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Conran Audio Speaker Dock packs apt-X Bluetooth

Chris Davies, Sep 29th 2010 Discuss [0]

Pale wood? Check. Slick, minimalist lines? Check. Fashionable compatibility with your iPhone/iPod? Check. This new iPod speaker dock is perfect for the Conran Shop, which is handy because it's actually designed by Studio Conran itself. Read The Full Story

iHome Shows Off Portable Speaker with Apple’s AirPlay Built-In

Evan Selleck, Sep 3rd 2010 Discuss [1]

A company like iHome is probably supposed to showcase something that Apple shows off only days before. The company makes a killing off creating some of the best accessories for Apple's line-up of mobile media devices, so why shouldn't they showcase a brand new portable speaker, featuring Apple's just-announced AirPlay feature? Read The Full Story

Native Union Moshi Moshi MM04 Bluetooth handset/speaker combo

Chris Davies, Sep 2nd 2010 Discuss [0]

We've written about Native Union's range of Moshi Moshi handsets for cellphones before, and while they've always been endearing in a retro way, you could easily dismiss them as pretty gimmicky. The company's latest models, though, are a little more usable in their functionality however; the new MM04 is a combination stereo Bluetooth speaker and handset, while the MM03 is a more traditional Bluetooth handset and there are brand new colors of the original Pop handsets. Read The Full Story

Sony SRS-V500IP travel mug speaker system arrives in US

Chris Davies, Aug 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

You'd be forgiven for thinking this was a combination cup-holder and iPod dock, but in actual fact the Sony SRS-V500IP gives speakers a travel-mug style update. Inside lurks the company's 360-degree "Circle Sound Stage" system, promising to spread the audio from the 16W stereo speakers so that everyone around you can enjoy it, while the "mug" itself can be removed and used with an in-car power adapter, slotting neatly into a cupholder. Read The Full Story

Klipsch unveils updated Synergy speaker line

Shane McGlaun, Aug 25th 2010 Discuss [0]

Klipsch is a big name in the speaker business with all manner of offerings from the relatively affordable to the crazy expensive. Klipsch has added new speakers to its Synergy line that are re-engineered home audio offerings in eight new models. Read The Full Story

Logitech Speaker System Z623 slaps THX badge on 2.1 audio setup

Chris Davies, Aug 25th 2010 Discuss [0]

Logitech don't seem to be able to stop themselves from launching new speaker sets, but then given the company is an accessory manufacturer it's probably an addiction that is actually helping to pay their mortgage. Latest is the Logitech Speaker System Z623, a 2.1 setup that's been THX certified so you can probably have more than a little confidence in the quality of the audio (we say that not having listened to it ourselves, of course). Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Klipsch launches new Reference II series speakers

Shane McGlaun, Aug 19th 2010 Discuss [0]

Klipsch is a big name in the speaker market and offers speakers for a wide and varied range of uses. The company has cheaper speakers for home theater and stereo use and it also carries speakers that are very expensive for the audiophile looking for the best. Klipsch has now added a new line of reference speakers to its family. Read The Full Story

Gefen outs crazy expensive surround sound speakers for small rooms

Shane McGlaun, Aug 11th 2010 Discuss [0]

Gefen has offered up a new surround sound speaker system that is designed for small rooms like the conference room or a bedroom. The system is called the GefenTV CR-5SP and the system is very expensive at $999. Read The Full Story

Phase Technology unveils new in-ceiling 3-inch speakers at CEDIA

Shane McGlaun, Aug 5th 2010 Discuss [0]

When it comes to getting home theater surround sound speakers in a room running the wires and finding a place to sit normal speakers can be a big challenge. The problem is that in many rooms the places available to sit a speaker for rear channels and front channels are not always the place where the speakers would sound the best. Read The Full Story

Snowflake Speakers Shown Off, We Want Them

Evan Selleck, Jul 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

In today's market, there are plenty of home audio solutions. There's even more that let you plug in your iPod Touch or iPhone. Basically, they're all over the place. And, while we can't say anything really bad about them, because they work just fine (for the most part), we can say that most of them look relatively similar to the other one. Here's the solution to that problem: snowflake speakers. Read The Full Story

Parrot’s Philippe Starck Zikmu ‘in Color’ wireless speakers go on sale

Chris Davies, Jul 19th 2010 Discuss [1]

Parrot has updated its distinctive Zikmu speaker range with a new selection of colors together with an improved software client that boosts remote iPod functionality. As well as the original black versions, Parrot will offer white, grey and lime-green/yellow models; each uses the same NXT flat-panel speaker system for 360-degree audio. Read The Full Story

Harmon Kardon Soundsticks III: minor update to design classics

Chris Davies, Jul 15th 2010 Discuss [3]

It's been ten years since Harmon Kardon unveiled their iSub 2000 jellyfish-like subwoofer and Soundsticks speakers, and so any update to the venerable line has to be of interest. After a minor upgrade - the Soundsticks II - in 2008, Harmon Kardon has tweaked them again in the shape of the Soundsticks III, freshly announced in Japan. Read The Full Story