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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Jarre AeroSystem One gets a Lalique crystal facelift, we go hands-on]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/jarre-aerosystem-one-gets-a-lalique-crystal-facelift-we-go-hand/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/jarre-aerosystem-one-gets-a-lalique-crystal-facelift-we-go-hand/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/jarre-aerosystem-one-gets-a-lalique-crystal-facelift-we-go-hand/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/jarre-aerosystem-one-gets-a-lalique-crystal-facelift-we-go-hand/"><img alt="Jarre AeroSystem One gets a Lalique crystal facelift, we go hands-on" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/02/jarredsc01470mat600.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 4px;" /></a></div>We saw the original <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/jarre-aerosystem-ones-music-makes-the-audiophiles-come-together/">AeroSystem One</a> saunter into our lives a couple of month's back, and now Jarre Technologies has collaborated with crystal house Lalique to give it a makeover. The partnership sees the original iPod dock covered in smooth glass and cut metal, which certainly sets it apart from pretty much <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/ipod+dock">any other dock</a> we've ever seen. The dock connector sits at the top, and being inset, isn't suitable for iPads, but if you're getting one of these, we imagine you don't want to ruin the aesthetic by perching a slate on top anyway. There is, however, a USB connection meaning this isn't an iDevice only affair. If you've got the estimated &pound;10,000 (or about $15,840) lying around, it'll have to keep burning that hole in your pocket until some time in March. We managed to get a quick hands -- and ears -- on with the only two units in the UK, but couldn't explore much beyond how it looked in-store, bar an awkward moment when we placed an iPhone on it, only to discover it set to full volume. Check the gallery below for a closer look, or hit the PR after the break for more info.<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/jarre-aerosystem-one-launches-new-lalique-edition/">Jarre AeroSystem One arrives in a new Lalique edition</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/jarre-aerosystem-one-launches-new-lalique-edition/#4808227"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/02/jarredsc01468mat800-1328818232_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/jarre-aerosystem-one-launches-new-lalique-edition/#4808216"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/02/jarredsc01485mat800-1328818216_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/jarre-aerosystem-one-launches-new-lalique-edition/#4808211"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/02/jarredsc01491mat800-1328818207_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/jarre-aerosystem-one-launches-new-lalique-edition/#4808215"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/02/jarredsc01486mat800-1328818214_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/jarre-aerosystem-one-launches-new-lalique-edition/#4808223"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/02/jarredsc01472mat800-1328818225_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /><em>Mat Smith contributed to this post</em><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/jarre-aerosystem-one-gets-a-lalique-crystal-facelift-we-go-hand/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Jarre AeroSystem One gets a Lalique crystal facelift, we go hands-on</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/jarre-aerosystem-one-gets-a-lalique-crystal-facelift-we-go-hand/">Jarre AeroSystem One gets a Lalique crystal facelift, we go hands-on</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:05:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/jarre-aerosystem-one-gets-a-lalique-crystal-facelift-we-go-hand/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/20167956/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/jarre-aerosystem-one-gets-a-lalique-crystal-facelift-we-go-hand/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>AeroSystem One</category><category>AerosystemOne</category><category>Apple</category><category>Apple iPhone</category><category>Apple iPod</category><category>AppleIphone</category><category>AppleIpod</category><category>crystal</category><category>hands-on</category><category>iphone</category><category>ipod</category><category>Jarre</category><category>lalique</category><category>lalique crystal</category><category>LaliqueCrystal</category><category>mp3</category><category>mp3s</category><category>music</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speakers</category><category>stereo</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[James Trew]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:05:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Altec Lansing Live 5000 WiFi music system makes its debut, plays nice with Android and iOS (ears-on)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/14/altec-lansing-live-5000-wifi-music-system-makes-its-debut-plays/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/14/altec-lansing-live-5000-wifi-music-system-makes-its-debut-plays/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/14/altec-lansing-live-5000-wifi-music-system-makes-its-debut-plays/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/14/altec-lansing-live-5000-wifi-music-system-makes-its-debut-plays/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/01/dsc0082-1326504847.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 4px;" /></a></div><div> During <a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;lr=lang_en&amp;safe=off&amp;c2coff=1&amp;q=site:engadget.com+ces&amp;btnG=Search">CES</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/AltecLansing/">Altec Lansing</a> showed us its latest premium wireless speaker system, the $500 WiFi-equipped Live 5000. If you're thinking "wait, isn't that attractive-looking, teardrop-shaped gizmo just its <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/04/altec-lansing-shows-off-an-ipod-dock-airplay-speaker-plus-head/">inAir 500 AirPlay speaker</a>?" you'd be <em>sort-of </em>correct. While the system is nearly identical to the inAir, the unit itself isn't tied to iThings for wireless audio streaming -- instead, Altec's created its own "ecosystem" that'll support a variety of devices. After hooking the speaker up to your network, you can use any Android, iOS device or computer running the company's Live controller app to setup up a central playlist of your tunes. The music isn't sent to the cloud, but rather, streamed directly from each device's <span class="mceItemHidden">local catalog of music</span> -- salvation from the pains of aggregating your files to one central storage hub. Best of all, there's also support for services like Rhapsody, ensuring you'll be able to load up your music from wherever you normally would.<br /> <br /> We checked out an early build of the iPhone app (on an iPad), and the interface was simple and intuitive, but we're told to expect more polish in the final edition -- along with that missing tablet-sized version. Notably, the app allows playback to multiple speakers, giving you the option to set up various linkable "stages" to stream independent playlists to. We gave the unit a quick listen on the noisy show floor, and while it got plenty loud, the bass was on the anemic side, despite its 4-inch woofer. Highs and mids were alright, although, at times things felt a bit tinny to our ears. Of course, the hustle and bustle of CES isn't exactly the best spot for hearing how speakers like this sound, so we'll have to reserve final judgement until the unit ships this summer (not to mention that the testing material was streaming from Rhapsody). For now, hit up the gallery below for a closer look, and you'll find a press release past the break with more details. <div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansing-live-5000-wifi-speaker-system-ears-on/">Altec Lansing Live 5000 WiFi speaker system (ears-on)</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansing-live-5000-wifi-speaker-system-ears-on/#4752174"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/01/dsc0071-1326558124_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansing-live-5000-wifi-speaker-system-ears-on/#4752175"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/01/dsc0073-1326558125_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansing-live-5000-wifi-speaker-system-ears-on/#4752176"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/01/dsc0074-1326558128_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansing-live-5000-wifi-speaker-system-ears-on/#4752177"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/01/dsc0075-1326558129_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansing-live-5000-wifi-speaker-system-ears-on/#4752178"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/01/dsc0076-1326558130_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> <br /></div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/14/altec-lansing-live-5000-wifi-music-system-makes-its-debut-plays/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Altec Lansing Live 5000 WiFi music system makes its debut, plays nice with Android and iOS (ears-on)</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/14/altec-lansing-live-5000-wifi-music-system-makes-its-debut-plays/">Altec Lansing Live 5000 WiFi music system makes its debut, plays nice with Android and iOS (ears-on)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:30:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/14/altec-lansing-live-5000-wifi-music-system-makes-its-debut-plays/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/20143989/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/14/altec-lansing-live-5000-wifi-music-system-makes-its-debut-plays/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>altec</category><category>altec lansing</category><category>AltecLansing</category><category>androind</category><category>audio</category><category>hands-on</category><category>ios</category><category>lansing</category><category>live 5000</category><category>live controller</category><category>Live5000</category><category>LiveController</category><category>music</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>video</category><category>wifi speaker</category><category>WifiSpeaker</category><category>wireless</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Pollicino]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:30:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soundfreaq gets edgy with Sound Kick mobile Bluetooth speaker]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/soundfreaq-gets-edgy-with-sound-kick-mobile-bluetooth-speaker/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/soundfreaq-gets-edgy-with-sound-kick-mobile-bluetooth-speaker/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/soundfreaq-gets-edgy-with-sound-kick-mobile-bluetooth-speaker/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;">
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In the midst of Yet Another iPod Sound System-palooza, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Soundfreaq/">Soundfreaq</a> has managed to craft some pretty differentiated pieces. Here in the run-up to CES 2012, the outfit's ushering in its most edgy device yet, the Sound Kick. It's a mobile wireless speaker that touts a unique speaker chamber, which shuts compactly for travel and then opens up whenever there's room. It's able to push on through seven solid hours of on-the-go listening (thanks to that internal Li-ion battery), and it can even share the juice with any USB-chargeable device -- similar to Spar's own <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/spars-zepher-portable-bluetooth-speaker-lineup-streams-your-mus/">Zephyr</a>. In related news, the company's also using the show to introduce its Sound Step Recharge in white and red. Expect the new lot to ship this spring, and if you're hungry for more, the full release is just after the break.<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/soundfreaq-gets-edgy-with-sound-kick-mobile-bluetooth-speaker/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Soundfreaq gets edgy with Sound Kick mobile Bluetooth speaker</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/soundfreaq-gets-edgy-with-sound-kick-mobile-bluetooth-speaker/">Soundfreaq gets edgy with Sound Kick mobile Bluetooth speaker</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:01:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/soundfreaq-gets-edgy-with-sound-kick-mobile-bluetooth-speaker/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/20133406/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/soundfreaq-gets-edgy-with-sound-kick-mobile-bluetooth-speaker/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>bluetooth</category><category>bluetooth speaker</category><category>BluetoothSpeaker</category><category>ces</category><category>ces 2012</category><category>Ces2012</category><category>music</category><category>sound kick</category><category>Sound Step Recharge</category><category>sound system</category><category>Soundfreaq</category><category>SoundKick</category><category>SoundStepRecharge</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speakers</category><category>xkick</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:01:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jarre AeroSystem One's music makes the audiophiles come together]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/jarre-aerosystem-ones-music-makes-the-audiophiles-come-together/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/jarre-aerosystem-ones-music-makes-the-audiophiles-come-together/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/jarre-aerosystem-ones-music-makes-the-audiophiles-come-together/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;">
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We've all got that one friend who<em> just cannot believe</em> you'd listen to 128kbps MP3s. Well, forget the rent, slap a handful of Benjamins down, slot this AeroSystem One next to your IKEA furniture, and <em>then</em> continue to play those low bit rate tracks -- it should drive'em nuts.  Designed with a decidedly anti-regressive approach to sound quality, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/jean-michel-jarre-designed-ipod-speakers-hit-france/">Jarre's</a> lamp-like audiophile rig is the Lady Liberty of digital music, accepting not only all generations of Apple's iPods and iPhones, but also tunes recorded in any digital format.  The stainless steel and toughened glass-made sound system, measuring about three and a half feet tall and weighing about 32lbs, pumps up those iTunes jams with the aid of two 30W satellite speakers and one 60W subwoofer.  Oh, and that cost?  Yeah, the sound of this music's gonna run you 799 Euros (or $1,135), but hey -- a month or three of ramen never hurt anybody. Right?<br />
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[Thanks, Nick]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/jarre-aerosystem-ones-music-makes-the-audiophiles-come-together/">Jarre AeroSystem One's music makes the audiophiles come together</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:02:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/jarre-aerosystem-ones-music-makes-the-audiophiles-come-together/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/20033714/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/jarre-aerosystem-ones-music-makes-the-audiophiles-come-together/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>AeroSystem One</category><category>AerosystemOne</category><category>Apple</category><category>Apple iPhone</category><category>Apple iPod</category><category>AppleIphone</category><category>AppleIpod</category><category>iphone</category><category>ipod</category><category>Jarre</category><category>mp3</category><category>mp3s</category><category>music</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speakers</category><category>stereo</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joseph Volpe]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:02:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony's Digital Link Sound System brings all-in-one iOS integration to your dashboard]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/sonys-digital-link-sound-system-brings-all-in-one-ios-integrati/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/sonys-digital-link-sound-system-brings-all-in-one-ios-integrati/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/sonys-digital-link-sound-system-brings-all-in-one-ios-integrati/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;">
