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New Products
October 2007 SF Marketing Inc. is pleased to announce TruAudio's Canadian launch of the InCeiling X Series product line which has been drawing rave reviews from users all over the world. TruAudio has improved the X Series speakers over prior models by redesigning and enriching the crossovers as well as using completely new woofers. The X Series is available now with retail prices ranging from $269 to $880 per pair. "We are excited to be adding the X Series to our large TruAudio product offering," said Steven Freytag, General Manager, Consumer Division for SF Marketing Inc. The cosmetics (with the grill off) of all but one of the speaker models have a distinguishable "X" bridge where the tweeters are mounted. Most also feature easy to use speaker equalization adjustments. The new Glass Fiber woofer (in the XG models) is a rich sounding, stiff material that provides extended bass. The upgraded Carbon Fiber woofer (in the top of the line XC models) is the best of both worlds - smooth, clear midrange and deep, rich bass. The X Series is available in a variety of sizes and performance levels. There is a selection of stereo speakers as well as dual voice coil (XD models), which gives you stereo from one speaker. The woofers of the XP-5, XP-6, XP-8 are Injected Polypropylene, the XG-5, XG-6, XG-8 are Glass Fiber and the XC-6, XC-8 are Carbon Fiber. Combined with Silk, Soft-Dome, Aluminum or Titanium tweeters, depending on the model, the X Series are the ultimate combination of performance and value. Click here for full product specifications. Like all other TruAudio InCeiling and InWall Speakers, the X Series comes with a Lifetime Warranty.
SF Marketing Inc. is pleased to announce the Canadian launch of TruAudio's new P Series speakers. Conceptualized and designed by TruAudio at the 2006 Dealer Summit, the P Series was created with the help of dealers from all over the United States. The P Series is available now with retail prices ranging from $379.99 to $879.99. Meant to be used as accessories in the ever growing world of flat panels, the P Series is designed to blend seamlessly with a Plasma or LCD display. "Any TV or movie enthusiast will be keyed up about mounting these speakers within their home entertainment area," said Steven Freytag, General Manager, Consumer Division for SF Marketing Inc. Design oriented with a smooth looking glossy black finish and grills that are inset slightly into the side edges of each of the speakers, the P Series is also priced right to appeal to those wanting high performance and high value. Two speakers can be found within the P series. The P-100 is a shielded On-Wall speaker that can be mounted vertically and horizontally or used as a floor standing speaker when combined with the optional matching floor stand. It features dual 5 ¼" Carbon Fiber woofers, a 1" Silk soft dome tweeter, a sealed MDF cabinet and a simple mounting system. The P-300 is an "all-in-one" LCR speaker and includes the left, center and right channel speakers all inside one enclosure; a great solution if you are tight on space or want a more simplified look. The P-300 can be mounted above or below the flat panel but also includes a convenient table top stand. It is shielded and features 5 ¼" Carbon Fiber Woofers, 1" Silk Soft Dome Tweeters a sealed MDF cabinet and a simple mounting system. Finally, the P-800 subwoofer is a compliment to the P Series On-Wall models in both performance and appearance. Although one can use any of the TruAudio subwoofers, the P-800 is made to compliment the look and finish of the P Series speakers. The 150 watt internally powered sub drives powerful and tight sounding 8" woven carbon fiber woofers that are front firing. Full specifications are available at www.truaudio.com. June 2007 TruAudio has replaced their current CS Subwoofer line with the completely redesigned SUB Series. Just looking at these subs gives to impression of a solid, powerful, yet simple product perfect for the demands of today’s audio/video demands. The newly designed cone is a cellulose composite material which is a material is known for being ridged, stiff, and durable… and is excellent for subwoofers. These new drivers also incorporate large magnets and voice coils which allow for high volumes and deep, rolling bass. Every subwoofer driver is bench tested before being mounted in the cabinet to ensure that it holds up to TruAudio’s strict specifications. The new amplifiers use a special design featuring heavy-duty transformers to minimize unwanted heat build up, which ensures a long-life for the amplifier. This also means very low distortion and powerful