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JBL OnBeat Xtreme for iPad tipped in UK

Shane McGlaun, Oct 26th 2011 Discuss [0]

JBL has gobs of speaker docks for the iPhone and the iPad tablets. The latest of these docks has been announced for launch in the UK soon and it is called the JBL OnBeat Xtreme. This is the latest docking station and it is designed specifically to fit the iPad and iPad 2 tablets. The dock the Xtreme uses rotates so that the iPhone and iPod touch can dock as well. Read The Full Story

Pioneer unveils Steez portable entertainment gear

Shane McGlaun, Oct 20th 2011 Discuss [0]

Pioneer has announced a new line of consumer audio gear that is aimed at the dance community called Steez. The line of gear is aimed at the user that likes to have dance battles. Yeah I am serious. There are several products in the new line and they can all be used with a free PC software app that lets the user change the music tempo, set choreographed cue points, create smart playlists, and more. Read The Full Story

iRig MIDI interface for iPad and iPhone now shipping

Chris Burns, Oct 13th 2011 Discuss [0]

So you say you'd like to make some music with your brand new iPhone 4S or your relatively new iPad 2, yes? What better way then, than with the iRig MIDI, a lovely little Core MIDI interface for all your iDevices including iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. This device, as you can see, has MIDI in, out, and through, 2 LEDs to show you any activity going on through those ports, and a microUSB port so that you can charge your iOS device while you're jamming on some tunes. And what's more? You'll get some apps that are optimized to work with the device for free! Read The Full Story

Bose launches two new on-ear headphones with OE2 and OE2i

Shane McGlaun, Oct 13th 2011 Discuss [1]

Bose is a love it or hate it brand for a lot of audio fans. If you are a fan of the gear that the company offers, you might want to look at the new headphones that it has just debuted. The headphones include the OE2 and the OE2i offerings and both are on-ear styles. The only difference is that the OE2i are made for Apple hardware. Read The Full Story

Nokia to partner with Monster for “fierce” audio gear

Rue Liu, Oct 5th 2011 Discuss [2]

Nokia may soon be unveiling a new partnership with Monster Cable to introduce co-branded audio gear. According to leaked marketing graphics obtained by PocketNow, the duo appear to be readying at least one product called the Nokia Purity HD Stereo Headset by Monster. This move could be similar to HTC's deal with Monster's Beats Audio line and may help boost appeal for Nokia's first Windows Phones. Read The Full Story

JBL announces new On Tour iBT Bluetooth speaker

Shane McGlaun, Oct 3rd 2011 Discuss [2]

If you are an iPad or iPhone fan that likes to listen to your music on a speaker that actually sounds good there are a bunch of options on the market today. JBL has a new speaker that has just launched called the On Tour iBT that will connect to your iPad or iPhone. It will also work with any other BT device that supports A2DP. Read The Full Story

Scosche unveils Realm high-end headphones and earbuds

Rue Liu, Sep 29th 2011 Discuss [1]

Scosche has unveiled two new high-performance headphones under its Realm brand, which has been known for its high-end series of car audio components. The company has leveraged that experience to develop an over-ear model (RH1056md) and an earbud model (IEM856m) so that audio enthusiasts can enjoy Realm's premium audio quality everywhere. Read The Full Story

Hercules offers cheap new XPS 2.0 80 DJ Monitor

Shane McGlaun, Sep 28th 2011 Discuss [0]

Hercules unveiled its fall/winter line of speakers for computer users not long ago and today it has something new for the DJs out there. The new speakers are called the XPS 2.0 80 DJ Monitor. The speakers are meant for DJs that need to hear the music they are making with clarity. The monitor will pair with the DJ gear from Hercules well. Read The Full Story

Sound Tank lays down the boom

Shane McGlaun, Sep 23rd 2011 Discuss [3]

In my neck of the woods, there are plenty of cars and trucks that have more watts in stereo gear than the drivers have in brain cells. You know the sort that has more money tied up in wheels and stereo gear than the car is worth even though the paint is falling off the car. An artist named Nik Nowak has taken mobile stereo gear to the next level. Notice I didn’t say automotive stereo gear, Nik didn’t use a car or truck for his stereo. Read The Full Story

Pioneer DJM-250 DJ mixer is aimed at beginners

Shane McGlaun, Sep 22nd 2011 Discuss [6]

Pioneer has a bunch of DJ gear that is aimed at advanced DJs all the way down to the starter DJ that includes speakers and other gear. The company has announced a new DJ mixer called the DJM-250 and it is an entry level DJ mixer that has features for the DJ starting out that will allow them to create their own unique music. The DJM-250 has the functionality of a pro mixer according to Pioneer and has the first 2-channel filter effects in the industry. Read The Full Story

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Logitech Wireless Boombox Hands-on [Video]

Chris Burns, Sep 17th 2011 Discuss [2]

The folks at Logitech have been hitting the production mill pretty hard lately with some precision-targeted products that access the gadget collectors everyday needs, and their new Wireless Boombox is no exception. Alternately branded as the “Logitech Wireless Boombox for iPad”, this audio blaster has the ability to both input audio via Bluetooth or a simple 3.5 mm aux jack in the back – and yes, a cable to plug in here IS included in the package. We got the opportunity to take a look at this lovely device at the 2011 Pepcom Holiday Spectacular, an event in NYC with devices for us to get our hands-on to the max!

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Corsair announces new Vengeance gaming headsets in three styles

Shane McGlaun, Sep 16th 2011 Discuss [0]

Corsair has a line of gaming accessories that go by the Vengeance name. The line includes a keyboard, mouse, and audio headsets. There are three new headsets being unvield today for the Vengeance line including the Vengeance 1100 Communication Headset, the Vengeance 1300 Analog Gaming Headset, and the Vengeance 1500 Dolby 7.1 headset. Read The Full Story