And you thought
$300 fake guitars were too much? They ain't got nothing --
nothing -- on this. Altec Lansing, the outfit famous for making those tinny speakers slammed into your laptop, has just popped out what could very well be the most hilarious non-
KIRF product of the year. The Stage-Gig is modeled after a traditional wedge monitor, complete with the perforated grille, white spray-paint logo and carry handle (for "authentic roadie portability"). Within, you'll find a 6.5-inch driver and a 40-watt amplifier, and the idea here is to plug your console's audio directly in, enabling the Rock Band / Guitar Hero axe-slinger in your life to feel as if they're "playing in a live concert." It'll land next month for $99.95, and despite the fact that we can't stifle our chuckling, we want one in the worst way. And so do you, Dr. Love.
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posted Oct 21st 2009 9:59AM
That's sort of sad. I think I'd rather have the ikura zushi earbuds.
Worse? Try "worst."
the thing is, AL has been making real PA speakers for years, this is probably entirely based on their consumer products, but they do know how to make real concert sound (they're used in alot of movie theaters too)
These might be worth looking into for regular speaker use after this gimmick fails miserably and is marked down to $20 on clearance.
Awesome. Now I can finally get rid of my guitars, amps and PA gear and buy Guitar Hero and all the accessories instead! Hooray for technological advances!
Farking hell, some people really need to get a life.
I knew one of you people would come along sooner or later:
http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/rock_band.png
Who's going to release the 'Sex-Starved, Drug-Crazed Groupies' add-on? You're not *really* a rock star until you start bedding the groupies.
"faux" rock for a "faux" generation... clever...
At least it'll be lighter than the actual monitors........
The Also was on GIZ yesterday...
hahahahaha whatever guys, as a real musician i think this is awesome for the RB/GH world
It's gotta be beefy enough, for me to rest my foot on, while singing "Smoke on the Water" :)
I'd like to offer my services as a mix tech for anyone who buys one of these. Fly me out to your house, pay me $500/day and cover all my expenses, and I'll be more than happy to create a full FOH and monitor mix for you to revel in yourself.
what are your credentials? win an Oscar for Post Production or an Emmy? if not, FAIL!
If you've reached the point where, after buying all the RB/GH instruments, you want to buy this, just buy a real guitar and learn to play.
Why havent they made THAT game yet? Seriously i'd plunk down major coin to actually MAKE music instead of bash on keys.
This needs to stop.
At least they're better looking than those Solid Alliance earbud covers. Probably sound better too.
CHECK TWO!
Can we bring the mids up on stage monitor one?
No?
Well okay then.
Dr Love? Is that an Electric Hellfire Club reference?
True story Thomas Thorn was like my neighbor for 3 years and id always see him wearing a Fez hat.
Come on engadget, tell me you know what im talking about.
Actually.. i wouldn't mind using this as my computer's desktop speakers! hahah
Why is this so funny? I have an electronic drum set and my monitor is only 15w. This would be a nice step up for me in the sound department because I don't need anything too big or loud.
if only they came in pairs for 99.
So all you haters are saying that these will not show up in bedrooms, dorm rooms and street corners with real guitars/mics/drum machines/dj boards plugged into them? "OMG I can't belive you play FPS, why don't you just go out and buy an Uzi and wipe out your school?". "Holy cow! I can't belive you play Forza, why don't you go buy a Bugatti Veyron 16.4 and do 200 mph on I5?". Get a life and have some fun!!