Harman continues to command the lead in compact, wireless speaker technology with the announcement of two new JBL Authentics Series wireless speaker systems.

"No one has a better claim to authenticity in great audio reproduction," said Michael Mauser, president, Lifestyle Division, HARMAN. "The JBL Authentics Series speakers are immediately recognizable classic speakers, updated for the way we listen to music today, with the latest in wireless connectivity for Wi-Fi and handheld devices."

The JBL Authentics L16 and L8 both feature AirPlay, DLNA and Bluetooth connectivity, enabling audio to be streamed from any wireless device…

Bang & Olufsen announces the launch of a new range of high-end wireless speakers today. All three speakers are distinctive proponents of Bang & Olufsen's unique design idiom – and unlike anything currently on the marketplace. The all-digital active speakers leverage the new WiSA standard for multi-channel wireless sound to provide acoustic performance beyond anything you have heard without cables. The untethered flexibility means that adding stunning sound to any room has never been easier…

Panasonic today announced the launch of its first fully wireless home theater system, model SC-ZT1. Now home theater enthusiasts can do away with speaker cables and arrange speakers throughout the room without worrying about tripping hazards or unsightly cables crossing the floor. Uncompressed audio data is sent over a wireless 2.4-GHz frequency band to ensure high-quality sound.

The SC-ZT1 debuts Panasonic’s elegant Sound Slim Speakers which are engineered by arranging four speakers vertically inside a slim pole to achieve a parallel sound system…

Panasonic today announced six new personal audio units including three new streaming wireless speakers, many featuring Bluetooth technology. The HC Series, comprised of the SC-HC58, SC-HC38 and SC-HC28, features a USB cable connect and a dock that works with iPhone5/iPod touch (5th generation), allowing users to play music from a variety of sources including iPod/iPhone/iPad, while the new NE (Network Era) Series includes the SC-NE1, SC-NE3 and SC-NE5 and features the ultimate in sound quality with full wireless connectivity…

Providing the broadest connectivity options of any Wi-Fi® speakers available, three new wireless music speaker systems from Pioneer, the XW-SMA1, XW-SMA3 and XW-SMA4, are equipped with the latest wireless technologies including Apple’s AirPlay®, DLNA® 1.5 and Wireless Direct. All three models were specially tuned by renowned Pioneer sound engineer Andrew Jones to provide high volume output with excellent sound quality.

“We know consumers have different choices in the wireless speaker category…

JBL announces the marriage of functionality and fun in JBL Spark, a wireless stereo speaker system that looks like nothing else you've ever seen.

"The bright colors and megaphone shape catch your eye immediately," said Michael Mauser, President of HARMAN Lifestyle, "but it's the unmistakable JBL sound that catches your ears and won't let go."

JBL demonstrates that professionalism in audio reproduction can be fun with JBL Spark wireless stereo speakers…

JVC today introduced a pair of soundbar home theater systems, offering consumers a home theater sound solution to meet a range of budgets and needs. Among the two new systems is the world’s first dual wireless soundbar system that features a wireless subwoofer and wireless surround speakers. The other is highlighted by a super-slim soundbar and a thin, wall-mountable amplifier…

HARMAN announces two JBL speakers featuring NFC (near-field communication) chips, high-quality Bluetooth streaming and full-range drivers so owners of new Nokia Lumia smartphones powered by Windows Phone 8 can enjoy vibrant audio playback from Internet music channels or a personal music collection through these powerful, compact speakers. The JBL PowerUp wireless charging speaker for Nokia wirelessly charges any Qi-compatible device — including the new Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 8 smartphones — while streaming audio via Bluetooth technology…

Philips introduces today at the 2013 IFA Show a new range of wireless speakers, designed to marry style and high-power sound in one compact package, whether at home or on-the-go.

“Today’s consumers aspire to a new generation of stereo on which to enjoy their music at home,” said Edouard Petit, director consumer marketing, audio at Philips Lifestyle Entertainment. “We live in an ever-connected world with music and content stored on smartphones, tablets and laptops. Home stereos have to change accordingly…

Harman announces a breakthrough in high-quality streaming anywhere in your house with two new Harman Kardon Omni loudspeakers and the Harman Kardon Adapt wireless adapter to upgrade your existing home stereo system. The flexible design, relying on a standard Wi-Fi network, and exceptional performance means wireless home audio has never been easier to set up or manage, or sounded so good.

The Harman Kardon Omni system comprises three new products: Omni 10 and Omni 20 wireless HD loudspeakers and the Adapt plug-in to upgrade your existing home stereo system, all powered by Blackfire Research wireless media technology…