TAIPEI, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Hipster has introduced a new 3-way bookshelf audio platform positioned between compact studio monitors, desktop Hi-Fi systems, and premium lifestyle audio.
Jazz Hipster Product Manager Ben Hsu said the platform was developed around three core ideas: compact size, deep bass extension, and digital connectivity. Instead of following the conventional 2-way bass-reflex approach used by many compact active speakers, the new design uses a 3-way sealed-box architecture to achieve 30Hz bass extension in a 275 × 150 × 170 mm enclosure.
A Clear Position Against Conventional Compact Monitors
Hsu said the platform was developed as a direct benchmark against established Japanese and European professional monitor systems, as well as premium desktop Hi-Fi products.
According to Jazz Hipster's internal market analysis, Hsu noted that many compact monitors in the USD $1,000 to $4,000 range still depend on larger cabinet volumes, bass-reflex tuning, and traditional studio-oriented analog inputs. While these products remain strong references for accuracy and reliability, they do not fully address the needs of users who want a compact speaker that can also work with PCs, TVs, game consoles, and streaming devices.
Hsu said Jazz Hipster's new platform takes a different position: a smaller enclosure, deeper bass extension, active 3-way processing, DSP crossover control, and digital interfaces such as USB-C and HDMI ARC.
A Compact Sealed-Box Design with 30Hz Bass Extension, Active 3-Way Architecture, and Modern Digital Connectivity
Hsu explained that most compact active speakers use a 2-way structure because it is simpler, smaller, and easier to manufacture. Jazz Hipster's platform instead uses a 3-way architecture to separate high, mid, and low frequencies more precisely.
He said this design improves midrange clarity, vocal definition, and soundstage control—areas that are especially important for near-field desktop listening. By combining DSP active crossover control with Class-D amplification, the platform brings a 3-way structure into a compact form factor that is rarely seen in this product category.
30Hz Sealed Bass Extension Without a Subwoofer
Hsu said:
"The positioning of this platform is not about being low-cost. It is about offering a higher level of system integration and acoustic performance in a compact desktop format."
According to Hsu, many compact monitors need a larger cabinet or an added subwoofer to reach deeper bass performance. Jazz Hipster's sealed-box design, long-throw woofer development, and DSP tuning allow the platform to reach 30Hz bass extension without relying on a bass-reflex port.
This makes the platform suitable for users who want fuller low-frequency performance from a compact desktop speaker, without adding a separate subwoofer system.
Designed for Modern Desktop Audio Use
The platform supports USB-C Audio 2.0, HDMI ARC, SPDIF IN / OUT, XLR input, AUX input, and DAC Sub-Out.
Hsu said this gives brand customers more flexibility when building products for desktop Hi-Fi, creator setups, gaming audio, compact home entertainment, and premium lifestyle audio. The speaker can connect not only to traditional audio equipment, but also to computers, TVs, game consoles, and streaming devices.
A Platform, Not Just a Speaker
Hsu described the 3-way bookshelf system not only as a speaker, but as a platform that can be extended into multiple product directions, including wireless bookshelf speakers, streaming active speakers, compact home theater systems, and creator-focused audio products.
He added that the key value is not only the speaker itself, but the combination of acoustic design, DSP tuning, digital connectivity, and future wireless or streaming integration. This gives brand partners a clearer starting point for building differentiated desktop audio products in the streaming era.
Original article: https://jazzhipster.com/next-gen-3-way-bookshelf-audio-platform/
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Jazz Hipster Introduces 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers with Sealed Bass, Redefining Desktop Audio
Jazz Hipster Introduces 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers with Sealed Bass, Redefining Desktop Audio
Jazz Hipster Introduces 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers with Sealed Bass, Redefining Desktop Audio
Fraudsters are leveraging AI to automate and personalize attacks, but enterprises are fighting back
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from global AI-first cloud communications platform Infobip reveals a growing surge in AI-powered fraud and enterprise defenses. Analyzing billions of interactions globally, Infobip's 2026 Fraud & Security Report highlights a year of dramatic contrasts. There have been record volumes of blocked fraudulent traffic alongside the rapid scaling of intelligent, AI-powered defenses.
