The S 60 series of Jamo's speakers has grown with the arrival of the new S 604 bookshelf speaker. This 2-way speaker is bigger than the S 602 and employs a new midrange driver for deeper bass, measuring 165mm instead of 102mm. The tweeter remains the same 25mm 'WaveGuide' driver, characterized by a slightly concave shaped faceplate. The Jamo S 604 speakers are available for $499 a pair in dark apple finish, the black finish of the S 60 series is missing.

Specifications:
► Frequency response: 50Hz ~ 20kHz
► Nominal impedance: 6Ω
► Sensitivity: 88dB/mW
► Power handling: 120W

HSU Research has introduced the new ULS-15 subwoofer. According to the company, it can reach ultra low level down to 10Hz in most rooms with almost no distortion. The main point of this sub is its wireless connection, this makes it so much easier to optimally place the subwoofer without the clutter of cables. The ULS-15 is powered by a 1000W BASH amplifier with balanced inputs, adjustable cutoff frequency and switchable phase.

The ULS-15 features a woofer with patented super linear motor. The motor force is linear within 2% over an ultra wide +/- 20 mm. In contrast, most woofers with Xmax of +/- 30 mm will have the motor force within 2% over 5 mm or less. It also has a butyl rubber foam surround. Butyl rubber foam has the longevity of solid butyl rubber without the weight penalty. Triple shorting rings mean virtually non-existent flux modulation distortion.

The ULS-15 pricing starts at $1,299 in a satin black finish up to $1,499 for the piano gloss black finish.

From October, Pioneer will launch 2 new high-quality loudspeakers to complement the EX Speaker Series: the S-4EX bookshelf and S-8EX centre speakers. Constructed with the same award-winning design technology as the S-3EX tall boy speakers, these smaller sized multi-channel solutions bring the high definition audio experience to life.

Both speakers have an ultra rigid cabinet construction and the S-4EX has a curved front baffle surface with a 3m radius to ensure perfect time alignment. The S-8EX employs 2x 16cm bass drivers while the S-4EX get one along with a ceramic graphite diaphragm tweeter mounted concentrically within a magnesium coned midrange driver. Pioneer gives no details on specifications, but the maximum power handling of 160W per speaker.

No price yet but these speakers will be available in beech high gloss veneer or dark teak matte finish.

The new Yamaha YSP-3050 digital sound projector offers great new features compared to the YSP-3000 such as 1080p-compatible HDMI, full iPod compatibility via the optional YDS-11 dock and some front panel mini jacks. Otherwise the YSP-3050 is similar to the YSP-3000 with an array of 21 beam drivers, 2 woofers, and 23 matching digital amplifiers. It also offers full support for surround sound standards, including Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Neo:6, as well as CINEMA DSP technology, to create realistic soundscapes in any room.

The YSP-3050 is currently available for a suggested retail price of $1,399.95.

The S-1 is a desktop speaker designed to coordinate with the NuForce Icon amplifier. Specifically, a standard RJ-45 Cat 5 cable signals the Icon's equalizer to optimize the S-1's response characteristics. The tight integration with Icon and unique design enable S-1 to achieve sonic performance equivalent to speakers costing several times its price.

The S-1's full-range, Nuforce-engineered driver utilizes a lightweight yet rigid titanium cone, a die-cast basket with a vented voice coil, and a neodymium motor structure, all of which contribute to the speaker's excellent linearity and power-handling capabilities.

A waveguide feature similar to that of NuForce's top-of-the-line S-9 loudspeaker accounts for the S-1's exemplary midrange gain, dispersion pattern and eradication of diffraction artifacts.

The S-1 speakers are expected to be released at the end of the month for $249/pair in black/black, black/red, black/silver or silver/blue color.

Yamaha has partnered with Koizumi to release a new speaker with built-in light. Unlike the Philips' ambilight technology, these speakers could react to the sound, but it's not the case here. Each unit has three 25W halogen lamps that are remote controllable down to 20% brightness, designed to reduce the contrast between your TV picture and the wall behind to.

Other known specifications of the YST-001, frequency response of 70Hz - 35kHz @ 6Ω and retail price will be around $1,100.

Aperion Audio will start shipping on June 16th their new Bravus line of subwoofers. The Bravus 8D, 10D and 12D, all feature dual side-firing aluminum drivers coupled to Bash amplifers of 150W, 300W and 500W, respectively. For added functionality the subs come with a remote control and an integrated two-lines display for easy configuration of the customizable parametric EQ which includes selectable crossover frequency and pre-set modes for movies, music & games as well.

The subwoofers are available in a high-gloss black or medium cherry finish and prices range from $499 to $1,099.

Klipsch has recently launched the Icon W series of home theater speakers, including five speakers, the WF-35 and WF-34 floorstanding speakers, the WB-14 bookshelf speaker, the WC-24 center channel and the WS-24 surround speaker. And all of these speakers feature exclusive Klipsch's XT Tractrix Horn-loaded technology, used by Klipsch for almost 60 years.

The WF-35 and WF-34 floorstanders each employ three high-output fiberglass cone woofers 5.25-inch and 4.5-inch respectively, paired with a 1-inch titanium tweeter mated to an 80-degree by 80-degree round Tractrix Horn.

The WB-14 bookshelf uses one 4.5-inch fiberglass cone woofer, while the WC-24 center channel and WS-24 surround have two. All of these models utilize 1-inch titanium diaphragm compression drivers.

All models are currently available in espresso and Cabernet finishes. Here are the prices: $1,499 for a pair of WF-35 floorstanders, $1,199 for a pair of WF-34 floorstanders, $599 for a pair of WB-14 bookshelf models, $499 for each WC-24 center channel and $749 for a pair of WS-24 surrounds.

This is not a concept anymore, the Sony's Soutina (NSA-PF1) speaker will hit Japan on June 20th. Measuring 1845x 325x 325mm at 12.5kg, the Soutina is an omnidirectional speaker where the sound comes from a 1m organic glass tube which reproduces sound vibration. According to Sony, this new technology provides a natural sound field reproduction.

For the specs, the Soutina speaker is composed of a 13cm woofer, 7cm medium driver and the tweeter is the glass tube. There is also a built-in DAC with bass and treble controls which includes 1x analog audio input (RCA), 1x coaxial digital and 1x optical digital. And to match your home decor, the speaker's glass tube offers the choice between three lighting colors including blue, amber and purple. As for the price, the Soutina comes for $8,000.

JVC Japan (Victor) has announced a new pair of bookshelf speakers, the SX-M3 where the M3 stands for Music, Magnesium and Mechanical Base Mount. As said before both tweeter and medium drivers employ magnesium in their construction. The cabinet is made up of cherry wood veneer and to reduce vibration, the engineers added a cast-iron base with three foot along with a trapezoidal cabinet structure.

The SX-M3 are available in Japan for $950 per speaker, so if you want to listen stereo music, you have to buy a pair...

Specifications:
► Frequency response: 50Hz ~ 65kHz
► Nominal impedance: 6Ω
► Sensitivity: 88dB/mW
► Power handling: 120W