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Wisdom Audio recently launched L150i Reference Line Source In-Wall Speaker during CEDIA 2008 Expo. The speakers are perfect for large rooms with hard floors and cathedral ceilings etc. Apart from the outstanding audio quality, the speaker also offers wide dispersion.
"The L150i is our highest expression of the core technology and strengths from the Sage Series for those customers that demand the highest level of sonic refinement and performance available in an in-wall speaker," explained Mark Glazier, Wisdom Audio president.
Steinway Lyngdorf, a company known for creating new standard in the global audio industry by introducing the Steinway 7 Sons Model D Music System, has recently announced the commercial launch of the Steinway & Sons Model C Music System. The new Model C Music System is actually an expansion of the Steinway Lyngdorf’s series of integrated and fully digital music systems.
"Internally, we recognized that our discerning customers, both individuals as well as commercial establishments, would appreciate a music system that would offer the same exceptional sound quality as the Model D Music System but would be ideal for more intimate listening spaces," said Peter Lyngdorf, founder of Steinway Lyngdorf.
The Model C Music System incorporates two floor-standing dipole speakers and twin boundary woofers that are paired with the iconic pedestal head unit. Featuring the 3-dimensional room adaptation technology, RoomPerfect, this new product from Steinway offers amazing sound quality.
Via: Press
Fisherprice, world’s renowned toy maker, is proud to make kids happy with its new launch called the Kid-tough Portable DVD Player. Fisherprice has already established itself as a company that designs superb child toys. It continues to please the kids with its latest offerings like the new portable DVD Player.
Taking in consideration the fact that kids these days are becoming more tech-savvy, Fisherprice has come up with this new kid-tough DVD player that is really hard to destroy as it features a rubberized shell. Not only this, it also features skip-proof technology that keeps it going on and on even in the hands of a pre-schooler.
Sporting a 3.2-inch LCD display, Kid-tough Portable DVD Player delivers 2 hours battery life. This amazing toy cum electronic from Fisherprice is available at a reasonable price of $ 149.98.00.
Sarotech recently launched its full high definition multimedia player DVP-260X specially for the Korea market. A great combination of high performance, flexibility and reliability, the media player supports MKV, H.264, HDMI and 5.1-channel digital audio sound.
The compact media player with dimensions 135(W) X 80.3(L) X 23.5(H) mm is perfect for travel enthusiasts. Features like e-book, FM transmitter, USB2.0 interface, photo slide functionality and 2.5 inch display adds to the usability.
It supports high resolution 1920 X 1080p video format. Available in black and white color, the media player with 160GB HDD is priced at 280,000 KRW and with 320GB HDD is priced at 330,000 KRW.
Via: Aving
Toshiba recently launched the DVD player XD-E500 based on new video enhancement technology where XDE stands for eXtended Detail Enhancement. You can select from various picture modes, viz. Sharp, Color and Contrast to view detailed vibrant images with strong contrast.
"Consumers have embraced the DVD format like no other technology and invested in large libraries of their favorite movies. As the market moves towards high definition, XDE lets them experience their existing DVD library and the tens of thousands of DVD titles in a whole new way," said Louis Masses, Director of Product Planning.
Enjoy music in a sophisticated way using the newly introduced AE1 MkIII Special Edition Loudspeakers. Recently launched by AE, these new loudspeakers feature a brand new enclosure design and anti-vibration driver baffle platform. Apart from it, AE1 MkIII Special Edition Loudspeakers comes with new high and low frequency drive units.
Featuring high-end craftsmanship, this new product from AE is a limited edition with only 250 numbered pairs available worldwide. At present, this new addition of loudspeakers is available in eight-layer, hand-finished Piano Black, Pearl White and Cherry real wood veneer finishing. You can also get custom painted in your favorite high-gloss color.
AE1 MkIII Special Edition Loudspeakers are available in the market at a price of $ 6084 per unit.
Qsonix has released its latest award winning 110 touch screen based systems along bundled with new version 2.45 software application. The 110 jukebox is packed with amazing features and built-in music store.
Customers can avail of the Qsonix system in two attractive models including a slim desktop series Q110 or nostalgic jukebox QJB-110. The QJB 110 jukebox system can be used as a stand-alone jukebox music system, which has built-in 350w amp, speakers and subwoofer. You can also use the device as a multi-zone system, which can easily be connected anywhere in your room.
With the help of advanced features, users will have no hassle in searing the tracks along with albums and artists. Moreover, you can browse, sample, purchase or even play high quality music sections by using drag and drop interface attached with the QJB-100 jukebox.
The QJB 100 jukebox also has external USB drive, flac lossless folder set-up, an optional CD loading system and a lot more.
If you are looking for speakers delivering crystal clear sound, your search ends here with the new Crystal USB Desktop Speakers. The company claims it to be world’s smallest stereo USB speakers.
The Win 98SE, ME, 2K, XP and Mac 9.x compatible speakers operate on 1Watt per channel. The speakers measure 1.6 inch x 2.1 inch x 3.5 inch and are compatible with USB2.0. Connect it to your computer and enjoy enriching experience.
Now you do not have to worry about the price of a device with such amazing features. Shell out $40 for crystal speakers delivering soothing high quality audio.
SYVIO-200 HD Player / Media Streamer is the latest launch in the digital market. A product that allows you to stream or playback all your favorite digital media content from PC, NAS, digital camera or USB mass storage devices.
Allowing you to pull in digital video, audio and photos from difference sources, SYVIO-200 HD Player / Media Streamer is a complete entertainment device. When connected to a HDTV or Home Theater setup, this product won’t let you feel bore with its entertaining features.
The new SYVIO-200 supports peer-to-peer Internet TV streaming technology from SavaTV and the latest high bitrate video formats like MPEG2, MP@HL, VC-1 AP@L3 and H.264 HP@L4.1.
Listen to your favorite songs through a CD, FM, WMA, MD and MP3 using Onkyo’s recently launched audio systems X-N7FX and X-N9FX. Both the audio systems enhance your listening experience by offering you high quality and crystal clear sound.
The audio systems boast a USB flash drive and a USB port for ease of connectivity. Simultaneous CD re-cording can be done on MD for your convenience. An output power of 26Watts x 2 (4Ω) from N9FX and 20Watts x2 (4Ω) from N7FX is obtained.
While the X-N7FX is priced at 325€, the X-N9FX is reasonably priced at 415€. So shell out some money and enter a new world of entertainment.
Texas Instruments Incorporation has recently announced an analog-input audio subsystem, which has TI’s field-proven stereo class-D power amplifier and stereo DirectPath (TM) headphone amplifier. The high-end audio subsystem enables the customers to prefer many input-to-output configurations and curriculum design strictures to optimize audio performance frequently.
The TPA2050D4 audio subsystem also supports a stereo class-D amplifier to provide a 1.4-w every channel output drive potential into 8-Ohm loudspeakers along with 90% excellence to extend battery life in portal applications. The users can connect the audio amplifier to many other compatibles devices including portable DVD player, portable gaming devices and media players.
Customers demanding an engaging 5.1 surround experience will now be happy to check out the industry’s first high-performance and low profile all-one-surround speaker/processor/amplifier console, SLIMstage40. Featuring 170 Watts, this new product measures just 3.3” x 3.4” x 39”.
Comments Marketing VP Lee Adams, "Most single-cabinet surround systems typically require reflective walls to optimize a sonic image, but with SLIMstage, we’ve effectively removed this barrier by incorporating patented surround and speaker technologies that don’t rely on walls or subwoofers to produce a pinpoint surround-sound image. And our patented technologies have allowed us to develop a super-slim cabinet which unlike others has bass, and nearly disappears on furniture or under a flat-panel TV."
The new SLIMstage40 incorporates four Linear Magnetic Drive main/satellite speakers. Providing detailed surround sound from stereo and 5.1 signals, this new product features three down-firing Extreme-Energy subs that are assisted by six mass radiators. SLIMstage40 and other interesting soundmatter products will soon be on a display at the CEDIA EXPO in Denver, CO between September 4th and 7th in booth #SR-8. SLIMstage40 is available at a price of $899 and at $1199 if optionally combined with the award-winning SUBstage100 subwoofer.
Kenwood recently released its new series of the SZ-3MD-W Mini Audio Systems. The ear-splitting device brags of some stunning features including a reader CD and a reader MANDELEVIUM along with a power of 2×20W. Hands-on the audio system for a rocking experience. It is available for in 37,000¥ only but in Japan only…
Kenwood SZ-3MD-W Mini Audio System has an Amplifier section Utility installed capacity 20W+20W (JEITA 4 Ω). You can also record sound thanks to sound recording output terminal equipped in the audio system. It consumes 55W of electric power.
Its 2 way speaker systems feature 40mm cone type tweeter and 100mm cone type woofer. Besides playing CD-R/RW, you can also tune in to your favourite FM channel. The audio system is accompanied by a remote control.
