and removal of dirt, grime, salt water or sand.
The Atlas Aimline column array loudspeakers with digitally steerable and passive models are suited for environments where traditional speakers may not provide optimal coverage, including auditoriums, churches, airports, and other venues where precise control over the directionality of sound is essential. The series is crafted to maintain performance and reliability for long hours of use in large, open venues with poor acoustics, including those with reflective surfaces such as glass, marble, and stone. The first two Aimline speakers include the Aimline ALXD and ALXP, which include enhanced grille design and feature updated drivers. The digitally steerable ALXD column array loudspeaker with Dante includes built-in amplifiers and signal processing; the seven-model lineup is ideal for applications requiring precise control over sound direction. The ALXD comprises seven models and sizes, and each is named based on the number of transducers, including the ALXD 4, 8, 24, 32, 40, and 48 models. With Dante built-in, venues can manage the ALXDs and other Dante-enabled hardware as part of a network for easier maintenance and control. The ALXD and ALXP Series can cascade vertically with the same model to build arrays in various lengths.
AUDAC’s flagship AUDAC ATEO loudspeaker series is available in all-weather resistant models. The ATEO series is designed for fixed install indoor and outdoor applications. Thanks to the patented CleverMount+ mounting technology, these loudspeakers have the advantage of making the speaker cabinet flow together with the mounting bracket, providing great ease for installing the loudspeaker in one good-looking entity. A safe installation of the loudspeaker is acquired thanks to the separate bracket base. AUDAC has now optimized the loudspeaker by introducing an aluminum grille with hydrophobic mesh behind it to achieve an IP65 rating.
The Biamp CCA-80 is designed to solve the acoustical challenges presented by long aisles and concourses found in warehouses, sports complexes, shopping malls, hotels, themed entertainment venues, and more. The constant coverage asymmetrical loudspeaker minimizes reverberation and enhances intelligibility for applications that require clear paging and quality background music. Offering an industryfirst asymmetric, rectangular coverage footprint with a longer throw distance, the CCA-80 minimizes necessary loudspeaker count.
The Biamp Desono C-IC6LP and DX-IC6LP low profile, high-efficiency ceiling-mount loudspeakers debuted for conference rooms, and a range of affordable commercial loudspeakers compatible with the Vocia line of voice communication solutions, all of which are now available globally. The Desono C-IC6LP and DX-IC6LP offer the shallowest, low-profile ceiling loudspeaker form factors on the market with just a 4” (10 cm) mounting depth. Optimized for speech reproduction in conferencing environments, the C-IC6LP is a two-way 6.5” (16.5 cm) passive coaxial loudspeaker with either standard category cable or traditional speaker cable installation connection. The C-IC6 includes RJ45 jacks (for connection to the Biamp AMP-450BP) and is lowimpedance only (no transformer). The DXIC6LP includes a switchable 60W transformer and low-z tap and omits the RJ45 jacks. Biamp also introduced the Biamp DC220T, a 2’ x 2’ (61 cm x 61 cm) lay-in tile ceiling loudspeaker that provides wide coverage and higher output, ideal for high ceiling applications. The new Biamp CM10TB is a one-way 5.5” (14 cm) in-ceiling back-can loudspeaker that delivers clear audio for speech reinforcement applications.
The Bose Professional EdgeMax EM90-LP and EM180-LP expand the EdgeMax line of in-ceiling directional loudspeakers. The LP models are designed for smaller rooms and spaces where they can work together with the original line of loudspeakers. The new LP models have been specifically designed for rooms with lower ceilings and challenging installation requirements; they have a 4-inch backcan depth that makes them 60 percent shallower than the original models. The new additions also sport an 80-degree vertical coverage angle intended for conference rooms and workspaces with lower ceilings. Comparatively, the original EdgeMax loudspeakers feature a 9-inch backcan and 75-degree vertical coverage angle, intended to provide full-range sound with bass energy and greater SPL in bigger spaces with higher ceilings. All of the models feature dual-drivers and patented PhaseGuide technology for projecting sound asymmetrically into a room. EdgeMax loudspeakers are purpose-built for specific horizontal coverage—90 degrees for corner placement or a wider 180 degrees for near-field and wide coverage.
