Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[Sony unveils in-car receivers with App Remote, taps into your smartphone music from October]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/15/sony-unveils-in-car-receivers-with-app-remote/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/15/sony-unveils-in-car-receivers-with-app-remote/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/15/sony-unveils-in-car-receivers-with-app-remote/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Sony unveils incar receivers with App Remote, taps into your smartphone music from October

Sony has been big on smartphone integration for car audio lately, having already launched its MirrorLink receivers earlier in the year for the more well-heeled drivers among us. The company is bringing that mobile tie-in down to Earth through a new quartet of in-car CD receivers. The MEX-GS600BT, MEX-BT4100P, MEX-BT3100P and CDX-GS500R all bring in App Remote, which lets the faceplate buttons steer local music or Pandora streaming radio coming from Android, BlackBerry, iOS and Walkman devices paired through a Bluetooth wireless link. The old-fashioned USB connection is still on offer for these and the HD Radio-toting CDX-GT710HD, while the whole collection can graft on the optional SXV200V1 tuner to carry the full Sirius XM satellite radio lineup. Differences across the line aren't completely clear from Sony's wording, although both the MEX-GS600BT and CDX-GS500R carry two USB ports as well as 5-volt RCA preamp outputs. You'll be waiting awhile to slip any of these receivers into a DIN slot, regardless of which one you pick: the GS500R ships in October for $199, and the rest hit the shops in November for between $149 to $249.

Gallery: Sony App Remote receivers

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]]> androidapp remoteAppRemoteaudioblackberrybluetoothcar audioCarAudiocdcd playercd playerscd receiverCdPlayerCdPlayersCdReceivercdx-gs500rcdx-gt710hdcompact discCompactDischd radioHdRadioin-carin-car audioIn-carAudioiphonemex-bt3100pmex-bt4100pmex-gs600btpandorapandora internet radiopandora radioPandoraInternetRadioPandoraRadioportable audioPortableAudioreceiverreceiverssirius xmSiriusXmsonystreaming audiostreaming radioStreamingAudioStreamingRadiowalkman Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:52:00 -0400 21|20301776 <![CDATA[Two Sony MirrorLink car stereos coming in Q2, along with compatible Samsung smartphones (hands-on video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/sony-unveils-mirrorlink-car-stereos/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/sony-unveils-mirrorlink-car-stereos/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/sony-unveils-mirrorlink-car-stereos/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments For everybody who's waited with bated breath for the widespread arrival of MirrorLink, take heed because the smartphone / car stereo integration technology is about to make a significant splash in the first half of this year. Along with the Sony XAV-601BT and the XAV-701 HD -- two MirrorLink-enabled Sony head units set for a Q2 arrival -- we've also just learned Samsung will introduce MirrorLink support for its smartphones during this time frame as well. Even Sony Ericsson's jumping into the fray, although the company wasn't able to provide any additional details regarding availability. Be sure to read on for our impressions of the new toys, along with a video of the same.

Gallery: Sony MirrorLink deck units hands-on

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]]> automotivecar audiocar modeCarAudioCarModecesces 2012Ces2012deckhands-onhead unitHeadUnitin-dashmirrorlinkmobilepostcrossnokiasamsungsmartphonesmartphonessonysony ericssonSonyEricssonterminal modeTerminalModevideoXAV-601BTXAV-701 HDXav-701Hd Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:37:00 -0500 21|20147738 <![CDATA[Ford USB Music Box adds mass storage playback, smartphone charging to AUX-enabled receivers]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/20/ford-usb-music-box-adds-mass-storage-playback-smartphone-chargi/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/20/ford-usb-music-box-adds-mass-storage-playback-smartphone-chargi/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/20/ford-usb-music-box-adds-mass-storage-playback-smartphone-chargi/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Sure, you've probably been leading a compact disc-less life in the living room and on the go for quite a few years now, but there's one place where optical media often remains the only option for on-demand tunes: your car. Now select Ford owners in Europe have an option accessing and controlling their smartphones, flash drives or other USB mass storage devices from an in-dash audio system. The USB Music Box connects to compatible audio and nav systems with an AUX input, and lives in the glovebox, center console or armrest, pumping tunes through your car's speakers with "great sound quality very similar to that of the radio." Last time we checked, FM radio has an equivalent bitrate quite a bit lower than your typical digital music file, so that's not exactly a glowing testimonial. Still, if you're desperate for a way to carry thousands of tracks in your car without filling the trunk with an array of sizable silver saucers, it might be time to toss aside the gloves and open up the Music Box -- assuming, of course, that you own one of ten recent models outlined in the PR just past the break.

