OontZ Pack - 3 Wireless Ultra-Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Cambridge SoundWorks

Cambridge SoundWorks Announces the OontZ Pack, three Ultra-Portable, Wireless, Bluetooth Speakers for Less than the Price of One Jambox™ - With the OontZ Pack you get three OontZ speakers for just $189.99 and with the OontZ Angle Pack you get three OontZ Angle speakers for just $189.99.

The OontZ Team at Cambridge SoundWorks® announces The OontZ Pack, and the OontZ Angle Pack. Customers can now purchase three of the OontZ or OontZ Angle Ultra-Portable, Wireless, Bluetooth speakers, for a package price of only $189.99, a twenty dollar savings for three speakers over the already jaw dropping low price of $69.99 each when purchased individually. At only $189.99 the OontZ pack and OontZ Angle pack give all audio lovers three high quality ultra-portable speakers for less than the cost of a single Jambox. PadGadget.com just released a review of the OontZ and OontZ Angle entitled “Get the best bang for your buck with the OontZ and OontZ Angle Speakers”. With the release today of the OontZ Pack and the OontZ Angle Pack the amazing low price is even more jaw dropping with three for only $189.99”

“Since we started shipping the OontZ six weeks ago and the OontZ Angle just two weeks ago, the customer response, reviews, and sales have been fantastic,” said Craig McHugh President and CEO, of SoundWorks, Inc. We have seen many of our customers order multiple speakers for their family members, and as gifts for friends. So we decided to allow our customers to buy a three pack and receive a savings over the already low individual speaker price of $69.99. The three pack price of $189.99 is incredible, when you consider the sound quality and surprising volume that the OontZ and OontZ Angle deliver. Also, they are ultra-lightweight, for example, the OontZ Angle weighs just nine ounces, about 33% less than the Jambox. In the PadGadget.com review they noted, “Both the OontZ and the OontZ Angle are constructed from high quality materials that deliver excellent sound. It is clear that the precision drivers in both speakers have been carefully chosen to provide clear, crisp audio that sounds great with every song. The speakers each have a frequency response of 60Hz to 20kHz,”

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High-powered Subwoofer for High Punch Extended Ultra Bass - StageSource L3s

Line 6 Launches StageSource L3s, the World’s Most Versatile High-powered Subwoofer - StageSource L3s combines versatile design with Smart Speaker modes, automatic speaker configuration and a tour-grade enclosure for the widest variety of live sound applications

Line 6, Inc. (NAMM room 212A/B) proudly introduces StageSource L3s. The new StageSource loudspeaker systems are built on a powerful new technology platform that enables a single enclosure to provide best-in-class performance in multiple live sound functions.

StageSource L3s is the most versatile subwoofer for high-power sound reinforcement applications. Using four innovative Smart Speaker modes, the L3s optimizes its output for a variety of performance scenarios: Reference and High Punch for PA applications, Extended Bass and Ultra Bass for playback applications. Smart Speaker modes can be set manually or via an L6 LINK™ digital network.

“Our new powered subwoofer is uniquely designed to meet the demanding performance needs of both live and pre-recorded music. StageSource L3s can achieve a supremely punchy kick and bass for a live rhythm section and reproduce the deep, controlled sub-bass lows of a DJ rig,” said Simon Jones, vice president of new market development at Line 6. “Combined with other Line 6 speakers or integrated into a traditional rig, StageSource L3s goes way beyond the capabilities of a standard powered subwoofer, offering advanced DSP, smart design and true scalability with L6 LINK digital networking.”

StageSource L3s features L6 LINK, the new multi-channel digital audio networking protocol from Line 6. Connection to other StageSource speakers via L6 LINK triggers the automatic configuration of the system: crossovers and polarity are set, stereo signals are summed as required, all enabling stunning signal integrity. The L6 LINK signal transmission between speakers is high-resolution digital audio for maximum sound quality. Three threaded pole mounts support multiple configurations with other Line 6 speakers. Stereo inputs and out/thrus provide easy integration with traditional live sound gear.

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Best of 2011 Home Theater Equipment Awards - HomeTheaterReview

HomeTheaterReview.com Releases Best of 2011 Home Theater Equipment Awards - For those looking for the best in audiophile gear and home theater equipment – HomeTheaterReivew.com has compiled the ultimate list

HomeTheaterReview.com is out today with its list of the absolute best home theater and audiophile components, just in time for Christmas. For those looking for the best HDTV, Blu-ray player, media server, video projector, speakers, headphones, HDMI receiver or other AV product, HomeTheaterReview.com has compiled an ultimate list.

