Paradigm Electronics has announced the first three models of its Premium Wireless Series, namely the: PW 800 premium wireless speaker, PW 600 compact premium wireless speaker and PW AMP premium wireless amplifier. The new Paradigm Premium Wireless Series products provide listeners with the flexibility to stream their high-resolution music wirelessly (up to 24-bit/192kHz) over an existing Wi-Fi network to any number of connected speakers using DTS Play-Fi technology.
Unlike many wireless platforms, DTS Play-Fi is an open platform, meaning listeners are able to mix and match any DTS Play-Fi-enabled audio products from a selection of top audio brands. In addition, Paradigm’s Premium Wireless Series products do not limit the listener with the need for proprietary hardware. The Paradigm PW AMP, with its powerful Anthem class-D amplification can be used to stream high-resolution audio to existing traditional loudspeakers or in-wall/in-ceiling speakers, regardless of brand affiliation. As well, person music libraries and online music streaming services like Tidal, Spotify, Rdio, Songza, Pandora are all made accessible. Streaming is possibly via virtually any device – Android, iOS, Kindle Fire or PC.
The Premium Wireless Series product performance has been enhanced by Paradigm’s exclusive Anthem Room Correction (ARC) technology – included with ALL Paradigm Premium Wireless Series products. ARC technology uses advanced DSP algorithms to quickly and easily optimize speaker performance in any room. In just a few easy steps, the included microphone measures sound output, compares it to scientifically optimal response curves, and instantly adjusts your speaker’s output for perfect sound in that room. The listener will hear the improvement Anthem Room Correction can make in any room. No other wireless streaming product has ARC.
Paradigm’s Premium Wireless Series products can be easily incorporated into existing control systems with the help of Fusion Research’s Ovation Play-Fi server. Ovation is the first music server to feature DTS Play-Fi technology. It allows clients to stream multiple discrete sources of music directly to any Play-Fi enabled speaker or amplifier. Easily controlled by major automation systems, with two-way drivers for Control4, RTI, URC and Crestron, this piece creates the bridge to allow integrators to use Play-Fi systems in custom installations.
Premium Wireless Series and DTS Play-Fi Technology Highlights:
• Stream high-quality lossless audio wirelessly over standard Wi-Fi Networks.
• All models feature exclusive Anthem Room Correction (ARC) technology for tailored music performance in any room. Each product includes a calibrated microphone for easy measurements.
• Compatible with multiple devices: Android, iOS, Kindle Fire and PC compatible.
• In addition to Play-Fi drivers for Windows and Android streaming, users can download Play-Fi apps for Android, iOS, and Kindle Fire.
• Open Ecosystem: All products work with any other DTS Play-Fi-enabled products
• Whole-Home Range: Play-Fi works everywhere your Wi-Fi does, even if range extenders are used and works with Ethernet and other IP-based technologies – no need for bridges/routers.
PW 800 – Premium Wireless Speaker
• Two 1” (25mm) S-PAL dome tweeters
• Two 5” (127mm) S-PAL™ woofers
• Anthem® Class-D Amplifier; 460W Dynamic Peak; 230W RMS
• Available Finishes: Black or White (coming soon)
• MSRP: $799.99 U.S.
PW 600 – Premium Compact Wireless Speaker
• Two 1” (25mm) S-PAL™ dome tweeters
• 5” (127mm) S-PAL™ woofer
• Anthem® Class-D Amplifier; 400W Dynamic Peak; 200W RMS
• Available Finishes: Black or White (coming soon)
• MSRP: $599.99 U.S.
PW AMP – Premium Wireless Amplifier
• Power any existing non-powered speakers and stream lossless audio wirelessly.
• Anthem® Class-D Amplifier
• 2 x 200W Dynamic Peak; 2 x 100W RMS into 4 ohms (compatible with 8 ohms)
• RCA analog inputs, Ethernet 10/100, USB (for firmware updates), L/R speaker terminals
• Available Finish: Black
• MSRP: $499.99 U.S.
Paradigm’s Premium Wireless Series will be available Q4 2015. Look for more details at: http://www.paradigm.com/
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