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]]> audiocarcar audiocar stereoCarAudiocarsCarStereofordford music boxford usb music boxFordMusicBoxFordUsbMusicBoxin-carmobilepostcrossmusicmusic boxMusicBoxusbusb mass storageusb music boxUsbMassStorageUsbMusicBox Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:13:00 -0500 21|20131794 <![CDATA[Sony's Digital Link Sound System brings all-in-one iOS integration to your dashboard]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/sonys-digital-link-sound-system-brings-all-in-one-ios-integrati/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/sonys-digital-link-sound-system-brings-all-in-one-ios-integrati/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/sonys-digital-link-sound-system-brings-all-in-one-ios-integrati/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Is your car yearning for more iOS integration? Sony's got you covered, with its new Digital Link Sound System. The company's new audio package is available in two models: the all-in-one XDP-PK1000 and the more compact XDP-MU110. The former consists of five components, including an iPhone / iPod Touch cradle (pictured above), wireless remote control, customizable digital sound processor, 12-inch box subwoofer and 300 watt Class D mono block amp. The XDP-MU110, on the other hand, is geared toward drivers who are already content with their amp / subwoofer setup, but simply want to outfit their ride with a fresh audio system, with the help of Sony's cradle, processor and remote. If you're interested in getting one, however, you'll have to wait a little longer; the XDP-PK1000 is expected to start shipping in September, for about $800, with the XDP-MU110 slated to ship in November, for $400. Cruise past the break for more information, in the full PR.

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]]> ampaudioaudio systemAudioSystemautocarcar audioCarAudioclass dClassDcradlecustomizabledigital linkdigital link sound systemDigitalLinkDigitalLinkSoundSystemiosiphoneipodipod touchIpodTouchminipostmonomusicpricesonysony digital link sound systemsony XDP-MU110sony xdp-pk1000SonyDigitalLinkSoundSystemSonyXdp-mu110SonyXdp-pk1000soundsound processorsound systemSoundProcessorSoundSystemstereosubwooferwireless remoteWirelessRemoteXDP-MU110XDP-PK1000 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:42:00 -0400 21|20026437 <![CDATA[Sonos recounts its successes, dishes on future plans but not Android support]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/sonos-recounts-its-successes-dishes-on-future-plans-but-not-and/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/sonos-recounts-its-successes-dishes-on-future-plans-but-not-and/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/sonos-recounts-its-successes-dishes-on-future-plans-but-not-and/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Sonos recounts its successes, dishes on future plans but not Android support Amid the doom and gloom of the economic... whatever it is we're stuck in at the moment, it's nice to look at a success story. Sonos is such a tale and GigaOm has taken the time to profile the upstart, which started in 2002 and has gone on to produce a series of high-end docks, networked audio players, and an iOS controller app that ties it all together. Sadly, users of non-Apple devices have been left out in the cold and, while Sonos VP of Sales Tom Cullen wouldn't say when other versions are coming, he did at least say "We can see a handful of other potential platforms, and we want to see which one has the biggest concentration of music lovers." We say why choose one? Plenty of music lovers exist on them all.

Moving back to hardware, Cullen indicated that a person's music largely moves with them these days, and so the company is looking to moving into the car and personal audio areas, meaning we could see some Sonos-branded headphones and head units in the not too distant future. This could be in addition to what looked to be a potential move into proper home theater. These are crowded spaces compared to the world of wireless audio that the company currently plays, but another quality option is certainly not a bad thing.

Update: Just got a note from Sonos indicating that "at no point in the near future does Sonos plan on moving into cars." So, it looks like you're stuck with any of the dozens of other alternatives for now.

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]]> car audioCarAudioheadphonesnetwork audioNetworkAudiopersonal audioPersonalAudiosonostom cullenTomCullenwireless speakersWirelessSpeakers Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:13:00 -0500 21|19804885 <![CDATA[Sony brings TomTom to US-bound XNV-770BT and XNV-660BT in-dash head units]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/sony-brings-tomtom-to-us-bound-xnv-770bt-and-xnv-660bt-in-dash-h/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/sony-brings-tomtom-to-us-bound-xnv-770bt-and-xnv-660bt-in-dash-h/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/sony-brings-tomtom-to-us-bound-xnv-770bt-and-xnv-660bt-in-dash-h/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We heard back at IFA that Sony was making the absolutely brilliant move of incorporating a market leading navigational system into its Xplod line of in-dash A/V units, and now that love is being shipped across the Atlantic (or the Pacific, if you're taking the scenic route) in the form of the XNV-770BT and XNV-660BT. The beautiful Sony / TomTom partnership will soon be assisting clueless American motorists when both of the previously mentioned units ship in November, with the 770BT offering a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen and the 660BT stepping down to a 6.1-incher. They'll both feature rear USB ports for iDevice connections, support for multi-channel audio playback and most importantly, pre-loaded maps of US and Canadian roadways. TomTom claims that its maps offer more than one million more miles of roads than other GPS brands in America alone, and buyers will also be treated to familiar TomTom extras like IQ Routes, Advanced Lane Guidance, MapShare and six million POIs. We still wish Garmin would've received the nod here, but it's certainly better than some white label system -- check 'em soon for $1,300 and $1,000 in order of mention.

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]]> automotivebusinesscar audiocar stereoCarAudioCarStereodeckgpshead unitHeadUnitifaifa 2010Ifa2010in-carin-dashin-dash navigationIn-dashNavigationindustrynavnavinavigationpartnerpartnershipsonySony XNVSonyXnvstereotomtomXNVXNV-660BTXNV-770BTXNV-L66BTXNV-L77BTxplod Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:32:00 -0400 21|19655482 <![CDATA[Scosche MotorMouth II brings handsfree calling to any aux input-equipped vehicle]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/scosche-motormouth-ii-brings-handsfree-calling-to-any-aux-input/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/scosche-motormouth-ii-brings-handsfree-calling-to-any-aux-input/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/scosche-motormouth-ii-brings-handsfree-calling-to-any-aux-input/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Nah, it's not the second coming of the Jupiter Jack. In fact, it's not a lackluster FM transmitter at all. Instead of pumping yet another one of those, Scosche has decided to take the high road here with the MotorMouth II, a Bluetooth streaming device that's designed for use in any vehicle with a 3.5mm auxiliary input. The idea here is to pair your Bluetooth handset with the adapter, then plug the adapter into your head unit; once you start a handsfree conversation on your mobile, the caller's voice can be heard loud and clear over your car's stereo. Of course, you may want to avoid this critter if you're planning on taking to your part-time lover while your full-time partner in life is riding shotgun, but for the faithful ones out there, it's available now for $79.99.

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]]> audiobluetoothbluetooth transmitterBluetoothTransmittercarcar audioCarAudiofm transmitterFmTransmitterhandsfreehandsfree dialingHandsfreeDialingin-carScoschestereovideo Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:51:00 -0400 21|19650953 <![CDATA[Sony's head units Xplod into the infotainment scene with TomTom GPS on in-dash screens]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/sonys-head-units-xplod-into-the-infotainment-scene-with-tomtom/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/sonys-head-units-xplod-into-the-infotainment-scene-with-tomtom/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/sonys-head-units-xplod-into-the-infotainment-scene-with-tomtom/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments They may not have been the highlight of Sony's IFA 2010 press conference, but the company's new XNV head units deserve a place of their own, given they integrate full-blown TomTom GPS units and audio/video playback into their 7- and 6.1-inch WVGA touchscreens. Presently destined for Europe, the XNV-L77BT, XNV-770BT, XNV-L66BT and XNV-660BT will ship in November with TeleAtlas maps of 45 nations for a number of undisclosed prices, with each sporting Bluetooth, auxiliary and USB jacks, DivX playback and a DVD drive. The presumably-more-expensive "L" models also come with the usual array of traffic and weather alerts plus a Google-powered local search function, and all four decks sport a music recommendation engine that reportedly changes track based on your mood... though how the system measures your emotional attentions, we're not quite sure, and hope to find out soon. Press release after the break.

