One Platform, Many Products: Kenwood Launches New Hi-Fi Range built on Frontier’s AURIA solution
HIGH END Show, Vienna, Austria, 4th June 2026 Kenwood today announced a new range of connected audio products built on Frontier’s AURIA turnkey module, delivering advanced wireless connectivity, Hi-Res audio, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Internet Radio, aimed to target the growing premium mass‑market segment.
The new range including product models KSA-DX1, KR-W9000S, CR-ST900S, LS-1000S and LS-2000S demonstrates the breadth of the AURIA platform, with products spanning large 4-inch display‑based designs through to headless devices. This highlights AURIA’s core strength: a single, flexible, pre‑certified solution capable of supporting a wide variety of product form factors and user interfaces.
“AURIA offers us a robust, future‑proof foundation that works equally well across a range of products,” said Heiko Döbber, Head of Product Management at Kenwood. “It’s turnkey design, flexibility, and its superior quality standard make it the right choice not just for this launch, but for the many audio products already in our development pipeline.
AURIA: Flexible turnkey solution to power product range
By adopting AURIA as its connected audio module, Kenwood can standardise development on a single, highly integrated platform, reducing manufacturing complexity while accelerating time‑to‑market. The platform supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE Audio, Bluetooth classic and hi‑res audio as standard, while enabling product differentiation through software configurations.
Some products in the new range integrate large, high‑resolution displays to deliver rich, visual user experiences, while others adopt headless architectures designed for wireless speakers, soundbars and portable devices. Most Kenwood products also incorporate DAB+ digital radio with the inclusion of industry leading the Frontier Kino4 chip, to offer reliable digital broadcast radio to listeners, which AURIA offers as an optional fit.
The OKTIV app offers users a reliable and easy setup, content discovery and audio control. Alternatively, brands can create their own app with AURIA APIs.
Frontier Internet Software Update service will automatically deploy software updates in the field, ensuring that products stay up to date and meet current and upcoming cyber security legislation.
A Long‑Term Platform Strategy
Kenwood confirmed that many additional products are already under development using the AURIA platform, reflecting a long‑term strategy built around a common solution for connected audio connectivity and features.
“Choosing AURIA allows us to focus on product differentiation and impressive hardware development rather than re‑engineering core technology for every design,” added Heiko Döbber. “It’s a platform that supports our roadmap today and gives us confidence as we look to future generations of products.”
Prem Rajalingham, MD at Frontier said, “As the mass premium market continues to grow, we are well placed to serve manufactures and brands with our AURIA solution. We are delighted that Kenwood has selected AURIA and are looking forward to getting the products into end user’s hands”.
Availability
Kenwood products from the new AURIA‑powered range will begin shipping in Q3, with further launches planned as Kenwood expands its portfolio.
AURIA is in mass production and ready to integrate into customer projects today. Visit Frontier at the High End show, Hall X5, Stand T13, to learn how to accelerate your path into premium mass-market segment with the flexible, reliable and cost reduced Connected Audio platform.
To book a meeting, please visit /vienna-high-end-2026/
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