Via: Kenwood
This year has surely brought an exciting audio treat for all audiophiles and music-living people. The latest range joining the list of audio devices is the Onkyo D-108E & SL-A250 loudspeaker and sub-woofer. Following the release of its mini-audio system, it announced its two new master strokes. The latest D-108E set offers a frequency response of 55Hz – 80kHz, sound pressure level of 83dB and an impedance of 6 ohm. It also supports 20mm tweeter, two 80mm medium along with a power of 80W. The SL-A250 subwoofer features 27Hz – 200Hz frequency response and 20mm boomer. Well!! Keep guessing the price..The company has not said anything about the price.
Monitor Audio has recently launched its new Platinum PLC150 Compact Center Channel Speaker. As the name suggests, this one is a compact alternative to Monitor’s PLC350 speaker that requires a large installation.
The new Monitor Audio PLC150 Compact Center Channel Speaker was recently exhibited in Bristol, England. This product has especially been designed to provide you a straight or tilted positioning for optimized set-up.
The PLC150 is a compact two-way and three-driver center channel speaker that incorporates dual 6.5-inch Rigid Diaphragm Technology (RDT) bass/midrange drivers and a Ceramic Coated Aluminum/Magnesium (C-CAM) high-frequency ribbon transducer. This new speaker is available at a price of $ 3,300.
Via: CEPRO
Onkyo has expanded its home theater series with two new models. The two new home theater devices recently launched are X-N9FX and X-N7FX. Both these home theater models are equipped with the latest features and functionalities to deliver an exceptional music experience for the users.
The new Onkyo X-N9FX and X-N7FX come equipped with USB, USB memory and WMA-MP3 player. The first out of these two models will be sold in Japan from September 19, 2008 onwards at a price of $ 638 or 70,000 yen. While the latter model will be released in Japan for sale from September 12, 2008 at a price of $ 501 or 55,000 yen.
Via: Onkyo
Want to create a romantic ambience with perfect music for your lady? Then go and grab USB Wine Glass speakers. Bearing an attractive design like that of a wine glass set, this speaker set sports a metallic red color body and delivers high performance music effect.
The new USB Wine Glass speakers feature 2.1 channel subwoofers for you to enjoy great music experience. Place these wine glass speakers on the table and enjoy soft music along with a candle light dinner for a perfect date with your lady.
These attractive USB Wine Glass speakers can be yours in just $ 21.99.
Recently, Marantz announced its new CD Player CD5003, amplifiers PM5003/ PM7003 and P8003 and AM/FM Tuner ST6003. The new CD5003 is designed to deliver the purest digital sound reproduction to the users. It provides a dynamic range of 100dB and is prices at 200 Euros.
The PM5003 amplifier introduced by Marantz provides an output power of 40 Watts x 2 and 55 Watts x 2. The PM7003 and PM8003 amplifiers deliver an output power of 70 Watts x 2 and 100 Watts each. The new amplifiers PM5003/ PM7003 and P8003 are priced around 200 Euros, 375 Euros and 560 Euros.
The last of the newly launched products, ST6003 FM/AM Tuner comes with some 50 programmable presets. It delivers a frequency range of 76.0-90.0 MHz. This tuner from Marantz is priced at around 185 Euros.
Enjoy high performance music experience with the newly launched KEF KHT-5005.2 Speakers. This stylish looking speaker set comes with rounded edges. These beautifully crafted compact speakers incorporate an oval-shaped 250-watt subwoofer that weighs just 24 lbs.
It features UniQ drivers and metal-dome tweeters mounted in the center of a 3-inch woofer. Its center channel and four satellite speakers measure 3.5 x 5 x 16.5 inches and weighs about 4.4 lbs. KEF KHT-5005.2 Speakers are easy to set on floor stands.
At present available in black or silver and charcoal finishes, KEF KHT-5005.2 Speakers can be yours in just $ 2000.00.
Altec Lansing Orbit-MP3 speakers are a boon for the regular visitors, as they can enjoy music with full and excellent sound. The Altec Lancing Orbit-MP3 speakers can be easily attached to any device including DVD player, MP3 player, mobile phones, PC and laptop.
The Altec Orbit MP3 speakers support fusion360 technology for unexpected sound results. Measuring just 3.5 inches in diameter and 1.5 inch tall, the pretty device weighs only 8.1 oz. The grill of the speaker is made of silver aluminum covered by a chrome-colored plastic ring.
The Altec speaker also supports an adapter along with 2.5mm jacks frequently found in mobile phones. It is incorporated with powerful battery that takes three AAA batteries and allows the users to enjoy music more than 24 hours in one time charging. The Altec Lansing Orbit MP-3 speaker is available at around $23.93 to $29.99 and the customers can purchase it to have wonderful sound experience.
