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Klipsch has unveiled Reference Premiere III, a nine-model range spanning three floorstanders, two bookshelf speakers, two center channels, and two surround models. It is designed to cover everything from two-channel listening to Dolby Atmos theater systems.
Glensound has announced its IBC 2026 line-up, headed by the new Greater Divine Supernal studio monitor. It combines 1Gb networking, eight network inputs, USB-C, a headphone output, and EQ control, with shipping planned for the end of 2026.
Focal and Naim presented four systems at Audio Advice Live 2026. The Scala Utopia Evo M made its North American debut, joined by demonstrations of the Diva Alta Utopia, Mu-so Hekla, and an Omada/Naim CI system.
Nuvoton has introduced the NAU83G60YG, a stereo smart amplifier with Klippel Controlled Sound built in. The chip delivers 2 x 30W into 4 ohms while combining amplification, DSP, loudspeaker protection, and diagnostics in a single device.
Klippel has outlined its program for ISEAT 2026, held September 12-13 in Shenzhen. Alongside a paper on acoustic-center localization, the company will run a master class covering near-field holography, spherical-wave decomposition, and loudspeaker directivity measurement.
The AES Latin American Convention 2026 runs August 10-12 in Lima, Peru. Its three-day program brings together music production, audio engineering, live sound, broadcast, technology demonstrations, and an immersive-audio room.