KL International AV Show 2022 Report
Kuala Lumpur International AV show is back and better than ever!
Show Report By Christopher Tan
7th Floor
705 - Lenbrook Asia (BlueSound Audio)
Bluesound Audio showcased their new PowerNode Edge, a modern, stylish, yet powerful wireless music streaming solution, driving 40 Watts per channel. On the show, the Edge powered two floorstanding PSB speakers with no sweat. For those keen to have more power output, you may consider the PowerNode N330 with 80 Watts output per channel. All BlueSound products can be made to utilize direct Wi-Fi streaming (Spotify, Tidal), or choose a multi-room experience using the BlueSound App.
Bluesound Audio is distributed by Lenbrook Asia for the APAC region.
706 - Sonica (Neumann.Berlin)
Sonica had a unique presentation style with emphasis placed on brand presentation and its range of products. We are presented with Neumann microphones on one side and speakers on the other. One intriguing product was a new ADC suitable for home content creators or even semi-professional internet personalities. Sonica is the distributor of Neumann products in Malaysia.
707 - Lenbrook Asia (NAD & PSBspeakers)
NAD and PSB speakers are both celebrating their 50th anniversary. As such their showcase was a call-back to their retro products, upgraded with the newest technologies while keeping the vintage looks. the NAD 3050LE Stereophonic Amplifier and the PSB Passif 50 (The anniversary edition) are the centerpiece in the room.
708 - TechX Malaysia (Kanto)
Co-owned by two friends, petroleum engineer, Garrick, and business strategists.
Entry-market hi-fi speakers that resonate with younger people bursting with colors.
Kanto Yu2 powered desktop speakers – 50 Watt total RMS, two-way crossover, available in four finishes.
Kanto Yu powered bookshelf speakers – 70W total RMS, two-way crossover, available in black vinyl. Kevlar
woofer. Bluetooth, Qualcomm aptX, and RCA inputs. Kanto Yu4 powered bookshelf speakers – 70W total RMS. inputs include 3.5mm stereo, RCA, and two TosLink optical inputs.
709 - The Expert Group (Bowers & Wilkins)
In their room 709, TEG showcased B&W 702 Signature standing speakers, which include a solid body Carbon Domne tweeter housing above the main cabinet. They were powered by two
Classé Delta Mono Class A, mono power amps, and all driven by the Classé Delta Pre pre-amp which takes in various signal sources such as Ethernet, Airplay, DLNA, USB, Coax, TosLink optical, and HDMI input.
Michi by Rotel power amps was also on display in the setup. Bowers & Wilkins is distributed in Singapore and Malaysia by The Experts Group.SG.
710 - Atlas Sound & Vision (Devialet)
Atlas Sound & Vision is an authorized Devialet dealer in Malaysia. In their room, they showcased the beautiful, unique-looking tripod speakers of Phantom I and the standing, globe-shaped Phantom II. Also being shown was the Dione Sound Bar, which despite the petite form factor can deliver.
711 - Audio Concept / Audio Art (Dan Kressel)
Audio Concept showed off their capabilities in creating a mini-cinema in their room. With 22 speakers, in a 7.8.4 speaker configuration for Atmos, they utilized a mix of Starke Sound speakers for midrangers and mid-woofers, and utilized 8 Dan Kressel woofers for earth-shaking bass.
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