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PSI Audio present monitor speakers and active bass trap at AES Show Nashville

October 21, 2026 at 1:02 pm

Music City calls: from 31st October to 1st November 2026, the Audio Engineering Society holds the very first AES Show in Nashville. PSI Audio will be there, presenting a selection of its high-accuracy studio monitor speakers as well as the revolutionary active bass trap AVAA C214.

Swiss precision monitors from compact to full-sized

PSI Audio offers a large variety of sophisticated, all-analog studio monitors. Three models will be presented at the AES Show Nashville: the A17-M marks the compact nearfield solution, bringing perfect fidelity to virtually any production environment. The A23-M is a serious step up in size, being the smallest three-way monitor in the manufacturer’s portfolio. If that is still not big enough, the A226-MAIN shapes Swiss audio precision into a full main monitor system. All of these monitors, and all the models in between, share the same sonic character, so it is easy to mix and match for complex setups like Dolby Atmos. And they all share the uncompromising Swiss attitude to sound reproduction: absolute fidelity, no coloration.

The acoustic black hole: AVAA C214

Perhaps the most famous product from PSI Audio, the AVAA system has turned the world of room acoustics on its head. The Active Velocity Acoustic Absorber imposes an acoustic impedance, which essentially means it acts like a hole in the wall, eliminating resonant frequencies across a wide spectrum without the necessity for tuning. As opposed to other active solutions, AVAA works for the entire room, not just the listening position, and it is as effective as a traditional porous absorber of up to 45 times its size. At AES Show Nashville, the compact AVAA C214 can be experienced.

Meet PSI Audio at AES Show Nashville 2026

PSI Audio will showcase its speakers A226-MAIN, A23-M and A17-M as well as the active bass trap AVAA C214 at AES Show Nashville from 31st October to 1st November 2026 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, booth 508 together with Eleven Dimensions Media. The PSI Audio team looks forward to interesting and engaging conversations with visitors.

Yamaha introduces CK76 Stage Keyboard and CK OS 2.0

October 21, 2026 at 12:49 pm

Hands of a musician playing the black Yamaha CK76 stage keyboard.

For a few years now, the Yamaha CK series has enamoured musicians around the world with its versatile range of sounds and its clear control structure. The new CK76 plays into these strengths and expands the series with a model that sits right in between the already established CK88 and CK61. With the CK76 comes CK OS update 2.0, bringing new sounds and functionality to the entire range.

CK76: balancing portability with performance

The Yamaha CK76 fills a space in the CK series that perfectly complements the other models. With its 76 semi-weighted keys it sits right in the middle of the range, both in terms of size and action. More compact and thus easier to transport than its larger sibling, it still delivers a comfortable playing feel and key feedback. Built-in speakers and the option to run on battery power turn the CK76 into a self-contained unit of musical expression.

One-to-one control interface

Like the other models from the CK series, the Yamaha CK76 features a one-to-one control layout. Every single knob on the surface controls exactly one function, and every sound control is represented by a physical controller. No deep dive into menus and submenus to make changes to the sound – every aspect of adjustment is right there on the surface. This intuitive interface allows fast on-the-fly sound shaping and lets players easily integrate real-time adjustments into their performances.

Versatile sounds for any application

The Yamaha CK series draws its sound library from the CP Stage Piano and YC Stage Keyboard series, guaranteeing top-quality, musical sounding instruments for all kinds of genres and styles. Acoustic and electric pianos, strings, brass, organs, and modern synthesizer sounds cover a wide range. With powerful effects from filters to saturation and modulation to delays and reverbs, every sound can be fine-tuned to perfectly fit the application and intended aesthetic.

The CK family of stage keyboards

All models of the CK family share the same sound library, but still address very different sets of requirements from musicians. The CK88 is the big one, with 88 weighted Graded Hammer Standard keys to provide the feeling of playing a full Yamaha grand piano. The CK61 features 61 FSB keys, whose action is closer to electric organs – hence, the CK61 is the most compact model in the range. The new CK76 sits right in between its siblings and satisfies players who want the expanded key range, but try to still stay as light and compact as possible.

CK OS 2.0: new sounds and functionality for the CK series

Together with the new CK76, Yamaha also rolls out an OS update for the entire range that includes a clever functionality tweak and a number of new Live Set Sounds and Voices. New is the Advanced Split Mode, which lets players easily allocate Parts to specific sections of the keyboard. This new mode allows for more versatile setups and makes changing existing setups quicker and easier. CK OS 2.0 also comes with 16 new Live Set Sounds and four new voices, which focus on electric pianos and enhance the sound library in that regard.

