Soundoiler unveils duo: the wireless speaker lamp
By Darren Murph 
posted Jan 15th 2007 4:41AM
posted Jan 15th 2007 4:41AM
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]
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).
I wonder if you turn up the Volume it will break that glass?
*Soundolier. As a pro sound dude, reading "Soundoiler" made me cringe.
"it's just not to efficient enough"
Or as Dubya might ask: "why is are children now still no longer can write good?"
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.