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I have to admit that I use my Bluetooth speaker almost daily. Whether it’s to listen to music while I take a shower, or go to sleep while listening to an audiobook, I definitely get the most of this kind of device. That being said, most of these kinds of speakers sell for quite a bit of money. Check out this one which won’t break the bank.

The JLab Bouncer wireless speaker has a pair of 12W custom-engineered drivers and dual rear bass ports. This small speaker is supposed to produce warm and smooth mids, high and deep bass. It will connect to your devices up to 30 feet away, and has an auxiliary port for devices that lack Bluetooth.

While the Bouncer lists for $249.95(USD), can get yours on sale directly from JLab for $129.95 in either white or black.

[via Ubergizmo]

If you’re in the market for a set of speakers that are stylish looking and that might play nice with the interior design of your bedroom or living room, Stelle Audio has recently unveiled the Pillar speaker, which as you can see in the image above, is a speaker designed in a rather minimalist sort of way and has been shaped in the form of a cylinder. One of its key features is the fact that users will be able to stream music via the speakers using their mobile device, and even better is the fact that it will be powered by a battery. This means you will be able to take it with you on the go or move it around the house.

The speakers will feature a battery that promises a 30 hour battery life, and users will be able to keep track of the battery life via the accompanying app. Thanks to its Bluetooth connectivity, users will also be able to use the speakers to listen to their calls. Priced at $300, the Pillar speaker is expected to go on sale in 2013, and if you’ve got enough cash to spare, it seems that you could even buy multiple Pillar speakers and set them up around the house and have them all stream music once you have your mobile device within range, pretty cool huh? We can’t really speak for its audio quality since we have yet to try it for ourselves, but we suspect that these speakers are aimed more towards those who are interested in wireless music streaming and portability, rather than the audiophile.

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If you’re a musician who not only performs but writes their own music and produces them on their computer, chances are you have probably used Apple’s Logic Pro software in the past, or you still are. According to a rumor last week, it seems that someone thought that Apple was firing staff from their professional audio group, which means that the development of Logic Pro and any updates could be in jeopardy. Well the good news for producers and musicians is that according to a MacRumors reader who decided to e-mail Tim Cook about the situation is that according to Apple’s head of music product marketing, Xander Soren, it seems that Apple is currently hard at work on a new version of Logic Pro.

This is good news in a couple of different ways – firstly it would be that Logic Pro is still on Apple’s radar and that producers and musicians who rely on the software can rest assured that the program will be sticking around. Secondly Apple hasn’t really done much on the Logic Pro front for a while, apart from issuing minor maintenance updates and adding 64-bit support, so the reassurance that a new version of Logic Pro is in the works will probably be well-received by many. We’re not sure when this new version of Logic Pro will be released, but we’ll keep our eyes peeled nonetheless.

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California-based special effect research firms MediaScience and Team NULYX are working together to develop a new technology that will intensify emotional experiences across all entertainment media platforms. The product of their labor is a new multi-purpose headphone called the NULYX headphone, and it recently made its way into Indiegogo.

According to the makers, NULYX is a new technology that allows producers of media to “accurately engineer the audience experience for peak emotional highs and thrills.” The newly-reinvented headphone reportedly uses a new conductor chip design that silently amplifies waveforms, thus able to generate natural and low frequency pulsed magnetic waves. This, according to the researchers, will allow users to feel “charged, fired-up, amped, and exhilarated” due to the high-fidelity quality sound.

“We selected a special Bluetooth headphone design because the headphone travels widely, is portable, worn and seen on the user and – it’s an experience that can be passed around and shared with friends,” a NULYX researcher said. Do note that we haven’t tried it out yet, so we still don’t know how effective it is, and how the real user experience actually feels like. You can out the product via Indiegogo.

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I’ve been a home theater buff since the earliest surround-sound systems came out back in the 1980s. Since then, I’ve seen my home theater transform from a 25″ Trinitron CRT with a Betamax Hi-Fi deck, giant speakers and a standalone Dolby processor to a razor-thin 64″ plasma TV with a Blu-ray player, a couple of game consoles and a 7.1 surround system.

Not only are today’s home theater options so much more refined, the image and sound quality is often more pristine in your home than in today’s crummy multiplex theaters. With that in mind, I though I’d throw out some ideas for home theater holiday gift-giving.

The centerpiece of any home theater these days is the screen. I’m a bit of a snob when it comes to picture quality, and must have the best possible image quality. If a screen 64″ or under is big enough for you, then I personally recommend going with a plasma set. My personal fave has to be the Samsung 8000 series plasma TV ($2899.98 USD). I’ve got the 64″ model in my media room and I couldn’t be happier with the display.It’s got an amazing Full HD 1080p panel, with stellar black levels and an beautifully sharp and cinema-like picture. I’ve actually got the 2011 model, but the latest version adds even more features, especially in terms of the Internet “Smart TV” capabilities, with full support for Netflix, Pandora, YouTube, Blockbuster and more. While it’s not the least expensive TV you can buy, you can’t beat the cinematic image quality for the price. It’s also got full support for 3D. That said, for some of you guys, bigger is always better, and you can’t go wrong with Epson’s latest PowerLite 3020e Home Cinema projector ($1799.99.)

This beast can output a full 1080p image at sizes up to 180 inches! It packs in a bright 2300 lumen light source, so you can even watch in a room without great light control. I also love how it offers wireless HDMI for up to 5 devices, so you don’t have to worry about running wires from your video sources to the projector. The image is brought to life using three 1920×1080 LCD panels, offering a substantial 40:000 to 1 contrast ratio. Like the Samsung flat-panel, it also supports active 3D.

While some home theaters can really take over a dedicated space, with today’s big flat-screen TVs making their way into our living rooms, sometimes that’s all you need. However, many of us can’t really stand wires running all over the place and surround sound speakers taking up room in our main living space. That’s where soundbar technology comes into play. And while there are dozens of soundbars on the market these days, I’m still a fan of Yamaha’s models.

Their innovations with simulated surround sound have impressed me for years, and now they’ve got some very reasonably priced options if you don’t want to drop nearly $2000 on their top-of-the-line model. The Yamaha YSP-2200 does an awesome job simulating 7.1 surround sound from a single small bar that sits at the bottom of your HDTV.

The slim 3-1/8″ tall bar offers 3 HDMI inputs so you can connect multiple devices, as well as an ample, but compact subwoofer for deep bass. It’s also got an auto-calibration feature which can optimize sound for your room nearly instantaneously. The virtual surround is very impressive, and you’ll really think there are speakers behind you – especially if you have a square or rectangular room.

If your gift recipient is already set with their TV and sound system, not to worry. I’ll be following up in a couple of weeks with some more gift ideas for taking home theater to the next level with gifts under $300.

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