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	Is your car yearning for more <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/pioneer-unveils-its-appradio-integrates-ios-into-your-automobil/">iOS integration</a>? 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.</div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/sonys-digital-link-sound-system-brings-all-in-one-ios-integrati/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Sony's Digital Link Sound System brings all-in-one iOS integration to your dashboard</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/sonys-digital-link-sound-system-brings-all-in-one-ios-integrati/">Sony's Digital Link Sound System brings all-in-one iOS integration to your dashboard</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:42:00 EST.  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We know that this time of year can be pretty annoying and stressful for everyone, so we're here to help out with the heartbreaking process of gadget buying for the school-aged crowd. Today, we have speaker docks in our sights -- and you can head to the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/backtoschool2011">Back to School hub</a> to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back -- at the end of the month we'll be <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-2011-sweepstakes-were-giving-away-3/">giving away</a> a ton of the gear featured in our guides -- and hit up the hub page <a href="http://www.engadget.com/backtoschool2011">right here</a>.</em><br />
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Yeah, studying's the hip thing to do, but waking up for class is arguably where success begins. Rather than relying on some ear-piercing tone emitted from one's cellphone, we prefer something more... substantial. Here, we'll be covering the best and brightest in speaker docks, also known as the alarm clock that your grandkids will eventually point at and laugh, mockingly. Jump past the break for our recommendations, and another opportunity to enter our back to school giveaway. Simply <strong>leave a comment below to be entered to win</strong>, and head over to <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-2011-sweepstakes-were-giving-away-3/">our giveaway page</a> for more details.<br />
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	<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-speaker-docks/#comments"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/08/bts-sweepstake-banner-1312388435.png" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 4px;" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-speaker-docks/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Engadget's back to school guide 2011: speaker docks</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-speaker-docks/">Engadget's back to school guide 2011: speaker docks</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-speaker-docks/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/20001847/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-speaker-docks/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>alarm</category><category>alarm clock</category><category>AlarmClock</category><category>altec lansing</category><category>AltecLansing</category><category>audio</category><category>back to school</category><category>back to school 2011</category><category>BackToSchool</category><category>BackToSchool2011</category><category>clock</category><category>ipod sound system</category><category>IpodSoundSystem</category><category>music</category><category>octiv 650</category><category>Octiv650</category><category>sound dock</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundDock</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker dock</category><category>SpeakerDock</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Altec Lansing's Octiv 650 iPhone / iPod speaker dock does video out, brings new meaning to Mood lighting]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/altec-lansings-octiv-650-iphone-ipod-speaker-dock-does-video/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/altec-lansings-octiv-650-iphone-ipod-speaker-dock-does-video/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/altec-lansings-octiv-650-iphone-ipod-speaker-dock-does-video/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/altec-lansings-octiv-650-iphone-ipod-speaker-dock-does-video/"><img hspace="4" border="1" vspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/04/octiv-650-altec-lansing.jpg"  alt="" /></a></div>
It ain't drastically different than Altec's iDevice <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/altec-lansings-inmotion-air-speaker-system-streams-from-just-ab/">speaker docks</a> from earlier in the year, but if you're looking for a living room peripheral that'll output video from your iPod touch or iPhone, the outfit's Octiv 650 is certainly worthy of consideration. Ditching iPad support in favor of a cleaner, more compact design, this particular sound dock features a component / composite output as well as one other trick -- support for the free Music Mood app. Put simply, it'll pipe hallucinogenic visualizations onto your screen, all while cranking out the jams through a pair of three-inch, full-range drivers and a nested 4-inch subwoofer. We're told that YouTube and Netflix output is a go, and there's an auxiliary port thrown in for those pals who wander over with the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/24/trekstor-showcases-i-beat-blaxx-portable-media-player/">worst-named PMP of all time</a>. Check it next month for a nickle under $200, and start mulling the most important decision of all right now: black... or slate?<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/altec-lansings-octiv-650-iphone-ipod-speaker-dock-does-video/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Altec Lansing's Octiv 650 iPhone / iPod speaker dock does video out, brings new meaning to Mood lighting</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/altec-lansings-octiv-650-iphone-ipod-speaker-dock-does-video/">Altec Lansing's Octiv 650 iPhone / iPod speaker dock does video out, brings new meaning to Mood lighting</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/altec-lansings-octiv-650-iphone-ipod-speaker-dock-does-video/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19902876/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/altec-lansings-octiv-650-iphone-ipod-speaker-dock-does-video/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>Altec Lansing</category><category>AltecLansing</category><category>dock</category><category>ipod sound system</category><category>ipod speaker dock</category><category>IpodSoundSystem</category><category>IpodSpeakerDock</category><category>music mood</category><category>MusicMood</category><category>octiv</category><category>octiv 650</category><category>Octiv650</category><category>peripheral</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker dock</category><category>SpeakerDock</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[JBL intros OnBeat iPad / iPhone / iPod speaker dock, prices it at $150]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/jbl-intros-onbeat-ipad-iphone-ipod-speaker-dock-prices-it-a/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/jbl-intros-onbeat-ipad-iphone-ipod-speaker-dock-prices-it-a/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/jbl-intros-onbeat-ipad-iphone-ipod-speaker-dock-prices-it-a/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/jbl-intros-onbeat-ipad-iphone-ipod-speaker-dock-prices-it-a/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/03/jbl-onbeat-ipad-sound-system.jpg" /></a></div>
This planet we call home needs another <a href="http://engadget.com/all/ipod sound system">iDock</a> about as bad as we need another Charlie Sheen running around aimlessly, but no matter -- we're getting one, and it's being delivered from JBL. The company has just outed its first-ever iPad speaker dock, the OnBeat. Truth be told, it's capable of handling iPod touches, iPhones and iPads (no word on the iPad 2), but it's clearly engineered to hold the largest of the bunch best. Aside from providing joints and jams to those situated in your living room (or basement, if that's how you roll), it can also pipe <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Netflix/">Netflix</a> and YouTube content directly to one's television via a composite video output, and if you're running around sans an iDevice, the 3.5mm auxiliary jack ensures that any other source will still function just fine. You'll also be able to charge and sync any docked devices, but you'll be asked to dole out $149.95 in order to bring one home when it ships next month.<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/jbl-intros-onbeat-ipad-iphone-ipod-speaker-dock-prices-it-a/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>JBL intros OnBeat iPad / iPhone / iPod speaker dock, prices it at $150</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/jbl-intros-onbeat-ipad-iphone-ipod-speaker-dock-prices-it-a/">JBL intros OnBeat iPad / iPhone / iPod speaker dock, prices it at $150</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/jbl-intros-onbeat-ipad-iphone-ipod-speaker-dock-prices-it-a/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19894023/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/jbl-intros-onbeat-ipad-iphone-ipod-speaker-dock-prices-it-a/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>accessory</category><category>apple</category><category>audio</category><category>dock</category><category>harman</category><category>ipad</category><category>ipad accessory</category><category>ipad sound system</category><category>ipad speaker dock</category><category>IpadAccessory</category><category>IpadSoundSystem</category><category>IpadSpeakerDock</category><category>ipod accessory</category><category>ipod speaker dock</category><category>ipod speaker system</category><category>IpodAccessory</category><category>IpodSpeakerDock</category><category>IpodSpeakerSystem</category><category>JBL</category><category>loudspeaker</category><category>onbeat</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speaker dock</category><category>SpeakerDock</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[JBL's On Air Wireless AirPlay speaker dock gets official, unavailable to purchase]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/jbls-on-air-wireless-airplay-speaker-dock-gets-official-unavai/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/jbls-on-air-wireless-airplay-speaker-dock-gets-official-unavai/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/jbls-on-air-wireless-airplay-speaker-dock-gets-official-unavai/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/jbls-on-air-wireless-airplay-speaker-dock-gets-official-unavai/"><img width="564" vspace="4" hspace="4" height="504" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/03/jbl924g9hra01.jpg" alt="" /></a></div>
When we <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/jbls-airplay-enabled-on-air-wireless-speaker-dock-hits-the-fcc/">first peeked</a> this <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/AirPlay/">AirPlay</a>-enabled speaker dock, we were admittedly excited to see how things would turn out after it made rounds through the FCC. <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/JBL/">JBL</a> just tossed up the splash page for the On Air Wireless speaker and we've gotta say -- it looks to be a promising means of streaming your jams. The system connects wirelessly to your AirPlay-enabled Mac and iOS device on 4.2 or later and packs a screen that'll display the track info of the song you're rocking out to. What's more, the rounded grill sports a dual alarm clock, FM radio, and a USB port for future firmware updates. As you might have surmised by now, the dock is not yet available for purchase and there's no word on price. If you're interested, though, be sure to hit the source link, sign up for more info and get ready to headbang this spring.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/jbls-on-air-wireless-airplay-speaker-dock-gets-official-unavai/">JBL's On Air Wireless AirPlay speaker dock gets official, unavailable to purchase</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:03:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/jbls-on-air-wireless-airplay-speaker-dock-gets-official-unavai/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19870978/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/jbls-on-air-wireless-airplay-speaker-dock-gets-official-unavai/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>4.2</category><category>air play</category><category>AirPlay</category><category>album art</category><category>AlbumArt</category><category>apple</category><category>charger</category><category>display</category><category>dock</category><category>iphone</category><category>ipod touch</category><category>IpodTouch</category><category>itouch</category><category>jbl</category><category>lcd</category><category>on air wireless</category><category>OnAirWireless</category><category>radio</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speaker dock</category><category>speaker system</category><category>SpeakerDock</category><category>speakers</category><category>SpeakerSystem</category><category>wireless speaker dock</category><category>WirelessSpeakerDock</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam Sheffer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:03:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toshiba's TY-WSD9 wireless waterproof speaker gives Japanese shower singers an upgrade]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/toshibas-ty-wsd9-wireless-waterproof-speaker-gives-japanese-sho/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/toshibas-ty-wsd9-wireless-waterproof-speaker-gives-japanese-sho/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/toshibas-ty-wsd9-wireless-waterproof-speaker-gives-japanese-sho/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/toshibas-ty-wsd9-wireless-waterproof-speaker-gives-japanese-sho/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/03/toshiba-ty-wsd9waterproof-speajer.jpg" alt="" /></a></div>
Bath-time belters rejoice, for the folks over at Toshiba have bestowed unto you a 21st century solution to the waterproof radio. Okay, so it's not the first <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/04/eops-i24r3portable-speaker-is-mad-bad-and-waterproof/">shower-ready speaker</a> we've reported on, and the TY-WSD9 doesn't come with a <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/01/waterproof-bluetooth-speaker-approved-by-vacationing-billy-corga/">pale-skinned celebrity endorsement</a>, but it does stream audio from your TV, DVD, iPod, or other sound-emitting device within a 25-meter radius. The system sports two 1.2W speakers, works a transmitter / receiver setup that looks something akin to a baby monitor, and will be available in Japan for about 13,000 yen (or $160) starting this March. So get those pipes ready, cause your wet and wild repertoire just got a whole lot bigger.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/toshibas-ty-wsd9-wireless-waterproof-speaker-gives-japanese-sho/">Toshiba's TY-WSD9 wireless waterproof speaker gives Japanese shower singers an upgrade</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 07:37:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/toshibas-ty-wsd9-wireless-waterproof-speaker-gives-japanese-sho/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19866074/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/toshibas-ty-wsd9-wireless-waterproof-speaker-gives-japanese-sho/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2.4ghz</category><category>japan</category><category>japanese</category><category>music</category><category>music player</category><category>MusicPlayer</category><category>receiver</category><category>sound</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speaker system</category><category>speakers</category><category>SpeakerSystem</category><category>Toshiba</category><category>Toshiba TY-WSD9</category><category>ToshibaTy-wsd9</category><category>transmitter</category><category>TY-WSD9</category><category>waterproof</category><category>waterproof speaker</category><category>WaterproofSpeaker</category><category>wireless</category><category>wireless speaker</category><category>wireless speakers</category><category>WirelessSpeaker</category><category>WirelessSpeakers</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Christopher Trout]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 07:37:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soundfreaq's SFQ-01R Sound Platform goes red and black for Valentine's Day]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/soundfreaqs-sfq-01r-sound-platform-goes-red-and-black-for-valen/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/soundfreaqs-sfq-01r-sound-platform-goes-red-and-black-for-valen/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/soundfreaqs-sfq-01r-sound-platform-goes-red-and-black-for-valen/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/soundfreaqs-sfq-01r-sound-platform-goes-red-and-black-for-valen/"><img hspace="4" border="0" vspace="4" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/red-black-soundfreaq2.jpg" /></a></div>
