Soundoiler unveils duo: the wireless speaker lamp

Seemingly, it's just not to efficient enough to buy lighting tools for your home anymore, as lamps these days have to have at least one other random function thrown in for good measure, and Soundoiler's duo is no different. Melding form with function, this stylish lamp features a built-in speaker to go along with its lighting capabilities, an integrated control pad to dictate volume / channel selection, and an optional "maestro" transmitter that pipes in audio from your wirelessly-enabled DAP. Moreover, the lamps can be purchased in pairs and setup to function as stereo speakers, correctly separating the left and right channels during playback, and if that weren't snazzy enough, there's also a foot-controlled power / dimmer switch so you can set the mood without even lifting a finger. Soundoiler's multi-purpose fixture can be picked up now for $279.95, while the wireless addition will run you an extra $79.95, but the wow-factor in your living room is presumably priceless.

[Via CNET]

[Little Man Buz @ Jan 15th 2007 5:00AM]

I don't think this is that silly an idea---I find it an interesting possibility for the rear speakers in a home theater system (depending on quality, of course). One less thing cluttering up your living room (avoiding having both speakers and floor lamps).

[Evan @ Jan 15th 2007 7:05AM]

I wonder if you turn up the Volume it will break that glass?

[onepointfivevolt @ Jan 15th 2007 8:31AM]

*Soundolier. As a pro sound dude, reading "Soundoiler" made me cringe.

[G. K. Chesterton @ Jan 15th 2007 12:02PM]

"it's just not to efficient enough"

Or as Dubya might ask: "why is are children now still no longer can write good?"

[Keith Sheehan @ Jan 15th 2007 8:23PM]

It's a good idea but seems a bit overpriced. I'd have to see and listen to them in-person before making a purchasing decision.