Tag: audio

McIntosh launches AirPlay-enabled McAire personal music system


Gizmag: The name McIntosh Labs has been synonymous with outstanding audio quality for more than 60 years and its iconic MC275 tube amp certainly left its mark on me when I first encountered one many moons ago. Hot on the heels of the MX121 audio/video control center featuring Apple’s AirPlay wireless technology released earlier this year, the company has launched the McAire free-standing personal music system that allows a new generation of discriminating consumers to stream audio from an iTunes library on a Mac or PC – or music from an iDevice – over an existing home network. (more…)

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Pioneer announces DDJ-WeGO two-channel DJ controller, provides entry-level jams


Engadget: Remember that fancy-looking DDJ-AERO we saw from Pioneer recently? Well if that was a bit too “buttony,” or perhaps just too expensive for your beginner DJ pockets, how about that which you see above? It’s the DDJ-WeGO, an (or is that another) all-in-one DJ controller — squarely aimed at the cheaper end of the market. (more…)

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JBL Jembe Desktop Speakers offer plenty of bass, with or without Bluetooth


Pocket-Lint: If the audio produced from your computer or laptop just doesn’t quite hit the right note, then plugging the JBL Jembe Desktop speakers into your device should give you that heavy hitting bass you’re after. (more…)

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Denon unveils new headphone line-up with £1,000 headset


Pocket-lint: Denon will introduce eight new model headphones before October as part of a new range of audio products from the manufacturer. However, judging by the first two to be revealed, you’ll want to get saving now. (more…)

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Klipsch quietly teases new in-ear headphone lineup: S4 (II) series, X7i set to arrive this month


Engadget: Leave it to Klipsch to surprise us with new gear for our ears when we least expect it. Within the last day or so, the company quietly pushed a “coming soon” page live on its website chock full of new in-ear headphones. (more…)

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Klipsch S4i Rugged goes outdoors, gets colorful


iPodNN: Klipsch has revealed a rugged variant of its popular S4i line of in-ear headphones. The new S4i Rugged shares a lot in common with the S5i Rugged and offers outdoor enthusiasts an option for listening to music on the go. (more…)

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Yamaha reveal super-slim YAS-101 soundbar


Tech Digest: We’ve seen dinky soundbars before, but few as slim as Yamaha’s new YAS-101. Thin and light enough to be wall mounted, the YAS-101 still boasts a 60-watt subwoofer, with Air Surround Xtreme technology that offers 7.1 channels of surround sound, while it also supporting Dolby Digital and DTS. (more…)

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Orbitsound T9 soundbar and mini speaker dock brings a big bang to the small screen


Pocket-lint: Let’s face it, the sound on smaller TVs or laptops can be somewhat lacklustre, no matter how much you crank the volume. The Orbitsound T9, with its 6.5-inch long-throw subwoofer, aims to increase the number of decibels on offer, despite measuring a mere 30cm. (more…)

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Philips Fidelio SoundSphere Mini speakers: small in stature but big in noise


Pocket-lint: Philips has given its Fidelio SoundSphere speakers the minimising treatment, making them far more transportable while promising the same blockbusting sound. (more…)

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Harman Kardon intros five headphones designed for iPhone


iPodNN: Harman Kardon has introduced a new range of headphones designed for iPhone users. The new premium range includes the NI, AE, CL, BT and NC models that range in price from $100 topping out at $299 some of which blend leather and steel. (more…)

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Onkyo Mini Hi-Fi receiver caters for all musical formats, even the CD


Pocket-lint: Slender, stylish and sexy, but enough about the Pocket-lint team. These adjectives are also rather apt for Onkyo’s Mini Hi-Fi Receiver. (more…)

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Denon SC2900 DJ Media player gets a euro price and summer launch date


Engadget: Wherever there’s a teaser video, full product info is sure to follow. Denon’s decided to stop being so coy, and got its new SC2900 DJ media player fully out in the open. (more…)

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