As the name suggests, InAir is streamed over Wi-Fi via AirPlay for all iOS devices and computers through iTunes. The speakers have an excellent range across the board, even on the noisy showroom floor. It’s made out of brushed metal with plastic covering the sides. The build quality looked very decent, but couldn’t compare to the LIVE 5000 version.

The LIVE 5000 looks very similar, but delivers an entirely different experience. Different doesn’t always mean better, but in this case it does. The LIVE doesn’t limit its user to a single platform, as it supports iOS, Android, and over PC/Mac via their desktop LIVE controller. It also features streaming services such as Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn, and Rhapsody. They expect even more streaming applications available before launch.

We should see both speakers just before summer, but hopefully we’ll get to review one before then. They sounded great and the applications had fluid user interfaces.

The new Custom Series in-ear monitors are custom handcrafted from “advanced, medical-grade silicone that is extremely soft”. The silicone will naturally adapt to a listener’s body temperature, and allow it to form a flexible yet uniform seal that guarantees comfort for long listening durations and also passively isolates noise up to -27db. All three new models have a impressive frequency response range of 16Hz ~ 20KHz, which will will insure the highest fidelity and quality out of any audio experience, be it music, movies, games, or sound engineering.

Availability for the Altec Lansing by ACS Custom Series In-Ear Monitors begins this month (November). Pricing goes like this; the triple-driver armature A3 will be $999.95, while the A2 (dual driver) and A1 (single-driver) models will have a suggested retail price of $749.95 and $499.95, respectively. So go ahead and schedule that appointment with your audiologist, since these custom monitors are going to start selling very, very soon. And it’ll be interesting to see how these stack up against the increasingly popular Beats by Dr. Dre line, especially since Beats is working with smartphone maker HTC now.

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The MIX iMT810 features updated aluminum accents, enhanced clarity, heavyweight bass, 5.25-inch subwoofer, and an adjustable seven-band graphic equalizer. It has a blue LCD display, digital FM radio tuner, remote control, and dual AUX IN jacks for connecting to additional audio players. It also automatically pauses music when a call is received on the docked iPhone.

When the MIX iMT810 is plugged into the wall, it can also charge your docked iPhone or iPod. If you need it unplugged, the digital boombox can run on eight D-cell batteries for up to 30 hours. It is now available and priced at $299.95.

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Altec Lansing promises that the earphones deliver a balanced and rich signal that leaves the music you hear just as it was recorded. The headphones are compatible with the iPod, iPhone, iPad, MP3 player, and computers as well as other devices. The frequency range they support is broad at 20Hz to 20kHz.

The bass promises to be crisp but not overwhelming and the Muzx Ultra earphones have 26dB of noise isolation. That is enough sound filtering to block things like traffic and engine noise. The earphones also have an inline remote control that works with the iPhone and iPods and a mic built-in for making and receiving phone calls. The cable is 46-inches long and the earphones include an 8-piece fitting kit and a carry case. Pricing for the MZX606 earphones is $99.95 and the ship date is set for October.

There’s also a cute circular remote control that stows safely at the back of the dock, a USB port for recharging a third device – whether Apple or otherwise – and Altec Lansing are offering another app called Alarm Rock which turns the Octiv Duo into an alarm clock.  As for the audio itself, the Octiv Duo gets a pair of two inch neodymium drives; it wasn’t exactly the loudest or most acoustically pleasing speaker dock we’ve ever heard, but for a kitchen or desk it’s ideal.

One thing we’d like to have seen is a pass-through sync port, allowing you to hook up the speaker dock to iTunes and put new media on as they recharge.  You do get a 3.5mm aux-input for non-Apple PMPs, however.  It’ll be available soon, priced at $99.95.

The little dock works with both the iPhone and most dockable iPod models. The thing has an associated app called the Alarm Rock app that is on the iPod and iPhone that lets the dock be used as a fully featured alarm clock. With the app, the iPhone or iPod touch displays the time along with a big snooze button and you can wake to your music.