In April, the EAW NT206L debuted as the first in the NT Series from the company, aimed at simplifying audio setup and operation for production events. Though not pitched for installed applications, this new EAW Premier Class (P-Class) offering marks the first product conceived and designed entirely at EAW’s new facility in Franklin, MA, and may foreshadow future installed products. The compact, self-powered line array is designed for production companies and system integrators needing cost efficiency in a lightweight design. Among other benefits, it features adjustable horizontal horn dispersion in an enclosure made of both wood and metal. The NT206L features two 6.5-inch low-frequency drivers with 2-inch voice coils and a 1.75-inch high-frequency driver, with 1500 watts of onboard power. A newly patented EAW waveguide leverages EAW’s Focusing technology for high-frequency response. NT206L also debuts a new EAW Core Technology called Adjustable Horizontal Directivity (AHD). With AHD, users can quickly choose among four horizontal coverage profiles through simple hand-operated adjustments in the field. NT206L delivers 139dB and low frequence of 65-20kHz in a premium Baltic birch, steel and aluminum enclosure.
At InfoComm last year, Electro-Voice launched the next generation of its successful EVID series ceiling speakers. The standard Electro-Voice EVID-C-G2 series includes seven models and replaces the existing C series; the addition of five Electro-Voice EVID-EC entry-level models further expands the previous product lineup. Collectively, the 12 new models provide mix-and-match price/performance options that can be selected to precisely address the distributed audio requirements of different areas in an installation. Configurations range from 3” full-range to 8” two-way and subwoofer models, and include dedicated models for specific applications, such as low-profile, highceiling/high-performance, UL 1480, CSA/ULC-S541:2016 and EN54-24 EVAC-certified models. The 3” entrylevel model (EVID-EC3.1) is suitable for high humidity spaces and is IP45 rated. All C-G2 and EC models are UL 1480A and UL 2043 certified. The newer options are acoustically compatible with existing EVID ceiling speakers.
In February, Extron announced two new models in the popular CA Series of column array speakers, the Extron CA 83T 30” Eight Driver Column Array Speaker and the Extron CA 43T 17” Four Driver Column Array Speaker. These new models offer new smaller size options for a broader range of sound reinforcement applications where speech intelligibility is needed, especially in reverberant environments, and where flexible installation options are helpful. The CA 83T and CA 43T can be used either as standalone or as supplemental speakers alongside the CA 163. Their matched 3” (76.2 mm) drivers ensure consistent voicing throughout the entire series, making them ideal as fill speakers in multispeaker applications. Two mounting systems are available to accommodate different room layouts and sizes. PT models include a pan and tilt mount for maximum speaker aiming flexibility, while LP models include a lowprofile mount for minimal protrusion from the wall. The CA Series is available in black or white paintable enclosures
The Holosonics Audio Spotlight AS24i offers the strongest output and deepest low-frequency response of the company’s highly directional models. It is designed to compete with noisier environments or areas requiring more coverage, making it great for museums, trade shows, supermarkets, outdoor applications, and many retail environments. It easily replaces standard 2x2ft. ceiling tile with no additional hardware. It includes a built-in microSD player, and balanced and unbalanced audio inputs are standard. Bluetooth and motion sensor options are available, and it has a standard VESA100 mounting pattern
Also in February, the JBL Professional SRX900 Series of powered loudspeakers expanded with the addition of new 15-inch and 18-inch subwoofer models that can be flown and configured with SRX900 line arrays and rigging accessories. Both subwoofers feature dual voice coil, Differential Drive woofers, as well as a large low-frequency port and a reinforced 18mm birch plywood cabinet. Both subwoofers feature the same amplifier module as the existing SRX900 subwoofers, offering users a plug-and-play experience. At the same time, JBL Pro debuted a new set of SRX900 Series accessories to help expand system configuration options and transportation capabilities for those using the speakers in production environments. Models include new vertical transport carts for stacking and transporting up to three subwoofers and matching covers. A new pole mount accessory offers a more cost-effective option for pole-mounting SRX906LA products.
The new K-array Dolomite KRD202P is a fullrange tower loudspeaker, featuring built-in 10-inch subwoofers and twelve 2-inch drivers. The new tower is envisioned for high-end hospitality venues, premium events, and residential applications. The speaker carries twelve 2-inch drivers utilizing K-array’s signature Pure Array Technology (PAT), four 10-inch subwoofers, and four 10-inch passive radiators within each unit. Its modern design integrates easily into upscale environments. Sold in a kit, including both left and right loudspeakers with an amplifier, each KRD202P unit measures just over three feet in height and comes with a groundstacking base. Additionally, the system is durable and weather resistant.
