Sony Ericsson MS500 Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker unveiled

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Sony Ericsson unveils their first Bluetooth Speaker for the outdoors. The wireless speaker is the ultimate accessory for any dedicated pop rocker or dancing queen says Sony Ericsson.
The MS500 speaker is designed for the outdoor environment with a durable splash proof shell and a strap which makes it perfect for attaching to a bag, or hanging from the wrist. Read more

Posted on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:59:35 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Speakal iPod Speaker Docks squeal now on Amazon

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The funny animal inspired Speakal iPod speaker docks are now on sale on Amazon.com.
The Speakal iPod speaker docks feature a distinctive smiley mouth which acts as sensor for receiving remote control commands. Eyes are two speakers mid- and high-range speakers while the subwoofer is hidden below for downward firing. Included rubberized feet to prevent rattling while the subwoofer is powered. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Mar 2009 15:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Solio Announces Hands Free Solar Speaker Phone

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Solio has a line of solar chargers for different mobile phones that lets users get the power needed to make phone calls wherever they are. The company has announced that a new solar-powered hands free speakerphone has been added to its line.

Solio claims that the device offers unlimited talk time and allows users needing a hands free kit in their cars to talk without worrying about batteries or power cords. The device is called the Solio Communicator and an internal lithium-ion battery. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Zikmu Parrot by Philipp Starck wireless iPod and iPhone Speaker Sculpture

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French company Parrot and star designer Philipp Starck partnered for a very stylish iPod and iPhone wireless Speaker dock that I would not toss out of my living room.
The Zikmu Parrot by Philipp Starck is a tall speaker sculpture that works as throne for your beloved Apple iPhone or iPod.
Besides playing music from docked iPods and iPhones the Zikmu also has WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity to stream music from sources like PCs. Read more

Posted on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:36:55 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Bowers & Wilkins Introduces New In-Ceiling Home Theater Speakers

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Bowers & Wilkins maybe known to most as the maker of truly high-end speakers. The firm puts sound systems into some of the most luxurious vehicles in the world and offers some of the most expensive speakers you can get.

B&W has introduced a new in-ceiling home theater speaker called the CCM816 that is set to be available in February 2009 at a price of $600 each. For that price, you get a speaker that has a 2-way design and a woven Kevlar driver for bass and midrange. Read more

Posted on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Creative Zen Mosaic MP3 Player with Speaker Value Bundle available at Wal-mart

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We already reported about the Wal-mart Value Bundles over the weekend. Wal-mart is still offering these bundles that make a perfect list and save money.
For instance you can get the cute 4GB Creative Zen Mosaic MP3 Player bundled with a pair of portable speakers at only $58. The 4GB Creative Zen Mosaic player by itself sells on Amazon.com for $78.54 right now. Read more

Posted on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:09:47 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Monster Turbine In-Ear Speakers Launch

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Monster isn’t new to the headphone market and first introduced the Beats by Dre headphones a while back. The company is back with its first set of in-ear headphones called Turbine headphones. According to Monster the sound is so big they had to call them speakers.

The drivers are 8mm and engineered for bass and clarity you expect from speakers. Included with Turbine headphones are five pairs of sound isolating eartips in multiple sizes. The headphones use Monster cable technology as well including its Magnetic FluxTube and MicroStrand conductors. Read more

Posted on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

New LG Scarlet LG80 LCD TV slides out hidden Speakers

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Today LG unveiled the LG Scarlet LG80 LCD HDTV. The new LG80 joins the LG60 and LG70 in the LG Scarlet TV series. The LG Scarlet LG80 has cool slide-out speakers that automatically appear when you switch on the new Scarlet.
This feature adds a bit of B&O coolness to this new LG TV. LG also claims it improves the sound quality of the 3.1-channel virtual surround sound system of the LG80.
The 3.1 sound system of the new LG Scarlet has 50W output performance and consists of four speakers tuned by Mr. Mark Levinson. Read more

Posted on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:22:31 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Bear of a Speaker Introduced for Desktop Use

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I know there are many people out there who like for their electronic gadgets to not look like gadgets. If you are that type of person and need a new speaker for your computer or MP3 player you will bear-ly be able to stand this.

This pair of cutesy bear stuffed animals house a pair of speakers that connect to your PC via USB and offer a 3.5mm input for DAP devices. Apparently, they have suction cups of some sort; they can stick to a window or other smooth glass surface. Read more

Posted on Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:01:16 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

iLuv iSP100 Mini Portable Stereo Surround Speaker

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iLuv announces the iSP100 Mini Portable Stereo Speaker for iPod, iPhone 3G, 2G and MP3 Players. The iLuv iSP100 boasts 720 degrees of Surround Sound, 4W Speakers, and a 3.5mm jack for connecting to any audio source.
The iSP100 is powered by 3 AAA batteries and measures 5.5” x 2.1” x 61.4” (140mm x 54mm x 35mm). Read more

Posted on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Logitech Z-5 Omnidirectional Stereo Speakers unveiled

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Logitech introduces the Logitech Z-5 omnidirectional stereo speakers for PC and Mac.
Unlike standard PC speakers that focus sound in one direction, the Logitech Z-5 speakers use omnidirectional acoustics that create a substantially wider sweet spot – an especially helpful feature if you move your laptop around your home or office often.
An innovative speaker technology previously found only in expensive home-theater systems, omnidirectional acoustics on the Logitech Z-5 speakers use forward- and backward-firing drivers to transmit sound evenly in all directions. Read more

Posted on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:48:29 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Cy-Fi Bluetooth Sports Speaker Announced

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The Cy-Fi Bluetooth speaker is being billed as the world's first speaker for biking, boating, camping, and other activities that can be enhanced with a portable speaker. The speaker supports Bluetooth-A2DP enabled cell phones, PDAs, and MP3 players.

