Archive for Speakers

JVC SP-A130 iPod nano-matching portable speakers

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on January 12th, 2010

We first told you about these speakers back in September, but since everyone else is all gaga over them we thought we would remind you. JVC’s nano colored SP-A130 speakers are compatible with the nanos in size as well as color.

Just slide the cover out and you’ve got yourself a portable speaker with a 3.5mm input to connect it to your nano or other compatible portable media player. It’s powered by AA batteries and will be available this March for $29.95.

CES 2010: Vestalife Ladybug2 and Firefly

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on January 6th, 2010

Remember Vestalife’s ladybug? The insect inspired speaker system for the iPod sure has come a long way. At CES 2010, Vestalife took the opportunity to launch several new designs.

Among them are the LadyBug 2 and the Firefly. The new designs are bigger, which of course means larger sound, are prettier and more streamlined. The new versions are also compatible with the new iPhones and iPod touch.

Klipsch LightSpeakers screw into light bulb sockets, play music

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on January 5th, 2010

These Klipsch LightSpeakers don’t look like much, but if you hate wires, they should appeal to you. The LED light bulb fits 5 and 6-inch light fixtures and is even dimmable, so you can replace the usual bulbs you use with these, which will apparently last for 40,000 hours.

Then you’ll be playing music wirelessly through your lights, which is what Thomas Edison wanted all along. They contain a 2.5-inch wide dispersion driver and use 20 watts. The kit comes with a transmitter that connects to a PC, CD player or iPod and sends the audio to up to eight of the light bulbs in two separate zones.

Coby 3D Audio Soundbar headed for CES

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on December 31st, 2009

Swiss company Sonic Emotion has teamed up with Coby to unveil a new 3D stereo speaker. They are calling it the “first soundbar on the market that plays 3D sound from simple stereo input”. We’ll see about that claim.

The 3D Audio Soundbar’s secret to such rich sound is that it uses field synthesis to create 3D surround sound. The 3D Audio Soundbar will be displayed at CES 2010. Then we will now for sure if the claims are true or if they are just blowing 3D audio up our bums.

USB powered mini speaker is retro-modern

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on December 27th, 2009

Check out this portable speaker from Japan, the UMAZONe. This USB 2.0 powered speaker will deliver 0.35W × 2ch output though a 38mm diameter speaker unit on the bottom. It’s designed as a vacuum tube amplifier with LED flashing lights for a classic and at the same time modern look.

It’s compatible with Windows XP/Vista and Windows 7. The UMAZONe speaker is priced at about $25 and comes in Silver and Black. We’ve seen far worse looking little speakers and you can never go wrong with vacuum tubes.

Q-TV2 Speakers put stereo speakers and a subwoofer behind your HDTV

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on December 27th, 2009

We don’t know for sure if the sound on this thing is awesome or sucky, but we love the design in which Q Acoustics hides a complete speaker system behind your flat panel TV. The setup works with TVs between 30 and 42 inches and attaches to an existing frame. It will even work with your TV sitting on a stand.

Right now it’s only available in Europe for $500. Sure it’s pricey but it gets the speakers out of the way and chances are it’s better than the speakers built into your TV.

Creative Gigaworks HD50i speakers

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on December 26th, 2009

The Creative Gigaworks HD50i speaker system aims to deliver maximum stereo impact on your desktop thanks to Creative’s High Definition Driver technology, the Titanium Super Tweeter, and BasXPort technology.

They look pretty good for their size. The front knob will adjust volume/power, and a blue LED lets you know when the speakers are powered up. And of course you can dock your iPod and enjoy all of your favorite tunes. The Creative Gigaworks HD50i speakers will cost you $169.99 and comes with a remote controller.

ELAC Art Edition FS 247 speakers

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on December 13th, 2009

ELAC Art Edition FS 247 speakersGood speakers cost quite a bit, so why not make sure they fit into your lifestyle? ELAC’s Art Edition FS 247 speakers want to blend in with your environment. These speakers feature a high gloss finish, and can be had in a variety of decorative themes.

