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Portable Multi-Room Magic - Audio Pro Addon C3

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Audio Pro announces the launch of Addon C3 – a unique product that combines a top class portable speaker with multiroom functionality and voice control.

Exactly three years ago, after several years of development, Audio Pro launched a small but very powerful portable speaker with long battery life, Addon T3. Not only did this set a new standard for portable audio, the Addon T3 was also the proud recipient of several prestigious awards, including What Hi-Fi? “Product of The Year” 2015 and “Best Buy” 2016 and 2017.

 This was then successfully followed by the launch of the multi-room Addon C5 and C10 (award-winning connected versions of Addon T5 and T10, offering WiFi, multi-room functionality via the Audio Pro app and four preset buttons), Link 1 (that can make any existing stereo wireless) and the wireless subwoofer Addon C-SUB last year.

 In May 2018, the company has taken yet another step forwards, by launching a product that is unique in today’s marketplace. Addon C3 is based on the Bluetooth speaker Addon T3. The same award-winning sound quality and design, but further developed and equipped with WiFi and multi-room functionality, four preset buttons and “Works with Alexa” voice control via the Audio Pro app.

 Audio Pro’s 40 years of experience in acoustics and sound reproduction is reflected in Addon C3 – it has got a detailed and dynamic sound, with deeper bass and more power than its modest size would have you believe. A handle made out of genuine leather and details in solid aluminium are examples that Audio Pro invests a lot of effort into the choice of materials and design. It will feel like quality, just like it sounds like quality. 

Why WiFi in a portable speaker?

The thing with WiFi is that you can listen directly via the wireless network instead of having to connect your smartphone to the speaker via Bluetooth, and that brings about a number of advantages. The sound quality gets a little better, operation is more user-friendly and functionality is improved. For example, you can use Spotify or Apple AirPlay and use the Audio Pro app to control the speaker, either as part of a multiroom setup or as the only wireless speaker in the home. And should the phone ring when listening to music, you can take the call without interrupting playback. Where wireless networks do not exist, such as in the garden, on a boat or when travelling, the Addon C3 is also Bluetooth enabled to provide alternative audio connectivity. 

–      “Addon C3 gives you the best of both worlds. It is a fantastic portable speaker and also a multiroom speaker that can be used separately or in combination with more speakers. And as icing on the cake you can control it with your voice via Alexa in our app”, says Jens Henriksen, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer of Audio Pro.

Price & availability

Addon C3 is available in three ongoing colour options (Coal Black, Arctic White and Storm Grey).

UK distributors Hama UK Ltd, will be stocking the Addon C3 from mid-June 2018, with it appearing in major retailers and independent stockists later in the month. It will also be available online at audiopro.com from 22nd May.

Recommended price: £250 (incl. VAT)

 Specifications

For more info:

Hama UK Ltd.

0333 123 4262

https://uk.hama.com/

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Hama UK to Distribute British Audio Brand Orbitsound

25th April 2017 – Following their success in acquiring distribution of Scandinavian loudspeaker brand Audio Pro late last year, Hama UK are set to further demonstrate their growing commitment to the audio industry through the creation of another high-profile partnership. From 25th April 2017, they will be joining forces with revolutionary British sound bar manufacturers Orbitsound.

Understated, British, simple elegance, intelligent, unpretentious. These 5 core values have lay at the very heart of the Orbitsound brand since its inception in 2005 and have undoubtedly contributed to the rapidly expanding popularity of the brand within the UK market. Delivering exceptional audio through an entirely unique, patented airSOUND™ system, Orbitsound products passionately pursue founder and experienced audio technician Ted Fletcher’s original aim to ‘improve audio enjoyment’, whilst providing ‘superior sound that can be enjoyed by all’.

With Hama UK set to take over distribution of the Bar A70 and ONE P70 models and with the promise of new products in the pipeline to follow later in the year, there could be few people more enthusiastic about taking on the Orbitsound brand than Senior Product Manager and self-confessed technophile, Ben Jones. Speaking out about the impending partnership, he said: “Leading the way in British audio innovation, Orbitsound’s airSOUND™ technology has completely redefined the listening experience over the past decade, eliminating the traditional un-balanced sound from separate left and right stereo speakers and creating a complete panoramic sound experience. No more ‘sweet spots’, just exceptional, high-definition audio available at any location within the room. The technology is second to none and Hama are privileged to be a part of its legacy.”

Already established within several big-name retail outlets within the UK, Hama UK now hope to continue to drive the brand onwards and upwards through improved delivery to the independents, with the help of their regional on-the-road sales team, in addition to thinking ‘outside the box’ to target alternative areas of custom such as boutiques, schools, hotels and small businesses.

“We are joining Hama UK at an incredibly exciting time.” said Richard Williams, Managing Director of Operations at Orbitsound. “Orbitsound is at the forefront of innovation, bringing airSOUND™ technology to the Consumer technology market. Hama provides an unrivalled level of expertise and their Nationwide staff have the knowledge that comes from being genuine enthusiasts. We feel we have a distributor that understands our target and discerning audience, and will help us reach markets and customers we haven’t been able to in the past. We are confident that this new partnership will help our journey towards becoming a significant audio technology brand.”