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]]> automotivecar audiocar stereoCarAudioCarStereodeckhead unitHeadUnitifaifa 2010Ifa2010in-dashin-dash navigationIn-dashNavigationsonySony XNVSonyXnvstereoTomTomXNVXNV-660BTXNV-770BTXNV-L66BTXNV-L77BTxplod Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:38:00 -0400 21|19617005 <![CDATA[Harman Kardon, JBL spring forward with refreshed audio lineups for 2010]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/18/harman-kardon-jbl-spring-forward-with-refreshed-audio-lineups-f/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/18/harman-kardon-jbl-spring-forward-with-refreshed-audio-lineups-f/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/18/harman-kardon-jbl-spring-forward-with-refreshed-audio-lineups-f/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Say hello to Harman International's home, media and mobile updates for the spring, bringing its audio expertise to those who aren't quite ready to step up to its higher end line of standalone receivers and the like. Promising to perfect the audio performance of any car audio setup in just 10 minutes, the $799 JBL MS-8 is as interesting as it is specialized. The HKTS 20 and HKTS 30 ($799 / $999, March) are standard 200w 5.1 surround sound setups, and while they promise improvements over their predecessors the Go + Play Micro boombox ($399, March), On Time Micro & 200P clock devices (both $249, April) and On Stage Micro II ($129, April) probably aren't hiding anything too surprising underneath those iPod docks, but we'd suggest perusing the gallery just to be sure.

Gallery: Harman International spring 2010 lineup

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]]> boomboxcar audioCarAudiogo + play microGo+PlayMicroHarmanharman internationalharman kardonHarmanInternationalHarmanKardonhkts 20hkts 30Hkts20Hkts30htibipod dockIpodDockjblms-8on stage micro IIon time 200pon time microOnStageMicroIiOnTime200pOnTimeMicro Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0400 21|19404851 <![CDATA[Pioneer officially leaving the TV biz by March 2010, focusing on audio]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/pioneer-officially-leaving-the-tv-biz-by-march-2010-focusing-on/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/pioneer-officially-leaving-the-tv-biz-by-march-2010-focusing-on/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/pioneer-officially-leaving-the-tv-biz-by-march-2010-focusing-on/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Bad news Kuro fans, the rumors were true and Pioneer is leaving the TV manufacturing business. On the upside, the restructuring deadline is March 2010, so a predicted net 130 billion yen ($1.44 billion) loss shouldn't be enough to get between you and the plasma HDTV of your dreams. The company's U.S. and U.K. plants are shutting down by April and February of this year, respectively, and product development for TVs beyond what's currently on the market is ending, seeing no prospects for improving profitability even after combining plasma efforts with Panasonic and LCDs with Sharp. Overall, there will be 10,000 fewer full time and temporary Pioneer employees than there were at the end of last year, while pay and bonuses for execs have been cut. The future for Pioneer? Mostly car audio, including in-car Blu-ray players and networked electronics, while its home electronics business focus on audio, DJ equipment and cable TV boxes, with a focus on using its expertise in improving sound. All other ugly details are contained in the press release, mourning the passing of another plasma supplier is in the comments.

[Via Bloomberg and AV Watch, thanks Carl H.]