“With the rise of big box retailers and increase popularity of warehouse stores for higher-end home theater and video products, the need for good information on the elite best AV products is stronger today than ever,” says HomeTheaterReview.com publisher Jerry Del Colliano. “If you are looking for the ultimate in Christmas shopping lists for tech-savvy movie and music lovers, we have you covered at HomeTheaterReview.com with our 2011 Best of Awards.”

HomeTheaterReview.com’s Best of Awards, like all of its content, is free to consumers to read and is compiled by the publication’s reviewers, editors and publisher. HomeTheaterReview.com content is located online and can also be accessed by smart phones.

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Super Self-Powered Speaker for Digital Age - NHT SuperPower

NHT SuperPower: Activate! A Super Self-Powered Speaker For The Digital Age - Elements of NHT’s SuperZero M-00 Speakers Combine To Create A Super Self-Powered Speaker For The Digital Age

NHT today announced that it will soon ship SuperPower [$199 each]: a compact, self-amplified, high end mini-speaker powerhouse designed to deliver high performance sound from any of today’s digitally connected devices, from smartphones and portable media players to tablets, video games, electronic musical instruments, home entertainment systems, and of course, desktop and laptop computers.

Instead of starting from scratch, NHT looked for design inspiration from its highly acclaimed SuperZero 2.0 -- an overachieving passive mini-speaker -- and the professional series M-00 (a/k/a, the “moo”), which is a rugged 75W powered mini-monitor commonly found in top-notch recording studios.

Similar to its predecessors, the SuperPower’s acoustics section includes NHT’s time-tested mini-monitor driver complement, featuring a 4.5-inch long-throw woofer and 1-inch silk dome tweeter. The drivers are acoustically suspended in a sealed box that is immediately recognizable for NHT’s trademark high-gloss, black laminate finish.

The rest of the SuperPower’s magic can be found under the hood: each speaker features its own ultra-low distortion 90W power amplifier that boasts over 90% efficiency and in standby mode uses less electricity than a D cell battery. The amplifier is mated with a custom designed pre-amp circuit that shapes the speakers’ response for both bass extension (to 72Hz) additional SPL (over 111dB @1 Meter!)

“SuperPower’s DNA originates from two of NHT’s most beloved speakers – the SuperZero and the NHT Professional M-00 active mini-monitor. That’s really where the story begins,” said NHT partner and marketing/sales executive John Johnsen. “As such, it really represents the best of both worlds, combining our knowledge and experience in the powered monitor arena with our passion for packing incredible high-end sound into a compact, affordable package”

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Portable Player Dock for iPod/iPhone by Yamaha Electronics

Yamaha PDX-11 Portable Dock for iPod/iPhone Lets You Take the Party with You - Portability with striking, rugged design and mind-blowing sound is ideal for life on the go

Against an endless sea of iPod and iPhone docks that have flooded the market, Yamaha boldly unleashes a standout: the PDX-11 portable player dock, an entirely new product concept that delivers amazing sound quality anywhere and at a remarkably low $99.95 MSRP.

Available in four eye-catching colors—white, dark blue, green and black—the battery or AC powered PDX-11 has a striking and rugged-looking octagonal horn-shaped design with a perforated steel grill designed for overall toughness. A sturdy “grab it and go” roll bar chrome handle makes it easy to take the PDX-11 anywhere you want to enjoy your favorite tunes—from the home or dorm room, to a party on the beach, the back yard or game-day tailgating.

The iPod/iPhone dock is perched on the top of the unit, and music is played back via an exceptionally powerful 4-inch woofer that drives extremely accurate, kicking bass and stunning midrange, while a separate tweeter provides crystal clear high frequencies.

“The PDX-11 was conceived by Yamaha as a portable playback product that mirrors the philosophy of the iPod itself – to give consumers the freedom to enjoy and share music absolutely anywhere, through a stylish device that is compact, easy and fun to use,” said Tom Sumner, president, Yamaha Electronics Corporation. “There is no other comparably priced device on the market that approaches what the PDX-11 offers in sound quality, portability, rugged design and aesthetics. People who see it will want it. People who hear it will want it even more.”

The PDX-11 can also be connected to a PC, Mac or other digital audio player via a mini jack (3.5mm) on the back of the dock.

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iPad Portable and Protective Speaker Case - iMainGo XP

Portable Sound Labs Launches the iMainGo XP for iPad - Experience the Sound XPlosion! - Portable Sound Labs, the leader in ultra-portable speakers, is excited to announce the launch of the much-anticipated iMainGo XP: a powerful, protective and portable speaker case for the iPad 1 & 2. The new XP uniquely combines both style and function with its durable exterior and soft interior lining, and features four premium high-output stereo speakers with a proprietary digital amplifier to enhance the iPad user experience. The iMainGo XP is perfect for listening to music, watching movies or playing games for a full sound experience anywhere.