Remember that <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/soundfreaqs-sfq-01-bluetooth-audio-system-exemplifies-gorgeous/">SFQ-01 Bluetooth audio system</a> you were swooning over late last year? If you twiddled your thumbs on buying one, here's a shot at redemption: Soundfreaq has just pushed out a limited edition red and black version just in time for Valentine's Day, and outside of the color change, everything else remains the same. It's up for pre-order now at Amazon for a penny under $200, and trust us, your significant other will <i>love</i> it. Even if said SO is... you.<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/soundfreaqs-sfq-01r-sound-platform-goes-red-and-black-for-valen/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Soundfreaq's SFQ-01R Sound Platform goes red and black for Valentine's Day</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/soundfreaqs-sfq-01r-sound-platform-goes-red-and-black-for-valen/">Soundfreaq's SFQ-01R Sound Platform goes red and black for Valentine's Day</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:39:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/soundfreaqs-sfq-01r-sound-platform-goes-red-and-black-for-valen/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19815263/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/soundfreaqs-sfq-01r-sound-platform-goes-red-and-black-for-valen/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>bluetooth</category><category>music</category><category>sfq-01</category><category>SFQ-01R</category><category>sound</category><category>sound platform</category><category>sound system</category><category>Soundfreaq</category><category>SoundPlatform</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speaker dock</category><category>SpeakerDock</category><category>target</category><category>valentines day</category><category>ValentinesDay</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:39:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Klipsch unveils AirPlay-enabled Gallery Studio, Forum and Arena soundbars (hands-on)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/klipsch-unveils-airplay-enabled-gallery-studio-forum-and-arena/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/klipsch-unveils-airplay-enabled-gallery-studio-forum-and-arena/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/klipsch-unveils-airplay-enabled-gallery-studio-forum-and-arena/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/klipsch-unveils-airplay-enabled-gallery-studio-forum-and-arena/"><img hspace="4" border="1" vspace="4" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/klipsch-gallery-studio.jpg" /></a></div>
Klipsch managed to unveil a <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/20/exclusive-klipsch-introduces-iphone-friendly-image-x10i-and-bla/">black-and-white version</a> of its high-end Image X10i earbuds as well as something referred to as a <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/05/klipsch-lightspeaker-makes-whole-home-audio-as-simple-as-screwin/">LightSpeaker</a> at last CES, and this year they're doing the inevitable: unveiling a trio of iDevice-friendly sound systems. All a part of the new Gallery series, the Studio, Forum and Arena are all making their debut tonight in Vegas. Each of these units are <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/AirPlay/">AirPlay</a> certified, meaning that each one will wirelessly ingest smooth jams and fusion metal from a nearby iTunes library. The Studio and Forum each have slots along the front edge where you can rest your iPhone / iPod / iPad, while the high-end Arena actually has a 30-pin Dock Connector port as well as a video output. The unit's the company had on display this evening were far from being production quality, but the overall design was nice, if not a touch understated. To remedy that on the Studio, the outfit plans to offer well over a dozen faceplates with various graphics -- if sales are strong, we're told that it could create similar plates for the higher-end siblings.<br />
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To go along with those, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/25/klipsch-headquarters-walkthrough-behind-the-scenes-and-between/">Klipsch</a> also unveiled a trifecta of slim, passive speakers: the G-12, G16, G-28 and G-42. These range from $299 to $599 per speaker, and are obviously aimed at the more affluent crowd. One thing of note -- the backs of these speakers have clever cutouts along the bottom and rear, enabling you to better manage your wires. Yeah, <em>wires</em>. These units definitely aren't wireless, but here's hoping for 2012, right? As for the iPod sound systems? Those are slated to ship in Q2 or Q3 with prices set for $399 (Studio), $599 (Forum) and $799 (Arena).<br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/klipsch-gallery-speaker-launch-at-ces-2011/">Klipsch Gallery speaker launch at CES 2011</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/klipsch-gallery-speaker-launch-at-ces-2011/#3747225"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/klipsch-ces-2011-speaker2-1294288148_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/klipsch-gallery-speaker-launch-at-ces-2011/#3747226"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/klipsch-ces-2011-speaker1-1294288149_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/klipsch-gallery-speaker-launch-at-ces-2011/#3747227"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/klipsch-ces-20117154-1294288153_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/klipsch-gallery-speaker-launch-at-ces-2011/#3747228"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/klipsch-ces-20117153-1294288155_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/klipsch-gallery-speaker-launch-at-ces-2011/#3747229"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/klipsch-ces-20117152-1294288158_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/klipsch-unveils-airplay-enabled-gallery-studio-forum-and-arena/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Klipsch unveils AirPlay-enabled Gallery Studio, Forum and Arena soundbars (hands-on)</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/klipsch-unveils-airplay-enabled-gallery-studio-forum-and-arena/">Klipsch unveils AirPlay-enabled Gallery Studio, Forum and Arena soundbars (hands-on)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:33:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/klipsch-unveils-airplay-enabled-gallery-studio-forum-and-arena/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19789216/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/klipsch-unveils-airplay-enabled-gallery-studio-forum-and-arena/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>airplay</category><category>arena</category><category>audio</category><category>ces</category><category>ces 2011</category><category>ces2011</category><category>forum</category><category>G-12</category><category>G-16</category><category>G-28</category><category>G-42</category><category>Gallery ARENA</category><category>Gallery FORUM</category><category>Gallery series</category><category>Gallery STUDIO</category><category>GallerySeries</category><category>GalleryStudio</category><category>hands-on</category><category>ipod dock</category><category>ipod sound system</category><category>IpodDock</category><category>IpodSoundSystem</category><category>klipsch</category><category>music</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speakers</category><category>studio</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:33:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Altec Lansing's inMotion Air speaker system streams from just about anywhere]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/altec-lansings-inmotion-air-speaker-system-streams-from-just-ab/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/altec-lansings-inmotion-air-speaker-system-streams-from-just-ab/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/altec-lansings-inmotion-air-speaker-system-streams-from-just-ab/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/altec-lansings-inmotion-air-speaker-system-streams-from-just-ab/"><img hspace="4" border="1" vspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/altec-lansing-inmotion-air-patio.jpg"  alt="" /></a></div>
Too Anti-Apple to buy into <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/AirPlay/">AirPlay</a>? We feel you, and so does Altec Lansing. Here at <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/CES/">CES</a>, the outfit has just unveiled its latest speaker solution, the inMotion Air. Rather than catering specifically to iDevice users, this one's universal in nature -- hook a bundled adapter into your PC, and you can stream tunes to this here speaker from up to 300 feet away. There's also support for Bluetooth streaming, an internal battery that'll keep the good times rollin' for seven straight hours and a line-out connector in case you'd like to hook up a more robust set of drivers. The whole thing weighs just over a pound, and you'll even find a handle on the back for easy toting. It'll ship next month in slate black and gunmetal grey, with a retail price set at $199.95.<br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansings-inmotion-air-speaker-system-at-ces-2011/">Altec Lansing's inMotion Air speaker system at CES 2011</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansings-inmotion-air-speaker-system-at-ces-2011/#3738950"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/inmotion-air-fireplace_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansings-inmotion-air-speaker-system-at-ces-2011/#3738951"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/inmotion-air-patio_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansings-inmotion-air-speaker-system-at-ces-2011/#3738952"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/inmotion-air-black-product-shot_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/altec-lansings-inmotion-air-speaker-system-streams-from-just-ab/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Altec Lansing's inMotion Air speaker system streams from just about anywhere</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/altec-lansings-inmotion-air-speaker-system-streams-from-just-ab/">Altec Lansing's inMotion Air speaker system streams from just about anywhere</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:01:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/altec-lansings-inmotion-air-speaker-system-streams-from-just-ab/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19787005/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/altec-lansings-inmotion-air-speaker-system-streams-from-just-ab/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>Altec Lansing</category><category>AltecLansing</category><category>audio</category><category>bluetooth</category><category>ces</category><category>ces 2011</category><category>ces2011</category><category>inmotion</category><category>inMotion Air</category><category>InmotionAir</category><category>ipod sound system</category><category>ipod speaker dock</category><category>IpodSoundSystem</category><category>IpodSpeakerDock</category><category>music</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speakers</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:01:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[iHome intros iDM12 micro-soundbar, iDM15 Bluetooth speakers and iDM70 'Sound Sleeve']]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/ihome-intros-idm12-micro-soundbar-idm15-bluetooth-speakers-and/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/ihome-intros-idm12-micro-soundbar-idm15-bluetooth-speakers-and/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/ihome-intros-idm12-micro-soundbar-idm15-bluetooth-speakers-and/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/ihome-intros-idm12-micro-soundbar-idm15-bluetooth-speakers-and/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/ihome-idm12.jpg"  alt="" /></a></div>
It just wouldn't be <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/CES/">CES</a> without a gaggle of new products from <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/iHome/">iHome</a>, now would it? Kicking things off in this year's line of audio-related gadgetry from the company is the iDM12 (shown above), a rechargeable portable Bluetooth speaker that's described as something like a mini-soundbar. It'll stream tunes from any Bluetooth-equipped phone or PMP, but naturally, it's being aimed at iPad, iPhone and iPod owners. Moving right along, there's the iDM15 rechargeable portable BT speakers. Here, you'll find two diminutive speakers that can stream in a similar fashion as the iDM12, but with the addition of speakerphone support. Lastly, the iDM70 'Sound Sleeve' is both a protective shell and a speaker setup for your iPad; it relies on rechargeable NXT flat speakers to improve the audio experience, but mum's the word on price. You'll find these guys, as well as the iD9, iD28 and iD85, on sale "later this year."<br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/ihome-intros-idm12-micro-soundbar-idm15-bluetooth-speakers-and-idm70-sound-sleeve/">iHome intros iDM12 micro-soundbar, iDM15 Bluetooth speakers and iDM70 'Sound Sleeve'</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/ihome-intros-idm12-micro-soundbar-idm15-bluetooth-speakers-and-idm70-sound-sleeve/#3734251"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/ia17glowbluehr_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/ihome-intros-idm12-micro-soundbar-idm15-bluetooth-speakers-and-idm70-sound-sleeve/#3734252"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/ia17glowgreenhr_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/ihome-intros-idm12-micro-soundbar-idm15-bluetooth-speakers-and-idm70-sound-sleeve/#3734253"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/ia17gloworangehr_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/ihome-intros-idm12-micro-soundbar-idm15-bluetooth-speakers-and-idm70-sound-sleeve/#3734254"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/ia17glowpurplehr_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/ihome-intros-idm12-micro-soundbar-idm15-bluetooth-speakers-and-idm70-sound-sleeve/#3734255"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/ia63ba.horzhr_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/ihome-intros-idm12-micro-soundbar-idm15-bluetooth-speakers-and/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>iHome intros iDM12 micro-soundbar, iDM15 Bluetooth speakers and iDM70 'Sound Sleeve'</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/ihome-intros-idm12-micro-soundbar-idm15-bluetooth-speakers-and/">iHome intros iDM12 micro-soundbar, iDM15 Bluetooth speakers and iDM70 'Sound Sleeve'</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:52:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/ihome-intros-idm12-micro-soundbar-idm15-bluetooth-speakers-and/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19784738/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/ihome-intros-idm12-micro-soundbar-idm15-bluetooth-speakers-and/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>accessories</category><category>accessory</category><category>audio</category><category>bluetooth</category><category>ces</category><category>ces 2011</category><category>ces2011</category><category>iDM12</category><category>iDM15</category><category>iDM70</category><category>iHome</category><category>ipad accessory</category><category>ipad sound system</category><category>IpadAccessory</category><category>IpadSoundSystem</category><category>iphone accessory</category><category>IphoneAccessory</category><category>ipod sound system</category><category>IpodSoundSystem</category><category>music</category><category>sound bar</category><category>sound dock</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundBar</category><category>SoundDock</category><category>SoundSystem</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:52:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask Engadget: best sound system / soundbar for around $100?]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/ask-engadget-best-sound-system-soundbar-for-around-100/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/ask-engadget-best-sound-system-soundbar-for-around-100/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/ask-engadget-best-sound-system-soundbar-for-around-100/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/askengadget/"><img hspace="4" border="0" vspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/09/ask_engadget_logo_09.png" alt="" /></a></div>
