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I must say, Croon Audio, an innovator of the Bluetooth home speaker systems has just announced their very first first speaker, where it is aptly known as “The Original” sound system. Not too innovative at all when you think about it, but I guess sometimes something this simple will suffice. Croon Audio claims that The Original sound system boasts of an easy-to-use, one-touch pairing procedure, and it is also extremely easy to connect to Bluetooth devices in an easier manner than ever before. At the very same time, it also paves the way for unmatched wireless sound performance and design.

Through the merging of modern electronics with wood craftsmanship of the highest degree, this particularly compact speaker that measures 10.5”x 8” x 3.5” will be able to forge a seamless balance between contemporary and traditional styles, and this alone will amp up the volume of both style and music sans the clutter of wires. The speaker’s housing is made out of 8mm MDF (Medium-Density fiberboard), where it was specially made out of manufactured wood. This would ensure that VLD (Very Low Distortion) technology will come into play, especially when you listen to music at a high volume.

The Original’s speaker will also come with a couple of 2.5” forward facing Full Range Drivers, where they have been matched to an acoustic amplifier so that 15 watts per channel as well as a clear sounding Class D amp. Thanks to strategically placed isolation cones in a tripod pattern that are located at the bottom corners of the sound system, it will reduce the vibration frequencies while delivering the most stable supporting structure, never mind the kind of surface on which it rests upon.

The Original is capable of reproducing music sans wires from virtually any device that has Bluetooth connectivity, in addition to the 3.5mm connection, turning this into a premium external speaker system for the iPad, Kindle, a notebook, and an electric guitar amongst others. To make sure that The Original complements the company’s sleek, button-less design, users will be able to control the speaker’s functionality thanks to their connected touch screen device.

The Original speaker will feature a stereo Hi-Fi amplifier with integrated Stereo Bluetooth Receiver, and will come in Original Black, White on White, Agent Grey and Lady in Red colors. Depending on your color options, pricing begins from $199.99 and goes all the way to $234.99.

Press Release

[ Croon Audio debuts The Original sound system copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

The list of features on this $200 Bluetooth speaker is absolutely remarkable. I’ve never seen so much bullshit on one page, and I look at bullshit about shitty products all day. More »

When it comes to quality table top wireless speaker systems, Android and Windows Phones are generally ignored. Makers tend to prefer building accessories for the iPhone, and with that, often support Airplay over DLNA or even Bluetooth.

Enter the Croon Audio Original. This $199 tablet top speaker utilizes Bluetooth connectivity for near-universal compatibility. This gorgeous speaker should work with everything from an Android phone to a Windows notebook to a Palm Treo.

Two 2.5-inch full range drivers rest behind the grill and are capable of 15w per channel thanks to a class D amp. There are dual 3.5mm jacks, one for piping audio in and the other for exporting it to another audio device. There is even a full size USB port (5V DC) for charging a device.

Specs aside, it’s the Original’s design that makes it stand out. The housing is made out of MDF, a standard material in the audio world thanks to its dense core, which helps alleviate vibrations. Croon also employed cone feet, another attempt to curb unwanted vibrations.

The Original is available starting today and ships in black for $199. Or, for $35 more, buyers can opt for gray, red, or white on white.