Price and availability

The Yamaha CK76 is available immediately. The MSRP is 1,190.00 EUR (excluding VAT). A dedicated soft bag is also available for an MSRP of 120.00 EUR (excluding VAT). The update to CK OS 2.0 is available for free for all new and existing CK88, CK76 and CK61 models.

PSI Audio celebrates 10th anniversary of active bass trap AVAA

October 15, 2026 at 11:11 am

PSI Audio AVAA turns 10. Since its introduction in 2016, the active bass trap system AVAA has changed the way people treat their rooms. With its compact format and outstanding efficiency, the Active Velocity Acoustic Absorber is the perfect solution for eliminating room modes in smaller spaces and rooms that don’t allow for traditional acoustic measures. It clears up the audio across the whole bass frequency spectrum by removing excess energy from the room. With the newest, most powerful model C225 recently introduced, and exciting online tools providing great support for planning and setting up the bass traps, AVAA celebrates its tenth anniversary with a flourish.

10 years of active bass absorption

In 2016, PSI Audio introduced the AVAA C20. The active bass trap embodied a wildly different approach to treating room acoustics and has since markedly changed how people around the world deal with room modes. While it was intended for home studios and compact listening environments, AVAA systems have since made it into all kinds of spaces, from professional studios to boiler rooms that have very little to do with audio. PSI Audio has found a way to treat ever-bothersome room modes with a device that is far smaller than classic passive absorbers with comparable effectiveness, and far easier to set up than frequency-specific solutions. Small wonder then that in the past 10 years, AVAA has found a home in thousands of listening environments all over the world.

Active Velocity Acoustic Absorber: the working principle

The PSI Audio AVAA system is designed to deal with room modes, those pesky low-frequency resonances that are so hard to treat, but so easily disrupt the listening experience. As room modes rely on walls to reflect off of, the AVAA system basically is a wall that takes a step to the side when required. The result is an acoustic hole in the wall, sucking in those resonant frequencies and taking the energy out of the room. The room mode disappears, not just for a defined listening position, but for the entire room, beating room EQ solutions. The AVAA provides absorption equivalent to that of a traditional passive absorber 45 times its size, making it an ideal solution where space is limited. And while more targeted devices like Helmholtz absorbers require minute configuration and tuning to the exact frequency they are supposed to manage, the AVAA is active between 12 and 160 Hz (depending on the model) and just eliminates all resonances in that range. Simple, elegant, compact, and easy to move to another room should it be required.

The AVAA family

In 2023, PSI Audio expanded the AVAA system to form a range of products: the original C20 was complemented by a digitally controlled sibling in the shape of the C214. While the C214 is just as widely applicable as the C20, it was developed with the hi-fi enthusiast in mind, and hence sports an even more compact, sleek look and a variety of mounting options to perfectly integrate into a room visually. With the accompanying app, the C214 gives users additional control over the intensity of the effect. This flexibility continues with the most recent addition to the range: as the original C20 is phased out, the new C225 retains its iconic shape, only a little bigger – and significantly more powerful. Targeting an even lower frequency range and providing even stronger absorption, the powerful AVAA C225 is ideal for environments with lots of bass oomph at high levels, like home cinemas.

New online tools for improved planning and setup

On the PSI Audio website, two new tools can be employed to optimise the planning and setting up of AVAA systems. The AVAA Audio Theory Estimation Tool uses room dimensions and reflectivity parameters to estimate how much of an effect AVAA will have on a room. It is particularly helpful to estimate how many devices would be required for the desired result. Once the appropriate number of AVAA units is acquired, the AVAA Audio Test Tool can help find the ideal position and orientation by providing various test sounds. With the absorption meter in the AVAA app, users can then easily see how much work every unit in the room does.

10 years later: the story continues

As evident from the new AVAA C225 and the online tools, PSI Audio continues to develop the AVAA principle ten years after its introduction. AVAA has shaped room acoustic treatment for a decade, and will no doubt continue to shape it for the foreseeable future. The AVAA story is far from over.

Lake People upgrades MC100 with dedicated 19-inch rackmount

October 8, 2026 at 12:24 pm

Black Lake People MC100 monitor controller with mounting frame installed in a 19-inch studio rack.