The dock has a cool angled design and uses one 3-inch full range-driver. The cabinet measures 4.5″ W x 4″ D x 3.8″ H. Like most docks, the Octiv Mini charges your docked device while you listen. Orders are being taken now for the dock at $59.95 with free shipping directly from Altec Lansing.

There’s also a nifty little remote with both a clip-fastener and a slot-in nook on the boombox itself, plus grab-handles and the ability to run for 30 hours from eight D-sized batteries.  Altec Lansing have thrown in “Fierce bass” and a 7-band graphic equalizer, together with a cellphone mode which automatically pauses the music should a call on your iPhone come in.

We’re not feeling the style, which strikes us a little too “try hard”, but if you’re looking for a portable speaker system with more inputs than sense, then the MIX Boombox may fit the bill.  It’s on sale now, priced at $299.95.

Featuring neoprene ear tips, these headphones sport dual flanges for a comfortable fit that maximizes sound isolation. They work with just about any portable media player, so long as they have a 3.5mm audio jack.

The earpieces have an armature each. The company takes pride in the balance of these headphones, rather than over-the-top bass bumping. Available in gold and black you should be able to get your hands on the Backbeat Pro headphones shortly for $99.95.

The VS2620 have dual 3-inch full-range speaker drivers and dual 3-inch passive radiators, together with integrated power, volume and tone controls.  Two audio inputs are on offer, one of which being a 3.5mm jack on the front panel, for easy connection of an MP3 player or other device.  They’re priced at $29.99.

As for the BXR1220, they connect via USB and require no AC adapter.  Each has a 2-inch full-range driver, and there are built-in controls on the top of the right speaker.  The Altec Lansing BXR1220 are priced at $19.99; they’re also available with a matching 4-inch subwoofer, as the BXR1221, for $10 extra.  No word on release date for any of the speakers; all are listed as “coming soon”.

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Connectivity includes standard WiFi b/g (or optional WiFi n and Bluetooth), optional integrated mobile broadband, an HDMI port, DVD burner (or optional Blu-ray drive) and VGA webcam plus microphone.  The dv3t can be outfitted with up to 8GB of RAM, and has Altec Lansing speakers and an eSATA/USB combo port.  You can also specify a backlit keyboard.

Runtime from the standard 6-cell battery is up to 4hrs 15 minutes.  The HP Pavilion dv3t is available now, priced from $798.99, in both “espresso black” and “moonlight white”. 

Altec’s FX3022 features twin desktop speakers with 25 watts RMS power handling and has auxiliary input jack and controls built right in. The down-firing 4-inch subwoofer is mounted at the bottom of the cylinder-shaped speaker, each channel has dedicate deep bass response range of 40hz-200hz in 4 ohms driven. While the 1.5-inch full range woofer handles the rest of frequency spectrum, for up to 16khz, at 12 ohm impedance.

Altec’s engineer insists that the presence of the dual-woofer, entitles a 2.2 channel-design for the identity of their Expressionist Bass. Available now, you can get the Altec Lansing kitchen appliance at Amazon for $115

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HP have again enlisted Altec Lansing to provide the audio systems, with both have stereo speakers and the larger HDX18 adding a subwoofer to the mixture.  Onboard Dolby home theater software means either can act as the source in a full media setup, aided by the built-in HD TV tuners.

The HDX18 has dual hard-drives, giving up to a combined 640GB of storage, while the HDX16 has up to 320GB; both laptops use HP’s Protect Smart 3D accelerometer system to monitor for drops or bumps and automatically park the drive heads.  Dual headphone sockets are standard, there’s also a “chat-tuned” webcam for which HP purposefully specified a VGA sensor (rather than, say, a 1.3-megapixel one) capable of improved low-light performance and 24fps.  Ports include a dual-purpose USB/eSATA, HDMI and Firewire, while the touchpad also has an on-off button for use with an external mouse.

Both the HDX16 and HDX18 will begin shipping this month, priced from $1,299 and $1,549 respectively.

The inMotion MAX also has a digital FM radio, high-contrast LCD capable of showing RDS data, and touch-sensitive buttons.  It’s rechargeable battery is apparently good for 3.5hrs; we’ll be reviewing the speaker dock over the next few weeks, and letting you know exactly how well it performs.

