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Outdoor Tech, the folks behind the intelligently designed outdoor centric consumer electronic gear, has just come up with their latest device which you might be interested in – the Adapt. Just what is the Adapt? For starters, all you need to do is clip the lightweight device to your jeans or just about anywhere else and you can then enjoy Bluetooth technology right there and then with your audio products. Not only that, the Adapt comes across as a colorful plug and play device which will definitely not go up against your fashion sense, and it will effortlessly synchronize with a compatible device while delivering hours of audio playtime.

You can more or less say that there is an unlimited number of products that the Adapt will play nice with, ranging from headphones to speakers and home theater systems. Using the Adapt, these products will become wireless and controlled directly from the Adapt. As for the Adapt itself, it comes with an integrated microphone so that the headphones or earbuds sans an inline mic will be more than ready to handle your calls in a crystal clear manner – hands-free, of course.

With Adapt, you can kiss goodbye to the days where you remain tethered to your mobile device, and all your corded accessories can be put up on eBay. Since it comes in such a wide range of colors, it should not be too difficult to find a particular shade that will fit your style and device, and thanks to its built-in li-Polymer rechargeable battery, you can enjoy wireless connectivity for hours on end. Whenever the Adapt starts to run low on juice, charging it up is a snap, thanks to the included micro USB charger.

If you are interested, you can pick up the Adapt from Outdoor Tech for $39.95 a pop, where it will come in black, pink and blue shades.

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[ Adapt introduces Bluetooth connectivity to speakers or headsets copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Apogee (no, not the video game company) has just announced the Quartet, which is touted to be the ultimate desktop audio interface and control center for Mac machines. The Quartet is ready to be shipped around the world, where it will boast of a quartet of inputs, eight different outputs, MIDI support, a top panel display and control, which more or less lets Quartet set a totally new standard when it comes to performance and connectivity for the modern studio.

Sporting more than enough input and output connections, the signature single controller knob, QuickTouch pads, and Apogee’s conversion technology, you can be sure that the Quartet does not disappoint, delivering where it counts the most in terms of sound, functionality and usability.

You will be able to hook up the Quartet to just about any Mac via USB 2.0 high-speed for extremely low-latency and stellar performance. It does not matter if you are rocking to a MacBook Air or a far beefier MacBook Pro, the Quartet will be able to connect a whole lot more easily at amazingly high-speeds regardless of the machine or sample rate; 44.1-192kHz.

Thanks to the Quartet’s four combination inputs that deliver microphone, instrument and line input alongside an exceptional gain range of up to 75 dB, you are left with a whole lot of headroom for demanding microphones and sound sources. Not only that, if you need additional channels, Quartet’s eight digital inputs will be able to deliver the option of hooking up an external interface, similar to the Apogee Ensemble.

Apogee CEO and Co-Founder Betty Bennett, said, “We are excited to announce Quartet. Quartet offers a highly requested I/O configuration, award-winning sound and sleek design, all at an affordable price. We have listened to our customers and have designed Quartet with their requests in mind. At Apogee, we are all about delivering the absolutely best in sound, design and functionality and believe Quartet is a winner on every front.”

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[ Apogee announces Quartet copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Edifier has certainly come a long way from its humble beginnings, and this time around, if you want something that offers a decent bang for your hard earned buck in terms of an audio system, you might want to check out the Edifier e10 Exclaim 2.0 speaker system. The Edifier e10 Exclaim comes across as an active bi-amped 2.0 speaker system which merges smooth curves as well as straight lines, letting you end up with an audio system that is not only extremely pleasing on the eyes, it is also a joy to listen to. Surely this is another piece of evidence that supports the age old adage, “Do not judge a book by its cover.”