The tattoo motifs will also help protect the speakers from scratches. And don’t worry, you aren’t stuck with just one look. They can be removed and switched if you get tired of your current motif. Pricing starts at $1500. Sure, that’s pretty steep, but I’m sure one or two of you out there can afford it and start a club where the pair of you swap motifs and trade stories about how you used to have money.

Cassette iPod speaker

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on December 8th, 2009

Cassette iPod speakerCheck out this retro cassette speaker. The device will work with any MP3 player that has a 3.5 mm audio jack. Yes, it’s yet another thing that looks like a cassette tape. In this case, it’s a speaker. One that will immediately make your player look ugly, while adding some girth. But if you want some retro in an MP3 speaker, this thing will only cost you $19.99.

Ah, you’ve noticed that male receptacle hanging from the bottom of the cassette. Well, let me explain. When a cassette speaker loves an MP3 player very very much…

Audio-Technica BoogieBox Speakers

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on November 30th, 2009

Audio-Technica BoogieBox SpeakersAudio-Technica’s AT-SPB5 BoogieBox Speakers look like boomboxes that have had a makeover. They sport a rugged design that makes them perfect for going with you everywhere. But they are also packing some power, thanks to a few 70mm full range speaker units and an amplifier.

They sell for $159.99 and feature a battery life of about 10 hours. They come in your choice of red, black or camouflage. Seems a tad expensive, but if you want an “active speaker with street style”, I guess you have to pay.

USB Panda Speakers look sad

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on November 22nd, 2009

USB Panda Speakers look sadAre you in desperate need of a giant animal head on your desk? One that has large black eyes that hold sadness like an abyss? It’s just what it appears to be, a giant honking Panda head with speakers in it’s eyes.

Why you would want one, we can’t begin to guess. How you interact with it, we don’t want to know. It will cost you $27 if you want this USB-powered speaker. He looks pretty depressing to me. As if he’s begging you to save his dying species.

Logic3 unveils iStationGo travel speakers

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on November 19th, 2009

Logic3 unveils iStationGo travel speakersLogic3 has introduced a new and colorful line of portable speakers named the iStationGo. The speakers are all about portability with a foldable design and rounded edges that should help it easily fit into your bag.

The iStationGo comes with a protective cloth carrying case and 4 AAA batteries. Some other features include a 3.5mm headphone jack which allows you to use whichever mp3 player you want and a battery life of 15 hours.

Retro Mini Speaker with MP3 player

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on November 2nd, 2009

Retro Mini Speaker with MP3 playerFu-bi of Japan has dropped this Retro Cube Mini Speaker with MP3 Player. It’s just like it sounds, a retro 3W x 2-channel speaker with built-in MP3 playback capability. It allows you to hook it up to your ipod or PC via USB 2.0.

The internal battery provides up to 3 hours of audio, and you can also play music directly from an SD/SDHC memory card. It’s available in Japan now for $50. We have no idea if it will show up elsewhere.

Must Have Mini Speakers for girls

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on October 25th, 2009

Must Have Mini Speakers for girlsAre these stylish speakers a Must Have, as their name implies? You decide. One thing we know for sure is that these are for girls. Seems like a rather desperate name to us, but what do we know? They are available in several colors and designs.

All of which are full of girl power and cooties. These portable mini speakers should come in handy while on the go with your MP3 player.

TerraCycle wraps speakers in delicious junk food wrappers

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on October 25th, 2009

TerraCycle wraps speakers in delicious junk food wrappersTerraCycle does something useful for the environment. They recycle the world’s garbage into nifty electronics, bags and other things and they sell them for a cheap price.

These Cheeto speakers sell at Radio Shack for $20 and the company’s online store. They won’t blow out your ear-drums, but they make an interesting statement. That statement is probably about how you like snacking to music.





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