Archive for Speakers

Leon Speakers reveals expensive sound bar

Posted in Speakers by Nino Marchetti on March 6th, 2008

Leon 414-LCR-X-ALeon Speakers is unveiling this week a new sound bar speaker it considers its most compact and powerful to date. It is called the Leon 414-LCR-X-A and pricing is said to be at around $2,500.

The Leon 414-LCR-X-A, like other sound bars, combines the left, center and right channels into one cabinet. This particular cabinet has a depth of 3-1/4 inches and houses dual four-inch woofers and a 1-inch hand treated, cloth dome tweeter. It also has a 60-Hz to 22-kHz frequency response and a power rating of 225 W per channel (300 W peak).

KEF ships new 5.1 speaker system

Posted in Speakers by Nino Marchetti on February 11th, 2008

KEF KHT1005.2 SeriesKEF, a British manufacturer of home theater speakers, recently unveiled the necessary components for a new 5.1 surround sound system. It is called the KEF KHT1005.2 Series and pricing is at around $850.

The KEF KHT1005.2 Series includes a diminutive high performance subwoofer and egg-shaped speakers. KEF has its own patented driver technology for its speakers, which can reportedly “project an exceptionally broad frequency range from just a single point.” They are available in a high-gloss black finish and include mounting brackets.

New iPod tube amplifer surfaces from Grace Digital

Posted in Speakers, iPod Accessories by Nino Marchetti on February 5th, 2008

Grace Digital Lars & Ivan Hybrid PA-40TiA company going by the name of Grace Digital recently announced some new iPod accessories being hawked under its Lars & Ivan brand. The one catching our eye the most is the Hybrid PA-40Ti, priced at around $450.

The Grace Digital Lars & Ivan Hybrid PA-40Ti is described by its maker as a “high performance” integrated iPod tube amplifier. It can serve as either a complete iPod speaker system or as standalone speakers attached to another audio system. A built-in iPod dock connects Apple’s player and lets you play music, transfer data, charge the iPod and output video.

Zvox looks to be shipping 425 single cabinet system

Posted in Speakers by Nino Marchetti on February 1st, 2008

Zvox 425A company by the name of Zvox, known for its single cabinet audio systems, announced last year its new 425 unit. The Zvox 425 seems to finely be available, with its maker pricing it at around $700.

The Zvox 425 is a single-cabinet home theater system which is 5.5-inches deep and contains an amplifier, five speakers, two powered subwoofers and Zvox’s take on virtual surround sound technology. It can either be wall mounted or put in front of a flat panel television to enjoy its audio.

iLive launching iPod speaker bar under $100

Posted in Speakers by Darrin Olson on January 28th, 2008

iLive iT188B iPod speaker bar dockiLive has a new iPod speaker bar on deck for this spring with an expected price tag of just under $100. From the photo the iLive iT188B model looks to be iPhone/Touch friendly along with iPods and features a motorized dock with remote control.

The speaker bar appears to be an upgrade to iLive’s IHT3817DT speaker bar has dual subwoofers that are built-in, unlike many other docks which provide the subwoofer in a separate box. Aside from the iPod dock inputs include auxiliary input, dual A/V jacks, and video out. The system even houses an AM/FM radio and a clock.

500XL iPod Speakers are huge

Posted in Speakers, iPod Accessories by Conner Flynn on January 23rd, 2008

500XL iPod Speakers
Finally some iPod earphones that Prince Charles or a giant can use. This new version is 500 times the size of the originals. You should probably use these as speakers for your PC or mp3 player, and not put one on each side of your head.

The 500XL speakers include a built in amp and can also be powered by batteries, USB or DC. No word on pricing or availability just yet though, so don’t alert your big-eared friends just yet. You have to love the clamshell packaging on these.

Scare up some sound with skull speakers

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on January 21st, 2008

Scare up some sound with skull speakers
You probably need these speakers like you need a hole in the head. Now that I think of it, these skull speakers actually have holes in their heads from when they met their unfortunate end. Anyway, their loss of life can be your gain.

They will definitely give guests a chill and goth up your stereo system. They come with a headphone jack which you can hook up to your computer or media player. So whether you have a liking for old bones, or an Indiana Jones motif, or even a Bat cave, these will complete the look.

MacWorld 2008

XtremeMac reveals updated Tango iPod speaker system

Posted in MacWorld 2008, Speakers, XtremeMac, iPhone Accessories by Nino Marchetti on January 16th, 2008

XtremeMac Tango X2XtremeMac just announced from MacWorld today another iPod speaker system. This time around it is the Tango X2, priced at around $150.

The XtremeMac Tango X2 is described as “a full range speaker system with a subwoofer and AM/FM radio wrapped in an elegant design that delivers big sound from a deceptively compact unit.” Having had hands on experience with the first Tango we have to imagine this will be even a better system.

Basic features include an AM/FM radio with hidden display, a smaller footprint from the previous model and an integrated iPod dock. Get the full details on the XtremeMac Tango X2 after the jump.

MacWorld 2008

ezGear 7-speaker XL90 Sound Bar for iPod

Posted in MacWorld 2008, Speakers, iPod Accessories by Darrin Olson on January 16th, 2008

ezGear XL90 Sound Bar for iPodezGear launched a new speaker system today designed to work with ALL of Apple’s iPod players called the ezGear XL90 Power Bar or the XL90 Sound Bar, depending on which product advertisement from ezGear you’re looking at.

