Edifier’s Spinnaker Bluetooth speaker system promises not to hurt you, sells for $350

Edifier's Spinnaker Bluetooth speaker promises not to hurt you, sells for $350

Despite what you might be thinking, what you’re seeing above isn’t a pair of sleek and very polished viking horns — instead, you’re gawking at an eccentric set of Bluetooth speakers. Adequately dubbed “Spinnaker,” the rig measures in at a whopping 16.5 inches in height, and Edifier says the uncommon figure is specifically designed to “project sound toward the listener with front facing tweeters and mid-range drivers.” The Spinnaker’s compatible with nearly every Bluetooth-equipped (2.1+ EDR) device you may have laying around, but you’ll have to shell out a mighty $350 if you’re planning on adding these beasts to your sound setup. In any case, Edifier’s got ’em up for grabs now on its website, where you’ll also find the rest of the audio spec sheet along with some additional press shots.

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iHome’s iP76 3-foot tall LED Color Changing Speaker Tower dock now available

iHome's iP76 3foot tall LED Color Changing Speaker Tower dock now available

All music should be accompanied by a light show. And, if said light show comes in the form of a three-foot tall self-contained iPod dock, all the better. iHome’s iP76 LED Color Changing Speaker Tower is not just a catchy name any more, it’s now a product you can actually purchase for $199. The unnecessarily tall iDevice dock is loaded with color changing LEDs that pulse, fade and blink in coordination with your tunes and you can even connect other media sources via Bluetooth. You can pick up the GlowTunes dock now direct from iHome or at unnamed “retailers nationwide.” Check out the PR and video after the break.

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JBL’s extra-tiny Soundfly BT wall outlet speaker gets spoiled by the FCC

JBL's extratiny Soundfly BT wall outlet speaker gets spoiled by the FCC

JBL is known for its portable speakers, but an FCC filing has revealed that it’s willing to make speakers that are almost inconspicuous. The Soundfly BT would represent your everyday Bluetooth speaker save for the very uncommon ability to optionally plug directly into a wall outlet, skipping the power cord. Shades of the previous-generation AirPort Express, anyone? There’s not much mystery in other areas, but the 20W stereo output is unusually powerful for something small enough to hang off of a hotel room’s power port. Between the manual and live photos, about the only riddles left are the Soundfly BT’s official release date and price.

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HMDX Audio delivers HMDX Jam Bluetooth Wireless Speaker

HMDX Audio has just announced the availability of their latest consumer electronics device – the HMDX Jam Bluetooth Wireless Speaker. This latest speaker was last seen at CEA LineShows during CE Week New York, and just what kind of performance does it offer? For starters, this sleek device is capable of delivering sweet sound quality in a tiny footprint without breaking the bank – after all, many of us are in a particularly tight spot financially, and we would do well to spend each penny wisely.

We are talking about a retail price of $39.99, where the HMDX Jam Bluetooth Wireless Speaker sports the ability to connect sans wires up to 30 feet away – and since it has a Bluetooth chipset inside, it will most definitely play nice with just about the entire gamut of Bluetooth-enabled smartphones, tablets and laptops/desktops in the market. Underneath the hood, you will find a rechargeable, lithium-ion battery that is said to offer up to four hours of wireless play.

HMDX Jam will come in half a dozen colors – some might even say, “flavors”, where they would be Strawberry, Grape, Blueberry, Blackberry, Apricot and Apple, and is available nationwide, just about virtually anywhere portable electronics are on sale – and those places include Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, and Kohl’s amongst others.

Ron Ferber, President, HMDX Audio, said, “We believe the HMDX Jam is, ‘ounce for ounce’ the sweetest sounding Bluetooth wireless speaker you can buy for the money, especially when compared with other wireless speakers that sell for double the price or more. The HMDX Jam squeezes Bluetooth audio technology into an amazingly small package that bursts with exceptional sound quality. Finally, there’s an affordable Bluetooth wireless speaker for everyone that doesn’t make you sacrifice your musical tastes.”

Its diminutive size betrays its ability to deliver sweet audio, and has been deemed to be perfect by many for just about any setting, regardless of whether it is in the kitchen or the bedroom. The tapered cylinder-shaped HMDX Jam will be presented in a distinctive clear jar, topped with a metal lid, and featuring vibrant, fruit-inspired colors.

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