reproduction of music and home theater audio. With this kind of efficiency from an amplifier, you’re guaranteed to get strong and clean bass at any listening level. Each amplifier offers specific power output matched with the specific woofer size for each model. They range from 100 watts to 200 watts. The cabinets feature two large front-loaded ports located below the woofer. Ports of this size allow for more air to escape the cabinet when the subwoofer is at high volumes. This provides deeper bass and longer life to the subwoofer and amplifier. Since the ports are located on the front of the subwoofer, it can be mounted into cabinetry without sacrificing any performance – this is very important in the “custom” world”. The cabinets feature a light textured finish and smoothly rounded corners which make these subs look more like expensive pieces of furniture. The SUB Series consists of the models SUB-8, SUB-10 and SUB-12 and are $379.99, $519.99 and $679.99 at retail. The model number designates the driver size and they are powered with internal amps that are 100, 150 and 200 watts respectively. All the subs also feature line level RCA inputs, speaker level, LFE, Auto-On/On/Off selection, and Phase control. More Boom for the Buck – the TruAudio SUB Series. May 2007 SF Marketing Announces TruAudio’s Innovative, Redesigned, & Upgraded R Series TruAudio has improved the actual speakers by redesigning and enriching the crossovers as well as using completely new woofers. The new Glass Fiber woofer (in the R2 models) is a rich sounding, stiff material that provides extended bass. The upgraded Carbon Fiber woofer (in the top of the line R3 models) is the best of both worlds – smooth, clear midrange and deep, rich bass. Another very important upgrade is the larger, smoother and high power handling tweeters made from Polypropylene, Aluminum and Titanium. They are mounted on a unique and innovative bridge that allows you to angle the high frequencies towards the listening area without having to push on the actual tweeter – just rotate the bridge where you want it to go. The R Series also fit into the same cutout as the respective sizes of the current TruAudio models. They range from $459 to $949 a pair so there is a model for almost every application and budget. Full specifications are available at www.truaudio.com Equally as important is that ALL the new models come STANDARD with the innovative new EZ Frame which allows you to install or remove a grill in seconds. No more fumbling around trying to tuck the grill into one side, then working around hoping to get the grill in (or out) without bending it. Magnets that are embedded in the frame hold the grill assembly securely in place. The speakers with the EZFrame consist of two main pieces; the main speaker and the grill assembly. The grill assembly, which is Aluminum to prevent rusting, consists of the grill and an outside baffle (the edge of the speaker that is exposed to the room). The main speaker is installed like a typical InCeiling speaker. To install the grill, simply place it up near the speaker, line up the magnets and put it in place. The one piece frame and grill to make for easy painting or replacing (away from the jobsite if needed - the contractors can’t paint over it if it is not there…). The EZFrame is also sold separately for easy stocking, there no paint shield needed, and it greatly cuts down on labor costs. Higher Performance, Upgraded Materials, ‘EZier’ Installations, More Value – the TruAudio R Series . TruAudio products are available exclusively in Canada from SF Marketing SF Marketing Inc. Announces SE Models from Shure Acclaimed producer Mike Fraser, who has worked with artists like AC/DC, Metallica, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin and Rush, listened to the new flagship in the line and summed up the experience by asking, “Who knew such a big sound could come out of such a small earphone?” He went on to say, “ When mixing, it’s critical that I listen to my mixes through different sources. The Shure earphones are an excellent reference tool because they deliver such pure sound. ” The new Shure Sound Isolating Earphones remain true to Shure’s 81-year history in the professional audio business with each earphone delivering a unique acoustic sound signature that addresses individual listening preferences. Incorporating balanced armature drivers that are compact in size but not in sound, Shure’s newest earphones offer an ever-wider frequency range and increased detail as one moves up in the line. Contributing to the sound quality and the comfort, the earphone housings are all based on years of customer feedback as to what shapes and sizes deliver