The speaker is slightly larger than a deck of cards and weighs less than 4 ounces. The design of the speaker allows it to be mounted on the stem of a bicycle or a backpack. In addition to playing music, the Cy-Fi can also act as a Bluetooth speakerphone and supports voice recognition. Read more

Posted on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:35:26 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

JBL WEM-1 Wireless Speaker Kit is I4U Top 100 Holiday Gift Guide Tip #18

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The biggest problem for many people who really want a surround sound home theater in the living room is that the wires needed to run the speakers can be unsightly and difficult to run. You could get in the attic and run wires through walls, but for renters that option is not viable. The wires needed to run the speakers end up being the death of the surround sound dreams for many people.

Thankfully, today wires are not always needed for the rear channel speakers of a home theater system. JBL has a great gift idea for the person wanting surround sound in their home without needing wires called the JBL WEM-1 Wireless Expansion Module. The system has multiple inputs and offers a 70-foot transmission range allowing for use even in large rooms. The system is available from JBL for $358. Read more

Posted on Fri, 5 Sep 2008 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Harmon Kardon GLA-55 Ice Queen Speakers

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Harmon Kardon unveiled some new speakers that look like they are crafted out of ice at IFA 2008 in Berlin. The speakers are called the GLA-55 and are see through. Harmon Kardon makes a serious claim calling them arguably the best 2.0 speakers ever made.

They feature a 100W bi-amplified digital amp with DSP equalization and proprietary Atlas AL drivers and CMMD tweeters. Like many things Harmon Kardon, they are designed to look good. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Sep 2008 08:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

B&W Launches new CM Series Loudspeakers

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Bowers & Wilkins introduced a new line of home theater loudspeakers to go along with the new woofer. The speakers are called the CM Series Loudspeakers and come in several models. Available are a 3-way floorstander, large stand-mount, and a center channel.

The speakers are available in several different wood grain veneers. The CMP is a 3-way floor standing speaker with a 25mm dome tweeter, 150mm Kevlar FST midrange driver and dual 165mm paper/Kevlar bass drivers. The CM5 2-way stand-mount speaker has a 25mm aluminum dome tweeter and a 165mm Kevlar bass/midrange driver. Read more

Posted on Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:20:57 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Samsung YA-SBR510 Bluetooth Speaker

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Samsung unveiled the YA-SBR510 Bluetooth stereo speaker for their line of mp3 players.
The Bluetooth 2.0 speakers have a reach of 10m and apparently feature a motion sensor that switches the system on when you come in range within 5m.

The Samsung YA-SBR510 features 30W of power in 3 channels. Read more

Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Definitive Technology Disappearing In-Wall Speakers

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The problem with putting speakers in your home is that they tend to look bad and ruin the décor. The best way to add speakers, without having to look at them or the wires they need is to put speakers in your walls. Definitive Technology announced a new line of Disappearing In-Wall speakers that has six round and two square speakers to choose from.

The speakers all use a low profile micro-perf grill, hidden flange and small diameters. The design of the speakers means that you don’t have to have custom sheetrock or spackle skills to install them. The speakers come in 3.5”, 4.5”, 5.25”, 6.5” and 8” diameters in 2-way designs along with a 6.5” single speaker and a pair of 5.12” and 6” square designs. Prices for the speakers run $179 to $379 each. Read more

Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:48:20 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Ozaki iMini dancing Pet Music Speaker for Apple iPod

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Ozaki offers cute new plush pets that can move to the music on a connected iPod.

Features of the Ozaki iMini Pet Music Speakers include mic-in and line-in, speakers, FM radio and alarm clock with LCD display.

The pets move their arms and body in tune to the music, which is for sure adorable to look at. Read more

Posted on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:46:27 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Genius SP-T1200 Speakers with Touch Panel

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Genius a division of KYE Systems Corp., unveiled a new speaker system that has a touch panel screen to control function, volume, bass or treble all with the touch of a finger.

The adjustable light for the slide bar illuminates when adjustments are made to the SP-T1200, creating a high-tech look and feel. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

SoundCast OutCast Wireless Speaker System Review

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Today we are looking at the SoundCast OutCast speaker system that wirelessly streams music from your iPod or other source to a large speaker that is battery powered. The speaker itself is weather-proof and can be used outdoors without fear of splashes.

The speaker portion has an 8-inch sub and great bass. Controls on the speaker only work with the iPod, but other PMPs can be connected to the system as well. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:22:32 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

BlueAnt Wireless Supertooth 3 Speakerphone Launches

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BlueAnt Wireless has launched a new hands free Bluetooth speakerphone called the Supertooth 3. The device incorporates advanced text-to-speech technology and provides voice prompts for guidance and assistance in pairing devices and uploading of cellular address books.

When the device receives a call it announces the incoming callers name or caller ID and waits for the user of the Supertooth 3 to tell it whether or not they wish to accept the call. The device has six different languages to choose from including English and Spanish. Pricing for the device is $129.95 and it is available now. Read more

Posted on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun