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Qmadix Q-i-sound Bluetooth speakers for audio and hands-free calling

Wireless speakers are fantastic for hooking to your notebook or smartphone to improve the quality of your music and sound from your movies without cables. Bluetooth is especially helpful when on the road or outside too. Qmadix has a new set of Bluetooth speakers to make your audio sound better and to allow you to make hands-free calls. Read The Full Story

The Best of CES 2012

Welcome to our massive “best-of” wrap-up for CES 2012, complete with everything from smartphones to PCs and headphones and back, topped off with our own “most used gear” section for the curious. What you’ll find is that though there were more exhibitors, attendees, and media attention payed to the show than ever before, the overall result was a lot of the same gear re-hashed with a few new specifications. Pay special close attention to the conclusion of this post for a bit of a whopper if you’re a big fan of the largest show of the year here in the United States.

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Altec Lansing 5000 series all-in-one speakers

Altec Lansing has delivered finely tuned speakers for years, and they continue to improve at this year's CES with their 5000 series. They have two noticeably new all-in-one speaker systems available, and with identical form factors. However, they differ primarily in functionality rather than hardware. The first demonstrated was the InAir 5000 Wireless AirPlay speaker. Read The Full Story

Insider Talk: Eton Rukus Solar Boombox

, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [2]

Here at CES we are on the stage at ShowStoppers and have just brought up Sriram Peruvemba, CMO of Eink. The makers behind the Eink technology in almost all ereaders available today like the Kindle's and NOOK. Today they have on display the new Eton Rukus Solar powered boombox. More details and hands-on video after the break. Read The Full Story

B&O BeoVision 12-65 plasma TV and BeoLab 12 speakers debut

, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Bang & Olufsen has launched a new 65-inch plasma TV, the B&O BeoVision 12-65, along with a set of minimalist wall-mounted speakers, the B&O BeoLab 12. The BeoVision 12-65 uses an ultra slim NeoPDP panel and some clever optical trickery consisting of flexed metal strips to make the set look even narrower; it runs at Full HD, and has an integrated center-channel speaker for use with surround sound setups. Read The Full Story

Harman Kardon SB 30 soundbar and BDS x70 Series home theater speakers revealed

, Jan 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week the speaker announcements just keep piling up as the pre-CES 2012 wave rolls in, not least of all with Harman as they reveal both a new soundbar for your home media setup and a set of speakers make specifically for your multi-device lifestyle. To be shown off at the show next week are these two magnificent looking setups, the first being the Harman Kardon SB 30 soundbar, complete with rich 5.1-surround sound for your movies, television, and video game experiences. The BDS x70 Series is a "space-saving home theater system" which allows you to deliver beautiful sound from multiple devices. Read The Full Story

LG BH9420PW 3D home theater system delivers 9.1 channels

LG has previewed a quartet of new home theater systems ahead of CES 2012 next week, positioning the 3D speaker kits as ideal pairings for the company's own CINEMA 3D Smart TVs. The LG BH9420PW integrates what LG calls "3D Sound Zooming" tech, mapping the sound to follow the virtual position of the 3D image based on its on-screen depth. Read The Full Story

Samsung reveals wireless Home Theater kit

Samsung's AirPlay-toting Audio Docks aren't the only home entertainment kit the company has for CES; there's also a three-strong line-up of home cinema speaker systems, ranging from 7.1-channel lounge-dominators to a slimline 2.1 speaker-bar setup. The Samsung HT-E6730W 7.1 Channel Blu-ray 3D Home Theater System is the most complex, packing 1,330W, a couple of towering column speakers with tilting cones to "vertically cascade" audio down on the listener, and integrated WiFi. Read The Full Story

ASUS announces MS-100 USB speakers and HS-W1 wireless USB headset

, Dec 29th 2011 Discuss [0]

ASUS has announced two new USB audio devices, the MS-100 USB speaker and the HS-W1 Wireless USB headset. Both products feature a sleek and minimalist style that's easy to pack away for travel as well as premium audio quality with easy plug-and-play usability. Read The Full Story

Satechi BT Portable Speaker Now Available

For those shopping for a tech enthusiast this holiday season, take a gander at Satechi's latest product. Satechi, a leading mobile accessories manufacturer, is pleased to announce their newest addition - the BT Portable Speaker. With a Bluetooth enabled device, you can listen to high quality audio or make phone calls, sans messy cables! The BT Portable Speaker works with most smart phones and tablets including iPad, iPhone, iPod, Android phones, MacBooks and more. Read The Full Story

Hidden Radio and Bluetooth Speaker features a simple twist

, Nov 25th 2011 Discuss [4]

The Hidden Radio and Bluetooth Speaker is simple and elegant, featuring a unique canister design that twists to activate. The device is developed by two industrial designers, who have been working on the project for the past four years. They've now reached the point of patenting the mechanism and launching a Kickstarter program to get the first production batch made and distributed. Read The Full Story

Philips Fidelio AS851 Review

, Nov 18th 2011 Discuss [4]

Android speaker docks are comparatively rare beasts. Several manufacturers offer models specifically tailored for their own handsets, but the market for generic docks has failed to ignite in the same way as iPhone and iPod peripherals have flourished. Philips reckons that’s all down to USB port differences, and has come up with a clever FlexiDock system for its new Fidelio Android speaker dock range. We’ve had the top-spec Philips Fidelio AS851 in the SlashGear jazz lounge and boudoir for a while now; is it boom or bust? Check out the full review after the cut.

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