Finding Balance in the Details: A Q&A with Chris Saunders on Leon’s 25th Anniversary Artist Collaboration
[Ann Arbor, MI] – September 29, 2022 – Known for its innovative products and creative approach to the audiovisual industry, Leon Speakers celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. In recognition of this important milestone, Leon invites clients, customers and fans alike to join the celebration by unveiling an exclusive, limited edition trim package upgrade to its Ultima line of speakers, a new artist series of Ente SoundTiles and other design-forward technology concealment and customizable AV solutions at CEDIA Expo 2022.
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Leon Speakers Debuts as Exclusive Distributor of LiquidView’s New Virtual Window at CEDIA 2022
[Ann Arbor, MI] – September 29, 2022 – Leon Speakers announces its new role as a manufacturing partner and exclusive distributor of the new LiquidView Virtual Window, a groundbreaking product that transforms the aesthetic of any room by displaying beautiful outdoor scenery within the frame of a realistic window.
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Leon Speakers Celebrates 25 Years of Sound and Style with Limited-Edition Anniversary Series and More at CEDIA Expo 2022
[Ann Arbor, MI] – September 29, 2022 – Known for its innovative products and creative approach to the audiovisual industry, Leon Speakers celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. In recognition of this important milestone, Leon invites clients, customers and fans alike to join the celebration by unveiling an exclusive, limited edition trim package upgrade to its Ultima line of speakers, a new artist series of Ente SoundTiles and other design-forward technology concealment and customizable AV solutions at CEDIA Expo 2022.
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Grant-Winning “Giant Eye” Interactive Sculpture Debuts at ArtPrize 2022
[Grand Rapids, MI] – September 15, 2022 – EIRO, a groundbreaking two-story interactive multimedia art installation and Feature Public Project grant winner, was unveiled for the first time at the 2022 ArtPrize festival in downtown Grand Rapids. Designed and built by a team of creatives hailing from several unique organizations, EIRO incorporates two gigantic eye-shaped screens, a 16,000-watt speaker system and programmable dynamic lighting on a four-sided stark pyramid-shaped base to create an immersive sensory experience. Available both at its base and via the EIRO web app are interactive panels that allow visitors to directly impact the colors and sounds of the installation by playing a collaborative audiovisual game.
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Leon Introduces TcBar, a sleek hardwood concealment solution for the Sonos Beam, Arc and Bluesound Pulse Soundbars
[Ann Arbor, MI] – August 18th, 2022 – Leon announced today the latest addition to their popular Tonecase line of technology concealment products: the TcBar for Sonos, Bluesound and more. Wall-mounted to fit any display size up to 98” diagonal, the TcBar is designed to accommodate four of the most prevalent soundbars on the market: the Sonos Beam, Sonos Arc, Bluesound Pulse 2i and Bluesound Soundbar Plus.
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Cove - Leon Speakers Unveils a Brand New Desktop Innovation That Will Elevate Your Screen Time.
[Ann Arbor, MI] – May 26, 2022 – Leon Speakers announced today the launch of Cove, a revolutionary new desktop accessory that enhances the overall work experience. Designed to meet the demands of the modern worker, Cove by Leon helps you look, sound and feel your best at work, home or anywhere in between. With its dimmable lighting, sound-dampening technology and sleek design, Cove represents a new way to work in 2022.
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Leon Introduces Premium Outdoor Speakers with Built-in Low Voltage Lighting
[Ann Arbor, MI] – May 23, 2022 – Building off the popularity of its Terra LuminSound outdoor speaker line, Leon introduces a new, taller model to the portfolio. The Terra LuminSound Bollard speaker features the same handcrafted components and built-in low voltage lighting as the shorter landscape version, but stands taller thanks to a 21-inch aircraft-grade aluminum base. At an overall height of 32 inches and available with halo and adjustable pathway lighting, the Terra LuminSound Bollard beautifully defines and enhances any residential or commercial outdoor space.
Six Floors of Custom Audio for Million Dollar Listing’s Ryan Serhant
[Ann Arbor, MI] – January 15, 2022 – With its custom configuration capabilities and creative approach to large-scale projects, Leon Speakers has created a six-floor—and outdoor—audio setup for real estate broker-turned media mogul, Ryan Serhant. Serhant is the star of Bravo’s hit series Million Dollar Listing and is the CEO and founder of the mega brokerage firm, SERHANT, which houses an in-house film studio, tech platform, and marketing and education arm. After investing in his own piece of real estate—an 8,000-square-foot Brooklyn townhouse—Serhant set out on a three-year gut renovation to revamp all six of its floors. When it came to the new space’s audio programming, the choice, for Serhant, was clear.
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Leon marks its 25th anniversary by building a custom set of Timbre SEVEN speakers for one of Wu Tang Clan’s founding members.
[Ann Arbor, MI] – January 15, 2022 – Leon Speakers rang in the New Year—and its 25th year anniversary—by outfitting one of Wu Tang Clan’s founding members with a custom pair of flagship Timbre SEVEN speakers, further expanding the audio pioneer’s extensive customization abilities. The special project for Raekwon, “The Chef,” merged luxury materials, timeless design, and the technical audio quality that has led Leon’s successful 25-year history to the forefront of acoustic pioneering.