We’re going with the XL90 Sound Bar sine it seems like a better name to us and will have less confusion with energy foods, but either way this speakers system features an iPod dock, 7 speakers and a remote to bring your iPod music to a place you can share with others. The speakers are driven by a 35 watt amp and consist of 2 high-range tweeters, 4 midrange and a seperate subwoofer. The included remote control runs the adjustments of the speaker sounds as well as navigating the docked iPod menu.

Speakers that look a Wii bit familiar

Posted in Speakers, Wii, Wii Accessories by Conner Flynn on January 15th, 2008

Wii Speakers
Now that you’ve finally found a Wii and bought a couple of cool games, it’s time to shell out some money on a butt-load of accessories. What do I recommend? I’m glad you asked. I hear the Wii Bowie Knife is a pretty nifty accessory, and they say the dog leash attachment makes it feel like you are really walking a dog even if it is just a wiimote and some string. The Wiimote rotary phone attachment even makes it feel like you are making authentic In-game calls. But I’d have to say that one of the neater Wii inspired items are these speakers from Fenda Tech.

The subwoofer looks like an oversized Wii while the speakers look like Wii Nunchuks! The system “intensifies your gaming with a soundfield that surrounds you.” When it’s available later this year, it will cost you around $50.

CES 2008

New Parrot speakers support Bluetooth A2DP

Posted in Bluetooth, CES 2008, Parrot, Speakers by Nino Marchetti on January 10th, 2008

Parrot DS1120Parrot has been showing off some interesting new Bluetooth-related products at CES this week. One which has been catching a lot of attention are the Parrot DS1120 speakers, priced at around $280.

The Parrot DS1120 speakers have an interesting look about them and are capable of playing back through the Bluetooth A2DP profile audio being streamed over from a viable source. For those devices which do not have this profile integrated, Parrot includes a Bluetooth 2.0 USB dongle which can be connected for broadcast. There is also a standard RCA line-in connection for other devices.

CES 2008

VIZIO adds new 5.1 sound system

Posted in CES 2008, Speakers, VIZIO by Nino Marchetti on January 10th, 2008

VIZIO Jive SV5.1 Enhancement KitVIZIO, besides flooding CES with new HDTVs, also unveiled at the trade show an accompanying 5.1 surround sound system for its new line of “Black Tie” flat panels. The VIZIO Jive SV5.1 Enhancement Kit is priced at around $300.

The VIZIO Jive SV5.1 Enhancement Kit is pretty much your garden variety 5.1 system. It works in conjunction with your flat panel’s “integrated front left- and-right speakers by simply adding the center channel, two rear channel (left and right) speakers, and wireless subwoofer. The subwoofer transmits wirelessly through 2.4GHz transmission to the new VIZIO Black Tie Series SV42LF or SV47LF.”

CES 2008

Maxell rolls with new sound bar audio system

Posted in CES 2008, Maxell, Speakers by Nino Marchetti on January 10th, 2008

Maxell 5.1 Digital Sound Bar with SubwooferMaxell is showing off the Consumer Electronics Show a new home theater in a box solution which takes the form of a surround sound bar. It’s called the Maxell 5.1 Digital Sound Bar with Subwoofer and is set to price at around $600.

The Maxell 5.1 Digital Sound Bar with Subwoofer is capable of connecting with up to seven devices and powered by 120 watts of power, according to Maxell. It sports a built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decorder and can be controlled via a remote.

CES 2008

Altec Lansing debuts new iPod/iPhone system

Posted in Altec Lansing, CES 2008, Speakers, iPhone Accessories, iPod Accessories by Nino Marchetti on January 9th, 2008

Altec Lansing T612A new iPod/iPhone speaker system is being promoted by Altec Lansing at CES right now. It is known as the Altec Lansing T612 and you’ll find it will cost around $200.

The Altec Lansing T612, which should be available in February, is a digital audio system with an integrated dock for compatible iPods and the iPhone. Sound is provided through the T612 via neodymium speakers and bass enhancement technology. A wireless remote included with the system offers iPod navigation functionality for options like volume and track selection.

CES 2008

BlueAnt launches M1 Bluetooth speaker

Posted in BlueAnt, Bluetooth, CES 2008, Speakers by Darrin Olson on January 9th, 2008

BlueAnt M1 Bluetooth speakersAustralia based BlueAnt recently unveiled a new wireless Bluetooth speaker this week at CES in Las Vegas, bringing a quality Bluetooth speaker product that’s completely wireless for a $199 price tag. The price point on the BlueAnt M1 might be a little higher than other wireless speakers for your portable devices, but BlueAnt’s goal is to “…fill lack of good quality portable stereo speakers in a market that is saturated with cheap, terrible sounding boom boxes.”, according to BlueAnt CEO Taisen Maddern.

The BlueAnt M1 features an output of 28 watts RMS, rechargeable batteries that will run the device for around 10 hours at a medium volume level, and is compatible with any Bluetooth A2DP device including computers, PDA’s and mobile phones. In the event that you want to use the speakers with your non-Bluetooth media player it also sports a 3.5mm jack to connect directly.





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