Lake People introduces a dedicated 19-inch rackmount for the MC100 monitor controller. The new rackmount is compatible with all existing devices and thus provides an alternative to rack trays whilst retaining complete functionality of the MC100. In addition, the new mount is also compatible with Violectric models V550, V5902 und V790.

Top-notch monitoring: MC100

The Lake People MC100 delivers monitoring on the highest level. Uncompromisingly clean signal paths and premium electronic parts ensure that every detail of incoming signals is being faithfully passed on to up to three pairs of speakers plus a separate subwoofer. Following Lake People tradition, the integrated headphone amplifier is as brilliant as you would expect and can simulate loudspeaker playback for extended listening sessions with its integrated XFEED circuit. Lake People also offers the MC100 as a PRO version with a relay-switched volume control for maximum sonic precision.

Available for desktop or rack

The availability of the rackmount offers a new option for the Lake People MC100. Of course, the monitor controller can still be used as a desktop device. By placing it in the rackmount though, the MC100 now fits perfectly into any standard 19-inch rack, only requiring 2U. With this addition, the device now offers maximum flexibility for any application.

Freely configurable inputs and outputs

Regardless of the choice of the installation, the functionality of the Lake People MC100 remains entirely intact, of course. This includes five different input options, from XLR to RCA to the USB-C input with high-quality conversion. As for outgoing signals, three individual volume controllable and symmetrical outputs offer connectivity for three pairs of monitors as well as a separately controllable subwoofer. The buttons on the front can trigger each other or allow for simultaneous use of multiple inputs and outputs, depending on the user’s preferences. Two symmetrical slave-outs allow connecting additional adjustable amplifiers or measuring devices when their input signal needs to be independent of the monitoring level.

Upgradability, pricing, and availability

The Lake People MC100 can immediately be used with the new rackmount. The rackmount is compatible with all existing devices, including the MC100, and the MC100 PRO, as well as the Violectric V550, V5902, and V790, and can easily be fitted. The suggested retail price is 59.90 EUR (including 19% VAT).

PSI Audio introduces active bass trap AVAA C225 for home cinemas and small clubs

September 8, 2026 at 5:03 pm

Black PSI Audio AVAA C225 active bass trap in front view against a dark background.

PSI Audio introduces a new addition to the AVAA family of active bass traps. The AVAA C225 delivers more power to accommodate applications with higher sound pressure levels, in particular home cinemas, small clubs, and studios operating at high SPL. The AVAA C225 can absorb up to 135 dB of pressure with its two 10-inch drivers. Apart from its size and power, it retains the qualities that have made AVAA a revolution in acoustics around the world: without requiring any tuning, it eliminates room modes in the spectrum from 12 Hz to 130 Hz as efficiently as traditional absorbers 40 times its size. The AVAA C225 can be controlled via an app.

High-power absorption for home cinemas, clubs, and studios

PSI Audio designed the AVAA C225 for applications with lots of energy in the low frequency spectrum. Home cinemas need that intense low rumble to optimally support the pictures of high-octane action movies; clubs make people dance with that energetic thumping of electronic kicks. To fully enjoy these bass-fueled delights, they must be projected concisely, and that is where the room often interferes. Room modes prolong certain frequencies, until the kick turns into a hum with no defined edges. The AVAA C225 counters these effects of the room, taking up much less space than equally effective porous absorbers would require, and not needing tuning like resonant absorbers do. The C225’s two 10-inch membranes absorb up to 135 dB of pressure – ensuring that the boom retains its power but never loses its edge.

De-rumbling the room: the AVAA principle

Room modes are one of the biggest challenges in room acoustics. Every room has them, no one wants them, but getting rid of them is very cumbersome and laborious with traditional passive acoustics. Porous absorbers take up a lot of space to be effective in low frequencies. The alternative resonant absorbers like membrane absorbers or Helmholtz absorbers can be effective at low frequencies, but generally only ever cover a very narrow band of the spectrum, to which they need to be tuned. The AVAA system, however, is effective in the entire range from 12 Hz to 130 Hz, and as efficient as a porous absorber 40 times its size. No tuning required, it simply does away with the room modes and clears up the sound in the entire room.

Swiss precision development and manufacturing

The Active Velocity Acoustic Absorber AVAA was developed by PSI Audio and is only available from the Swiss manufacturer. Like all PSI Audio products, the AVAA C225 is made to the highest quality standards. Every single one is calibrated in the company’s own anechoic chamber, ensuring perfect performance from every shipped device.