the most optimal listening experience. “I love these earphones. The sound is so clear it's like I'm in a recording studio,” commented Joss Stone, Grammy®-nominated artist, of her SE530 Sound Isolating Earphones (formerly model E500). The first company to deliver an entire line of consumer earphones equipped with modular capabilities, Shure is also giving consumers something that they’ve been missing in their listening experiences: boundless options to personalize their portable devices. Introduced in 2006, Shure’s Push-To-Hear (PTH) inline accessory is the first example of the company’s pioneering efforts in modularity which will create a whole new realm of interactive and customized personal audio accessories. Other accessories include a 9” (23cm) cable that when added to the standard length of 18” (45cm) creates 27” (68cm) of cable, an ideal length for lanyard MP3 players or armbands used during exercise. The New Shure Sound Isolating Earphones The new Shure Sound Isolating Earphone line consists of the following models:
Fit Kits To ensure a personalized, secure fit and maximum sound isolation, each of Shure’s new Sound Isolating Earphones comes with a variety of sleeve options and custom accessories. The SE210 and SE310 feature Shure’s Deluxe Fit Kit, and a Premium Fit Kit is included with SE420 and SE530 models. Descriptions of Shure earphone accessories follow:
Availability Shure’s new Sound Isolating Earphones are now available to Canadian consumers (except the SE420 model who be become available shortly) and carry a two-year limited warranty. They can be purchased online at www.shurecanada.com, as well as at select retail partners. For more information about any of Shure’s current consumer offerings, please visit www.shurecanada.com or contact SF Marketing Inc. February 2007 Announcing CT600.3 Multi-Zone Receiver from B&K’s New CT SeriesSF Marketing Inc. has announced the new CT Series of Multi-Zone Receivers from B&K which features the CT600.3 and includes the CT300.3 and the CT600.1. The CT Receiver family brings to the entire house, the same performance and sound quality that B&K has brought to audiophile home theaters and music rooms. The CT Receiver may operate the audio/video equipment for an entire house with one touch while still bringing the legendary B&K warmth, dynamics, and detail that make critical listening possible in every room of the house. The CT Receiver family also brings a level of performance that was only available by separates in the past. The new CT Series features Link in/out RJ45 connectors for easy zone expansion of up to 127 zone configurations. These new CT units will no longer be linked using the general RS232 port. This improvement leaves the common serial port available for programming or control. The CT units also features RJ45 input and buffered output. One CAT5 cable carries audio L&R and composite video. This makes linking easy and economical. It also allows the connection of distant source or distant TV using the WR30WF breakout box. Among the improvements, the new CT receivers now feature RJ45 connectors for quick and easy keypad connection, room equalization for each zone, IR control in and common output port. The CT600.3 with 3 tuners and 6 zones is available at an MSRP of $3,999 CAD. The CT300.3 with 3 tuners and 3 zones is available at an MSRP $3,499 CAD while the CT600.1 with 1 tuner and 6 zones has an MSRP of $3,749 CAD. All models are currently available in Black or Silver in 17" or 19" (rackmount). The CT Series from B&K is available from SF Marketing Inc. SF Marketing Inc. Announces the Push-To-Hear (PTH) Control from Shure SF Marketing Inc. has announced the Push-To-Hear (PTH) Control from Shure, which is now available as a separate accessory. Originally available only with the popular E500PTH earphones, the innovative PTH is now an optional accessory for all Sound Isolating TM Earphones from Shure and is also compatible with other brands of earphones. An industry first for Sound Isolating earphones, the detachable PTH allows users to activate its VoicePort TM microphone and adjust levels of external sound for clarity while muting the music. The listener can alternate between complete immersion in their music and the outside world, enabling brief conversation without removing their earphones –p erfect for brief conversations at work or while traveling. Similar to the microphones used in Shure QuietSpot ® cellular headsets, the VoicePort microphone is tuned to pick up the human voice for maximum intelligibility. The PTH features g old-plated connectors to ensure high-quality audio, a 4 ft total cable, and an attached clothing clip for optimal microphone placement.