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Leon Joins the Bose Partner Network, Offering Streamlined Design Solutions for Bose Integration in Commercial Spaces
Ann Arbor, MI – August 5, 2021 – Leon announced today that it has become an Alliance Partner in the Bose Partner Network, a program specifically aimed at providing integrators simple, design-friendly solutions for integrating Bose technology into the workplace. The new collaboration standardizes Leon’s offerings for Bose, simplifying the specification, ordering, and production process.
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Just in Time for Summer, Leon Launches the Redesigned Terra LuminSound, An Outdoor Speaker + Lighting Solution in One
Ann Arbor, MI – June 10, 2021 – With activities and social gatherings continuing to be focused outdoors, the demand for outdoor audio is stronger than ever, and Leon has a new, design-friendly option to offer integrators. The company announced today the release of the Terra LuminSound TrLs50, a revamped version of its popular Ls10 outdoor speaker. The new model offers the same high-fidelity performance and handcrafted components as before but with a contemporary new exterior design and six new finish options to perfectly complement any outdoor environment.
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Leon’s New Collection of Designer Grille Fabrics and Finishes Provides More Options for Customization for Technology Integrators & Interior Designers
Ann Arbor, MI – November 24, 2020 – Looking to offer more design versatility to both dealers and designers, Leon has expanded its standard finishes to include eight new Designer Grille Fabrics and three new metallic veneer finishes.
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“Leon Live”, A New Video Series by Leon, Debuts on Thursday, October 1st With an Exclusive Interview and Performance by Nashville Musician Devon Gilfillian
Ann Arbor, MI – September 29, 2020 – Looking to find new ways to stay connected in a time of cancelled events and social distancing, Leon announced today the launch of a new video series called Leon Live. The series will stream to Leon’s social media channels from their brand new, in-house broadcast studio, and will feature content ranging from new product releases, to music performances and interviews, art and design inspiration, local community initiatives, and more.
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Leon Ente SoundTile Now Available in 3 Models for Increased Design Versatility
Ann Arbor, MI – September 2, 2020 – Combining art and audio in one, Leon’s Ente SoundTile delivers reference-grade audio by Leon powered by Sonos Amp®, all elegantly concealed behind an artwork grille that makes the installation look more like a work of art than a sound system. First introduced at CEDIA Expo in 2019 to much industry accolade, the Ente SoundTile was originally only offered in a two-channel audio configuration. Now Leon has now expanded the line to include one-channel and zero-channel options so that integrators can mix and match models to create diptychs, triptychs, and more with the artwork while keeping the sound and style consistent.
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Leon Introduces FrameBar, an Ultra-Thin Soundbar Designed to Match the Width & Finish of Samsung’s The Frame TV
Ann Arbor, MI – July 21, 2020 – While consumers love how Samsung’s The Frame looks more like an art piece than a TV, integrators have often struggled with how to add high-end audio to the installation. Leading soundbar manufacturer Leon Speakers announced today the launch of FrameBar, a discreet, ultra-thin soundbar that was designed to match the width and finish of The Frame TV, providing enhanced audio and an unobtrusive aesthetic.
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Leon Introduces Tonecase FIT Universal, a Versatile Mounting Solution for any Sonos Soundbar
Blending multiple disciplines, Leon’s latest innovations transform audio into art for a fully immersive audiovisual experience.
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Leon Brings Enhanced Sound and Style to Sonos with Launch of Ente Series
Ann Arbor, MI – May 22, 2019 – Working in collaboration with Sonos to develop a line of lifestyle products focused around their new amplifier, Amp, Leon Speakers has launched a new series of products that bring the sound and style that they are known for to the Sonos platform. The Ente Series is comprised of three products: the Ente Sound Sculpture, the Ente SoundTile, and the Ente Soundbar—all featuring power by the Sonos Amp and audio by Leon.
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Leon’s Lena Sound Sculpture Wins Prestigious BORN Award Recognizing the Best in “Design-Led Lifestyle”
Ann Arbor, MI – May 17, 2018 – Leon Speakers, American manufacturer of high-end custom audio products that mix art with audio and design with technology, announced today that they are the recipients of a 2018 BORN Award for their Lena Sound Sculpture. The company’s President & Founder Noah Kaplan accepted the award at a private ceremony in Beverly Hills, CA on May 2nd.
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Leon Speakers Acquires Terra Speakers, Expanding Its Portfolio of All-Weather, American-Made Audio
Ann Arbor, MI – April 30, 2018 – Today Leon Speakers announced that it has acquired Terra Speakers, Maine-based manufacturer of rugged, all-weather speakers. This purchase greatly expands Leon's portfolio of high-performance, custom loudspeakers, providing new residential and commercial business opportunities. Leon and Terra have a long history of working together that dates back over a decade with Leon president Noah Kaplan and Terra president James Banfield having collaborated extensively on product development. Terra’s All Climate FIVE line of all-weather loudspeakers was designed in partnership with Kaplan, and Leon’s Boundary Series outdoor speakers are made with drivers manufactured by Terra at its Maine plant.
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