HEDD Audio updates HEDD CTRL monitor control software

September 3, 2026 at 4:06 pm

Laptop and screen showing HEDD CTRL software interface next to a blue HEDD studio monitor speaker.

HEDD Audio updates the speaker control software HEDD CTRL. Version 2.0.1 expands the capabilities of the virtual monitor control MK2/BASS system by per-band bypass of the parametric equalizer, smarter device sorting, enhanced speaker highlighting, and updated immersive format labeling. Additionally, handling of IGMP snooping on network switches has been improved to increase the stability of speaker connections. The new update adds to the already versatile capabilities of HEDD CTRL, which allows for full remote management of MK2 speakers and subwoofers of up to 250 speakers. Custom frequency responses, delay adjustments, phase alignment, and group management are no longer a time-consuming process but just a few clicks away.

Monitoring as an integrated system

HEDD Audio MK2 range monitors are designed to deliver absolute sonic precision to satisfy even the highest standards. They offer enhanced flexibility to adjust the sound through features such as zero-phase filters, the HEDD Lineariser, and closed and ported modes for distinct sonic characteristics. EQ, phase alignments and delay functionality allows the user to manually correct the room. HEDD CTRL is designed to be an extension of the MK2 monitors and subwoofers as well as a powerful software for all immersive setups. „Your monitoring, your rules“ is not just a slogan; it is the promise from HEDD Audio to provide a simple-to-use software for the MK2/BASS ranges which unites modern technology, carefully crafted monitors, and the professional demands of audio engineers. The mentioned features no longer need to be tweaked on the backplate of each speaker but can be remotely adjusted via HEDD CTRL from the sweet spot of the studio. The software grants additional control, improves workflow, and fine-tunes the listening system. A 12-band parametric equalizer for global, group-dependent, or per speaker customization is at hand, just like system-wide phase alignment and a special zero-latency recording mode. The new update allows users to individually bypass each band of the equalizer, making A/B comparisons much easier. Version 2.0.1 also fixes equalizer input issues and a scaling bug that some users experienced. For larger CTRL-based systems with up to 250 speakers, improved handling of IGMP snooping on network switches helps support more reliable speaker connections.

Enhanced speaker management

HEDD CTRL allows for simple and intuitive device management. All connected units can be named as well as put in mute and solo. A customizable auto-sleep and wake-up feature enables individual standby configurations. Additionally, speakers can be arranged in different groups. On one hand, this simplifies scaling the system according to different playback formats such as 2.1 or 7.1. On the other hand, it makes frequency crossovers and distributions easy to check, for example by grouping the speakers into surrounds, front, rear, and LFE. Of course, all settings in CTRL can be saved as presets, so the system can be quickly set up for different applications with a few clicks. The update enhances that experience by visually highlighting speakers whose back panel Lineariser switch is not set to the (*) position as required for CTRL operation. Especially in larger and more complex monitoring systems, this new feature helps identify misconfigurations quickly. HEDD Audio has also improved the immersive setup workflow of HEDD CTRL by adding assignment labels and device sorting to match the relevant standards.

An update for the whole MK2/BASS system

The new version 2.0.1 of HEDD CTRL includes a matching firmware update for the currently supported speakers: TYPE 05 MK2, TYPE 07 MK2, TYPE 20 MK2, TYPE 30 MK2, and the subwoofers BASS 08 and BASS 12. The speaker firmware update is required for the new CTRL features to work correctly. HEDD CTRL continues to be an accessible remote monitor control environment that provides users with intuitive usability and the option to deep dive into customizations. This new release provides a good foundation for future releases to integrate with room measurements software.

Availability & Price

HEDD CTRL is free control software for HEDD MK2 monitor speakers and BASS subwoofers, allowing users to remotely manage and fine-tune their monitoring systems. The software is available for Windows and macOS from the HEDD Audio website at www.hedd.audio/pages/ctrl.

PSI Audio A25-M and SUB A125-M at Reponse Studio

July 15, 2026 at 10:09 am

David Brand founded Reponse Studio in Marin near Neuchâtel, Switzerland, to provide the perfect creative space for artists, brands, and creators. His approach is to establish a sophisticated technical environment that still feels personal and human. To make sure the sonic art created at Reponse Studio translates well into every other listening space, Brand trusts in PSI Audio A25-M with SUB A125-M subwoofers.

