The CE Pro BEST (Best Electronic Systems Technologies) Award program recognizes the most noteworthy new products and technologies making a difference in the smart home industry. This year’s 173 total entries were judged on innovation, functionality, competitive advantages and benefits to the installer by a dozen credible industry leaders, along with the editors of CE Pro. Here are our 6 favorite loudspeakers:
Definitive Technology, BP9080X
This home theater tower speaker boasts a modern design and ultra-precise sound reproduction. It supports the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround-sound formats. It uses a unique two-way height module that houses Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding technology to fire sound upward and bounce it off ceilings for a three-dimensional effect. The BP9080x fires sound from five sides: the front, sides, top, and rear, to produce a gigantic soundstage and hyper realism. Integrated is a side firing 12-inch powered subwoofer and dual bass radiators. A proprietary Intelligent Bass Control allows users to modulate deep bass up or down while maintaining mid-range tonal balance. $1,749
LiveWall, Ar11
This 8-inch in-ceiling speaker combines performance and aesthetics. It fits flush with the ceiling surface, protruding just 3 millimeters, making it nearly invisible to the naked eye. It requires no grille, no drywall work, and no paint. Despite it’s low-profile, the Ar11 produces rich base to 45 Hz, clear midrange—especially noticeable in the vocal range—and detailed high frequencies to 20,000 Hz. It is designed to be installed in both new and existing homes, and can be used outdoors. Price unavailable
Dynaudio, Xeo 2
Made in Denmark, the Dynaudio Xeo 2 wireless, high-resolution, digital active loudspeakers connect to sources wirelessly via Bluetooth or the Dynaudio Hub or Connect transmitters, and connect to each other wirelessly in high-resolution. Built-in digital amplifiers and DSP processing allow for an incredible level of optimization, including speaker position EQ to adjust according to room placement, and Adaptive Bass Technology to optimize bass output against amplifier load and allow lower frequency extension. Because these technologies are built in, no external amplifiers or DACs are necessary. $1,599 per pair
GoldenEar Technology, SuperSub X
The SuperSub X is a super-compact subwoofer (smaller than a 13-inch cube) that’s able to generate very low frequency pressure waves of extremely high amplitude for audio performance that is highly impactful and musical. This is achieved in part through the incorporation of a patent-pending 360-degree dual-plane, inertially-balanced driver and sub-bass radiator topology. It also incorporates an advanced digital electronics package with a 1,400-watt amplifier. The addition of vibration-cancelling technology enables it to be installed just about anywhere. $1,249.99
SpeakerCraft, Dolby Atmos Series
This is the first line of architectural in-wall speakers to incorporate Dolby Atmos-enabled technology. They are an ideal alternative to in-ceiling speakers. They boast a 2-way mid-tweet-mid alignment; dual 2-1/2-inch Kevlar reinforced mid-bass drivers; fully integrated acoustic backbox for precise sound reproduction and minimization of sound transmission to adjacent rooms; and AIT (Acoustic Isolation Technology) to minimize acoustic energy transfer to mounting and surrounding surfaces. It sports a flangeless design complemented with a magnetically attached, low-profile grille. $349
Terra Speakers, AC [All Climate] FIVE
The AC (All Climate) FIVE Line features a modern and angular look that is ideally suited for tucking under overhangs. They are designed to withstand continuous exposure to the elements while providing high-quality audio. Terra’s Location Balanced Sound technology ensures excellent performance whenever the speakers are mounted to a building or other surface. A universal mounting bracket makes it easy to locate the AC Series almost anywhere. They are marine-grade waterproof and weatherproof. Pricing unavailable
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