“True to our mission of delivering superior portable sound speaker systems, the XP will not disappoint,” says John Macnamara, President of Portable Sound Labs. “You’ll never want to watch a movie or listen to music on your iPad again without using the iMainGo XP – it’s the only portable speaker case for the iPad that provides a true stereo theater experience.”

The iMainGo XP is now on presale at Amazon.com with a retail price of $119.99, and will ship
October 20, 2011. It will also be available at a wide variety of US retailers, including Fry’s Electronics, as well as Canadian outlets starting November 1, 2011.

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iPod iPhone Digital Stereo System with AM FM Tuner and Alarm

Kicker iK150 iPhone Alarm Clock Reviewed by iPhone Speaker Reviews - The iK150, Kicker's newest iPhone Alarm Clock, was reviewed by iPhone Speaker Reviews. The iK150 scored well because of it’s great sound and construction.

iPhone Speaker Reviews (iphonespeakerreviews.com), known for their dedication to all things related to iPhone Speakers, is pleased to announce their latest addition: Kicker iK150 iPhone Alarm Clock Review. This is the first Kicker system they have reviewed and it received high marks.

David Blane, Editor for iPhone Speaker Reviews said, “iPhone alarm clocks are a very specific type of iPhone Speaker. They combine alarm clock functionality and iPhone’s music-playing capabilities for more enjoyable use of both devices. Our review covers sound, style and design, and value”.

The review points out several good features of the iK150 including excellent sound, decent looks, quality build and all-around, solid performance. However, the review remarks that the system could have more modern alarm clock functionality.

“Sound is, by-far, this speakers best feature,” David explains, “It’s what Kicker is known for”. The review boasts, “Strong, powerful sound” and that “The iK150 is one of the loudest, best sounding alarm clocks available”. David summarized his experience with the iK150, “I had to warn the people in the office before we turned it up to full blast. I probably didn't need to test it at it's loudest, but I couldn't resist.”

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Wharfedale Onyx Series High-End Hi-Fi Loud-Speakers Released

Audio Visual Revolution PTY Ltd Releases Wharfedale Onyx Series Hi Fi Loud Speakers - Australian audio visual distributer AVR announces the release of the new Wharfedale Onyx Series hi fi loud speakers. These speakers come as floor standing, bookshelf or as centre speakers. For more info on pricing & specs refer to your nearest Australian dealer or contact AVR directly.

Audio Visual Revolution Pty Ltd is proud to announce Wharfedale’s new Onyx series of hi-fi loud speakers – designed to bridge the void between audiophile performance and lifestyle design, Onyx is a fusion of ability and the very coolest modern aesthetics.

Onyx represents a fiery passion - a multi-layered, deep and complex gem. The Onyx loudspeakers have been designed with the same passion and dedication as a fine musical instrument. Every aspect of performance has been honed to enhance the presentation and lucidity of the sound image created. Both realistic and exciting, Onyx is a harmonious balance of craftsmanship and technology.

The range consists of two floor-standing models a stand-mount speaker with a matching dedicated stand, two centre channel models, and a subwoofer.

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Cambridge SoundWorks Launch Green Hybrid Speaker System at CES 2011

Cambridge SoundWorks Unveils Groundbreaking Green Hybrid Speaker System Technology at Consumer Electronics Show - Cambridge SoundWorks, a wholly owned subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd, today announced its green hybrid speaker system technology at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The technology, which allows a speaker system to run with unprecedented power efficiency, is being demonstrated in the Creative booth #20913 in the South Hall 1 of the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 6 - 9.

Featured in the elegantly designed Cambridge SoundWorks Hybrid 2.0 Speaker System, Cambridge Soundworks’ breakthrough green hybrid speaker system technology is so efficient that it allows speakers to run on USB power with a computer while delivering performance which was previously possible only with AC power, resulting in as much as a 10x increase in efficiency without compromising the rich, deep sound quality that has become a Cambridge SoundWorks trademark.

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Yamaha YSP-2200 Digital Sound Projector™ for Highly Detailed True Cinema Sound

Yamaha Unveils New Slimline Height-Adjustable Digital Sound Projector With HD and 3D Support - The YSP-2200 Delivers a Highly Detailed and Dynamic Full 7.1-Channel True Cinema Sound Accompanying Subwoofer Offers Convenience and Versatility

Yamaha Electronics Corporation today introduced the YSP-2200 Digital Sound Projector™, the latest addition to its award-winning sound-bar series. Featuring high-quality, True Cinema sound, the YSP-2200 offers Yamaha’s proprietary YSP front surround sound technology for the ultimate home theater listening experience.