Music at its heart: Reponse Studio

David Brand began his path as a sound creator very early. “Since childhood I have been drawn to music, DJing, and the way a track can create an immediate emotional impact,” he explains his motivation. “Over time, I wanted to create a place where I could bring these different worlds together: technical discipline, precision, and reliability on the one side; creativity, emotion, and artistic support on the other. Reponse Studio was born from that vision.” With a background as an engineer in automation and IT, Brand applied his project management skills to his studio endeavour. “For me, a modern studio should not only be a place filled with equipment. It should offer a real working experience for artists and clients. I place a lot of importance on project follow-up, communication, and trust.” To that end, Brand has implemented procedures and structures at Reponse Studio, and even provides a client area and mobile application to follow projects, centralize communication, and keep files in a controlled environment. “Technology is moving very fast, but the role of a studio remains deeply human. Tools are there to serve the music.”

The Ghost of Neuchâtel

Sometimes, a big production makes a producer a household name; and sometimes, it doesn’t. “I have worked a lot in music production, including ghost production projects,” says Brand, referring to productions he worked on, but wouldn’t get credited for. “Some of the tracks I contributed to charted on several occasions, and one of them even became, at one point, one of the most listened-to tracks in the world on streaming platforms.” While Brand didn’t get the fame, he certainly got the experience and took from it what he could. “It is a very particular experience, because in this kind of work, the role often remains discreet. But it gave me a concrete understanding of what it means to create a production capable of reaching a very large audience. The sound has to work emotionally, but also technically, across all listening systems and in every context.” Add to these projects his work in sound design and post production for international films or band projects, and Brand commands a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of audio production. “These milestone productions are not just references for me; they have shaped the way I work today.”

Analogue sound in a digital world

A part of this way Brand works is his considerable collection of outboard gear. “I really enjoy working with a hybrid chain,” he elaborates on his approach. “Outboard has to bring something concrete to the music, whether it is depth, movement, cohesion, or a specific colour. One of the central pieces in my workflow is the analogue summing mixer. I use it to bring more dimension, width and depth to a mix. It helps move beyond a purely digital approach and brings a more organic feeling, while still keeping a high level of precision.” When it comes to dynamics, Brand enjoys using his selection of pristine equipment. “I may use them to control energy, add density to a vocal, give more stability to a drum bus, or reinforce the cohesion of a mix.” The analogue racks add some lovely shades to the Reponse Studio colour palette.

High-end monitoring: PSI Audio A25-M and SUB A125-M

Another all-analogue part of Reponse Studio is the monitoring setup: a pair of PSI Audio A25-M three-way monitors with two SUB A125-M subwoofers for added clarity in the lows. “All of my equipment only makes sense if the monitoring allows me to make the right decisions,” Brand stresses the importance of his listening setup. “In recording, mixing, or mastering, every decision is based on the trust I have in my monitoring system. If the monitoring is not reliable, it is very easy to correct problems that do not actually exist, or to miss important details. I need a system that shows me the reality of the signal, without artificially flattering the sound.” About ten years ago, Brand first encountered PSI Audio speakers in another studio. “I was immediately struck by their precision, stability, and by the feeling of hearing the signal without any artificial filter.” The producer praises the confidence the PSI Audio speakers inspire, and enjoys their representation of tonal balance, depth, dynamics, vocal placement, low-end, as well as the overall translation of mixes to other systems. “In the studio, I do not need a speaker that flatters me; I need a speaker that tells me the truth.” Which leads David Brand to his final verdict: “Without my PSI Audio A25-M, I would not do anything.”

Find David Brand and Reponse Studio at www.reponse-studio.com

PSI Audio at HIGH END 2026 with high-end speakers Héritage3 and active bass trap AVAA C214

May 28, 2026 at 4:39 pm

PSI Audio High End 2026 with Heritage3 speakers, bass traps, and a living room scene on a purple background

PSI Audio will exhibit from 4th to 7th June 2026 at HIGH END 2026 in room H X5 V03 (Level 0) of the Austria Center Vienna. Visitors will be treated to demonstrations of the outstanding high-end speakers Héritage3, which adapt the renowned professional fidelity of the Swiss manufacturer to audiophile living rooms. The famous active bass trap AVAA C214 will also be available for demos.