We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the  world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's <a href="http://ask.engadget.com/">Ask Engadget</a>  question is coming to  us from Colin, who needs his jams on the cheap. If you're  looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at <strong><em>ask [at] engadget [dawt] com</em></strong>.<br />
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<div><em>"I have been looking for a decent set of speakers that can kick out fairly good sound. Ideally, I'd use these in a bedroom, mostly for television viewing and Xbox gaming. I don't need anything too powerful as I'm not filling a gigantic room with sound. I've heard good things about Logitech boxed kits, but have also heard that soundbars are great space-saving alternatives. I'm open to pretty much anything: HTIB, soundbars, etc, but am hoping to spend around $100 or less. Thank you!"</em></div>
</blockquote>We know, you're looking to pinch pennies in order to take that special someone out on a fantastically fine date tomorrow. We get it. But these days, $100 can actually buy you quite a bit of sound. We'd echo those positive sentiments on Logitech's boxed kits, but if anyone has any other input, comments are open down below.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/ask-engadget-best-sound-system-soundbar-for-around-100/">Ask Engadget: best sound system / soundbar for around $100?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:33:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/ask-engadget-best-sound-system-soundbar-for-around-100/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19782218/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/ask-engadget-best-sound-system-soundbar-for-around-100/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>ask</category><category>Ask Engadget</category><category>AskEngadget</category><category>audio</category><category>sound bar</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundBar</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speakers</category><category>surround sound</category><category>SurroundSound</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:33:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Altec Lansing Octiv Stage (450) review]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-450-review/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-450-review/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-450-review/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-450-review/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/12/octivstagehero12022010.jpg" /></a></div>
No matter how much you love your <a href="http://www.engadget.com/product/apple-ipad">iPad</a>, there will always come a time when you feel the need to prop up this hefty tablet while simultaneously giving its audio and battery a little boost. Well, Altec Lansing thinks you do, anyway. Like the $99 SMK-Link PadDock 10 we <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/smk-link-paddock-10-review/">reviewed</a> not long ago, Altec's <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/altec-lansing-octiv-stage/">Octiv Stage</a> (or Octiv 450 outside the US) also provides a combo of swivel hinge and speakers for the iPad, but is this $149.95 dock worth the extra money? Read on to find out.<br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-450-review/">Altec Lansing Octiv Stage (450) review</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-450-review/#3625945"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/12/octivstager2010-11-26_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-450-review/#3625944"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/12/octivstager2010-11-26-1_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-450-review/#3625946"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/12/octivstager2010-11-27_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-450-review/#3625961"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/12/octivstager2010-12-02_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-450-review/#3625947"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/12/octivstager2010-12-02-1_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-450-review/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Altec Lansing Octiv Stage (450) review</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-450-review/">Altec Lansing Octiv Stage (450) review</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:17:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-450-review/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19741522/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-450-review/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>accessory</category><category>Altec Lansing</category><category>altec lansing octiv 450</category><category>altec lansing octiv stage</category><category>AltecLansing</category><category>AltecLansingOctiv450</category><category>AltecLansingOctivStage</category><category>apple</category><category>audio</category><category>home audio</category><category>HomeAudio</category><category>ipad</category><category>ipad accessory</category><category>ipad dock</category><category>ipad speaker dock</category><category>IpadAccessory</category><category>IpadDock</category><category>IpadSpeakerDock</category><category>MP450</category><category>music</category><category>octiv 450</category><category>octiv stage</category><category>Octiv450</category><category>OctivStage</category><category>peripheral</category><category>review</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>tablet</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard Lai]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:17:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yamaha's TSX-140 iPod audio system wakes you gently, won't rock you to sleep]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/yamahas-tsx-140-ipod-audio-system-wakes-you-gently-wont-rock/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/yamahas-tsx-140-ipod-audio-system-wakes-you-gently-wont-rock/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/yamahas-tsx-140-ipod-audio-system-wakes-you-gently-wont-rock/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/yamahas-tsx-140-ipod-audio-system-wakes-you-gently-wont-rock/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/11/yamaha-tsx-140-dock.jpg" alt="" /></a></div>
Yamaha's been <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/yamaha,ipodsoundsystem">the go-to company</a> when it comes to iPod docks that are a notch above average, and the outfit's latest is no different. It's a me-too world out there, and somehow the TSX-140 manages to set itself apart by offering an eye-pleasing motif alongside an IntelliAlarm feature. Put simply, the latter allow users to be awoken by music on their iPod, but rather than blasting firmly at 11 when the clock strikes <i>way-too-early</i>, it gradually ups the volume until your brain is alert enough to obliterate the snooze button. As expected, there's an iPod docking port on the top as well as a USB port, and you'll find a pair of 3.5-inch ported bass reflex speakers beneath the Earthy exterior. In addition to the illuminated buttons on the top panel, three front panel controls give access to source, volume, radio presets, alarm clock and equalizer functions, and while Yamaha claims that this guy provides "a gentle, stress-free feeling that makes waking up a pleasure," we're guessing it'll still be a chore doing everything after.<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/yamahas-tsx-140-ipod-audio-system-wakes-you-gently-wont-rock/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Yamaha's TSX-140 iPod audio system wakes you gently, won't rock you to sleep</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/yamahas-tsx-140-ipod-audio-system-wakes-you-gently-wont-rock/">Yamaha's TSX-140 iPod audio system wakes you gently, won't rock you to sleep</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:29:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/yamahas-tsx-140-ipod-audio-system-wakes-you-gently-wont-rock/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19738919/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/yamahas-tsx-140-ipod-audio-system-wakes-you-gently-wont-rock/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>alarm clock</category><category>AlarmClock</category><category>clock</category><category>IntelliAlarm</category><category>ipod</category><category>ipod accessory</category><category>ipod alarm clock</category><category>ipod sound system</category><category>ipod speaker dock</category><category>IpodAccessory</category><category>IpodAlarmClock</category><category>IpodSoundSystem</category><category>IpodSpeakerDock</category><category>music</category><category>sound</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speaker dock</category><category>SpeakerDock</category><category>speakers</category><category>TSX-140</category><category>Yamaha</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:29:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Altec Lansing's Octiv Stage iPad speaker dock is delightfully understated]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/altec-lansing-octiv-stage/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/altec-lansing-octiv-stage/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/altec-lansing-octiv-stage/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/altec-lansing-octiv-stage/"><img border="1" vspace="4" hspace="4" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/11/altec-octive-ipad-system-1289881955.jpg" /></a></div>
Better late than never, right? That's the mantra that <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/AltecLansing/">Altec Lansing</a> is following with the introduction of the Octiv Stage. It's certainly not the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/iluvs-imm747-ipad-speaker-dock-keeps-it-classy-classic/">first</a> iPad-specific sound system on the market, but it's definitely one of the least <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/philips-fidelio-ds8550-ipad-speaker-dock-hands-on/">invasive</a>. Color us crazy, but we're thinking this subtle guy could actually sneak away in a rear corner of your home without drawing unnecessary amounts of attention to it, and we get the feeling that's exactly what Altec's after. Designed to operate in both portrait and landscape modes (courtesy of a rotating connection arm), this here dock can also tilt back and forward to give you lots of viewing angles. It's out today for a somewhat understandable $149.95, and just in case your long lost cousin busts out a Zune, the 3.5mm auxiliary jack will ensure that no one's made to feel ashamed. No promises on that last one, though.<br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-ipad-speaker-dock/">Altec Lansing Octiv Stage iPad speaker dock</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-ipad-speaker-dock/#3574396"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/11/ipad-octiv-stand_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-ipad-speaker-dock/#3574397"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/11/mp450-profile_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-ipad-speaker-dock/#3574398"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/11/mp450-3qtr_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-ipad-speaker-dock/#3574399"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/11/mp450-straight_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/altec-lansing-octiv-stage-ipad-speaker-dock/#3574400"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/11/mp450---kitchen_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/altec-lansing-octiv-stage/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Altec Lansing's Octiv Stage iPad speaker dock is delightfully understated</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/altec-lansing-octiv-stage/">Altec Lansing's Octiv Stage iPad speaker dock is delightfully understated</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/altec-lansing-octiv-stage/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19719658/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/altec-lansing-octiv-stage/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>accessory</category><category>Altec Lansing</category><category>AltecLansing</category><category>apple</category><category>audio</category><category>dock</category><category>ipad</category><category>ipad accessory</category><category>ipad dock</category><category>ipad sound system</category><category>ipad speaker dock</category><category>IpadAccessory</category><category>IpadDock</category><category>IpadSoundSystem</category><category>IpadSpeakerDock</category><category>music</category><category>Octiv Stage</category><category>OctivStage</category><category>peripheral</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soundfreaq's SFQ-01 Bluetooth audio system exemplifies gorgeous]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/soundfreaqs-sfq-01-bluetooth-audio-system-exemplifies-gorgeous/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/soundfreaqs-sfq-01-bluetooth-audio-system-exemplifies-gorgeous/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/soundfreaqs-sfq-01-bluetooth-audio-system-exemplifies-gorgeous/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/soundfreaqs-sfq-01-bluetooth-audio-system-exemplifies-gorgeous/"><img border="0" vspace="4" hspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/soundfreq-iphone-sound-system.jpg" alt="" /></a></div>
Can't say we've ever heard of Soundfreaq, but it's safe to say said company has our attention now. The newly introduced SFQ-01 <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Bluetooth/">Bluetooth</a> audio system is easily one of the most stunning <a href="http://www.engadget.com/all/sound+system">we've seen</a>, and since it accepts BT commands, it'll play nice with just about any mobile phone and / or PMP in the modern era. As for aural qualifications, you're looking at Kevlar-reinforced balanced drivers (2.75-inch), an acoustically tuned dual-port chamber and a UQ3 spatial enhancement processor, all of which presumably combine to deliver pure nirvana straight to your ear canal. Doubly so if listening to Cobain. You'll also find an inbuilt FM radio tuner as well as a 3.5 millimeter auxiliary input, but you won't spot the unit itself anywhere other than Target; it'll ship there later this month for $199.<br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/soundfreaqs-sfq-01-bluetooth-audio-system/">Soundfreaq's SFQ-01 Bluetooth audio system</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/soundfreaqs-sfq-01-bluetooth-audio-system/#3518122"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/soundfreaq-bluetooth-system5_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/soundfreaqs-sfq-01-bluetooth-audio-system/#3518123"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/soundfreaq-bluetooth-system4_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/soundfreaqs-sfq-01-bluetooth-audio-system/#3518124"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/soundfreaq-bluetooth-system3_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/soundfreaqs-sfq-01-bluetooth-audio-system/#3518125"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/soundfreaq-bluetooth-system2_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/soundfreaqs-sfq-01-bluetooth-audio-system/#3518126"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/soundfreaq-bluetooth-system1_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/soundfreaqs-sfq-01-bluetooth-audio-system-exemplifies-gorgeous/">Soundfreaq's SFQ-01 Bluetooth audio system exemplifies gorgeous</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/soundfreaqs-sfq-01-bluetooth-audio-system-exemplifies-gorgeous/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19693983/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/soundfreaqs-sfq-01-bluetooth-audio-system-exemplifies-gorgeous/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>bluetooth</category><category>music</category><category>sfq-01</category><category>sound</category><category>sound system</category><category>Soundfreaq</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>target</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Onkyo's CS-V645 and CS-445 mini stereos offer iPod dock, a pinch of retro]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/07/onkyos-cs-v645-and-cs-445-mini-stereos-offer-ipod-dock-a-pinch/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/07/onkyos-cs-v645-and-cs-445-mini-stereos-offer-ipod-dock-a-pinch/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/07/onkyos-cs-v645-and-cs-445-mini-stereos-offer-ipod-dock-a-pinch/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/07/onkyos-cs-v645-and-cs-445-mini-stereos-offer-ipod-dock-a-pinch/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/11/small-cs445iphone300.jpg" alt="" /></a></div>