The versatile design of the slimline 3D-compatible sound projector enables it to conveniently fit in front of a TV, eliminating the need for additional speakers, cabling and stands that can clutter home entertainment spaces. Measuring at 3½ inches, the YSP-2200 has height-adjustable feet to allow for use with virtually any flat-screen video display without blocking any of the picture. The YSP-2200 comes complete with a 100 watt subwoofer (compact enough to fit into a shelf) that can be positioned either vertically or horizontally, giving users an unobtrusive, space-efficient environment and adding extra bass reinforcement.

The ingenious design lets the YSP-2200 offer a 7.1 surround sound without any extra speakers via Yamaha’s YSP technology that is also used in the company’s higher-end sound projectors (YSP-4100/5100).

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Creative ZiiSound™ T6 - Highest Quality Wireless Surround Sound Speaker System

Creative Launches ZiiSound™ T6 – the Premium Speakers That Deliver the Highest Quality Wireless Audio with Surround Sound - Newest Addition to the Extensive Pure Wireless Speaker Family is An Excellent Choice for Music or Movie and Game Soundtracks.

Creative Technology Ltd. today announced the Creative ZiiSound™ T6 – the latest addition to its extensive Pure Wireless speaker family. The all new speaker system assumes the position of the flagship Surround Sound wireless speaker in the Pure Wireless speaker range.

Like its predecessors, the ZiiSound T6 retains the characteristics that have made the Pure Wireless speaker range a success: Works with all compatible stereo Bluetooth devices like notebooks, netbooks, the iPhone, iPad, PCs, Macs and tablet computers - Quality wireless audio transmission - Fast and easy connection

The ZiiSound T6 personifies everything the Pure Wireless speaker range is, where speakers have been engineered for wireless audio perfection, based on Creative’s in-house wireless technology reference system – an engineering optimization that brings out the best wireless audio performance in Bluetooth and

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Aperion Audio Sets Home Theater Surround Speakers

Aperion Audio Sets Home Theater Surround Speakers Free with a Wireless Plug and Play System - The Aperion Zona™ Wireless Surround Speaker System Lets Enthusiasts and Installers Put Surround Sound Wherever They Want It.

Aperion Audio, a direct-to-consumer maker of award-winning home theater speaker systems, ushers in the Aperion Zona Wireless Surround Speaker System at CEDIA Expo 2010. Aperion’s Zona brings reliable audiophile-grade surround sound to speaker locations where running wires is unsightly, difficult or impossible. The Aperion Zona Wireless Surround Speaker System overcomes these challenges using proven digital wireless technology that connects automatically when turned on. Home theater enthusiasts and custom installers can simply place the speakers where they want, plug them into a power outlet and instantly play high-fidelity sound.

Although surround sound for home theaters debuted years ago, homeowners often leave the surround or rear speakers unconnected to eliminate wires snaking around the room. But home theater buffs know they’re missing out on the full surround sound experience. “About one out of every four people we consult with asks if we make wireless surround speakers

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Creative Inspire T12 Wireless Speakers with Excellent Bass Performance

Creative Expands Range of Pure Wireless Speakers Even Further To Include the T12 Wireless 2.0 Speaker System - The Newest Addition to the Extensive Pure Wireless Speakers Family Delivers Seamless Wireless Audio with Excellent Bass Performance Like No Other Wireless Desktop 2.0 Speaker System Can.

Creative Technology Ltd. today announced the Creative T12 Wireless speaker system, the latest addition to Creative’s Pure Wireless Speakers family. Slim, stylish and decked out in classic black, it is the natural choice for a hassle-free wireless 2.0 speaker solution. The Creative T12 Wireless speaker system is all set to expand the variety of wireless speaker solutions offered by Creative’s Pure Wireless Speakers range. The Creative T12 Wireless speaker system will debut at the IFA 2010 in Berlin from 3 – 8 September 2010.

The current range comprises of a full suite of wireless speakers that include the ZiiSoundTM D5 – the flagship one-piece speaker system, the Creative InspireTM S2 Wireless – a 2.1 speaker system, the Creative D200 – the best-in-class one-piece speaker system, and the Creative D100

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Creative Super Low-Cost Sound Blaster Wireless Whole-Home Audio System

Creative Announces a Super Low-Cost Whole-Home Audio System for Wirelessly Streaming Music from Your Mac or PC to Any Room of Your Home - Complete System with Sound Blaster Wireless and our New D220W Speaker is Designed to be the Easiest to Set Up and Use Whole-Home Audio System

Creative, a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products, today introduced the easiest to set up and use whole-home audio system available on the market, including an incredibly elegant, yet cool D220W soundbar-styled speaker.