The report reveals that while fraudsters are using AI to scale and personalize harmful messaging, leading to a 77% increase in detected threats, businesses are responding in kind. Adoption of AI-powered fraud detection grew by 71% year-on-year, while pattern-based detection increased by 105%, underscoring a shift toward adaptive security.
Matija Ražem, Chief Commercial Telecom Officer at Infobip, said: "Fraudsters are using AI to automate and scale campaigns faster than ever, but AI-powered protection is evolving just as fast. The significant growth in AI-driven detection proves that leading organizations are no longer treating security as an afterthought, they are building it directly into their communication infrastructure."
The report also highlights distinct fraud trends emerging across the Asia Pacific region.
Across APAC, enterprises are navigating an increasingly complex fraud environment as digital engagement and mobile-first banking continue to accelerate. At the network level, APAC is among the most technologically advanced regions based on Infobip data. Operator firewalls are highly automated, while mature AI-powered detection models can identify and block most threats without human intervention.
At the enterprise level, however, OTP-based fraud remains a significant challenge in several key markets. Certain territories continue to record elevated suspicious authentication rates, indicating structural fraud patterns rather than isolated campaigns.
Regulatory scrutiny is also intensifying across the region. In countries such as the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and India, regulators have introduced stronger authentication requirements, reflecting a broader regional shift toward treating SMS OTP vulnerabilities as both a security and compliance priority.
This growing focus on fraud prevention is driving stronger enterprise action across APAC. For example, PLDT Enterprise strengthened security across Smart's network after deploying Infobip's SMS and Voice Firewall. The deployment helped reduce spam, smishing, and fraudulent SMS traffic, blocking more than 1.3 billion spam and fraud attempts while improving SMS delivery and overall network security.
"In APAC's rapidly growing digital economy, trust is emerging as a key competitive advantage, and businesses need to make Network APIs a core part of their fraud prevention and authentication strategy. Companies should consider leveraging Network APIs' capabilities such as Number Verify, SIM Swap detection, KYC Match, and Device Location Verification to better stay ahead of evolving threats while delivering seamless customer experiences. By taking this a step further and orchestrating these capabilities through a CPaaS platform, businesses can create a centralized, resilient security framework that helps reduce fraud without disrupting the user experience," commented Goran Valjak, Director of Telecom Growth and Strategy Asia at Infobip.
Download the full Fraud & Security Trends 2026 report to find out more insights: https://bit.ly/3R2W9pl.
About Infobip
Infobip is a global cloud communications platform that enables businesses to build connected experiences across all stages of the customer journey, with AI as the driving force of innovation. Through a single, natively built platform, Infobip delivers omnichannel engagement, identity, user authentication and contact centre solutions that help businesses and partners overcome the complexity of consumer communications while driving growth and increasing customer loyalty. Infobip is focused on enabling and accelerating AI adoption as it continues its transformation into an AI-first company. Infobip's technology has the capacity to reach over seven billion mobile devices in 6 continents connected to 10k+ connections of which 800+ are direct operator connections. The company was established in 2006 and is led by its co-founders, CEO Silvio Kutić and CTO Izabel Jelenić.
Recent award wins include:
- Infobip ranked #16 in Fortune's Europe's Most Innovative Companies 2026 (June 2026), up from its inaugural #68 ranking in 2025.
- Infobip named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) for the fourth consecutive year. Positioned furthest for Completeness of Vision for the second time (May 2026)
- Infobip named the number one Established Leader in the Juniper Research RCS for Business 2026 Leaderboard (Feb 2026)
- Infobip recognized as a growth and innovation leader in Frost Radar™: Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) by Frost & Sullivan (Oct 2025)
- Infobip ranked as the number one Established Leader in the Juniper Research Mobile Messaging Fraud Prevention Market report (Sept 2025)
- Infobip ranked as a Leader in the Omdia CPaaS Universe Report for the third time (April 2025)
- Infobip ranked an Established Leader in the Juniper Research Conversational AI Leaderboard (Feb 2025)
- Infobip named a CPaaS Leader for the third time in the IDC MarketScape (Feb 2025)
- Infobip named one of the top CPaaS providers in Metrigy's CPaaS MetriRank Report (Dec 2024)
- Infobip recognized as the number one provider in the AIT Fraud Prevention market by Juniper Research (Oct 2024)
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Infobip research reveals APAC businesses scaling AI-powered defenses to counter surge in automated fraud
