Tag: Speakers
IFA 2008: Sony's PDV-IT1000 speakers are epic thin
Susi Weaser writes…
So you’ve got your 9.9mm LCD TV from Sony – it’d be a shame to spoil it all now with some fat speakers, wouldn’t it? These new speakers from Sony are just 16mm thick, and were wonderfully codenamed ‘Pocky’ after that delicious Japanese biscuit/chocolate/confectionery thing…
IFA 2008: Creative lines up three GigaWorks models – T3, T20 and T40
Lucy Hedges writes…
Creative announced the launch of three GigaWorks speaker systems today – the GigaWorks T20 Series II, GigaWorks T40 Series II and the GigaWorks T3. Based on the huge paragraph dedicated to the T3 and the 2 lines allocated to the T20 and T40 in the press release, it’s fair to say the T3 is the one Creative really wants to grab your attention with. Not to stand in the way of the intentions of a press release, it’s the T3 up first. Looking like an impressive piece of kit, the T3 is a 2.1 speaker, combining innovative design with what Creative are calling ‘the best audio components and state-of-the-art technologies’, to deliver a sound that’ll raise your listening experience to a whole new level of fantastic-ness and produce a sound any audiophile would be proud of…
IFA 2008: Harman/Kardon GLA-55 loudspeakers
There are two basic things you can rate speakers on. The most important is obviously how they sound. Harman-Kardon have a great track record in this area – I expect the GLA-55s sound amazing. They’ve got a 3.5″ mini-jack connection – designed for your PC or for an MP3 player – and they’re 56 Watts, so you should be able to crank them a fair bit…
Writing about JBL modular speakers is easy if you've got the right angle to take
You’d have thought that designing speakers was pretty straightforward – as long as it blurts out noises, you’ve pretty much done your job. I guess it is the boredom that comes coupled with this simple design brief that has led to this unusual design from JBL…
Mirage intros Nanosat 5.1 wrap-around surround speaker system
Mirage has announced its Nanosat 5.1 home speaker system which uses a patented OMNIPOLAR technology to provide 360° audio, improving the sound wherever the listener is sat in the room.
Each of the five satellite speakers is just 14.9cms high, and they look really smart.
The OMNIPOLAR technology ensures that sound evenly fills the entire room, regardless of where the speakers are placed, and the speakers ensure both music and films sound great…
Sony unveil a few small additions additions to home theatre range
Sony has today announced some exciting new home theatre systems that have speakers the size of golf-balls – meaning that you’ll have plenty of extra room on your wall for your massive telly…
Acapella unveils new Violon & High Violon MKIV speaker set – beauty is in the ear of the beholder
German audio company Acapella Audio Arts is a household name amongst serious audiophiles and renowned for its dangerously high quality audio products, and in particular its Violon loudspeakers. Well, audiophiles, prepare to clasp the nearest ring binder to your waists and shuffle cautiously towards the gents; Acapella has just unveiled its latest Violon set – the Violon & High Violon MKIV.
AE1 Mk III Special Edition speakers – limited to just 250 pairs
If money happens to be no object – especially when it comes to playing your music – then you might want to check out the AE1 Mk III Special Edition speakers, an update of the multi award winning AE1…
Nextar wireless floating speakers – for lazy summer days in the pool
If you’re lucky enough to have your own pool (I hate you already), then this gadget is a must have for days when you just want to float and work on that tan.
Acoustic Energy Extreme 8 speakers – get the (garden) party started
Got a barbecue lined up in the next few weeks? The Acoustic Energy Extreme 8 speakers could help with creating some atmosphere…