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]]> breaking newsBreakingNewscar audioCarAudiohdtvkurolayoffspioneerplasmarestructuring Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:31:00 -0500 21|1457964 <![CDATA[Pioneer officially leaving the TV biz by March 2010, focusing on audio]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/pioneer-officially-leaving-the-tv-biz-by-march-2010-focusing-on/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/pioneer-officially-leaving-the-tv-biz-by-march-2010-focusing-on/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/pioneer-officially-leaving-the-tv-biz-by-march-2010-focusing-on/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Bad news Kuro fans, the rumors were true and Pioneer is leaving the TV manufacturing business. On the upside, the restructuring deadline is March 2010, so a predicted net 130 billion yen ($1.44 billion) loss shouldn't be enough to get between you and the plasma HDTV of your dreams. The company's U.S. and U.K. plants are shutting down by April and February of this year, respectively, and product development for TVs beyond what's currently on the market is ending, seeing no prospects for improving profitability even after combining plasma efforts with Panasonic and LCDs with Sharp. Overall, there will be 10,000 fewer full time and temporary Pioneer employees than there were at the end of last year, while pay and bonuses for execs have been cut. The future for Pioneer? Mostly car audio, including in-car Blu-ray players and networked electronics, while its home electronics business focus on audio, DJ equipment and cable TV boxes, with a focus on using its expertise in improving sound. All other ugly details are contained in the press release, mourning the passing of another plasma supplier is in the comments.

[Via Bloomberg and AV Watch, thanks Carl H.]

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]]> breaking newsBreakingNewscar audioCarAudiohdkurolayoffspioneerplasmarestructuring Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:31:00 -0500 21|1457945 <![CDATA[Blaupunkt shows off miRoamer-powered internet car radios]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/13/blaupunkt-shows-off-miroamer-powered-internet-car-radios/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/13/blaupunkt-shows-off-miroamer-powered-internet-car-radios/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/13/blaupunkt-shows-off-miroamer-powered-internet-car-radios/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
We'll be honest: apart from the ridiculous custom cars and the Viliv S7, we pretty much avoided the car audio-oriented North Hall at CES this year -- which means we sadly didn't get any facetime with Blaupunkt's miRoamer-powered TravelPilot New Jersey 600i internet car stereo. (Apparently double-DIN is big in the Jerz.) The prototype head unit connects to a cellphone over Bluetooth to access the internet, and uses the miRoamer service to stream "tens of thousands" of stations on the service -- which the company estimates will consume about 2GB of data a month, so you'd better hope your data plan doesn't cap you off or charge you for overages. The radio is expected to arrive in the second half of the year for $399, which isn't bad, but doesn't do much good for the squares like us who never swap out their car stereos -- which is probably why miRoamer is targeting 2010 for placement in OEM head units. One more pic of the single-DIN sized "Hamburg" model after the break.

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]]> 600iblaupunktcar audiocar radiocar stereoCarAudioCarRadioCarStereocesces 2009Ces2009hamburghamburg 600iHamburg600iinternet car radiointernet radioInternetCarRadioInternetRadiomiroamernew jerseynew jersey 600iNewJerseyNewJersey600iportable audioportableaudio Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:32:00 -0500 21|1428533 <![CDATA[2009 Jaguar XKR to come with Bowers & Wilkins sound system]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/15/2009-jaguar-xkr-to-come-with-bowers-and-wilkins-sound-system/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/15/2009-jaguar-xkr-to-come-with-bowers-and-wilkins-sound-system/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/15/2009-jaguar-xkr-to-come-with-bowers-and-wilkins-sound-system/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
It's not like anyone 'round these parts will be parking their keister in a 2009 Jaguar XKR, but now we've got one more reason to envy those who will. The motorcar, which is set to debut at the New York Auto Show later this month, will come standard with a lavish Bowers & Wilkins premium sound system. More specifically, those with an eye on this car can start dreaming of the Kevlar-injected mid-range drivers, aluminum tweeters and lots of longing looks from those cruising by. No idea what effect this system will have on the sticker price (being that it's included and all), but seriously, if you're making space in your garage for this, you and your Centurion Card ain't sweatin' a thing.

