This Zvox Z-base speakers reminds me of one those of low-profile monitor stand with built in power extension, it makes good use of space with power outlets onto a thin profile monitor stand. The innovative Zvox is designed that way; the Z-base 550 packs the entire audio system – speakers, amplifier, virtual surround technology and powered subwoofer into a low profile single cabinet, engineered to accommodate the heft of virtually any flat-panel display.
Parrot have teamed up with designer Philippe Starck to create a new set of wireless speakers. Called Zikmu, the speakers incorporate an iPod/iPhone dock together with WiFi and Bluetooth; the latter is used both to stream audio from mobile devices such as cellphones using A2DP, and to connect the two speaker columns themselves together.
Jamo have announced their latest wall-mounted speaker, the A 804, which the company claims is designed to be used at any corner of a surround sound setup. Wall-mounted, the a pair of A 804’s can be used as a front stereo pair, flipped to act as a center channel speaker, or two placed at the rear. Each has a bassreflex ported cabinet just 3.9-inches deep.
It’s good to see a nice bit of press-photo staging, and I think the glasses are a neat touch with this iDesign SongView iPod speakerdock. In case you can’t tell, the SongView’s claim to fame is the huge scrolling display along the base, meaning that no matter where your varifocals you’ll be able to tell exactly which Enya track is playing.
I had the pleasure for an in-depth review of the highly acclaimed Scandyna MicroPod speakers. It is truly a high quality desktop-sized speaker set with stylish design fits for any modern home. While not my favorite color scheme for an audio component, the company has rolled out a chic version of Scandyna SE Micropod with a matching pink-color Ipod dock for the likes of fashionista.
There’s a school of thought that believes speakers should be heard and not seen; to that, BluTiger says “rubbish!” They’ve taken a set of surround-sound computer speakers and strapped a couple of bright blue graphic equalizers to the front stereo pair. Prepare to be dazzled (your eyesight if not your ears) by 200 LEDs.
Normally a switch in speaker grill color wouldn’t be enough to make something news-worthy, but when it’s Bang & Olufsen making the changes then you know it’s not just a case of a ordering up a new bolt of material. Intended to accompany the firm’s existing white A/V equipment, the new white speaker-covers have been put through the paces for longevity and sound performance, with B&O even traipsing to Milan fashion fairs to see what fabrics are on offer.
Wow. This thing is tiny. The Cube Speaker is made by Landport, a Japanese company, and apparently the tiny audio output device can fit within the palm of your hand. So for those that want audio on the go, but want to limit the bulk by as much as possible, this may very well be the way to go.
Most prolate spheroid shape object is often aesthetically pleasing, makes a stylish companion for any fun-loving fashionista and it is twice as useful when it can sing. Much like the $599 B&W Zeppelin, the Kenwood CR-iP500 is oval-shaped Ipod dock with built-in speaker system; but unlike Zeppelin, it comes with a slot CD player at only half the cost.
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