Onkyo's got <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/23/home-audio-shocker-onkyo-aims-new-compact-systems-at-audiophil/">a knack</a> for dishing out new kit with a semblance of yesteryear in the design, and we've got to say -- we dig it. The company's latest are designed for minuscule offices, studio apartments and your everyday bedroom, with the CS-V645 DVD / CD mini system leading the way. This guy's got an iPod / iPhone docking station on the top, a USB port on the front, built-in FM radio tuner and support for MP3, WMA, JPEG, and DivX file formats. It'll also upscale content to 1080p over the HDMI output, and in case you were worried about getting up each time to alter the station, a remote is bundled in for good measure. The CD-only CS-445 is practically identical save for its incompatibility with DVD and the removal of its USB socket, but as with its older brother, it boasts a 40-watt amplifier and a pair of two-way loudspeakers. The CS-V645 is expected to crash in early December for $399, while the CS-445 reaches retailers this month for $329. <div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/onkyo-cs-v645-and-cs-445-mini-stereos/">Onkyo CS-V645 and CS-445 mini stereos</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/onkyo-cs-v645-and-cs-445-mini-stereos/#3544449"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/11/csv645ipod300_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/onkyo-cs-v645-and-cs-445-mini-stereos/#3544450"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/11/csv645300_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/onkyo-cs-v645-and-cs-445-mini-stereos/#3544451"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/11/cs445us300_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/onkyo-cs-v645-and-cs-445-mini-stereos/#3544453"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/11/cs445iphone300_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/07/onkyos-cs-v645-and-cs-445-mini-stereos-offer-ipod-dock-a-pinch/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Onkyo's CS-V645 and CS-445 mini stereos offer iPod dock, a pinch of retro</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/07/onkyos-cs-v645-and-cs-445-mini-stereos-offer-ipod-dock-a-pinch/">Onkyo's CS-V645 and CS-445 mini stereos offer iPod dock, a pinch of retro</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Sun, 07 Nov 2010 04:01:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/07/onkyos-cs-v645-and-cs-445-mini-stereos-offer-ipod-dock-a-pinch/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19704456/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/07/onkyos-cs-v645-and-cs-445-mini-stereos-offer-ipod-dock-a-pinch/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>CS-445</category><category>CS-V645</category><category>ipod accessory</category><category>ipod sound system</category><category>IpodAccessory</category><category>IpodSoundSystem</category><category>mini stereo</category><category>MiniStereo</category><category>onkyo</category><category>retro</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speakers</category><category>stereo</category><category>stylish</category><category>vintage</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 04:01:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[JBL brings the twist to On Stage IV and On Stage Micro III iPod sound docks]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/jbl-brings-the-twist-to-on-stage-iv-and-on-stage-micro-iii-ipod/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/jbl-brings-the-twist-to-on-stage-iv-and-on-stage-micro-iii-ipod/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/jbl-brings-the-twist-to-on-stage-iv-and-on-stage-micro-iii-ipod/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/jbl-brings-the-twist-to-on-stage-iv-and-on-stage-micro-iii-ipod/"><img hspace="4" border="0" vspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/jbl-on-stage-micro-iii.jpg"  alt="" /></a></div>
We're guessing that we'll be seeing these <a href="http://engadget.com/tag/ipod+sound+system">iPod sound systems</a> at the bottom of our Lucky Charms boxes next year, but JBL's trying to milk things while it still can. The company has just unleashed a new pair of iPod / iPhone-compatible sound systems, the On Stage IV and On Stage Micro III. Strangely enough, they look fairly identical, but the latter just so happens to be the more portable of the two (shocker!). The new duo sports a unique twisted base, with the On Stage IV housing four Odyssey transducers and having the ability to operate on a six-pack of AA batteries; the smaller Micro III uses just two Odyssey transducers, but it can pump out the jams for 24 hours on just four AAA batteries. Each one ships with an IR remote, touch volume controls and a built-in stereo mini-jack input for connecting those <i>other</i> PMPs you've got sitting around. The On Stage IV is expected to ship soon for $179.95, while the little guy goes for $119.95.<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/jbl-on-stage-iv-and-on-stage-micro-iii-ipod-sound-docks/">JBL On Stage IV and On Stage Micro III iPod sound docks</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/jbl-on-stage-iv-and-on-stage-micro-iii-ipod-sound-docks/#3462320"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/jbl-on-stage-201010_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/jbl-on-stage-iv-and-on-stage-micro-iii-ipod-sound-docks/#3462321"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/jbl-on-stage-20109_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/jbl-on-stage-iv-and-on-stage-micro-iii-ipod-sound-docks/#3462322"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/jbl-on-stage-20108_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/jbl-on-stage-iv-and-on-stage-micro-iii-ipod-sound-docks/#3462323"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/jbl-on-stage-20107_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/jbl-on-stage-iv-and-on-stage-micro-iii-ipod-sound-docks/#3462324"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/jbl-on-stage-20106_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/jbl-brings-the-twist-to-on-stage-iv-and-on-stage-micro-iii-ipod/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>JBL brings the twist to On Stage IV and On Stage Micro III iPod sound docks</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/jbl-brings-the-twist-to-on-stage-iv-and-on-stage-micro-iii-ipod/">JBL brings the twist to On Stage IV and On Stage Micro III iPod sound docks</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:21:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/jbl-brings-the-twist-to-on-stage-iv-and-on-stage-micro-iii-ipod/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19671667/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/jbl-brings-the-twist-to-on-stage-iv-and-on-stage-micro-iii-ipod/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>apple</category><category>audio</category><category>dock</category><category>ipod accessory</category><category>ipod dock</category><category>ipod sound system</category><category>ipod speaker station</category><category>IpodAccessory</category><category>IpodDock</category><category>IpodSoundSystem</category><category>IpodSpeakerStation</category><category>JBL</category><category>music</category><category>on stage</category><category>on stage IV</category><category>On Stage Micro III</category><category>onstage</category><category>OnStageIv</category><category>OnStageMicroIii</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker dock</category><category>SpeakerDock</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:21:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[iLuv's iMM747 iPad speaker dock keeps it classy, classic]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/iluvs-imm747-ipad-speaker-dock-keeps-it-classy-classic/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/iluvs-imm747-ipad-speaker-dock-keeps-it-classy-classic/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/iluvs-imm747-ipad-speaker-dock-keeps-it-classy-classic/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/iluvs-imm747-ipad-speaker-dock-keeps-it-classy-classic/"><img vspace="16" hspace="4" border="0" align="right" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/iluv-imm747.jpg" /></a>iLuv has a long history of cranking out too many iDevice speaker docks to count, so we can't say we're shocked to see 'em pushing out an option that's suitable for the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/iPad/">iPad</a>. It's tough to make one of these actually look respectable when it's hoisting a 9.7-inch tablet in place of a pocket-friendly PMP, but the iMM747 actually looks fairly decent. There's a triple driver speaker network, a radiator subwoofer, an auxiliary line input (3.5mm) and a 30-pin Dock Connector that'll also play nice with your iPhone and / or iPod. If you're in the market, it'll be splashing down in the next few days for $149.99.<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/iluvs-imm747-ipad-speaker-dock-keeps-it-classy-classic/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>iLuv's iMM747 iPad speaker dock keeps it classy, classic</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/iluvs-imm747-ipad-speaker-dock-keeps-it-classy-classic/">iLuv's iMM747 iPad speaker dock keeps it classy, classic</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:21:00 EST.  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When you consider that there are probably loads of <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/airplay">AirPlay-equipped</a> speaker docks waiting in the wings, it's hard to get all giddy about XtremeMac's Tango TRX. Although the dock has... well, a dock and a line-in jack, it also packs Bluetooth 2.1. On the sound quality end, it boasts a 2.1 digital audio system along with midrange drivers, two dome tweeters and a subwoofer. We got a look at it yesterday, and its orange LED status lights and patterned sides make it fairly handsome, but we couldn't really get a handle on the acoustics as it was being demoed in a space with lots of loud and rowdy technology journalists. There's no physical remote included, but XtremeMac is offering a Tango TRX app. Of course, if you're streaming that music over Bluetooth you could just control it from the device itself, but the app <em>does</em> let you adjust the various EQ settings. The basic model will hit for about $180, but Apple will be carrying an exclusive TRX D version with a separate charging dock for $200. Hit the break for the full PR and the gallery below for a closer look. <div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/xtrememac-tango-trx-hands-on/">XtremeMac Tango TRX hands-on</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/xtrememac-tango-trx-hands-on/#3370646"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/09/xtrememactangotrx1_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/xtrememac-tango-trx-hands-on/#3370647"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/09/xtrememactangotrx2_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/xtrememac-tango-trx-hands-on/#3370648"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/09/xtrememactangotrx3_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/xtrememac-tango-trx-hands-on/#3370649"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/09/xtrememactangotrx4_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/xtrememac-tango-trx-hands-on/#3370650"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/09/xtrememactangotrx5_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div> <div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/xtrememac-tango-trx/">XtremeMac Tango TRX</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/xtrememac-tango-trx/#3367122"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/09/tango-trx-01_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/xtrememac-tango-trx/#3367123"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/09/tango-trx-02_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/xtrememac-tango-trx/#3367124"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/09/tango-trx-03_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/xtrememac-tango-trx/#3367125"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/09/tango-trx-04_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/xtrememac-tango-trx/#3367126"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/09/tango-trx-05_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/xtrememac-tango-trx-ipod-dock-hopes-youll-prefer-bluetooth-to-a/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>XtremeMac Tango TRX iPod dock hopes you'll prefer Bluetooth to AirPlay</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/xtrememac-tango-trx-ipod-dock-hopes-youll-prefer-bluetooth-to-a/">XtremeMac Tango TRX iPod dock hopes you'll prefer Bluetooth to AirPlay</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:19:00 EST.  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Shocker of shockers -- <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Onkyo/">Onkyo</a> has outed a pair of home-theater-in-box bundles, and both of 'em are <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/3D/">3D</a> ready. Crazy, ain't it? The HT-S6300 and HT-S7300 both have 3D-ready HDMI-1.4a inputs, 1080p video upscaling, lossless Dolby and DTS high definition audio, Dolby height processing, Audyssey automatic room equalization and seven total loudspeakers (plus a subwoofer). The primary difference between the two is the pair of 41-inch tall floorstanders that come with the S7300, as both systems ship with a 7 x 130W amplifier and a 290W subbie. As expected, there's also an outboard dock for iPod and iPhone, and the Faroudja DCDi Cinema processor should keep upscaled content looking its very best. The duo is available now for $749 and $899, respectively, and the full presser awaits just past the break should you find yourself interested.<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/11/onkyos-ht-s7300-and-ht-s6300-htib-bundles-are-totally-ready-for/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Onkyo's HT-S7300 and HT-S6300 HTIB bundles are totally ready for 3D, man</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/11/onkyos-ht-s7300-and-ht-s6300-htib-bundles-are-totally-ready-for/">Onkyo's HT-S7300 and HT-S6300 HTIB bundles are totally ready for 3D, man</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:32:00 EST.  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This, however, is no vanilla 8-track deck. The Mad Hacker decided to add a little 2-oh-oh-to-the-dime to his Channel Master by modding a Beach Boys deck to connect to his iPod nano. He even threw a headphone socket and USB port on the front for listening on the go and charging (respectively), but the real amazement comes when you plug the thing in. Somehow or another, he hacked the 8-track to transfer iPod signals into the antediluvian source, providing a bona find plug-and-play solution that's (way) more awesome than practical. Seriously, it needs to be seen to be believed -- lucky for you, the video demonstration is just <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/ipod-nano-modded-to-play-inside-8-track-player-blow-minds-with/">a click away</a>.