Gallery: 2009 Jaguar XKR to come with Bowers & Wilkins sound system

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]]> audioautomobileautomotivebowersbowers wilkinsBowersWilkinscar audioCarAudiohdjaguarothersspeakerspeakersXKR Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:01:00 -0400 21|1139579 <![CDATA[Pioneer releases four Bluetooth-enabled car stereos]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/06/pioneer-releases-four-bluetooth-enabled-car-stereos/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/06/pioneer-releases-four-bluetooth-enabled-car-stereos/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/06/pioneer-releases-four-bluetooth-enabled-car-stereos/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Sure, they're not the hot new AVIC-LINC or SCD car entertainment rigs Pioneer was hyping today during its press conference, but these four new Bluetooth-enabled, HD Radio-ready decks are pretty hot in their own right. Pioneer says the double-DIN FH-P8000BT and FH-800BT have "better than OEM" appearance, with a 3-line OLED display, while the single-DIN DEH-P7000BT (pictured) and DEH-P700BT make due with a single line display. All the units come with built-in microphone for handsfree Bluetooth calling, a USB port for playing files off flash drives, and the iPod integration features have been beefed up to include new alphabetical search modes and -- a feature we've wanted for years -- the ability for a passenger to use the iPod itself to select and play tunes. All these should hit sometime in March for between $290 and $330.

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]]> car audiocar stereoCarAudioCarStereoCESces 2008Ces2008DEH-P7000BTDEH-P700BTFH-800BTFH-P8000BTpioneerportable audioportableaudio Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:43:00 -0500 21|1078924 <![CDATA[Rainbow Audio unveils sleek iPaul line of car audio amplifiers]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/24/rainbow-audio-unveils-sleek-ipaul-line-of-car-audio-amplifiers/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/24/rainbow-audio-unveils-sleek-ipaul-line-of-car-audio-amplifiers/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/24/rainbow-audio-unveils-sleek-ipaul-line-of-car-audio-amplifiers/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
The almighty "i" prefix has somehow bled all the way over to the car audio realm, as Rainbow Audio has now glossed up a couple of amps and thrown 'em in the iPaul lineup. The iPaul 4.300 can put out 4 x 90-watts when ran at 4-ohms or 2 x 270-watts when bridged to two-channels, while the less powerful iPaul 2.400 outputs 2 x 130-watts at 4-ohms and takes up quite a bit less space. Both units sport a black / silver motif, obvious Apple influence, and of course, several levels of bass boost to keep the junk in the trunk appropriately jacked. Both amplifiers look to be available as we speak, and while the little fellow will run you £249.99 ($496), the 4.300 rings up at £299.99 ($596).

[Via Audio Junkies]

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]]> ampamplifieraudiocar amplifiercar audioCarAmplifierCarAudioipaulportable audioportableaudiorainbow Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:30:00 -0400 21|972951 <![CDATA[Sirius intros Sportster 5 dock-and-play radio]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/15/sirius-intros-sportster-5-dock-and-play-radio/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/15/sirius-intros-sportster-5-dock-and-play-radio/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/15/sirius-intros-sportster-5-dock-and-play-radio/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Sirius is apparently busy today, since hot on the heels of its announcement concerning the Stiletto 2 comes word of the brand-spanking-new Sportster 5. Updating its year-old Sportster 4 model, the new desktop- or dashboard-seated satellite receiver boasts a 6-line, multicolor display, the ability to pause or rewind through 60 minutes of live radio, a real-time sports news ticker, storage for 30 preset stations, an FM transmitter or line out for connecting to audio sources, and comes with a full vehicle kit for mounting in your car, truck, or 50-foot yacht. Weighing in at 3.7-ounces, this is apparently the lightest Sportster ever, so you don't have to feel bad about making the kids carry it from the car to the house. Now all you have to do is decide how many you'll need to buy. Available this Fall for $169.99. Peep the gallery for higher-res action.

