23
Sep
2011
Electronista: Harman, the maker of Harman/Kardon and JBL audio equipment, has launched a compact stereo music system aimed at mobile audiophiles. (more…)
Tag: iPod
16
Sep
2011
Electronista: Sony tackled its home audio in multiple directions Wednesday, starting with two iOS speaker docks. The RDP-X500iP is its first intended for iPad owners and has a pyramid-like design that can fit any iOS device or iPod in its dock without blocking the speaker. (more…)
01
Sep
2011
What Hi-fi: Launching at IFA in Berlin is the latest model from Scottish digital radio company Revo: its £300 K2 will hit shops worldwide from October 17, and brings a new look to table radios with its 33cm tall slim design – not to mention having a slide-out dock to accommodate iPods, iPhones and iPads. (more…)
15
Jul
2011
Engadget: Leave it to Sony to deliver futuristic designs. The company’s latest CMT-CX5 “HiFi” system sure is a looker, and could easily be mistaken as the lovechild of its S2 tablet and B&W’s Zeppelin. Thismade for iPhone rig packs 40 watts of RMS power in its modular design with removable speakers, and can also be wall-mounted if you’ve cluttered your bookshelves. (more…)
11
Jul
2011
Newlaunches: Whatever happened to Apple accessories that manage to highlight the elegance and pure white design elegance of the newer breed of gizmos from the maker? Well, we’re seeing the Jawbone Jambox and it’s looking good with a limited edition gold color. The Bluetooth speaker showed up on AV Watch Japan. It brags HSP, HFP and A2DP capabilities. To make communication total bliss when you use your iDevices, you have an in-built microphone to capture your velvet voice.
It is said to cost 19,800 Yen ($246). The Jambox can charge itself using microUSB charging or be powered by an AC adapter.
06
Jul
2011
29
Jun
2011
Ubergizmo: The folks over at American Audio and Video have just announced that the rCube portable high-end iPod/iPhone/iPad sound system from Arcam is now on sale at select Magnolia Audio Video outlets in the country. The SVI Trade winner for “best iPod dock”, the rCube is one sweet looking device. In addition to looking good, the device performs as well, delivering hi-fidelity sound that are streaming from Apple devices and computers. (more…)
12
May
2011
Akihabaranews: Onkyo introduced yesterday in Japan the X-U1 a new compact or Micro Hi-Fi announced at 35,000 Yen with a CD Player, FM Tuner and USB port that is also sold with an iPod/iPhone and iPad cradle and that will allow you to take advantage of your iOS media library directly from your sofa via the X-U1’s remote control. The X-U1 is also compatible with MP3 files either stored on a USB drive or burned on a CD and offers a nice little 15Wx2ch output.
10
May
2011
Akihabaranews: Here you are the ultimate all in one Audio and Video combo, the FX166. Just recently introduced in Europe and launched today in Japan, the FX166 comes with pretty much everything you need with maybe the exception of being capable to record videos on DVD and Blu-Ray. Anyway, the FX166 comes with a DVD/Blu-Ray video player with 3D Support, is iPod/iPhone compatible, a Radio Tuner, as well as the basic Radio/Alarm Clock functions.
The FX166 is also capable to access to both Music and Video stored an external drive of connected one (DLNA) and support both DviX and DviX HD videos!
13
Apr
2011
Bornrich: Forget the iPhone coffee table made by iLounge readers and the Table Connect for iPhone; here we have the amazing iTable from the house of Kyle Buckner Designs. Designed by Kyle Buckner, this fully handcrafted, motorized iTable is a complete entertainment system that lets you connect with the furniture. This unique coffee table features two aluminum-trimmed cup holders, which will light your drinks up with the touch of a button. On the front, there are four controls, LED on/off, Volume up & down and the motorization control. Each button is laser engraved and then hand-cut to fit on the control pad.
The user simply has to touch the metal buttons to activate each identified switch. When you touch both the volume up & down at the same time, you can mute the song playing on your iPhone 4. When you are in the mood to listen to the music, you just need to swipe your hands across the touch-sensitive controls. Another swipe stops the music, and the motorized sound bar glides right back down. This motorized sound bar comes equipped with eight high-end transducer speakers. Moreover, there is a 6″ down-firing subwoofer to enrich you with a quality sound experience.
The top of the iTable is a flat black surface with an almost scratchproof finish. This table is made for the iPhone 4, but is interchangeable upon request to fit your device. Kyle Buckner makes each iTable on request.
07
Apr
2011
Akihabara News: With the overhead headphone MDR-ZX300IP and two in-ear ones the MDR-XB41I and MDR-XB21IP, Sony want to bring a full set of compatible headphones to every single iPod and iPhones built since 2009!
All models will be put on the market at the end of this month in Japan and comes with a dedicated remote to allow you to control your iPhone/iPod volume and tracks, as well as including a little microphone in order to be used freely with an iPhone. These headphones are compatible with all iPhones, iPad, iPod Nanon 4th to 6th Generation, iPod Touch 2-to4th generation and iPod Classic 120/160Gb.
18
Mar
2011
Gizmag: While LG might be best known for its consumer electronics products, the South Korean conglomerate has plenty of strings to its bow with around 40 subsidiary companies in areas including electronics, telecommunications and chemicals. One such subsidiary is LG Hausys, which is Korea’s biggest building and decorative material company. Its products include a solid surface material called HI-MACS and to demonstrate the “limitless design possibilities” of the material, LG Hausys teamed up with Korean architect Shi-hyung Jeon to create Horn, a hand-made iPod speaker dock featuring the smooth, curved shape from which it gets its name.LG Hausys says its HI-MACS material is the optimum choice for a speaker cabinet due to its non-porous features and to the minimal vibrations that the material generates in contact with the speakers. These properties help drive the vibration of the speaker enclosure with a minimal diffraction of sound that is directed outwards via the Horn’s sweeping curves. Aesthetically, these curves are designed to reflect the line of the sleeve of traditional “Han-bok” and “Beo-seon” Korean clothes.
The unit includes eight three-inch full range drivers providing a frequency range of 47 Hz to 20 KHz with an amplifier output of 2 x 25 W. An iPod or iPhone connects to the speakers via a 30-pin connector on the top surface of the unit, which stands 1,312 mm (51.6 in) tall, 600 mm (23.6 in) wide and 395 mm (15.5 in) deep.
While LG Hausys says the Horn serves up a “stunningly clear, precise listening experience that today’s audiophiles are looking for,” the chance of said audiophiles getting to discover this for themselves seems remote as the Horn is currently just a design concept.