The L-Acoustics Xi Series, an extension to the popular X Series of coaxial speakers featuring the X8i and X6i models is designed to meet the demands of every type of integration project that requires powerful, premium sound in a discrete format that can seamlessly blend into any room architecture. The Xi Series offers a range of installation-focused coaxial enclosures with distinct formats, bandwidth, and SPL specifically tailored for short throw applications. One of the key features of the Xi Series is its coaxial technology, which allows for a compact design and constant tonal balance over distance. This technology ensures smooth coverage for off-axis audiences, eliminates the need for a minimum listening distance, and provides high feedback rejection. With an exceptional bandwidth-to-size ratio, the Xi Series incorporates L-Vents to deliver clear low-frequency power and features a weatherresistant IP55 rating, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor installations.
The new Martin Audio A80T is a two-way passive speaker with an elegant design intended for architectural environments that require an unobtrusive, compact enclosure. Its Martin Audio signature sound characteristic also provides a seamless sonic transition within a multi-zoned complex using larger Martin Audio systems such as CDD or BlacklineX. Comprising an 8” (203mm) LF driver and a 1” (25mm) polymer dome HF compression driver on a 90° x 50° horn, it handles 200W AES, 800W peak and can produce 120dB peak output at 1 meter; bass reproduction that extends down to 63Hz. With a nominal impedance of 8 ohms, multiple speakers can be driven in parallel from a single channel of a low impedance amplifier, such as the Martin Audio VIA2502 or VIA5004. A80T also incorporates a high-quality transformer for 70V/100V line operation, with transformer taps selected by a rotary switch, and can be powered by the VIA 5002. For full bandwidth protection, the low and high-frequency sections are individually protected against overload.
The Meyer Sound ULTRA-X80 is now shipping. It is a versatile point source loudspeaker that draws on both the acoustic lineage of the ULTRA family, including the ULTRA-X40 and ULTRA-X20, and technology innovations behind the flagship PANTHER large-format linear line array loudspeaker for a powerful, compact, simple-to-deploy package. It pairs seamlessly with the products in the Meyer ecosystem. ULTRA-X80 is an evolution of the ULTRA family’s innovative concentric-driver design, which couples two 12-inch neodymium-magnet cone drivers to a rotatable 95 x 40-degree waveguide coupled to a 4-inch high-frequency compression driver. The ULTRA-X80 and ULTRA-X82 offer analog and MILAN connectivity as standard; together, the ULTRA family, PANTHER, 2100-LFC, and the USW subwoofer family make up the most comprehensive range of MILAN-equipped loudspeakers on the market — all compatible with Meyer’s Nebra integrated software platform. The ULTRA-X80 leverages Meyer Sound’s ultralight Class D amplifier technology to deliver a total linear peak output of 141 dB SPL in a cabinet weighing just 130 lb (59 kg). The ULTRA-X82 variant offers a more tightly focused 50 x 40-degree dispersion pattern at a total linear peak output of 142 dB SPL.
At CinemaCon 2025, Meyer Sound introduced the Meyer Sound ASTRYA, a new flagship cinema screen channel loudspeaker series. ASTRYA leverages Meyer Sound’s self-powered loudspeaker innovations and DSP technologies to deliver reference-quality sound optimized with built-in processing, system monitoring, and networking capabilities. The first product in the series, ASTRYA-140, delivers reference-level sonic performance, free from power compression or distortion, for rooms measuring up to 140 feet from the screen to the back wall. Its digital input removes a digital-to-analog conversion stage, ensuring a low noise floor.
The new NEXO Alpha + is a hybrid source sound reinforcement system that draws on the spirit of its Alpha forerunner while applying new technologies for a range of settings from live music and clubs to theatres and other venues. Alpha + is a stackable three-box system comprising M210 Main, B218 Bass and L20 Sub-bass modules. The M210 is a horn-loaded 2 x 10” with 4 x 3” HF compression drivers, the B218 a horn-loaded 2 x 18” and the L20 a band-pass 1 x 20” taken from the existing P+ Series range. With a comprehensive range of hardware available, stacked and installed systems of various sizes can be configured with Main and Bass modules typically used together in a ratio of 1:1. The continuously varying horizontal directivity from 60° at the top of the M210 Main Module to 120° at the bottom can be modified to 90°/120° or 60°/60° using flanges, and the waveguide block can be ‘unlocked’ and its articulation changed from Narrow vertical coverage (0°/-20°) to Wide/ Standard (+20°/-20°). Such control over dispersion characteristics gifts Alpha + with many of the benefits of line array coupling in a configuration referred to by NEXO as Hybrid Source, along with the easy deployment typical of point source systems.
