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How many of us use our smartphones as the regular alarm clock? I am quite sure that the answer would be the majority, which means the regular alarm clock as we know it – you know, with a hammer that hits the bell many times a single second to create that signature ring, is no longer as popular as it once was. Well, modern day technology has arrived to give the good ol’ alarm clock a technological upgrade, so to speak, so here we are with the Sound Rise bedroom speaker from the folks over at Soundfreaq.

The $69 Soundfreaq Sound Rise is no ordinary bedroom speaker. First of all, it comes in a shade of black, which makes it more or less suitable to fit into just about any bedroom decorative theme without standing out like a sore thumb. Apart from that, it is also extremely small with a tiny footprint, measuring 5.2” wide, 5.6” high and 3.3” deep. That ought to allow you to place it just about anywhere in the room without having it take up too much space. Built to complement your modern lifestyle, it will let you enjoy your favorite new song while getting ready to go out to meet your friends, or how about streaming a movie from your tablet as you lay in your comfortable bed?

The Sound Rise boasts of a custom designed monophonic driver which delivers up to 3.5W of optimized power for maximum distortion-free volume. There is also Tone Control that helps you select preferred equalization presets: flat, warm or bright, while it will connect to Bluetooth-capable devices thanks to Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. Just in case you still have one of the older devices out there that do not come with Bluetooth connectivity, and yet want to hook it up to the Soundfreaq Sound Rise, the line in 3.5mm input is there to save the day. You and your mate need to wake up at different times? No problem, the Sound Rise has a dual alarm with day setting control as well as a backup battery, so that you need not worry about missing out on your wake up call. It also comes with a USB port that lets you juice up your smartphone while you sleep, now how about that?

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Wireless speakers are nothing new these days, and when it comes to choosing a particular model for your home, it can be quite a challenge considering the number of models that are out there in the market. Well, here we are with the $399.95 Verbal Music Request Speaker that might just make you look at it in a different way. As its name suggests, this is a wireless speaker which will be able to find and play music that you verbally request – regardless of where you are at that point in time.

Just how is it possible? Well, it will rely on a free Apple or Android app, where an award-winning voice recognition software will come into action, letting you hunt down songs that you want to hear simply by speaking into the smartphone. The app will then go through your list on the smartphone, music library on a computer, or Internet radio stations and organizes results by artist, album, or song so that it is a snap to navigate to the desired track. Once done, just touch the smartphone screen and it will automatically stream the song to the speaker. The speaker itself sports a single subwoofer, a pair of woofers, two tweeters, and five class-D amps for tubthumpin’ audio.
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There are times where we need to find a quiet place to sit and think. Amongst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, that is often quite hard to find. As is the case for most of us, you can’t outdo the noise, so you listen to some of your own. Music is a ‘happy place’ that our minds can experience whenever we want. However, when it’s cold out, you more than likely want to wear a hat and coat which will make accessing your music player and headphones rather annoying.

Instead of fighting to pull your cord out of your jacket and readjusting your ear buds, why not go for something like the Hands-Free Bluetooth Beanie? It can act as your music player, as well as a way for your to take calls without having to grab at your phone. This will sync up easily with any music device that is Bluetooth-enabled, and will let you talk for 6 hours straight on a single charge.

You can recharge this through a USB cable, and it has a 10 meter range, for those of you that secretly want to listen to tunes while working. It has standby time of 60 hours, but that will likely diminish depending on how many calls you take or songs you listen to. It’s a one-size-fits-all, but that honestly doesn’t mean much. If it starts to get a bit rank, you can put it in the wash (after taking out the electronic bits of course). You’ll be looking at around $60 for this, and if nothing else, it will keep your head warm.

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Wicked Audio, the folks who are behind stylish, high-quality headphones and earphones, has just made an announcement concerning their latest Wicked Audio Splitter. This Wicked Audio Splitter will merge Wicked Audio’s iconic design alongside the wonders of awesome sound, making sure that an optimized two-person listening experience can be enjoyed whenever your favorite artist’s album is being played at the moment. The Wicked Audio Splitter will feature a portable dual jack system, which means a second person is able to plug into the same source using any pair of compatible headphones or earphones, and even better is, the individual is able to adjust their personal volume level without affecting the other – now this is neat, don’t you think so?

It almost makes us think as though it runs on magic alone, but this is definitely not the case since nothing but good old technology is at work here. Not only that, the asking price of $9.99 for the Wicked Audio Splitter will certainly raise eyebrows, since this kind of capability at the cost of a fraction of a meal at a restaurant certainly sounds way too good to be true. Not only that, whenever someone pairs up the Splitter with any Wicked Audio headphone or earphone, users will be able to enjoy noise-isolation features, enhanced bass and a wide range sound.

To make sure that you will be able to enjoy a flexible listening experience, the Wicked Audio Splitter will arrive a four foot long cord and three sizes of ear buds, so that the two of you do not need to huddle together as though you were Siamese twins. This ought to provide a literal amount of breathing room, not to mention some more space for you two to enjoy a headbanging experience. It certainly does seem to be a bargain, and since it is so small, packing it in with your luggage should not be an issue while you’re on your travels.

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HARMAN intends to celebrate the 67th year of JBL’s history by introducing a new generation of loudspeakers that they call the JBL Studio 2. These new speaker models will boast of high-definition imaging that has been derived straight from the JBL Professional M2 Master Reference Monitor. It does not matter whether you are listening to your favorite tune or watching your favorite movies, JBL’s unmatched reputation will be able to deliver the kind of audio in a way that it is meant to be heard by the artist or director. With the introduction of the JBL Studio 2 range of loudspeakers, this all-new lineup will boast of five full-range speakers that will arrive in a choice of three floorstanding and two bookshelf models that will be complemented by multiple center, surround, and subwoofer options.

Ranging from simple 2.0 stereo to advanced 9.2-channel surround systems for home theaters, the JBL Studio 2 series would be the ideal home for very different audio sources including CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, satellite TV/radio, vinyl records, portable media, streaming services, and gaming consoles among others. Each of the speakers will be able to offer astounding imaging, natural balance, and remarkable detail and accuracy regardless of its position in the room. It will fall back on computer-optimized drivers and crossover network integration in order to deliver a lifelike, three-dimensional soundstage backed by deep, powerful bass.

Needless to say, the design in the JBL Studio 2 loudspeakers would arrive in sophisticated and modern speaker cabinetry form, boasting of sleek soft edges, elegant gloss black top panels, and luxurious finishes that will enhance and complement any decor or setting. You will find JBL’s proven acoustic superiority underneath each model that has been rigorously backed by real-world testing, evaluation, and experience. With 10 new speaker models to choose from, you are really spoilt for choice when it comes to flexible system configurations, and you can choose from black and espresso wood grain finishes.

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