<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/ipod-nano-modded-to-play-inside-8-track-player-blow-minds-with/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>iPod nano modded to play inside 8-track player, blow minds with ease (video)</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/ipod-nano-modded-to-play-inside-8-track-player-blow-minds-with/">iPod nano modded to play inside 8-track player, blow minds with ease (video)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:56:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/ipod-nano-modded-to-play-inside-8-track-player-blow-minds-with/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19505496/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/ipod-nano-modded-to-play-inside-8-track-player-blow-minds-with/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>8 track</category><category>8-track</category><category>8Track</category><category>accessory</category><category>apple</category><category>audio</category><category>awesome</category><category>boombox</category><category>diy</category><category>eight track</category><category>EightTrack</category><category>hack</category><category>i-Track</category><category>ipod</category><category>ipod nano</category><category>IpodNano</category><category>mod</category><category>music</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>video</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:56:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eton Soulra iPod sound system is rugged, splash-proof and solar-powered]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/eton-sourla-ipod-sound-system-is-rugged-splash-proof-and-solar/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/eton-sourla-ipod-sound-system-is-rugged-splash-proof-and-solar/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/eton-sourla-ipod-sound-system-is-rugged-splash-proof-and-solar/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/eton-sourla-ipod-sound-system-is-rugged-splash-proof-and-solar/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/06/eton-soulra-06-02-2010.jpg" alt="" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">Solar-powered sound systems are certainly <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/devotec-rolls-out-updated-solar-sound-2-bluetooth-speaker/">nothing new</a>, but Et&oacute;n has taken things a bit further than most with its new Soulra system, which not only adds an iPhone / iPod dock to the equation, but wraps it in a rugged, splash-proof enclosure. That obviously makes it better suited for the beach or pool-side than some other options, but you'll also naturally get an AC adapter and line-in to use it at home and connect other audio devices. Not much else in the way of technical specs just yet, unfortunately, but it looks like it should be available in the coming days for $199 -- Et&oacute;n actually says "now," but most retailers seem to be saying otherwise. Full press release is after the break.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/eton-sourla-ipod-sound-system-is-rugged-splash-proof-and-solar/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Eton Soulra iPod sound system is rugged, splash-proof and solar-powered</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/eton-sourla-ipod-sound-system-is-rugged-splash-proof-and-solar/">Eton Soulra iPod sound system is rugged, splash-proof and solar-powered</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:36:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/eton-sourla-ipod-sound-system-is-rugged-splash-proof-and-solar/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19500861/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/eton-sourla-ipod-sound-system-is-rugged-splash-proof-and-solar/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>eton</category><category>eton soulra</category><category>EtonSoulra</category><category>iphone dock</category><category>iphone sound system</category><category>IphoneDock</category><category>IphoneSoundSystem</category><category>ipod dock</category><category>ipod sound system</category><category>IpodDock</category><category>IpodSoundSystem</category><category>rugged</category><category>solar</category><category>solar power</category><category>solar-powered</category><category>SolarPower</category><category>SoulRebels</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>splash-proof</category><category>splashproof</category><category>waterproof</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Melanson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:36:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bose simplifies surround sound setup with Lifestyle systems, charges dearly for it]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/bose-simplifies-surround-sound-setup-with-lifestyle-systems-cha/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/bose-simplifies-surround-sound-setup-with-lifestyle-systems-cha/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/bose-simplifies-surround-sound-setup-with-lifestyle-systems-cha/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/bose-simplifies-surround-sound-setup-with-lifestyle-systems-cha/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/05/bose-lifestyle-speaker-setup.jpg"  alt="" /></a></div>
So, you've got a few options here. Do a little research and piece together your own surround system, hire a <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/14/geek-squad-technician-arrested-for-invading-customers-shower/">voyeur</a> from Geek Squad to do it for you, or just hire a live-in technician to handle both present and future issues. Whatever you settle on, you can pretty much rest assured that it'll be cheaper than forking out for one of <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Bose/">Bose</a>'s hilariously overpriced Lifestyle systems. In typical Bose fashion, the company is introducing a new trio of 5.1 rigs (the V35, V25 and T20), each of which utilize a new "Unify" technology that is said to make "connecting speakers and sources, programming remotes, and accessing content easier and faster than ever before." And by that, they mean "we'll show you pictures of the connectors on your television screen." Each setup comes with a handful of tiny, cube-like speakers and a surely unimpressive Acoustimass bass module, and if you're hoping to find detailed specifications -- you know, things like RMS, impedance, frequency response range and other vital audio statistics -- we wish you the best of luck. Oh, but here's a few figures that <i>are</i> being handed down: $3,299, $2,499 and $1,999. Yeah, those are the MSRPs in order of mention, and amazingly, we aren't kidding.<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/bose-simplifies-surround-sound-setup-with-lifestyle-systems-cha/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Bose simplifies surround sound setup with Lifestyle systems, charges dearly for it</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/bose-simplifies-surround-sound-setup-with-lifestyle-systems-cha/">Bose simplifies surround sound setup with Lifestyle systems, charges dearly for it</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Tue, 25 May 2010 22:42:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/bose-simplifies-surround-sound-setup-with-lifestyle-systems-cha/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19490879/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/bose-simplifies-surround-sound-setup-with-lifestyle-systems-cha/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>bose</category><category>expensive</category><category>home theater</category><category>HomeTheater</category><category>lifestyle</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>surround sound</category><category>SurroundSound</category><category>t20</category><category>unify</category><category>v25</category><category>v35</category><category>video</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 22:42:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony magically adds third dimension to new soundbars, 5.1 sound system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/sony-magically-adds-third-dimension-to-new-soundbars-5-1-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/sony-magically-adds-third-dimension-to-new-soundbars-5-1-sound/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/sony-magically-adds-third-dimension-to-new-soundbars-5-1-sound/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/04/sony-ht-sf470-small.jpg" alt="" /></div>
 The 3.1 channel HT-CT350 and HT-CT150 soundbars a) don't require special glasses to use and b) look fairly flat to us, but -- along with the 1,000 watt HT-SF470 5.1 surround system -- but the magic is in their HDMI repeaters (three inputs, one output) capable of <a href="http://hd.engadget.com/2010/03/04/hdmi-1-4a-spec-released-in-full-lays-down-mandatory-3d-format-s/">3D</a> and standby passthrough just like Sony's latest <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-intros-3d-capable-str-dn1010-a-v-receiver/">higher end equipment</a>. The 400 watt HT-CT350 steps it up by shipping with a mounting bracket that affixes it to bottom of select 40-inch (and up) 2010 BRAVIA HDTVs, while the 340 watt HT-CT150 attaches to select 32-inch sets. You'll also find LPCM support via HDMI and BRAVIA Sync compatibility, and if you're drinking the Kool-Aid, you can find the 40-inch CT350 on sale next month for $400, the 32-inch CT150 retailing for around $300 and the 5.1 SF470 hitting shops in June for $550.<br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/sony-ht-ct350-ht-ct150-and-ht-sf470/">Sony HT-CT350, HT-CT150 and HT-SF470</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/sony-ht-ct350-ht-ct150-and-ht-sf470/#2916656"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/04/sony-ht-sf470-_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/sony-ht-ct350-ht-ct150-and-ht-sf470/#2916657"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/04/sony-ht-ct350_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/sony-ht-ct350-ht-ct150-and-ht-sf470/#2916658"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/04/ct150-sony_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/sony-magically-adds-third-dimension-to-new-soundbars-5-1-sound/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Sony magically adds third dimension to new soundbars, 5.1 sound system</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/sony-magically-adds-third-dimension-to-new-soundbars-5-1-sound/">Sony magically adds third dimension to new soundbars, 5.1 sound system</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:16:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/sony-magically-adds-third-dimension-to-new-soundbars-5-1-sound/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19449610/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/sony-magically-adds-third-dimension-to-new-soundbars-5-1-sound/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>3d</category><category>audio</category><category>home theater</category><category>home theater in a box</category><category>HomeTheater</category><category>HomeTheaterInABox</category><category>HT-CT150</category><category>HT-CT350</category><category>HT-SF470</category><category>htib</category><category>sony</category><category>sound bar</category><category>sound bars</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundBar</category><category>SoundBars</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speakers</category><category>surround sound</category><category>SurroundSound</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:16:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philips breathes new life into home stereos with SoundSphere]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/24/philips-breathes-new-life-into-home-stereos-with-soundsphere/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/24/philips-breathes-new-life-into-home-stereos-with-soundsphere/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/24/philips-breathes-new-life-into-home-stereos-with-soundsphere/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.digitalnewsroom.philips.com/products/soundsphere_micro_system/"><img hspace="4" border="0" vspace="4" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/02/philipssoundspheresmall.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Philips/">Philips</a> has been on somewhat of a roll with new releases overseas, and the outfit's new SoundSphere might just be the most intriguing yet. Generally speaking, home stereos don't do much for us, but the minty fresh MCi900 and MCD900 definitely add a fresh touch on an age-old concept. Both systems are equipped with a pair of speakers, 100 watts of amplification and "free floating" tweeters that are <i>outside</i> of the enclosure. The shells themselves are molded from a single piece of aluminum, and there's also an integrated CD player and USB socket on the both of 'em. The former gets a <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Streamium/">Streamium</a> logo and a 160GB hard drive, support for internet radio and wireless streaming with networked PCs or Macs. There's no mention of a price just yet, and potentially more disheartening, no indication that we unimportant Americans will ever see it on our soil.<br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/philips-soundsphere/">Philips SoundSphere</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/philips-soundsphere/#2738368"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/02/philipssoundsphere1_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/philips-soundsphere/#2738371"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/02/philipssoundsphere2_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/philips-soundsphere/#2738372"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/02/philipssoundsphere3_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/philips-soundsphere/#2738373"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/02/philipssoundsphere4_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/24/philips-breathes-new-life-into-home-stereos-with-soundsphere/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Philips breathes new life into home stereos with SoundSphere</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/24/philips-breathes-new-life-into-home-stereos-with-soundsphere/">Philips breathes new life into home stereos with SoundSphere</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:45:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/24/philips-breathes-new-life-into-home-stereos-with-soundsphere/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19371565/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/24/philips-breathes-new-life-into-home-stereos-with-soundsphere/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>boombox</category><category>hi fi</category><category>hi-fi</category><category>HiFi</category><category>MCD900</category><category>MCi900</category><category>music</category><category>philips</category><category>philips SoundSphere</category><category>PhilipsSoundsphere</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSphere</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speakers</category><category>Streamium</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:45:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr. Ed-approved My Pet Speaker lets your stable rock softly, safely]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/10/mr-ed-approved-my-pet-speaker-lets-your-stable-rock-softly-saf/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/10/mr-ed-approved-my-pet-speaker-lets-your-stable-rock-softly-saf/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/10/mr-ed-approved-my-pet-speaker-lets-your-stable-rock-softly-saf/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><img hspace="4" border="0" vspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/02/my-pet-speaker.jpg" alt="" /></div>