Listening legacy: floor-standing high-end speakers Héritage3

Over 45 years of experience with building the most authentic, true-to-life speakers come together in the PSI Audio Héritage3 to form a floor-standing speaker of outstanding performance. With the manufacturer’s proprietary technology on board, the Héritage3 delivers vivid, lifelike sound reproduction and a sensation as if the original source was in the room. Elegantly finished with fine woods, the Héritage3 turns uncompromising sonic fidelity into pleasure for ears and eyes.

Room under control: active bass trap AVAA C214

10 years ago, PSI Audio introduced an ingenious solution for the most challenging aspect of room acoustics: the Active Velocity Acoustic Absorber (AVAA) took care of low-frequency room modes. No massive amounts of porous materials. No complicated tuning of specialised absorbers. No restriction to a small sweet spot. The AVAA system acts like a hole in the wall, sucking out the unwanted resonant frequencies and taking the energy out of the room. At HIGH END 2026, visitors can experience the effect of the AVAA C214 for themselves.

Swiss quality audio in Vienna

All PSI Audio products are held to the highest quality standards. Developed and built in the company’s own workshop in Switzerland, every single speaker is calibrated and measured in the anechoic chamber and comes with its very own measurement graphs. PSI Audio develops its own drivers, solders its own circuits, winds its own coils – handmade quality at its best.

Experience PSI Audio at HIGH END 2026

From 4th to 7th June 2026, visitors of HIGH END 2026 can find PSI Audio in room H X5 V03 (Level 0) in the Austria Center Vienna in Vienna, Austria. The people behind the brand are looking forward to showcasing and explaining the high-end speakers and innovative bass traps and answering any questions.

LIVEBOX at HIGH END 2026: experience True Ambience technology from a single-box high-end system

May 21, 2026 at 4:44 pm

LIVEBOX soundbar beneath a television on a lowboard, with a landscape image above on a gray wall in the living room

LIVEBOX invites visitors of HIGH END 2026 to experience the exhilarating sensation of its True Ambience technology. From 4th to 7th June 2026, audio enthusiasts can get an impression of what stereo can really sound like on Level 1, booth 1.70 of the Austria Center Vienna. The result of a cooperation between Weiss Engineering, PSI Audio, and Illusonic delivers the goosebumps of a great live performance in the listening and living rooms at home – without stereo tower speakers and a rack full of audio components. Members of the press are cordially invited to attend the press conference on Thursday, 4th June, 3 pm at the booth.

Live at home: the LIVEBOX sound experience

LIVEBOX is an entirely new way of experiencing music, utilizing the innovative True Ambience technology to create a stereo image like no other – impressively wide, outstandingly detailed, breathtakingly immersive. It operates on the principle of crosstalk cancellation: sound from the right speakers is cancelled for the left ear and vice versa. While the technology is very complex and based on the combination of intricate digital electronics, impeccable analogue speaker design, and precisely honed algorithms, the LIVEBOX remains very simple for the listener: one box, everything included. The authentic, live-like performance of a full concert, caught and transferred into the living room; that is LIVEBOX. Live at home.

Tuned for you: sound tailored to the room

No sound system ever plays by itself; it’s always playing in a room. So while LIVEBOX is designed to sound great as is, it also features options to tailor its output to the room it is used in. LIVEBOX offers the service to set up the system on site for optimal results, taking into account the specifics of the physical space as well as personal preferences regarding the tonal balance. LIVEBOX is literally tuned for you.

Made to fit: the fully customisable music system

The sound is the most important aspect of a music system, of course, but it is by no means its only aspect. To perfectly integrate LIVEBOX into any space, it can be painted almost any colour, allowing it to visually disappear or stand out, depending on personal preference. LIVEBOX is made to fit.

Swiss connection: specialized to perfection

To achieve the marvel that is LIVEBOX took the expertise of three renowned Swiss manufacturers, each the best in their respective fields. Weiss Engineering is a pioneer of digital audio technology, particularly revered among high-end mastering engineers, but also well-established in the discerning audiophile scene. PSI Audio is well-known among both professionals and audiophiles for astounding all-analogue speakers that deliver absolute sonic fidelity. Illusonic has been a leading developer in audio innovation, including psychoacoustics and human perception, and has provided innovative solutions to other manufacturers for 20 years. Together, these three companies present the pinnacle of Swiss ingenuity in the form of LIVEBOX.

Experience LIVEBOX at HIGH END 2026

Visitors of HIGH END 2026 in Vienna are cordially invited to come and hear LIVEBOX for themselves to experience the magic of True Ambience for themselves.

