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Bower & Wilkins Signature Diamond Speakers

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Gadgets

We've been finding all sorts of pricey speakers lately. The latest come from another famed industrial designer, Kenneth Grange, who has designed Parker pens, Kenwood food mixers, the Kodak Instamatic camera and the Wilkinson Sword razor. His latest project is the Bowers & Wilkins Signature Diamond limited edition speaker. The
Signature Diamond is a two-way speaker with a Kevlar midrange/bass drive unit inside a sculpted, cylindrical cabinet. It also has a marble tube-loaded tweeter with a dome of synthetic diamond to deliver high frequencies. The speakers come in a limited-edition of 1000 individually-numbered sets for £11,000.

[via Tech Digest]

Tags: audio, bowers and wilkins, BowersAndWilkins, speakers

iJuke, The Jukebox Treatment For Your iPod

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

Cute or cheesy? I'm on the fence about this one. Crosley Radio, which specializes in retro-styled electronics that utilize modern technology, has created the iJuke. The iJuke is 18 inches tall and has the look of the classic jukebox but is also a place to dock your iPod. It has a dynamic full range stereo speakers, neon lighting, percolating bubble tubes, external speaker outputs and comes with a small remote. It sells for $199.95.

Tags: audio, crosley, ijuke, ipod, jukebox

Muon Aluminum Speakers

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Gadgets

The blogosphere has been all abuzz over these gleaming beauties, the Muon speakers. The over six-foot-tall aluminum speakers were created in a collaboration between KEF, the loudspeaker manufacturer and Apple's industrial designer, Ross Lovegrove,known for his work on the iMac. The result are these sinous speakers which are created from super-formed aluminum. They are four way speakers that use the KEF proprietary Uni-Q drive unit array to create a seamless sonic picture. There are also two additional bass drivers mounted in the back of Muon. There are just 100 pairs being made and they sell for an astounding $140,000 per pair. Check out video of the launch in Milan via MoCo Loco.

Tags: aluminum, audio, decor, muon, sound, speakers

Aluratek Photo Frame Plays Music and Video

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Gadgets

I've always considered the digital photo frame to be a rather curious gadget without a lot of functionality but Aluratek has created a new version that doesn't just display your photos but also has 256MB of built-in memory. The photo frame can play background music or video in addition to holding all your photos. It even has a remote control. The 10.5-inch frames let you transfer files directly from your computer. The frame has 1024x768 video resolution and sells for $199. This might make an excellent gift for Mother's Day.

Tags: aluratek, audio, decor, digital photo frame, gadget, mother's day gifts, mp3, video

Paradigm Millennia Speakers

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Gadgets

Paradigm Electronics has released a new line of speakers meant to complement flat screen television home theater systems. The Paradigm Millenia 300 speakers are long and thin, packing six drivers into a four-foot aluminum frame that sits on a glass base. The 300 also has three 5-1/2-inch precision-engineered mineral-filled polypropylene bass cones with neodymium magnets and the new HTD™ system. The speakers have a composite MDF/aluminum baffle andan acoustically inert extruded-aluminum enclosure to offer big sound in a slim silhouette. The speakers sell for $1,999 per pair.

Tags: audio, decor, millenia, paradigm, sound system, speakers

Ferrari Sound with the F80

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

Is that a really fancy toaster, my companion asked when he saw this thing. Nope, not a toaster. This is the F80 a new project created with Ferrari and Meridian to be a luxury entertainment center. It can be hooked up to your iPod, play CDs or tune in to the radio. But its main purpose is to look good, expensively good. Brit gadget blog Shiny Shiny recently traveled to the Silverstone Racing Circuit to check out this chic little boombox. It has 80 watts of power and comes in the five Ferrari colors of red, yellow, black, white and silver or if you are truly deep pocketed you can spring for the limited edition leather finish. The standard version sells for £1,495 (over $2,900) and the limited edition system costs £1,795 ($3,492).

Tags: audio, boombox, ferrari, meridian, stereo

DNA Sonic Decor Speakers

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Gadgets

Your television has gotten flatter and flatter so why not your speakers? Donald North Audio has debuted their Sonic Décor line of on-wall speakers. The speakers are 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) deep and mount on the wall. The speakers can be set up in two different configurations, horizontal or vertical, and are available with a wide variety of color options for the cabinets, grilles, and trim panels. The speakers weigh 13 pounds each and have a frequency range from 70 Hz to 20 kHz. They sell for $1495 per pair.