File this one in the "you've got to be kidding me" category. Just in case you're terrified of your <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/dog/">dog</a>, cat, horse or Russian grizzly bear getting "put on alert" by the "jarring volumes and piercing sounds" that are generally emitted from your <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/boombox/">boombox</a>, there's now a solution to your specific quandary. Pet Acoustics has just introduced the My Pet Speaker, an omni-directional sound system that contains a 4-inch driver, reduced bass levels and the extraordinary ability to "disburse music in 360 degrees recreating how animals hear in nature." Not good enough? The buttons are even positioned in the rear to keep your animals from skipping the awful tracks in your chosen playlist, and the "stable case design prevents easy knock down by pets." If you're a particular type of sucker (or you just enjoy hearing music with no bottom end whatsoever), you can claim your own in secret next month for $249.95. Rock on, <a href="http://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/story/328820.html" target="_blank">Rosie</a>.<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/10/mr-ed-approved-my-pet-speaker-lets-your-stable-rock-softly-saf/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Mr. Ed-approved My Pet Speaker lets your stable rock softly, safely</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/10/mr-ed-approved-my-pet-speaker-lets-your-stable-rock-softly-saf/">Mr. Ed-approved My Pet Speaker lets your stable rock softly, safely</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:10:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/10/mr-ed-approved-my-pet-speaker-lets-your-stable-rock-softly-saf/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19352131/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/10/mr-ed-approved-my-pet-speaker-lets-your-stable-rock-softly-saf/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>cat</category><category>comedy</category><category>dog</category><category>funny</category><category>horse</category><category>music</category><category>my pet speaker</category><category>MyPetSpeaker</category><category>pet</category><category>Pet Acoustics</category><category>PetAcoustics</category><category>pets</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speakers</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:10:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowers &amp; Wilkins Zeppelin Mini impressions]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/bowers-and-wilkins-zeppelin-mini-impressions/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/bowers-and-wilkins-zeppelin-mini-impressions/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/bowers-and-wilkins-zeppelin-mini-impressions/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><img hspace="4" border="1" vspace="4" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/12/b_w_zeppelin-mini_1.jpg" /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://hd.engadget.com/tag/BowersAndWilkins/">Bowers &amp; Wilkins</a> isn't a name that's generally associated with "mere mortals." Sure, you'll find B&amp;W gear within <a href="http://hd.engadget.com/2009/01/23/bowers-and-wilkins-reveals-xt-8-tower-3-500-per-pair/">palatial mansions</a> and the <a href="http://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/15/2009-jaguar-xkr-to-come-with-bowers-and-wilkins-sound-system/">drool-worthy motorcars</a>, but by and large, these guys stick to the high-end and never bother coming down to the level of the layperson. Thanks to Apple, it seems that even this company couldn't resist the temptation of pumping out its own iPod sound system, with the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/ZeppelinMini/">Zeppelin Mini</a> being the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/03/bowers-and-wilkins-cranks-out-ipod-lovin-zeppelin-speaker/">second</a> that it has sold. At $399.99 (MSRP), this one is positioned alongside more pricey options like Bose's <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2004/09/17/bose-launches-sounddock-for-the-ipod/">SoundDock</a>, JBL's <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/07/jbl-busts-out-a-slew-of-ipod-docks/">On Stage 400P</a>, Altec Lansing's <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/altec-lansing-mix-imt800-really-wants-to-be-a-boombox-isnt/">Mix iMT800</a>, iHome's <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/14/ihome-ip1-isnt-bad-for-an-ipod-dock-packs-a-bongiovi-punch/">iP1</a> and Boston Acoustics' i-DS3. As is typical with B&amp;W gear, the Zeppelin Mini is nothing short of beautiful, but do the acoustics really match the design? Read on for a few of our impressions.<br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/bowers-and-wilkins-zeppelin-mini-impressions/">Bowers &amp; Wilkins Zeppelin Mini impressions</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/bowers-and-wilkins-zeppelin-mini-impressions/#2537930"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/12/b-and-w-zeppelin-mini-handson-_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/bowers-and-wilkins-zeppelin-mini-impressions/#2537931"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/12/b-and-w-zeppelin-mini-handson--(1)_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/bowers-and-wilkins-zeppelin-mini-impressions/#2537933"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/12/b-and-w-zeppelin-mini-handson--(2)_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/bowers-and-wilkins-zeppelin-mini-impressions/#2537934"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/12/b-and-w-zeppelin-mini-handson--(3)_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/bowers-and-wilkins-zeppelin-mini-impressions/#2537936"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/12/b-and-w-zeppelin-mini-handson--(4)_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div></div>
<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/bowers-and-wilkins-zeppelin-mini-impressions/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Bowers &amp; Wilkins Zeppelin Mini impressions</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/bowers-and-wilkins-zeppelin-mini-impressions/">Bowers &amp; Wilkins Zeppelin Mini impressions</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:19:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/bowers-and-wilkins-zeppelin-mini-impressions/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19282883/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/bowers-and-wilkins-zeppelin-mini-impressions/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>b and w</category><category>BAndW</category><category>bowers and wilkins</category><category>bowers wilkins</category><category>BowersAndWilkins</category><category>BowersWilkins</category><category>feature</category><category>featured</category><category>features</category><category>hands-on</category><category>impression</category><category>impressions</category><category>iphone accessory</category><category>IphoneAccessory</category><category>ipod accessory</category><category>ipod sound system</category><category>IpodAccessory</category><category>IpodSoundSystem</category><category>music</category><category>pics</category><category>pictures</category><category>preview</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speaker system</category><category>speakers</category><category>SpeakerSystem</category><category>stereo system</category><category>StereoSystem</category><category>zeppelin</category><category>zeppelin mini</category><category>ZeppelinMini</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:19:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[JVC gets tubular with XS-SR3 iPod speaker dock]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/16/jvc-gets-tubular-with-xs-sr3-ipod-speaker-dock/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/16/jvc-gets-tubular-with-xs-sr3-ipod-speaker-dock/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/16/jvc-gets-tubular-with-xs-sr3-ipod-speaker-dock/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><img hspace="4" border="0" vspace="4" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/12/jvc-xs-sr3_1.jpg" /></div>
Not that we haven't seen an <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/03/bowers-and-wilkins-cranks-out-ipod-lovin-zeppelin-speaker/">elongated iPod sound system</a> before, but we've definitely yet to see one as totally bodacious as this. JVC has just slung out its XS-SR3 iPod speaker dock, which -- like B&amp;W's <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/bandws-400-zeppelin-mini-ipod-sound-system-up-for-pre-order-shi/">Zeppelin Mini</a> -- can hold your iPhone / iPod vertically <i>or</i> horizontally. JVC claims this little trick better enables users to view videos in widescreen form, while the 5-watts of power are sure to blow your skin back when cranked to 11. Other specs include a bundled remote and two audio inputs (one analog, one digital), and if you're even mildly interested, you can check it out later this month for $149.95.<br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/jvc-gets-tubular-with-xs-sr3-ipod-speaker-dock/">JVC gets tubular with XS-SR3 iPod speaker dock</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/jvc-gets-tubular-with-xs-sr3-ipod-speaker-dock/#2538706"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/12/jvc-xs-sr3_2_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/jvc-gets-tubular-with-xs-sr3-ipod-speaker-dock/#2538707"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/12/jvc-xs-sr3_3_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/16/jvc-gets-tubular-with-xs-sr3-ipod-speaker-dock/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>JVC gets tubular with XS-SR3 iPod speaker dock</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/16/jvc-gets-tubular-with-xs-sr3-ipod-speaker-dock/">JVC gets tubular with XS-SR3 iPod speaker dock</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:13:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/16/jvc-gets-tubular-with-xs-sr3-ipod-speaker-dock/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19283316/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/16/jvc-gets-tubular-with-xs-sr3-ipod-speaker-dock/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>ipod dock</category><category>ipod sound system</category><category>ipod speaker dock</category><category>IpodDock</category><category>IpodSoundSystem</category><category>IpodSpeakerDock</category><category>JVC</category><category>jvc xs-sr3</category><category>JvcXs-sr3</category><category>music</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speakers</category><category>surround sound</category><category>SurroundSound</category><category>virtual surround</category><category>VirtualSurround</category><category>xs-sr3</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:13:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonos ZonePlayer S5 all-in-one speaker system now available]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/03/sonos-zoneplayer-s5-all-in-one-speaker-system-now-available/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/03/sonos-zoneplayer-s5-all-in-one-speaker-system-now-available/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/03/sonos-zoneplayer-s5-all-in-one-speaker-system-now-available/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/sonos-zoneplayer-s5-goes-on-sale-today-0362663/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/10/sonos-s5-handson-headline-dsc_7829-engadget.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">We managed to get a <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/20/sonos-s5-ears-on-review-the-premium-ipod-speaker-dock-without-t/">early hands-on look</a> at Sonos' new <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/sonos-zoneplayer-s5-all-in-one-wireless-speaker-lowers-cost-of-entry/">S5</a> all-in-one speaker system last month, and if that got you intrigued you'll no doubt be pleased to know that the rig is now available in the US for the slightly premium price of $399. That will get you all the usual wireless connectivity you'd expect from a Sonos ZonePlayer (minus the need to purchase additional speakers), plus support for the Sonos Controller iPhone app (but no actual iPhone / iPod dock), and of course some "room-filling" sound, which we found did actually live up to its promise. Still confused about the whole thing? Head on past the break for a video.</div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/03/sonos-zoneplayer-s5-all-in-one-speaker-system-now-available/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Sonos ZonePlayer S5 all-in-one speaker system now available</em></a></p><p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/03/sonos-zoneplayer-s5-all-in-one-speaker-system-now-available/">Sonos ZonePlayer S5 all-in-one speaker system now available</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:25:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/03/sonos-zoneplayer-s5-all-in-one-speaker-system-now-available/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19220888/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/03/sonos-zoneplayer-s5-all-in-one-speaker-system-now-available/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>home audio</category><category>HomeAudio</category><category>s5</category><category>sonos</category><category>sonos zoneplayer s5</category><category>SonosZoneplayerS5</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speaker system</category><category>SpeakerSystem</category><category>wireless audio</category><category>wireless music</category><category>WirelessAudio</category><category>WirelessMusic</category><category>zoneplayer</category><category>zoneplayer s5</category><category>ZoneplayerS5</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Melanson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:25:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bose Wave SoundLink wireless music system goes on sale today]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/bose-soundlink-wireless-music-system-goes-on-sale-today/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/bose-soundlink-wireless-music-system-goes-on-sale-today/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/bose-soundlink-wireless-music-system-goes-on-sale-today/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/digital_music_systems/wireless_systems/soundlink/index.jsp#owners"><img hspace="4" border="0" vspace="4" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/10/091023-bose-02.jpg" /><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/17/bose-intros-soundlink-wireless-music-system-charges-550-with-a/">Bose Wave SoundLink</a>, the too-expensive, yet pretty OK looking wireless music system by the "too expensive, yet pretty OK looking" consumer electronics people over at <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Bose/">Bose</a>, has gone from rumor to reality as of today. Expect to pay $599.90 for the whole McGillicuddy or -- if you've already bought into the Bose Wave thing -- pick up that SoundLink upgrade kit featuring a USB Bluetooth dongle for a mere $149.95. A steal at a fraction of the price! PR after the break.</div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/bose-soundlink-wireless-music-system-goes-on-sale-today/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Bose Wave SoundLink wireless music system goes on sale today</em></a></p><p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portableaudio/" rel="tag">Portable Audio</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/bose-soundlink-wireless-music-system-goes-on-sale-today/">Bose Wave SoundLink wireless music system goes on sale today</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:21:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/digital_music_systems/wireless_systems/soundlink/index.jsp#owners>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/bose-soundlink-wireless-music-system-goes-on-sale-today/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19205787/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/bose-soundlink-wireless-music-system-goes-on-sale-today/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>bluetooth</category><category>Bose</category><category>music</category><category>music system</category><category>MusicSystem</category><category>portable audio</category><category>portable speaker</category><category>portableaudio</category><category>PortableSpeaker</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>SounkLink</category><category>speaker</category><category>usb</category><category>wave music system</category><category>WaveMusicSystem</category><category>wireless sound system</category><category>WirelessSoundSystem</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joseph L. Flatley]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:21:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yamaha's PDX-60 wireless iPod / iPhone dock adds yAired to the lexicon]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/21/yamahas-pdx-60-wireless-ipod-iphone-dock-adds-yaired-to-the-l/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/21/yamahas-pdx-60-wireless-ipod-iphone-dock-adds-yaired-to-the-l/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/21/yamahas-pdx-60-wireless-ipod-iphone-dock-adds-yaired-to-the-l/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><img hspace="4" border="0" vspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/10/yamaha-sound-dock-ipod.jpg"  alt="" /></div>