LIVEBOX

at Weiss Engineering

Level 1, 1.70

Austria Center Vienna

Vienna, Austria

4th – 7th June 2026

Press conference

Thursday, 4th June

3 pm

Level 1, 1.70

Uncompromising Bass from Velodyne Acoustics: The 1824 Is coming!

May 21, 2026 at 3:41 pm

Velodyne Acoustics 1824 subwoofer with large woofer, black enclosure and V-shaped protective grille in the dark

Velodyne Acoustics is announcing a product that already stands outside the usual scale even before its official debut: the 1824. The first ideas for this limited statement subwoofer took shape around 40 years of Velodyne Acoustics and grew into a project where, in the end, the calendar no longer mattered. Only the result did.

For now, Velodyne Acoustics is deliberately showing the 1824 only in selected glimpses. The full product presentation, including all details, will follow at the official premiere at High End Vienna 2026.

The name of the new subwoofer already carries its technical concept: 1824 stands for an 18-inch and a 24-inch driver in one shared enclosure. The system is powered by three amplifier modules delivering a combined 6,000 watts RMS and 10,000 watts peak power. Low-frequency extension reaches down to 7 Hz.

Yet the 1824 is not intended as a mere demonstration of power. Velodyne Acoustics has always understood deep bass not as an effect, but as a controlled foundation for music, cinema, and immersive playback. It is from precisely this attitude that a subwoofer emerged whose power is not an end in itself. What matters in this exceptional subwoofer is headroom, composure, and absolute precision.

An Exceptional Project Built on More Than 40 Years of Low-Frequency Expertise

The original idea behind the 1824 was rooted in the more than 40-year history of Velodyne Acoustics. Such an anniversary could have led to a conventional special edition. But the initial impulse became a much larger project. The 1824 was not meant to arrive simply on time. It was meant to embody what defines Velodyne Acoustics at its core: controlled, deep-reaching, and sovereign bass.

Mansour Mamaghani, CEO of Velodyne Acoustics: “The 1824 was never intended as an answer to a gap in the market. It is big, uncompromising, and maybe even a little crazy. That is exactly what makes it so special. Originally, it was meant to be presented for the 40th anniversary of Velodyne Acoustics, but with a product like this, the point is not to mark an anniversary on time. It is to translate four decades of experience in controlled low-frequency reproduction into a technical statement. To do that, power, enclosure design, electronics, tuning, and handling all had to come together without compromise. This subwoofer project has been with us for a long time, and it has challenged us as well. The calendar gave us the impulse, but the result had to be perfect. That makes it all the more special for for the entire team and me to present the 1824 for the first time at High End in Vienna, knowing that it does not merely meet expectations, but exceeds them.”

Size with a Purpose

At roughly 350 kilograms, the Velodyne Acoustics 1824 is a subwoofer beyond ordinary dimensions. At the same time, its enclosure has been designed to be as compact as possible. Handles are integrated into the design, and dedicated wheeled lifters are supplied. As a result, even a product in this class remains as manageable as possible in real installations, from transport to final positioning in the room.

Inside, the latest generation of Velodyne Acoustics electronics is at work. The calibration system has been realized through a newly developed app and is designed to precisely adapt the 1824 to the room, the loudspeakers, and personal listening preferences. In this way, even the sheer power of this subwoofer remains controllable in any room.

Limited to 50 Units

The Velodyne Acoustics 1824 will be limited to just 50 units worldwide. Each unit receives an individual plaque bearing the name of its owner. This makes the 1824 not only the new top-of-the-line model from Velodyne Acoustics, but also a personal piece of brand history.

Premiere at High End Vienna 2026

The Velodyne Acoustics 1824 will celebrate its official premiere at High End Vienna 2026, where it will be presented as part of the Audio Reference press conference.

Until then, the 1824 will remain a deliberate promise from the depths: uncompromising in concept, limited in production, and developed for precise low-frequency performance that is not about being louder at any cost.

Trade Show Information

The official premiere of the Velodyne Acoustics 1824 will take place at High End Vienna 2026. Audio Reference’s 2,000-square-meter exhibition area can be found at: Level 1: L1/L2/L3.

Location
High End Vienna 2026
Austria Center Vienna (ACV)
Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1
1220 Vienna, Austria

Booth
Level 1, L1/L2/L3
Audio Reference exhibition area

Opening hours
June 4, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
June 5, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
June 6, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
June 7, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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