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JVC Kenwood is going to release the Bluetooth compliant compact audio system “UX-L5″ in late July.

The tallest point of “UX-L5″ is the speaker units, with a height of 120mm. The main unit is only 75mm tall. Available colors are white, black and red.

Via Bluetooth, you can enjoy music wirelessly in iPod, iPad, smartphone etc. By installing the dedicated application to your Android device, you can use the device as a remote control for “UX-L5″.

Even though “UX-L5″ is a compact-sized audio system, it produces large-scale sound field, powerful bass sound, and clear middle sound with the high-quality sound speaker and the main unit featuring digital amplifier.

Price: Open price
Maximum output: 15W＋15W (8Ω)
Main unit: 254mm×75mm×181mm, 1.0kg
Speaker unit: 120mm×120mm×180mm, 1.1kg

JVC Kenwood is releasing a space-saving cylindrical compact audio system “NX-SA55″ in late June.

Since the body is a pillar shape and there are 4 main speakers run by 4 amps set on the outside of the cylinder, impressive sounds are offered at any angle.

A dock connecter for iPod/iPhone 4S (There is no indication that you can connect your iPhone 5…), USB terminal, FM/AM tuner, and CD player are incorporated. With the USB terminal, you can play music saved by USB memory and also you can save music through USB memory.

It’s also compatible with Bluetooth, so music saved in Bluetooth compliant devices can be playable.

Price: Open price
Colors: black, white, red, brown
Size: 162 x 334 x 162mm
Weight: Approx. 2.5kg

JVC Kenwood is releasing 2 new headphone models HA-SZ2000 and HA-SZ1000 in late May.

They feature their new head phone structure “Live Beat System” that makes it possible to have both real deep bass sound and high-resolution medium and high pitch sound.

The HA-SZ2000 model is especially focused on details. For example, it has a silver-plated wire as its core wire to enhance sound resolution, and plush leather for the earpad material.

HA‐SZ2000
Price: around 35,000 yen
Output sound pressure level: 108dB/1mW
Frequency range: 4Hz ~ 35,000Hz
Impedance: 16Ω
Weight: 480g

HA‐SZ1000
Price: around 25,000yen
Output sound pressure level: 107dB/1mW
Frequency range: 5Hz ~ 33,000Hz
Impedance: 16Ω
Weight: 450g

JVC Kenwood is releasing a stylish sound system, the RV-S1-S, with a unique tube-like design. It produces powerful deep bass sounds and avoids unnecessary vibrations, utilizing 4 high-powered speakers (including 2 woofer outputs).
The built-in iPhone/iPod dock is also very interesting. You can close the cover, so it will protect the device during outdoor activity. When using iPhone 5, you need to connect it to the USB Port.
Music saved with USB memory or SD card (MP3/WMA) is playable. …

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