AT an MSRP of $79.99 CDN, the PTH Control is available in Canada from SF Marketing Inc. January 2007 SF Marketing Inc. Announces the HD6 High Definition Video Switcher from B&K SF Marketing Inc., a leading Canadian distributor of consumer electronics, announced the HD6 multi-zone video switcher from B&K. The HD6 video switcher is a six-zone, high definition, video control center. The video switcher is designed to be an attractive, easy-to-use addition to any Audio/Video system. Each zone of the HD6 has access to nine shared video sources with one dedicated source. The HD6 will also transcode composite and s-video signals to component video, and offers a buffered output of all sources for expansion. For quick and easy installation, the 6 RJ45 outputs allow the HD6 to send component high definition video over regular CAT5 cable to one or many WR30WF breakout boxes in the zone. Also, with its built in colour bar video pattern test generator, the HD6 makes diagnosis and TV calibration easy. Many HD6’s can be daisy chained to build up to a 127-zone system. The HD6 is offered in Black or Silver as a 17” or as a 19” (rackmount) at an MSRP of $3,799 CDN. |
The family continues to grow. TruAudio has replaced their top three InCeiling models for the 6 ½” and 8” categories, and both of their Dual Voice models with the new models called the R Series .
At the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Shure Incorporated unveiled four new models of Sound Isolating™ Earphones representing the next generation of premium audio accessories. When Shure first launched its E Series Earphones – a family of products that brought professional audio performance to consumers – high fidelity portable audio was born. Never ceasing to innovate, the company is introducing a new line of earphones that builds on everything that is great about its predecessor, while offering consumers a number of unique new attributes including new sound signatures, modularity, style and improved ergonomics.
SE210 : Premium sound in a sporty package. The $189,99 SE210 is designed with a Hi-Definition MicroSpeaker to provide full-range audio distinguished by an optimal high frequency response. The SE210 offers a sporty style and includes a Deluxe Fit Kit (see below for more details) for a comfortable, secure listening experience. 
SE310 : Breathtaking style and sound. The $319.99 SE310 utilizes a Hi-Definition MicroSpeaker with Tuned BassPort technology which showcases extended range audio and enhanced bass for optimal high frequencies and enhanced low-end performance. With a truly fashionable design, the SE310 also includes a Deluxe Fit Kit (see below for more details). 
SE420 : Heart-pounding performance. Featuring Dual TruAcoustic MicroSpeakers – a dedicated tweeter and woofer – the $449.99 SE420 treats listeners to a detailed sound stage. An internal crossover sends lower and higher frequencies to dedicated drivers so that lows, mids and highs are distinct and defined, for accurate reproduction of all the details of your music. A beautiful design that is also one of the most comfortable on the market, the SE420 also includes a Premium Fit Kit (see below for more details) for a complete experience. 
SE530/SE530PTH : Pure audio precision. Formerly Shure’s E500, the $579.99 SE530 (or $639,99 SE530PTH) represents the bridge between the E Series and the new line of Sound Isolating Earphones and has therefore been renamed the SE530 to signify its place as the flagship of Shure earphones. Offering the ultimate luxury audio experience, the SE530 features Triple TruAcoustic MicroSpeakers – a dedicated tweeter and dual woofers – for an expansive sound stage and full-bodied bass. An internal crossover routes audio to a dedicated tweeter to ensure that highs and mid-highs are incredibly accurate and detailed, while two dedicated woofers provide the ultimate in balanced lows and low-mids and full-bodied bass. A rich, elegant design is rounded out by a Premium Fit Kit (see below for more details) to create the ultimate in portability, connectivity and personalized fit. The SE530PTH also includes the Shure Push-To-Hear Control (PTH), an industry first for sound isolating earphones. 
The CT600.3 seamlessly integrates into almost any custom home installation for high performance audio and video throughout the home with total control. It offers six stereo zones at 55 watts per channel – all channels driven. This multi-zone multi-source receiver also features three independent radio tuners to accommodate all user preferences.
Designed to seamlessly integrate with B&K’s CT Series Multi-Zone Receivers, the HD6 can be simply connected via a single CAT-5 cable and operates as a matched pair to the CT Series receiver. The HD6 can also be used as a stand-alone unit and controlled by IR or RS-232 commands and eventually Ethernet.Optimized for Explorer4+ and Netscape 4.5+
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