Speakers
December 9, 2011
NAV Holiday Gift Picks - Portable Speakers
Looking for an inexpensive speaker system to go with that new iPod/MP3 player? Here are a couple of suggestions. The AYL Portable System works with PC, tablet, phone, or PMP, is a mere 2.2", has plug and play capability and charges your device while you listen to tunes. Available in black, white or red, you get 10 hours of usage before needing a recharge. The GOgroove Panda Pal is compatible with most audio devices and can be powered by USB or 3 AAA batteries (not included.) It has a wraparound 3.5 mm cable and easy to use controls for young'ns.
IHome has a Mini Speaker that can be paired with any audio device with 3.5 mm headphone jack. The claim is that vacuum bass gives great volume and response and the device will also charge while you listen. It comes with a built-in rechargeable battery and 2-in-1 cable with USB plug for charging. Finally, the iLuv Portable Speaker doubles as a case. Available in black, blue or pink, the universal device is a zipper case with 8.2W of stereo sound, a hanging clip and runs on 2 AA batteries (not included.)
Via Portable Speakers
September 14, 2011
Angry Birds Spreads Their Wings to Docks
Angry Bird fanatics can add another new toy to prove their loyalty. Gear4 will soon be releasing both stand alone speakers and iPod/iPad/iPhone docks at prices of $79.99 and $99.99 respectively. The Red Bird Plug-and-Play speaker has volume and bass controls with a .5mm jack, while the docks include a handy remote. Gear4 was smart enough to get on board the AB licensing train early and offers cases for Apple devices.
Via Gear4
May 12, 2011
Creative Bluetooth DX Speakers
Creative has a new line of Bluetooth wireless modular speakers they have labeled the ZiiSound Dx series. Available are the D5x wireless one-piece speaker, D3x wireless one-piece speaker and DSx wireless subwoofer. The company also has released new lines of Bluetooth headphones and One-piece speakers for options in wireless usability.
Via Creative
August 27, 2010
Freakin' Friday! Altec Lansing Octiv Mini Speaker/Dock
Altec Lansing has a diminutive dock/speaker for iPods and iPhones that can be put in the smallest of spaces. The 4.2 x 4.2 x 7.8" Octiv mini M102 features their usual high sound quality while providing a recharge. A free Alarm Rock Application for waking to music is offered for the device and MP3 players that use 3.5mm jacks can also be docked.
Via Altec Lansing
April 2, 2010
Freakin' Friday! Mythos XTR-50 Speaker
Need a speaker to match that super thin HDTV? Definitive Technology has released the Mythos XTR-50 that is only 1.5" thick. It utilizes XTDD technology to deliver a high dynamic range performance. The speaker has a 27 x 6" cabinet, weighs a mere 5.1 lbs., comes with a glass table stand and wall-mounting bracket, and can be used both vertically and horizontally.
Via Definitive Technology
September 14, 2009
Asus uBoom and uBoom Q Speakers
Asus recently launched a multimedia speaker series designed for notebooks. The aluminum uBoom and uBoom Q connect by USB 2.0 and are about half the size of most speakers. The uBoom also doubles as a notebook dock with more air flow for better heat dispersion.
Via Asus
September 11, 2009
OrigAudio Fold 'n Play Speakers
OrigAudio combines art, music and origami with their Fold n' Play 3" Speakers. They come in several different designs as well as one that you can make your own. Because of their slimness and portability, you can slip one into a laptop sleeve. The speakers work with any audio source that has a headphone jack, are made of recycled materials, need no external power supply and have a price of $16.00 a pair or $60.00 if you order a 6-pack.
(Thanks, Teryl)
Via OrigAudio
July 13, 2009
Altec Lansing OMNI Speakers Other Worldly
Nuno Teixeira has designed a pair of Altec Lansing speakers that will wow your friends and family. Each OMNI has a woofer, mid-range speaker and tweeter, and is protected by ceramic plates. That cone on the top means equal sound and a heavier construction means better quality with less vibration. But what we like best about them is that if you set up a couple of lamps just right, it will appear that an alien life force is hanging out at your house.
Via Yanko
June 12, 2009
Freakin' Friday! It's Home Audio Month
We didn't even know that the site had special months, but it might be a good idea to check out Amazon as it has declared June Home Audio Month. In addition to a deal of the week, such as this week's $350.00 off Denon's AVR-989 805-Watt 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver, there are substantial savings to be found like:
Via Amazon Hot Deals
April 9, 2009
Infinity Classia C336 Tower Speakers
Speakers don't get any classier than the C336 from Infinity. The Classia Tower Speaker has CMMD technology for reducing distortion and a recently improved tweeter that delivers frequencies up to 40kHz. There are three 6 1/2" woofers for better bass response and each speaker is available in
cherry or a high gloss black finish.
Via Classia Tower Speakers
March 10, 2009
ELPA Includes Speaker in Remote
This is an odd concept. ELPA has a TV remote equipped with a 30mm diameter speaker with volume control and an output of 1.0W. The infrared wireless speaker comes with its own receiver and you can close it into a compact cube when not in use. The RC-25SP is compatible with both analog and digital TVs and comes at a price of ¥4,000 (~$41.00.)
Via ELPA
February 19, 2009
Victor JVC Debuts New SX-L BK Series Speakers
Victor JVC Japan has a new SX-L BK series for home theater or super sound enthusiasts. The SX-LT55BK features two 14.5cm cone woofers, a 14.5cm Bottom Woofer and a 1.9cm tweeter. With a frequency range of 32Hz-80kHz, its price is a deluxe ¥147,000 (~$1609.00.) The SX-LC33BK is a pair of 2-way speakers with two 14.5cm cone woofers, 1.9cm tweeter, a frequency range of 52Hz-80kHz and a price of ¥73,500 (~$805.00.) Finally, the SX-L33BK has a 14.5cm woofer and 1.9cm tweeter with a frequency range of 55Hz-80kHz and a price of ¥47,250 (~$517.00.) The entire series will be available in March.
Via Akihabara News
September 3, 2008
TrekStor's Wireless SoundBox Unveiled
Wireless speakers that connect to your PC sure are becoming hot. While we're still hot on the Mint 220, we're pretty interested in the TrekStor's Wireless SoundBox. According to Engadget.com:
It all starts with a USB stick attached to the computer. From there, your music is streamed wirelessly at a distance up to 25-meters to up to 20 of the boxy, 2.4GHz speakers. The 4x battery (AA, presumably) speakers feature a nice to touch, "softtouch" coating, individual volume controls, and line-in for connecting audio sources directly. The sound quality was about on par with what we'd expect from such a tiny speaker but the range was quite good considing the level of public 2.4GHz noise on the IFA show floor.
There's also a short video taken at the IFA Trade show that gives you a little more detail. Be sure to take a peek.
At Engadget.com
July 31, 2008
Aperion Introduces Intimus 4T Tower Home Theater Speakers
There's just something sexy about high-end tower speakers! If you drool over tower speakers like us here at NAV, you might want to check out the Intimus 4T Tower Speakers from Aperion. According to SlipperyBrick:
The Aperion Intimus 4T tower speakers feature dual 4″ woven fiberglass composite mid-woofers and a reportedly audiophile grade 1″ silk dome tweeter. A pair of these speakers is designed to be used as either the main speakers in small to medium sized rooms, or they can be used as surrounds as part of a larger system. Body colors to choose from include gloss black or real cherry.
At $650 a pair, these speakers will definitely add some class to your home theater.
At SlipperyBrick.com
Aperion Intimus 4T Product Page
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