New this year is the Atlas+Fyne IsoFlare FS Range of surface-mount loudspeakers. The FS emphasizes harmonic alignment between high-frequency (HF) and low-frequency (LF) sources and can be integrated into any environment with any combination of IsoFlare surface-mount or in-ceiling loudspeakers. The IsoFlare driver propagates a spherical wavefront that is homogeneously aligned across all axes. This feature guarantees an even sound response throughout the listening area, offering a constant time delay across the entire frequency spectrum and exceptional off-axis performance. The FS features a low insertion loss 60W transformer, ideal for 70V or 100V distributed applications. The wattage tap selection and low impedance bypass can be easily adjusted via a rear-mounted slide selector switch, which includes a security cover for added safety.
The Pioneer Pro Audio CM series offers a more discreetly sized range of options alongside the company’s flagship XY series, while also drawing on the company’s club-based heritage. These uniquely shaped speakers—neither square nor round—suit nightclubs, bars, shops, offices, hotels, and restaurants, and in tight areas such as corridors, bathrooms, and VIP zones. Newer additions to the range include the affordable two-way CM-S54T, CM-S56T, and CM-S58T, and the Kelton-configured CM-510ST sub, all with installation-friendly transformer taps.
The “zerobezel” version of the 4-inch and 6-inch Q-SYS AcousticDesign (AD) Series ceiling loudspeakers includes the ADC4T-ZB, AD-C4T-LPZB, AD-C6T-ZB, and ADC6T-LPZB. They feature a white grille without a bezel, designed to meet the architectural needs of modern applications while preserving the premium acoustics that the AD Series is known for. Additionally, retrofit accessories are available to add the new grille to recent Q-SYS loudspeaker models (NL-C4, AD-C6T-HC, AD-C6T-HP), and black grilles are also available separately for all models.
The RCF NXL 14-A Column Speaker, the most compact model in RCF’s NXL Active Column Speaker Series. It features a dual 6-inch woofer configuration and a 1.75-inch PKX driver on a rotatable TRW waveguide, powered by a 2100W amplifier, and is available in black or white. This speaker is ideal for both portable and fixed installations.
The Renkus-Heinz UBX Series brings Renkus’ beamsteering technology to passive arrays. Utilizing the same complex steering algorithms as Renkus-Heinz’s flagship ICONYX columns, the UBX Series’ new Passive UniBeam Technology delivers with minimal distortions or side lobe artifacts. The UBX Series hardware addresses each transducer with specially designed allpass filter networks, gain shading and frequency filtering in order to generate a downward steered asymmetrical vertical lobe with constant directivity. Available in three weather-resistant sizes — UBX4, UBX8 and UBX16 — all UBX Series models feature a sleek, unobtrusive cabinet that can be surface-mounted plumb to the wall to ensure minimal architectural intrusion in any space.
April brought the debut of the US-manufactured Dante/ AES67 IP-enabled PoE SoundTube IPD-CM62-BGM-II-US ceiling speakers. Now shipping, they mark a milestone in the company’s commitment to domestic manufacturing and networked audio. This new model, part of the CM-BGMII-US series announced at InfoComm last June, represents SoundTube’s dedication to meeting the requirements of the Buy American Act (BAA) and Trade Agreements Act (TAA). The speaker features a 6.5” coaxial woofer with a 1” silk dome tweeter. It features BroadBeam Ring technology and a tuned port on the baffle provides smooth off-axis performance, mid-range clarity and bass response to 60 Hz (-10 dB). Low latency digital audio, power, and control are delivered to the speaker via standard category cable.
Suitable for high, open-structure and sloped ceilings, the Yamaha VXH series comprises two models, the VXH6 and VXH8, engineered for optimum background music and voice reproduction. Featuring a 120-degree dispersion pattern, the 6.5in VXH6 has a peak power handling of 300W and is designed for use where the speakers are to be suspended at a relatively low level. The 8in VXH8 has a narrower dispersion pattern of 75-degrees and a higher peak power output of 360W for higher suspended positions. Installers can mix and match both models, as well as with other speakers in the comprehensive Yamaha range. Weighing just 5.7kg and 7.2kg respectively, The VXH6 and VXH8 support high and low impedance connections, while the speaker wattage can be easily switched even after installation, thanks to the straightforward tap selector. VXH series speakers are IP45-rated and are supplied with a Gripple suspension hardware and wire kit for easy, safe height adjustment during installation.