Gallery: Sirius intros Sportster 5 dock-and-play radio

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]]> car audiocar mountableCarAudioCarMountableportable audioportableaudiosatellite radioSatelliteRadiosiriussportstersportster 5Sportster5 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:19:00 -0400 21|965747 <![CDATA[Alpine's iDA-X001 iPod / media receiver forthcoming]]> http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/29/alpines-ida-x001-ipod-media-receiver-forthcoming/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/29/alpines-ida-x001-ipod-media-receiver-forthcoming/ http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/29/alpines-ida-x001-ipod-media-receiver-forthcoming/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments iPod car integration has long since gone from being mythic desire to nearly stock feature, but plugging an iPod in via USB and it just running, that's still a pretty fresh experience. Alpine's forthcoming aftermarket iDA-X001 iPod / media-ready receiver promises just that having been "designed and developed with input from Apple." (Perhaps this is what Steve's gonna put in his Mercedes SL55 -- don't ask us how we know that.) Expect this too in the CES timeframe, all you iPod modding car audio mavens.

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]]> alpinebreaking newsBreakingNewscar audioCarAudioida-x001ipodportable audioportableaudioreceiver Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:18:00 -0500 21|709341 <![CDATA[Roadmaster's VR3 VRCD400SDU does digital]]> http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/roadmasters-vr3-vrcd400sdu-does-digital/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/roadmasters-vr3-vrcd400sdu-does-digital/ http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/roadmasters-vr3-vrcd400sdu-does-digital/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We're always happy to welcome another computer-interface-ridden hybrid car stereo / multimedia device to the fold, like Roadmaster's VR3 VRCD400SDU car stereo. Not only does it do aux i (so you can use just about any portable audio player imaginable), but Roadmaster were also thoughtful enough to include an SD slot, USB port, and remote control for playing back MP3 and WMA tracks, with ID3 info showing up on-screen. The single din head won't ding that pocketbook too hard, neither, coming in at a lightweight $140 US, which is even reasonable for other players which might only match its CD player and AM / FM radio.

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]]> car audiocar stereoCarAudioCarStereoportable audioportableaudioroadmastervr3 Fri, 30 Jun 2006 06:22:00 -0400 21|638482 <![CDATA[Dual's PlaysForSure-friendly XDRM7710 head unit]]> http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/23/duals-playsforsure-friendly-xdrm7710-head-unit/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/23/duals-playsforsure-friendly-xdrm7710-head-unit/ http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/23/duals-playsforsure-friendly-xdrm7710-head-unit/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
If you're one of the select few who've decided to say "iDon't," then A/V electronics manufacturer Dual has a new car stereo that might be right up your alley, as it allows you to hook up your PlaysForSure-compatible DAP and control it from the head unit or included remote. Well, it actually costs an extra $100 for the USB adapter that enables this functionality, but that still only puts you out a total of $350, and then you're able to play your digital tracks off of CDs or almost any non-iPod player, but unfortunately not SD cards as well -- hey, you can't have it all. The XDRM7710, as this model is known, also features a motorized faceplate and XM receiver jack -- but certainly not the most stylish design we've ever seen -- and is scheduled to ship in July.

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]]> car audiocar stereoCarAudioCarStereodigital musicDigitalMusicdualhead unitHeadUnitipodplaysforsureportable audioportableaudioremoteusbxdrm7710 Tue, 23 May 2006 11:35:00 -0400 21|620969 <![CDATA[Sirius announces sleek new Sportster4 radio]]> http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/09/sirius-announces-sleek-new-sportster4-radio/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/09/sirius-announces-sleek-new-sportster4-radio/ http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/09/sirius-announces-sleek-new-sportster4-radio/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
To prove that there is still life in the world of consumer electronics outside of videogames and laptops, Sirius broke up today's monotony by announcing an updated version of their Sportster series of Plug and Play satellite radios with 44-minute buffers. The Sportster4, which is small enough to easily transport between home and car, maintains the same recording capacity and features as its predecessors, but adds a new vehicle dock that includes an auxiliary input for your MP3 player. Additional niceties include 30 presets, bundled remote, favorite artist alerts, and game reminders to keep you updated on score changes. Look for the Sportster4 later this month for around $170, with accessories like boombox docks soon to follow.

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