As for the inMotion Moondance GLOW, the size is a little smaller than the MAX but it adds a multicolor LED lighting system.  Twin 3-inch speakers provide the sound – whether from an iPod, another PMP or the integrated FM radio – and while the system isn’t quite as powerful as the MAX it still holds its own for the bedroom use Altec Lansing intend.  Two remotes are supplied, a standard and a “wireless snooze” control; Altec Lansing assured us that even if you launch the wireless snooze across the room in a fit of sleep-deprived hatred, it’ll still work.

Finally, what Altec Lansing are calling “the industry’s first 2.2 desktop speaker system”, the Expressionist BASS.  Unlike traditional 2.1 systems, which use twin speakers for treble and mid frequencies and a separate subwoofer unit, the Expressionist BASS integrates two smaller 4-inch subwoofers into each desktop speaker.  The result is a more compact, less wire-tangled setup, with sound quality that in our demonstration sounded just as good as an independent sub.

The Altec Lansing inMotion MAX (iMT702) and Moondance GLOW (iM402) systems will be available in October 2008, priced at $199.95 and $179.95 respectively. The Expressionist BASS system will have a MRSP of $129.95, again launching in October.

The SoundBlade stereo Bluetooth speaker system is both a modem and a sound panel which feature dual 2” full-range high output speakers and full stereo Bluetooth v.2. That means it has wireless connectivity with most A2DP stereo Bluetooth phones and laptops. It’s equipped with AVRCP for two way remote volume, mute and track, forward/back controls all from a cellular handset. It has a built in echo canceling microphone and supports AC and battery power. It’s available now for $130.

The inMotion iMV712 provides high-quality audio with a built-in four-inch subwoofer and Stereo Field Expander Technology. The 8.5-inch high resolution LCD screen offers crisp, clear video, and a wireless remote makes controlling your favorite tunes even easier. It also offers a universal cradle for listening to other MP3 players and a full array of connectivity options, including RCA input and S-Video output. The cool curves of the iMV712 are designed to compliment any room’s décor, whether it be a kitchen, dorm room, or den.

“As the popularity of Internet-based video and digital music skyrockets, consumers want new iPod accessory products that amplify the entire entertainment experience,” said Robert Heiblim, Altec Lansing’s senior vice president of Sales and Marketing. “The iMV712 redefines the concept of an iPod speaker system, delivering consumers a stylish, compact one-two punch of high-fidelity stereo sound plus video display – an ideal digital shelf system for any area of the home or office.”
Features and benefits:

• High Quality Audio – three-inch Neodymium speakers and built-in four-inch subwoofer. SFXTM Technology – fills the room with audio at the touch of a button.
• Cool Curves – designed to compliment any room’s décor…kitchen, dorm room or den.
• Crisp, Clear Video – High-resolution, widescreen 8.5-inch TFT/LCD panel.
• Apple Universal Dock – Dock/charge iPod models with the standard 30 pin connector.
• Universal Cradle – Provides a stage to place other MP3 players when listening to them.
• Wireless Remote – Easy access to iMV712 (volume, treble/bass, mute) and iPod (forward/reverse, pause, menu, play, stop) controls.
• Full Array of Connectivity Options – including RCA input and S-Video output.

The inMotion iMV712 will be available this month for $349.95 (MSRP) in consumer electronic stores and online at www.alteclansing.com.

Thanks jgavin@.com!

As of writing, the prize is an Altec Lansing iM7 iPod speaker dock, worth $249.99, and all you have to do is leave them a comment on the competition thread wishing them a Happy Birthday.

Love the new look, guys, and a belated Happy Birthday!

Gadgetell v2 giveaway: Altec Lansing iM7 iPod Speaker Dock [Gadgetell]

I had an opportunity to spend a brief moment with the inMotion at the Holiday Spectacular event in NYC. All I can say is if you’re the owner of a Sansa, the inMotion will make a perfect mate for it. More pictures after the jump.

Make sure to visit SlashGear.com early next week for a review of the inMotion iM510.