“With the Sound Blaster Wireless whole-home audio system we designed and engineered an easy-to-use, whole-home audio system that streams music wirelessly in high-quality to any room of the home, that doesn’t have the drawbacks of other systems on the market, such as poor quality audio playback, and we wanted to deliver a complete system at an exceptionally low price. By using the Sound Blaster Wireless with your Mac or PC you can listen to your music library on your favorite player, such as iTunes, or your favorite Internet streaming program, like Pandora, without having to transfer your entire music library to a new system and new interface, as required by some other whole-audio systems,” said Steve Erickson, VP and GM for audio and video at Creative.

Just insert the Sound Blaster Wireless into any USB port on your MacBook, MacBook Air, iMac or Windows notebook or desktop and you are ready to stream music wirelessly in the highest-quality from your computer to the Creative D220W speaker, which can be placed in any room of your home up to 100 feet away. Simply plug the Creative D220W into a power outlet and begin streaming your music library wirelessly from your computer to the speaker in high-quality in just

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Creative Sound Blaster Wireless Rock Speaker - Looks Just Like a Rock

Creative Sound Blaster Wireless Rock Speaker Now Available – Just in Time for Summer! Looks Just Like a Rock – Rocks Just Like a Sound Blaster: Sound Blaster Wireless Rock outdoor speaker is part of the Creative Wireless audio ecosystem.

Creative, a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products, today announced availability of the Sound Blaster Wireless Rock Speaker, the latest addition to the Sound Blaster Wireless family of products, designed to be placed outside bringing the music playing from a Creative whole-home wireless audio system outside. The Sound Blaster Wireless Rock Speaker is a high-quality stereo speaker encased in a granite-rock like exterior, which complements any landscape. The Sound Blaster Wireless Rock Speaker is designed to withstand moderate weather conditions so it doesn’t have to be brought in every time it rains.

“I’ve set the Sound Blaster Wireless Rock Speaker up at my home and my friends can’t believe that such great-sounding music is coming from a speaker that they thought was a rock,” said Steve Erickson, VP and GM of audio at Creative. “It’s such a fun addition to the party because the music is playing from right outside by the pool and patio and it’s totally wireless, so I haven’t had to install any systems in my yard to get music.”

The Sound Blaster Wireless Rock Speaker works with the Sound Blaster Wireless USB audio system, which is available separately

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Bluetooth-Enabled Tubular Speakers for iPad and iPhone

Tubular Wireless Speakers Now Available for iPad and iPhones: Bluetooth-enabled speakers offer enhanced stereo sound without wires

IPEVO, Inc., a designer and maker of products for emerging Internet-driven behaviors, has released Tubular Wireless Speakers for Apple's iPad as well as the latest generation of the iPhone. Tubular is a portable pair of three-watt speakers that provides iPad and iPhone users with improved two-way stereo sound, as compared to each device's built-in mono speaker. Tubular utilizes Bluetooth technology, such that the speakers can communicate wirelessly with any Bluetooth audio device at distances of up to 32 feet (10 meters).

The wireless capability offered by Bluetooth presents an alternative to conventional dock-style speaker systems, in which devices must be physically connected (“docked”) to the speaker unit to function. This limitation may be undesirable with respect to existing behaviors of iPad and iPhone users, who often need or prefer to hold the unit while they listen. When users choose Tubular Wireless Speakers to improve the audio experience of these advanced devices, they are afforded a degree of flexibility they would not enjoy with dock-style systems.

“Tubular Wireless Speakers offer iPad and iPhone users a clear advantage over bulky, non-portable dock station speakers,” remarked Royce Hong, CEO and big head of design of IPEVO. “Enhanced stereo sound should not have to come at the cost of portability and functionality. From navigating music tracks to enjoying a host of popular apps such as Guitar Hero, users want to keep their devices in hand. And Tubular gives them the freedom to do just that.”

A distinctive interlocking design gives Tubular its name. Left and right speakers lock together in a tube shape, and a simple twist separates them. Speakers can then be

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Creative ZiiSound D5 Speaker System for Stereo Bluetooth Audio

ZiiSound D5 Speaker System for Stereo Bluetooth Audio: Creative Unveils ZiiSoundTM D5 - Award-Winning One-Piece Wireless Speaker System with the Purest Bluetooth Wireless Audio Playback.

Winner of “red dot design award 2010” is the Flagship of Creative’s New Range of Wireless Speaker Systems that Works With All Compatible Stereo Bluetooth Portable Devices to Deliver Unparalleled Audio Quality.