Sony's got its <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/02/26/sony-s-air-hands-on/">S-AIR</a>, Yamaha has its yAired -- so, what of it? The outfit famous for making just about everything from ATVs to wicked soundbars has today introduced a classy addition to the oversaturated <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/ipod+sound+system/">iPod / iPhone sound system</a> market: the PDX-60. Apple loyalists simply dock their media player in the wireless base and watch as the tunes are streamed effortlessly into the magical box on the other side. There's also remote control capability for keeping tabs on that playlist whilst planted on the sofa, and the dock can even power on and off automatically with "yAired-enabled iPhones / iPods." The music maker itself boasts a pair of 3.25-inch speakers and a digital amplifier of undisclosed wattage, and it's available in black, gray, blue or pink for $299.95. So, any takers, or are you <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/15/bose-sounddock-10-weighs-in-with-599-of-ipod-amplification/">stickin' with Bose</a>?<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/21/yamahas-pdx-60-wireless-ipod-iphone-dock-adds-yaired-to-the-l/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Yamaha's PDX-60 wireless iPod / iPhone dock adds yAired to the lexicon</em></a></p><p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portableaudio/" rel="tag">Portable Audio</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/21/yamahas-pdx-60-wireless-ipod-iphone-dock-adds-yaired-to-the-l/">Yamaha's PDX-60 wireless iPod / iPhone dock adds yAired to the lexicon</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:13:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/21/yamahas-pdx-60-wireless-ipod-iphone-dock-adds-yaired-to-the-l/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19203859/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/21/yamahas-pdx-60-wireless-ipod-iphone-dock-adds-yaired-to-the-l/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>iphone accessory</category><category>iphone dock</category><category>IphoneAccessory</category><category>IphoneDock</category><category>ipod accessory</category><category>ipod dock</category><category>ipod sound system</category><category>IpodAccessory</category><category>IpodDock</category><category>IpodSoundSystem</category><category>music</category><category>PDX-60</category><category>portable audio</category><category>portableaudio</category><category>sound dock</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundDock</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speakers</category><category>wireless</category><category>wireless dock</category><category>WirelessDock</category><category>yAired</category><category>Yamaha</category><category>yamaha PDX-60</category><category>YamahaPdx-60</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:13:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[LG's 5.1 HB954SP Blu-ray HTIB system makes room for your iPod or iPhone]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/lgs-5-1-hb954sp-blu-ray-htib-system-makes-room-for-your-ipod-or/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/lgs-5-1-hb954sp-blu-ray-htib-system-makes-room-for-your-ipod-or/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/lgs-5-1-hb954sp-blu-ray-htib-system-makes-room-for-your-ipod-or/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/lg-hb954sp-blu-ray-5-1-home-cinema-system-with-ipod-dock-0859664/"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/10/lg-hb954sp-bd-htib.jpg" alt="" /></a></div>
If you've somehow managed to hold out from joining into the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/htib/">HTIB revolution</a>, the time for caving is upon you. <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/LG/">LG</a> has just tapped Sir Mark Levinson to engineer the acoustics behind its latest bundle, the HB954SP. Packing a 5.1-channel sound system that includes 1,000 total watts of power, a quintet of oval drivers and a ported subwoofer, the system gets direction from a BD-Live-enabled Blu-ray player that's actually a fair bit more stylish than the tried-and-true black rectangle. You'll also find a pair of HDMI inputs, an iDock function for charging and controlling your iPod / iPhone right from the BD deck, 1080p upscaling of traditional DVDs, touch sensitive controls, a USB port for loading up external media and an optical audio input. There's nary a mention of price, but it should splash down this November for a hefty premium.<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/blu-ray/" rel="tag">Blu-ray</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/players/" rel="tag">Players</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/speakers/" rel="tag">Speakers</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/lg/" rel="tag">LG</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/lgs-5-1-hb954sp-blu-ray-htib-system-makes-room-for-your-ipod-or/">LG's 5.1 HB954SP Blu-ray HTIB system makes room for your iPod or iPhone</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:14:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.slashgear.com/lg-hb954sp-blu-ray-5-1-home-cinema-system-with-ipod-dock-0859664/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/lgs-5-1-hb954sp-blu-ray-htib-system-makes-room-for-your-ipod-or/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19191346/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/lgs-5-1-hb954sp-blu-ray-htib-system-makes-room-for-your-ipod-or/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>bd</category><category>blu ray</category><category>blu-ray</category><category>blu-ray htib</category><category>blu-ray player</category><category>Blu-rayHtib</category><category>Blu-rayPlayer</category><category>bluray</category><category>HB954SP</category><category>hd</category><category>home theater</category><category>HomeTheater</category><category>htib</category><category>iphone accessory</category><category>IphoneAccessory</category><category>ipod accessory</category><category>ipod dock</category><category>IpodAccessory</category><category>IpodDock</category><category>lg</category><category>Mark Levinson</category><category>MarkLevinson</category><category>sound</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speakers</category><category>upconverting</category><category>upscaling</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:14:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[LG's 5.1 HB954SP Blu-ray HTIB system makes room for your iPod or iPhone]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/lgs-5-1-hb954sp-blu-ray-htib-system-makes-room-for-your-ipod-or/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/lgs-5-1-hb954sp-blu-ray-htib-system-makes-room-for-your-ipod-or/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/lgs-5-1-hb954sp-blu-ray-htib-system-makes-room-for-your-ipod-or/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/lg-hb954sp-blu-ray-5-1-home-cinema-system-with-ipod-dock-0859664/"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/10/lg-hb954sp-bd-htib.jpg"  alt="" /></a></div>
If you've somehow managed to hold out from joining into the <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/tag/htib/">HTIB revolution</a>, the time for caving is upon you. <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/LG/">LG</a> has just tapped Sir Mark Levinson to engineer the acoustics behind its latest bundle, the HB954SP. Packing a 5.1-channel sound system that includes 1,000 total watts of power, a quintet of oval drivers and a ported subwoofer, the system gets direction from a BD-Live-enabled Blu-ray player that's actually a fair bit more stylish than the tried-and-true black rectangle. You'll also find a pair of HDMI inputs, an iDock function for charging and controlling your iPod / iPhone right from the BD deck, 1080p upscaling of traditional DVDs, touch sensitive controls, a USB port for loading up external media and an optical audio input. There's nary a mention of price, but it should splash down this November for a hefty premium.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/lgs-5-1-hb954sp-blu-ray-htib-system-makes-room-for-your-ipod-or/">LG's 5.1 HB954SP Blu-ray HTIB system makes room for your iPod or iPhone</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:14:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.slashgear.com/lg-hb954sp-blu-ray-5-1-home-cinema-system-with-ipod-dock-0859664/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/lgs-5-1-hb954sp-blu-ray-htib-system-makes-room-for-your-ipod-or/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19191317/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/lgs-5-1-hb954sp-blu-ray-htib-system-makes-room-for-your-ipod-or/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>bd</category><category>blu-ray</category><category>blu-ray htib</category><category>blu-ray player</category><category>Blu-rayHtib</category><category>Blu-rayPlayer</category><category>HB954SP</category><category>home theater</category><category>HomeTheater</category><category>htib</category><category>iphone accessory</category><category>IphoneAccessory</category><category>ipod accessory</category><category>ipod dock</category><category>IpodAccessory</category><category>IpodDock</category><category>lg</category><category>Mark Levinson</category><category>MarkLevinson</category><category>sound</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>speaker</category><category>speakers</category><category>upconverting</category><category>upscaling</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:14:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bose intros SoundLink wireless music system, charges $550 with a straight face]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/17/bose-intros-soundlink-wireless-music-system-charges-550-with-a/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/17/bose-intros-soundlink-wireless-music-system-charges-550-with-a/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/17/bose-intros-soundlink-wireless-music-system-charges-550-with-a/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&amp;newsId=20090716006361&amp;newsLang=en"><img hspace="4" border="0" vspace="4" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/07/bose-soundlink-system.jpg" /></a></div>
Ah, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Bose/">Bose</a>. While almost any other audio company would be properly lambasted for charging $549.95 for a portable <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/soundsystem/">sound system</a> with absolutely no hard specifications (driver material, amplifier type, wattage, etc.) to speak of, somehow or another Bose gets away with the practice. All bitterness aside, the fresh SoundLink Wireless Music System is actually rather attractive, and unlike its other models, this one arrives with a USB dongle that enables computers to stream tunes directly to it. 'Course, we're not told what kind of technology is used here nor how far you can stray without losing signal, but as we alluded to earlier, this is all par for the course for Bose. In brighter news, there's a rechargeable battery that keeps it humming for three hours on a full charge, and the bundled IR remote could probably be programmed to control your media app from afar. Oh, and there's a standard 3.5 millimeter auxiliary jack for linking things up the "old way." Start saving your <strike>pennies</strike> quarters, folks -- this one ships to those with more dollars than sense on August 27th.<br />
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[Via <a href="http://hothardware.com/News/Bose-SoundLink-Stereo-Streams-Tunes-Wirelessly/">HotHardware</a>]<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/17/bose-intros-soundlink-wireless-music-system-charges-550-with-a/">Bose intros SoundLink wireless music system, charges $550 with a straight face</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:18:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&amp;newsId=20090716006361&amp;newsLang=en>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/17/bose-intros-soundlink-wireless-music-system-charges-550-with-a/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19101948/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/17/bose-intros-soundlink-wireless-music-system-charges-550-with-a/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>bluetooth</category><category>Bose</category><category>music</category><category>music system</category><category>MusicSystem</category><category>portable speaker</category><category>PortableSpeaker</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundSystem</category><category>SounkLink</category><category>speaker</category><category>usb</category><category>wireless sound system</category><category>WirelessSoundSystem</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:18:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helms SoundBuddy II K999B iPod sound system has the look (and little else)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/26/helms-soundbuddy-ii-k999b-ipod-sound-system-has-the-look-and-li/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/26/helms-soundbuddy-ii-k999b-ipod-sound-system-has-the-look-and-li/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/26/helms-soundbuddy-ii-k999b-ipod-sound-system-has-the-look-and-li/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/helms-soundbuddy-ii-k999b-mini-21-digital-audio-system/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/03/3-25-09-helms-ipod-system.jpg"  alt="" /></a><br /></div>
In the vast, treacherous world of me-too <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/ipod+sound+system/">iPod sound systems</a>, Helms' SoundBuddy II K999B Mini 2.1 Digital Audio System does a commendable job of standing out. What it doesn't do so well, however, is sound good. Unfortunately for it, the music side of things is pretty darn important when it comes to deciding on an audio setup. <em>iLounge</em> recently got ahold of this here unit, and while the styling was definitely unique and highly lauded, some of the design aspects -- including the actual docking apparatus and the speaker location -- were understandably questioned. Furthermore, critics found the sound quality to be borderline laughable given the steep $140 price of entry, leading to a conclusion that the hands-on images in the read link are probably as close as you (or your wallet) should ever get to this one.<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/26/helms-soundbuddy-ii-k999b-ipod-sound-system-has-the-look-and-li/">Helms SoundBuddy II K999B iPod sound system has the look (and little else)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:23:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/helms-soundbuddy-ii-k999b-mini-21-digital-audio-system/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/26/helms-soundbuddy-ii-k999b-ipod-sound-system-has-the-look-and-li/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1498724/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/26/helms-soundbuddy-ii-k999b-ipod-sound-system-has-the-look-and-li/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audio</category><category>Helms</category><category>ipod</category><category>ipod accessory</category><category>IpodAccessory</category><category>K999B</category><category>music</category><category>sound system</category><category>SoundBuddy II</category><category>SoundbuddyIi</category><category>SoundSystem</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:23:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engadget's recession antidote: win a Paradigm Cinema 70 CT surround system!]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/23/engadgets-recession-antidote-win-a-paradigm-cinema-70-ct-surro/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/23/engadgets-recession-antidote-win-a-paradigm-cinema-70-ct-surro/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/23/engadgets-recession-antidote-win-a-paradigm-cinema-70-ct-surro/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/03/20090323-paradigm_cinema_70_ct.jpg"  alt="" /><br /></div>
This whole global economic crisis, and its resulting massive loss of jobs got us thinking. We here at Engadget didn't want to stand helplessly by, announcing every new round of misery without giving anything back -- so we decided to take the opportunity to spread a little positivity. We'll be handing out a new gadget every day (except for weekends) to lucky readers until we run out of stuff / companies stop sending things. Today we've got totally bodacious <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/tag/paradigm/">Paradigm</a> <a href="http://www.paradigm.com/en/paradigm/fronts-cinema-cinema70-model-2-2-1-9.paradigm">Cinema 70 CT</a> 5.1 surround system to let loose, offering up everything you need (on the audio front, anyway) to convert your den into <em>the</em> party palace. Read the rules below (no skimming -- we're omniscient and can tell when you've skimmed) and get commenting!<br /><br /><em>Special thanks to </em><em><a href="http://www.paradigm.com/">Paradigm</a> </em><em><em> </em>for providing the gear!<br /><br /></em>The rules:<br />
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    <li><strong>You may only enter this specific giveaway once.</strong> If you enter this giveaway more than once you'll be automatically disqualified, etc. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.)</li>
    <li><strong>If you enter more than once, only activate one comment.</strong> This is pretty self explanatory. Just be careful and you'll be fine.<strong><br /></strong></li>
    <li><strong>Contest is open to anyone in the 50 States, 18 or older! </strong>Sorry, we don't make this rule (we hate excluding <em>anyone</em>), so be mad at our lawyers and contest laws if you have to be mad.<br /></li>
    <li><strong>Winner will be chosen randomly.</strong> The winner will receive one (1) Paradigm Cinema 70 CT surround system. Approximate value is $649.<br /></li>
    <li>If you are chosen, you will be notified by email. Winners must respond within three days of the end of the contest. If you do not respond within that period, another winner will be chosen.</li>
    <li><strong>Entries can be submitted until Monday, March 23rd, 11:59PM ET. </strong>Good luck!</li>
    <li><a href="http://www.engadget.com/official-giveaways-rules/">Full rules can be found here.</a></li>
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