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Bornrich: For audiophiles who are always looking for ways to accessorize their iPhone and iPod, with demanding systems where they can dock up their phones and music players, and listen to their favorite music in style. Lenco has introduced the iPod Tower 1 which could integrate a large number of formats where it could read audio files and play it on the speakers. The latest version of the tower, iPod Tower 2 integrates a few more functions for a better multimedia experience. (more…)

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What Hi-fi: New from Maxell are two new designer headphone models: the Audio Wild, seen above in its choice of three finishes, and the Retro DJ, combining ‘old school’ looks with modern technology.

The £30 Audio Wild model is a closed-back over-ear design with full-size ear-cushions and a rubberised finish, said to be ‘designed to be seen whilst the wearer roams through their very own Urban Jungle.’ (more…)

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What Hi-fi: Need a smart looking pair of stereo speakers to go with your computer? Say hello to the new Bose Companion 20, yours for £199. (more…)

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Engadget: Mergers and acquisitions can sometimes take some unexpected turns, but that’s not the case with Garmin’s purchase of former rival Navigon. The company said last month that the acquisition would be complete by “late July” and now, on July 26th, it’s announced that the deal is in fact done. There’s still no financial details being disclosed, but execs from both companies are expectedly tossing around words like “excited” and “pleased,” and they’re promising plenty of integration and new opportunities going forward. Obviously, they’re betting they’ll be better as partners than rivals in the face of mounting challenges.

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Electronista: With a swivel arm that mounts the iPad and a wireless infrared remote that clips magnetically to the back of the device, iLuv’s new iPad docking and audio station — the iMM514, otherwise known as the ArtStation Pro – has clearly taken some design cues from Apple’s iMac G4 and G5 computers of the mid-2000s. The positionable arm turns the unit into a home entertainment center or a desktop mount for more serious iPad use. (more…)

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What Hi-fi: Onkyo is the latest AV manufacturer to release an Android app for its 2011 range of AV products.

Its Remote App for Android allows owners to stream audio wirelessly from an Android device to their Onkyo hi-fi or home cinema system, as well as providing a range of remote control functions. (more…)

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Engadget: Been on the prowl for an audio solution with AirPlay to compliment your iDevice or Apple TV? Bid hello to Libratone’s ultra-chic Lounge and Live soundbars. Last year, the company introduced its eye-catchingBeat wireless speaker system back at IFA; we were intrigued by its active drivers and carry handle, but mildly disappointed that cord-cutting required pesky proprietary adapters. Apple users will be happy to know AirPlay’s been fully embraced this time, along with the signature adornment of cashmere wool. (more…)

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Engadget: LG is apparently tired of this tiny OLED stuff. 15-inch TVs and 4-inch cellphones? What is this, 2009? The company has decided it’s time to super-size the organically-powered panels and plans to introduce a 55-inch HDTV in mid 2012. We’ve got faith it can deliver too — last summer the Korean manufacturer was showing off a 31-inch model (above) and it sounds like it’s shifting focus completely towards larger sizes. CEO Kwon Young-soo has said that IPS technology is much better suited for the mobile space. Of course, LG has promised impressively-sized panels before and, even if such a set does make it to market, chances are you’ll have to take out a second mortgage to afford one.

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What Hi-fi: New from Denon is the £400 DHT-1312XP home cinema system, a ‘just add Blu-ray player’ package combining the company’s entry-level AVR-1312 receiver with a dedicated SYS-1312 5.1-channel speaker set-up.

On sale next month, the system offers 3D passthrough, 5x110W output, and four-in-one-out HDMI connectivity. (more…)

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What Hi-fi: We’ve just spotted Pioneer‘s iControlAV2 app on the Android Market app store.

Already available for Apple iDevices, the iControlAV2 app can control a variety of Pioneer home cinema devices, allowing adjustment of volume, bass, balance and room settings.

The Android version is compatible with Pioneer’s VSX-921, VSX-1021, VSX-2021, VSX-LX55, SC-LX75 and SC-LX85 multichannel receivers.

It also works with the company’s BDP-330, BDP-333, BDP-LX53, BDP-430 and BDP-LX54 Blu-ray players.

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Engadget: No, that’s not some oversized Kinect KIRF. What you’re looking at is Klipsch’s latest soundbar, the Gallery G-17 Air. Seem familiar? If you’ll recall, back at CES it was known as the Gallery Studio — the smallest of three AirPlay-enabled speaker systems the company let us demo at CES. Although not totallynew, its full specs have been revealed and its price re-vamped from $400 to a slightly spendier $530. (more…)

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Engadget: It’s been a hot minute since we’ve heard from the fine folks at Ideum, but when the image above floated into our inbox… well, it’s safe to say our interest was piqued. We last heard from these guys back in the fall of 2009, and while The Platform is certainly a bit smaller than the 100-inch MT-50 that came before it, it’s also a heck of a lot more practical for average consumers. (more…)

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