Creative Technology Ltd. today announced the ZiiSoundTM D5 speaker system - the personification of the purest Bluetooth wireless audio experience available today. It is a one-piece wireless speaker system that incorporates apt-X audio codec for
superior stereo Bluetooth audio.

The elegant ZiiSound D5 is a recent winner of the prestigious German-based “red dot award: product design 2010” in the Audio Category. It is awarded the “red dot” quality label in recognition of its outstanding design quality and product innovation by a jury consisting of top-class international experts. Its sleek appearance complements any modern contemporary interior décor.

The ZiiSound D5 is the flagship of a full range of wireless speaker system offerings from Creative, comprising the award-winning ZiiSound D5 and Creative InspireTM S2 Wireless, as well as the Creative D200 and Creative D100. The range of speaker systems offers high performance

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Ultra-Portable Speaker System for iPhone and iPod

LiveSpeakR™ Prepares to Launch the First Ultra-Portable Speaker System for iPhone of 2nd & 3rd Generations and also for both iPod Touch Generations

The LiveSpeakR™ is a unique ultra-portable speaker system that fits in your pocket! Invented by 24-year-old Erik Groset and Robin Defay the partnership heads of DGA (Digital Group Audio) a subsidiary of D&G Solutions, LLC. the LiveSpeakR™ (www.livespeakr.com) is a speaker system for the iPhone and iPod Touch unlike any other. It features a set of speakers that fold-up and store conveniently behind the device for maximum portability. The speakers expand, contract, and rotate to work with both portrait and landscape modes, as well as speaker-phone mode. The LiveSpeakR™ is shielded against radio frequency interference in order to exude maximum sound quality and reduce unnecessary cellular interference eliminating the need to put your phone in "airplane" mode.

This amazing new speaker system features a set of speakers that fold-up and store conveniently behind the iPhone when they are not in use allowing for maximum portability. When the unit is stored (or hidden) it piggy-backs on the iPhone or iPod Touch making it portable enough to fit in your pocket for on-the-go multimedia. The unique style of the LiveSpeakR™ is visually stunning featuring bold design inspired by modern art. At launch the product will be available in black or white with more colors to come.

Unique Features that one finds

LiveSpeakR™ on its competitors has its truly impressive functionality and highly innovative set of features. The system itself is ultra-portable and connects to your media player using a specially made 4-in-1 "Super" cradle that also acts as a protective case. Using an innovative design the cradle can uniquely hold all versions of the iPhone and iPod Touch. The cradle then locks into place on the LiveSpeakR™ and rotates (functioning much like the handling of a Rubik's cube) to interact with both the landscape and portrait positions within the media players. Then simply turn the LiveSpeakR™ on to enjoy the high quality speakers that are shielded against the radio frequency interference which plagues other speaker systems. When the iPhone receives an incoming phone call, the music is automatically fades and the LiveSpeakR™ acts as a speakerphone enhancement, routing the call audio through the speakers and allowing convenient conference call capability.

Pricing and Availability

The LiveSpeakR™ ultra-portable speaker system will be available worldwide in January 2009 for $129.95 (U.S. MSRP). Starting from December, pre-sales are available at special promotional price of $99.99. This promotion is reserved for the first 2,000 orders placed, so don't miss out on this great deal! For retail/internet locations and more information visit: http://www.LiveSpeakR.com

Source: PRWeb

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New iPod® Speaker System from Boston Acoustics, Inc.

Boston Acoustics, Inc., a world-renowned manufacturer of high-performance loudspeakers, announced the introduction of the Horizon i-DS2 the iPod Speaker System. Sr. Vice President & General Manager Eli Harary, mentioned “Our new Horizon i-DS2 is all about bringing a new level of fun, flexibility and performance to the iPod experience. The sleek and compact unit literally fits anywhere and can easily be moved from room to room. Best of all, with its premium quality high-performance loudspeakers and powerful 60 watt system, the i-DS2 lets users `play DJ' to their heart's content.”

Looking into details iPod® Speaker System is stylish and compact solution for bringing the music of any Apple® iPod® to life in great room-filling stereo sound. With built-in dual 3 1/2” full-range speakers and 60 watts of dynamic power, the Horizon i-DS2 is a high performance system with deep powerful bass and crisp clean stereo sound that lets users dock and charge their iPods while listening to their favorite music. And reflecting Boston Acoustics’ Play Smart™ attitude, the i-DS2 features the company’s innovative P.O.P. design concept, which lets users quickly and easily change the look of their unit to match any room’s décor using a variety of different colored speaker grilles.

Hip and Compact One-Piece Design; Acoustically Tuned Chamber

The Boston Acoustics Horizon i-DS2 iPod Speaker System features a hip and compact (5 ½” x 12 ¾” x 5 13/16”) one-piece design geared toward the needs of today’s design-conscious, music-everywhere oriented consumer. With its appealing high gloss cabinet design and perforated metal front grille, the i-DS2 combines contemporary design with extraordinary performance. To ensure the highest quality audio performance, the i-DS2 features an acoustically tuned chamber for maximum bass response. For total flexibility, the universal iPod dock accommodates any model iPod, and the ergonomically designed “mini remote” gives users easy “across the room” access to familiar iPod commands.

A Great Performer with All the Right Connections

The Horizon i-DS2 features a composite video output that also lets users show off photos and videos from any video-capable iPod on their TV. In addition, a USB connector allows for iPod communication with iTunes and an auxiliary input allows connections to other media players as well.

Make It Your Own… with Boston Acoustics P.O.P

The Horizon i-DS2 iPod Speaker System comes in either gloss black or gloss white, with matching perforated metal grilles. However, to make it easy for customers to individualize the look of their i-DS2 and match it perfectly to the décor of any room in the house, today or anytime in the future (kitchen, den, bedroom, bathroom), it features Boston Acoustics’ new Personal Options Plan (P.O.P.) design concept. P.O.P. lets users customize the look of their i-DS2 by offering optional metal grilles available in a wide variety of colors, including Glacier, Rosebud, Onyx, Pearl Gray, Caramel, Chocolat, Silver, Spanish Moss, Olive and Chili Pepper. To purchase a new grille, customers can simply visit the Boston Acoustics website www.bostonacoustics.com and select the color of their choice or contact those dealers that will be stocking the grille color options.

Source: businesswire

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Acoustimass® 16 Series II Speaker System

Acoustimass® 16 Series II Home Entertainment Speaker System

Enjoy big, room-filling sound — without crowding your room with bulky speakers. This compact, décor-friendly system from Bose delivers natural-sounding music and high-impact home theater effects. Its six tiny speakers and slender Acoustimass® bass module envelop you in rich, wraparound surround sound. Bose's innovative approach is the key...

The five small dual-cube satellites feature Bose's patented swiveling design. You can adjust each speaker's cubes to get the perfect mix of direct and reflecting sound. The low-profile center channel speaker fits easily on top of your television, or you can wall-mount it below a flat-panel TV. This system's sleek, powered Acoustimass® bass module boasts three 5-1/4" woofers and easily tucks away behind a table or couch. Color-coded cables make setup exceptionally quick and easy. And Bose's solid build quality and electronic protection circuitry ensure that this system will fill your room with great sound for years to come.

What is Acoustimass speaker technology and 6.1 surround sound?

Standard surround sound provides five channels for surround effects. But with 6.1-channel surround sound, the Acoustimass 16 Series II speaker system increases the impact of home theater listening with a rear center speaker for even greater drama and realism.

This heightened experience in music and motion picture listening is the result of a newly engineered powered Acoustimass module. This innovative module uses proprietary Bose technology to bring depth to the rumble of a passing train, or the resonance of a baritone's voice. The module can be hidden nearly anywhere in the room. You enjoy rich, colorful sound that appears to come only from the small speaker arrays.

Imagine your favorite movie with Bose 6.1 surround sound. Footsteps click on the sidewalk behind you. A flute plays to your left. Voices, front and center. The new horizontal center–channel speaker arrays keeps dialogue focused on the screen and visually complements flat-panel TVs. The Direct/Reflecting® cube speaker arrays envelop you with surround sound effects. Just 6 inches tall, these arrays deliver high and midrange frequencies so you enjoy crisp, clear reproduction of movies and music.

And even though you're enveloped by 6.1-channel surround sound, your room isn't overwhelmed with equipment. The small Direct/Reflecting® cube speaker arrays can attach to your walls or sit stylishly on an end table with our accessory speaker mounting options.

General Features:

6.1-channel surround sound
This system takes five-speaker solutions a step further by including a rear surround speaker for even more realistic, cinema-like experience. Enjoy dramatic special effects from six Direct/Reflecting® cube speaker arrays and the hideaway powered Acoustimass® module that can blend effortlessly into your décor.

Center surround cube speaker array

This sixth-channel, rear speaker array covers a broad soundstage with full, rich spacious performance. You enjoy more enveloping surround performance from your 6.1 surround sound receiver.

Horizontal center-channel speaker array
Designed to visually complement flat-panel TV screens while delivering natural-sounding dialogue and vocals.

Powered Acoustimass® module

Hear the full, rich sound that adds drama to music and movies. Downward-firing drivers and proprietary technology deliver the lowest audible notes and effects with clarity and balance.

Acoustimass® speaker technology
Experience powerful, rich, low-frequency effects. Place the module almost anywhere in your room and all the sound appears to come from the cube speakers.

Direct/Reflecting® cube speaker arrays

Legendary Bose technology that blends reflected and direct sound to recreate much of a live concert's natural spaciousness. Experience stereo sound almost anywhere in the room, not just in one small "sweet spot."

Direct/Reflecting® speaker technology
Experience lifelike spaciousness from a natural balance of reflected and direct sound—similar to a live performance.

Energy Star rated
This Bose® Acoustimass® speaker system meets Energy Star standards.

Automatic protection circuitry
Circuitry protects drivers from being overdriven and provides increased reliability without interfering with the listening experience.

Hands on Research: Details

Features:
Virtually Invisible Speaker System Design: The Virtually Invisible speaker system design gives you expansive sound without dominating your décor. The Acoustimass module delivers deep, powerful bass without audible port noise, so it can be hidden almost anywhere in the listening area. The music and sound effects seem to come from the tiny cube speaker arrays.

Powered Acoustimass Module: The Acoustimass module uses a proprietary enclosure and patented technologies to produce deep, rich bass with clarity and balance.

Direct/Reflecting Speaker Technology: The Direct/Reflecting speaker technology helps the compact cube speaker arrays deliver more open, spacious sound throughout the listening area. You hear enhanced surround sound and exceptionally lifelike stereo with a larger soundstage.

Horizontal center channel speaker: Designed to visually complement flat-panel TV screens while delivering natural-sounding dialogue and vocals.

Integrated Signal Processing: The Bose patented integrated signal processing compensates for the human ear's reduced sensitivity to bass at low volumes. You hear the proper balance of deep bass, even at very low, late-night listening levels and dialogue continues to sound natural.

Automatic System Protection Circuitry: When played at high volume, this system's automatic protection circuitry activates to prevent damage to the system from electrical stress or overload. When this happens you may notice a slight decrease in volume, which is normal.

Drivers: The powered Acoustimass module uses three 5-1/4" high-excursion paper cone woofers, each with a foam surround. Each of the five cube speaker arrays features dual 2-1/2" wide-range Twiddlers. The top and bottom sections of the cube speaker arrays can be rotated to create room-filling sound patterns. The horizontal center speaker uses the same dual 2-1/2" wide-range Twiddlers as the cube arrays.

Speaker Mounting: Each cube speaker array and the center channel speaker has a rear-mounted 5mm female threaded insert. The threaded inserts allow you to mount the speaker arrays using optional stands or wall-mount brackets.

Controls

Right Side of Acoustimass Module:

• LFE: increases or decreases the relative level of low-frequency effects on movie soundtracks
• Bass: increases or decreases the bass level of the Acoustimass module

Inputs and Outputs

Bottom of Acoustimass Module:

• Audio Input: 15-pin male jack for use with supplied system input cable, the other end of the system input cable has tinned wire that connects to the left front, right front, center, left rear, right rear, and center rear speaker outputs and a mono male RCA plug that connects to the subwoofer output of the A/V receiver or amplifier
• Audio Output: 6 RCA jacks (Left Front, Right Front, Center, Left Rear, Right Rear, and Center Rear); using the supplied speaker cables, these jacks connect to the cube speaker arrays
• Power: jack for use with supplied AC power cord

Specifications
Connectivity: The AM16 is compatible with A/V receivers and amplifiers rated from 10 to 200 watts per channel and 4 to 8 ohms

Warranty Note
Warranty Note: The drivers have a 5-year parts and labor warranty, the electronics have a 1-year parts and labor warranty.

Technical Specifications :

• includes 5 dual-cube speakers, 1 center channel speaker, and 1 powered Acoustimass® bass module
• recommended power 10-200 watts with receivers rated from 4 to 8 ohms
• dual-cube speakers
• swiveling Direct/Reflecting® design
• video-shielded
• two 2-1/2" drivers
• 3-1/16"W x 6-1/4"H x 4-1/16"D
• center speaker
• low-profile design
• video-shielded
• two 2-1/2" drivers
• 6"W x 3-1/16"H x 4-1/16"D
• Acoustimass® bass module
• three 5-1/4" woofers
• 8-5/16"W x 16-3/8"H x 29-1/4"D
• color-coded cables
• spring-clip speaker wire connectors
• warranty: 5 years speakers, 1 year amp
• Total shipping weight 75 lbs (34 kg)

Price: $1,299.00

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