Tags: audio, decor, sound, speakers

Cabesse La Sphere Speakers

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Gadgets

The massive eye-like speaker shown here is La Sphere from Cabesse. It was debuted at CES in January and at $150,000 for a pair is one of the most expensive speakers around. The four-way co-axial point source loudspeaker is designed to create big noise but as Stereophile reported from CES is can also handle softer sound. The spherical enclosure is designed to help eliminates standing waves and create a more rounded sound. Striking but maybe also slightly spooky since they look like alien eyes watching your every move.

Tags: audio, cabesse, la sphere, sound, speakers

Audiophile Gifts on the Cheap

by Trey Evans (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

While still luxury items, these audiophile grade components are good ideas for college students or some one who digs quality sound but may not have the room or ability to take full advantage of Krell monoblocks. Blogger Sandy Greene posted a list of 'affordable' components on Josh Ray's SonicFlare that includes speakers, an amp, and even an iPod interfacing jack-of-all-trades. The permalink on their site doesn't work, so you'll just have to scroll down on the main page or try searching in the speaker category

Tags: audio, audiophile, hifi, ipod, speakers

SpeakerCraft TIME Five Speaker System

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

Looking at the whole unit, the SpeakerCraft TIME Five Speaker System speakers don't look particularly unobtrusive, but almost everything you see is recessed into the wall or ceiling where you choose to mount the unit. The speaker itself sits flush with that surface until you turn it on, at which point you can rotate the speaker outward, using a remote control or selecting from presets, to create the optimal listening experience wherever you choose to set them up. The motorized speakers turn out from 15-45 degrees and can rotate a full 320 degrees around. Price: $750 per speaker.

[via scifi tech]

Tags: audio, sound, sound system, sounds, speakercraft, speakers

Ferrari Audio System

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

The Ferrari Audio System was not made by Ferrari, but it is endorsed by them and the design team worked with Ferrari to nail down the aesthetics. It is made by David Weiner Ventures' ART.Engine and is a stand-alone system that is shaped like a single speaker. It measures 47 inches tall, 16 inches wide and just 6 inches deep, with a Ferrari logo at the top and a Ferrari engine start button.. As is typical of anything branded with Ferrari's name, the performance is outstanding. It can receive wireless streaming media from, for example, iTunes via a computer with wireless capabilities and can also be hooked up physically to CD and mp3 players. The most interesting thing about the unit, which is being sold in a limited edition of 1,000 pieces, is that many Ferrari owners are buying them and keeping them in their garages, close to their cars. Price: $20,000.

[via coolest gadgets]

Tags: audio, car, cars, ferrari, ferrari audio, sound, sound system, system

BauXar Marty101 MartyWear Speakers

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

These MartyWear Speakers from BauXar would be a lovely addition to a home stereo system if you want something that is going to blend in reasonably well with your decor, as well as providing high quality sound. The speakers are coated in Abs resin with a wood-grained finish in black, brown or beige. The tower design is intended to provide optimum acoustic performance and they project sound not in just one direction, but in a full range of 360 degrees. Price: $400 each.

Tags: audio, bauxar, gadget, martywear, music, sound system, SoundSystem, speakers, stereo, wood, wood finish

Vibe Headphones

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

The latest in earphones to replace the standard ones that came with your iPod or other MP3 player are the Vibe modaphones from V-MODA. The noise-isolating modaphone is metal with soft silicon fittings (in three sizes). They are hi-fideltity earphones that are designed to reduce outside noise and provide a rich base response. The Vibe headphones come in either black or chrome and sell for $101. They come in a gold leather pouch and purchasers also receive access to "V-MODA modcasts," music and other gear. They are attractive and cheaper than the Shure headphones I've been craving.

Tags: audio, earphones, headphones, mp3 player, sound, vibe

Krell FBI Amplifier

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

The FBI isn't just a government agency, it's also the name of Krell's latest amplifier. The FBI stands for Fully Balanced Integrated. This amp was created from a separate preamp/amplifier design. The FBI has a fully regulated 3 Kilowatt power supply and balanced circuitry for low noise floor and detail retrieval from any musical recording. It provides 300 Watts/channel (8 Ohms) and 1,200 Watts into 2 Ohms to work with your speakers to create amazing effects for your home sound system. The FBI retails for $16,500.

Tags: amplifier, audio, krell, speaker

Disguise Your Sound System with Audiovox

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Gadgets

AR Home Decor, from Audiovox, is a line of various covers to camoflague your sound system. Unlike many stereo disguises, these do not take any form of rock or sculpture, meant to be used outdoors, but include clocks, books, vases and wall sconces. My favorite part of the line are the trunks that hold the sub-woofers, because having a large trunk in the room is a good deal more subtle than having a subwoofer. In all seriousness though, the majority of the designs are quite clever and, as long as they match the overall look of the room you want to use them in, can be a great addition to the home.

Tags: audio, audiovox, conceal, decor, entertainment system, hide, sound, stereo, technology

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