In today’s world, new speakers are no longer launched in a boring shape; take for instance the newly launched Freewheeler Speaker. As the name suggests, this speaker bears a wheel shape. Perfect to enjoy amazing sound effect, the Freewheeler Speaker is also worth placing as a decorative item in your living room.
Designed to cater to the customer’s need for a stylish décor, the new Freewheeler Speaker has been conceived by Ron Arad and Frances Pellisaru for Austria’s Viteo. Freewheeler features an amazing frequency response of 52-21,000Hz and an 112dB output. It incorporates an in-built FM receiver.
Freewheeler Speaker provides a battery life of 8 hours and a wireless range of 656 feet. This handy speaker is an ideal indoor as well as an entertainment device. You can grab this stylish speaker in just $ 20,700.
Logitec Japan recently teamed up with Teac Corp to produce the latest LDS-Ri700 iPod speaker dock. It offers stupendous sound quality with Dynamic Bass-Boost Sound System. It can also function as AM/FM tuner, alarm clock and TV-out to be integrated with a video i-pod.
Furthermore, it also supports a dynamic LCD screen. Available in black and white colors, it weighs 1.5Kg. You can own this ipod speaker dock in $170 only.
Via: Press
Motorola, Inc., world’s leading company in Bluetooth wireless accessories, has recently announced the availability of its new ROKR series of portable speakers in the U.S. Designed to keep the music lovers connected to music all the time, the new MOTOROKR EQ7 an EQ5 come packed with unique features and functionality.
“Music lovers and mobile consumers can now share and enjoy their music with great portability and rich sound quality,” stated Sean Ramsey, General Manager North America, Motorola Companion Products. “These portable speakers give people two unique ways to enjoy music and hands-free speakerphone calls in innovative style.”
Both EQ7 and EQ5 speakers can easily be connected with a wide range of Bluetooth or wired devices to play music and speakerphone calls in an outstanding audio quality. MOTOROKR EQ7 is capable of delivering rich and deep audio experience, while the EQ5 model sports an attractive design that can be easily fitted in a pocket. Both these speakers provide universal compatibility for a simple and easy set-up. Not only this, these speakers offer ease in usage with mobile phones and MP3 Players.
MOTOROKR EQ7 and EQ5 portable speakers are available in the U.S. at a price of $ 199.95 and $ 119.95 respectively.
Via: Press
Leon Speakers recently expanded its Leon Profile series of speakers with the addition of beautifully styled Profile 404-X-A speaker. Combining reliability, performance and style all in one, the speakers complement your room’s décor. The speakers fill your room with unparalleled high performance enriching audio quality.
"The Leon ethos has always been to give custom installers the versatility to design systems that fit individual needs. The Profile 404-X-A gives the option of not only matching any TV, but also wood floors or any wall paint color. It not only looks great next to the display, but it stands on its own as an incredible two-channel solution that customers will want to show off," said Noah Kaplan, president of Leon Speakers.
The 3 ¼” deep speakers are perfect for two-channel audiophile listening rooms and small theaters. The cloth-dome tweeter in vented enclosure, Morel MDT29 one-inch hand-treated and dual four-inch Peerless HDS woofers contribute to the amazing sound quality without distortion. The frequency response of 65kHz to 22kHz and 235 W of power per channel adds to the reliability.
Sony has introduced its latest DAV-IS50, HTD-890IS and HT-IS100 Home Theater in a box beautifully designed in attractive black colored casing along with the tiny speakers to rest in your palm.
DAV-IS50
The DAV-IS50 is an eye-catching home theatre system that consumes 450watts of power to provide amazing sound experience for the customers. The users can play multimedia formats including DVD/CD/MP3 player and RDS FM/AM radio to enjoy music, movies or to listen to current news. These wireless speakers provide pure sound even in your large room and you can set them anywhere in your room. It will surely let you to listen to crystal clear sound form the play ground while watching match. You can also avail of Sony’s Digital Media Port range to rivulet music from your handy device to DAV-IS50.
HTD-890IS
The HTD-890IS comes integrated with unique speaker technology. It allows lets the users add a DVD/Hard Disk recorder along with 160GB capability. It has plenty of advanced features like, Sync, digital cinema auto calibration and digital media port that enables the users to get a better experience. The users can also use the wireless speakers in the device by using an add-on module. Sony’s HTD HTD-890IS has the capacity to save the played videos up to 455 hours in its hard disk and moreover, you can play the recorded events up to a month ahead with the help of its programme guides along with GuidePlus. The HTD-890IS also supports two USB ports, JPEG images, PictBridge printer, MP3 files, CD-R/RW or USB storage and a many more.
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