Specially designed right from the get go to be functional and yet not be too conspicuous wherever you decide to place the Edifier e10 Exclaim 2.0 speaker system, it will be equally at home when used in tandem with a notebook or desktop, placed right beside your spanking new HDTV in your living room, or even to a far more humbler experience of having it work with a smartphone or tablet device. The e10 Exclaim’s versatility and extraordinary sound ensures it is the ideal speaker system for any audio device for those who are on a rather tight budget.

Sporting full integral DSP (Digital Signal Processing) and DRC (Dynamic Range Compensation), the e10 Exclaim is said to offer superb tonal balance regardless of volume setting, and it works hard to ensure that all possible distortions remain at an absolute minimum, all the time.

For each e10 Exclaim speaker, it will be driven by its own internal amplifier, where you will get a net total of 36 watts RMS of power in order to “power” all 6 internal active speakers. Apart from that, there will be a couple of passive radiators which will be used in the midrange/tweeter housings so that efficiency and dynamic range are increased. Throw in another 2 supplementary passive radiators to augment deep bass and performance from the woofers, and chances are you will not find many questioning the relatively pocket friendly $99.99 price point.

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[ Edifier e10 Exclaim 2.0 speaker system copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Bluetooth streaming hits new heights on just about any audio system thanks to a name that is normally associated with high end audio systems – Harman Kardon. I am referring to the Harman Kardon BTA 10, where all it takes is for you to plug the Harman Kardon BTA 10 into any analog device (never mind if it is a two-channel receiver that is three decades old or a tabletop dock), and you are good to stream music sans wires over Bluetooth from a smartphone, tablet, or other compatible Bluetooth-enabled device.

You can say that this is a particularly ingenious Bluetooth adapter, bringing a renewed sense of purpose to even old school technology. Audiophiles who own a traditional receiver that power a home entertainment center will definitely appreciate the Harman Kardon BTA 10 as much as the music lover down the road who prefers something more modern, streaming audio from a smartphone into a speaker dock. Heck, with the Harman Kardon BTA 10, you are able to stream music to any source with analog connections, all from up to eight different Bluetooth capable devices.

Not only that, the Harman Kardon BTA 10 is one lightweight puppy, where it tips the scales at just, while measuring a diminutive 2” x 2” – making it far more ideal to place in your pocket than the iPad mini. Sorry, I just could not resist taking a dig at Apple fanboys here. It does not matter if you are using a smartphone or tablet that runs on iOS, Android or Windows, the Harman Kardon BTA 10 is more than capable of meeting these devices in the middle and delivering the right kind of tunes wirelessly. Each purchase of the Harman Kardon BTA 10 will be accompanied by connection cables for both the standard RCA left/right jacks on conventional audio products and the 3.5mm input connections that are normally available on portable and desktop docking products.

I guess you can also say that the Harman Kardon BTA 10 is by far one of the more affordable devices that carry the Harman Kardon name at $59 a pop.

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[ Harman Kardon BTA 10 delivers new level of wireless music streaming copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Bluetooth speakers are getting more and more commonplace these days, thanks to the proliferation of devices that already come with Bluetooth connectivity built in. The £199.99 Block Rocker Bluetooth Speaker might take some aback with its price point, but do not fret – you can be sure every single quid you drop for it will be well worth the investment. With the Block Rocker Bluetooth Speaker, you are able to pair it to just about any other Bluetooth audio device, ranging from smartphones to tablets and notebooks, letting you share your favorite tunes with the rest of the world – or perhaps making a statement in a public place, whether the rest of the folks share your musical tastes or not.

Definitely the ideal device to introduce a little bit of audio wallop to indoor and outdoor soirees. Apart from that, it can also function as a combined amp, PA system and karaoke kit – and just in case you have run out of MP3s to share with the rest of the world, there is always the back up plan of an integrated AM/FM radio. Your Bluetooth-enabled device can reside safely at the top of the Block Rocker for safekeeping, and with a battery life that is rated at 12 hours, you know that this is good enough to sit through the entire night’s partying.
[ Block Rocker Bluetooth Speaker copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]