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[CES 2013] When it comes to consumer electronics craftsmanship, Bang & Olufsen is synonymous with haute couture, in the sense that the Danish company  makes a point to design devices that look like pieces of art. That is why the first time I looked at the Beolab 15 / Beolab 16 built-in sound system in the product picture provided by the manufacturer, I had to ask confirmation of which objects were part of it (see above, the 3 circles in the photo).

The new sound system is comprised of a pair of two-way active speakers (BeoLab 15), an active subwoofer (BeoLab 16) and a rack-ready amplifier (Amplifier 1), all designed for in-wall or in-ceiling placement.
Beolab 15 features a new tilt function that allows the listeners to place middle tones where they want them to be. When the device is turned on, it tilts out to pre-sets angles and  it tilts back as soon as it is turned off.

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By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 12 Digital Speakers Collection, Nexus Q announced,

When you’re in a good mood, there’s nothing like belting out a couple of tunes while you’re under the shower. There was a time, unless you put dedicated waterproof speakers your bathroom, it wasn’t easy to do so unaided. Now, there’s the iShower, a small, waterproof Bluetooth speaker that does it all and won’t break the bank.

The iShower is a water-resistant Bluetooth speaker made to work in your shower. It’s a pretty convenient way to stream your tunes directly from any number of mobile devices, like your smartphone or tablet. It also works pretty well near the pool, at the beach, or when you’re camping. It’s makers claim that you can use it from up to 200 feet away, so your gadget can remain nice a dry while you’re soaked.

You can pair up to 5 different devices with the iShower, so multiple users can listen to their own playlists. It also has a built-in controls for your mobile device, and a clock so you don’t miss that important meeting because you stayed in the shower for too long.

You can get the iShower for $99.99(USD) directly from the iDevices.

[via FancyCrave]

At the close of 2012, Cricket was rather proud to claim that their Muve Music service has garnered more than 1.1 million subscribers. This does not sound like much when you consider other music subscription models that are in the market, but you will need to take into consideration the relatively small size of Cricket in comparison to the other movers and shakers. Still, since its commercial launch in January 2011, Muve Music is said to have been one of the fastest-growing and leading on-demand digital music services in the US, now how about that?

This “achievement” was also made possible thanks to Cricket including Muve Music in every Cricket Android smartphone rate plan, resulting in a differentiating product that keeps consumers interested and happy. I guess when you target the masses with the lowest common denominator while keeping prices low enough to carve a smile on any face, you have more or less got yourself a winner there. Not only that, Muve Music is also said to deliver a high engagement service at lower cost and lower bandwidth compared to alternative streaming music services, which is good news for those who are interested.

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Audience eS515 Smart Sound Processor Launched, ION Clipster Makes Your Bluetooth Speaker Wearable,

Sound and time: two things that fly by pretty fast — and many an Engadget editor have been known to make time zip by faster with Klipsch headphones. While the company showed us its latest ear-gear in the fall of 2011, it’s kicking off 2013 at CES with a focus on speakers. It was a year ago when we checked out a mockup of Klipsch’s Stadium AirPlay speaker, and it’s finally poised to hit shelves in the coming months. Part of its Music Center lineup, the visually striking, wireless 2.1 system (pictured right) hasn’t changed aesthetically, but the company does have more to share when it comes to specs and availability. In addition to AirPlay, it’s now loaded with DLNA and Bluetooth, with compatibility for aptX. The Stadium is loaded with a duo of 5.25-inch subwoofers, a pair of three-inch woofers for mids and a pair of 1-inch “horn-loaded” tweeters to handle the highs. Now word on price just yet, but north of $1,500 (yes, you read right, audiophiles) wouldn’t be a bad guess when it arrives this summer.

For those looking solely for Bluetooth connectivity in a semi-portable package, Klipsch’s KMC3 (pictured left) might be the ticket. This 130-watt system features a 5.25-inch subwoofer and a pair of two-inch full-range drivers. Naturally, an 3.5mm input lets you plug your devices in the old fashioned way, while on integrated USB port can be used for charging your devices. Sadly, there’s also no word on price for the KMC3, but it should arrive a bit sooner in the spring. Klipsch says it has more planned for the Music Center this year as well, so we’ll keep you posted when we hear more. More details in the press release after the break.

Continue reading Klipsch details Stadium and KMC3 wireless speakers, hopes to be at the Center of your listening experience

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Today Scosche has just detailed three brand new audio devices to help make your listening experience better. With CES fully under way Scosche has released all the details on their new boomBOTTLE portable speaker that will fit any bike mount, as well as two new headphones to blast your tunes in the new year. Read on for details and pictures.

First off is the most exciting yet oddly named Scosche boomBOTTLE. With this neat portable and fully waterproof Bluetooth Speaker you’ll be blasting tunes or listening to your favorite book on tape while on the go. They’ve designed the omnidirectional speaker to nicely fit inside the waterbottle rack on all of today’s bicycles.

The boomBOTTLE offers omnidirectional sound from dual 40mm drivers delivering rich bass and amplified acoustics that won’t get lost in the wild during a bike ride. It features a vibration and water-resistant casing for durability, multiple color options, 10 hours of battery life and a 33 ft Bluetooth range. As usual 3.5mm options are available for those wanting to jam to some tuned while camping, and don’t need wireless capabilities. You’ll also get microphone support for hands-free calling if needed. No pricing or details are available at this time.

Next up is their reference grade RH1060 over the ear Bluetooth headphones. This new RH1060 headphones builds on Scosche’s award winning reference grade design by adding Bluetooth for a truly wireless and free experience. They rock the same 40mm drivers made from rare-earth neodymium magnets for superior sound and voice reproduction. Just like the speaker above offers 33ft range, full audio controls on the right earpiece, and micro-USB for charging the built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery.

Then last but certainly not least is Scosche’s oddly named lobeDOPE headphones. These colorful California inspired cans will look great, sound great, and won’t break the bank. These being the only wired headphones announced today but that is a good thing. The headphone’s powerful 40mm drivers are optimized for any musical preference, and will sound great. There’s no details on specs at the moment but you can expect the new lobeDOPE cans to come in red, black, blue, green, orange gray and pink to match any personal sense of style.

Stay tuned right here on SlashGear for plenty of hands on with everything from CES, including these new Scosche products by heading to our CES 2013 portal.

Scosche reveals a trio of headphones and portable speakers is written by Cory Gunther & originally posted on SlashGear.
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