Dec 20
Korus thinks the audio market needs a new music streaming system. That’s an ambitious goal: if you’ve been in the market for wireless audio recently, you’ll undoubtedly have seen a … Continue reading
Dec 17
iRecorder, the portable iPhone speaker that looks like a retro cassette player
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There are some moments in life where the old and the new meet, and retro is always in vogue – it is just a matter of which particular era that should take centrestage at that point in time. Well, the $39.99 iRecorder would be an interesting play of bridging both the old and the new, as it looks like one of those Retro Cassette Players, except that in reality, it carries a very different function – by being a portable speaker for the iPhone.
The iRecorder would play nice with the iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s, anything older than the iPhone 4 would not work. Oh yeah, and one more thing – no longer do you need to keep a pencil around the house handy, as the iRecorder will not eat your tape. Those who grew up in the era where cassette tapes were the most popular choice for listening to music would be able to identify with me. The iRecorder would run on a trio of AA batteries, and connects to your iPhone via the standard issue 3.5mm plug. One thing that bugs me though, the gaudy color in which it comes in does not really appeal to my taste, how about you?
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Dec 07
If you are looking for a gift to give a guy or gal on your Christmas list that likes cars and music, the Mirror Boombox is the ticket. The company behind the Mirror Boombox is called Iui Design and it crams the Bluetooth innards from a portable speaker into the shell from a Mini Cooper mirror.
If you have ever seen a Mini running the streets, you may know that the company makes a number of interesting mirror cap designs. The Mirror Boombox can be had in the traditional red, white, and blue Union Jack or a black, grey and white Union Jack. For fans that like to win, you can also get the Mirror Boombox in a checkered flag motif.
It connects via Bluetooth 3.0 technology and supports NFC pairing. The device also has a mic so it can be used as a speaker phone. The speaker has 8W of power and supports AAC over Bluetooth. The speaker also has the ability to connect to two devices at once and a 3.5mm input. The portable speaker has a battery good for eight hours of playback. And yes, doubles as a mirror.
The Mirror Boombox is available now for $149.99(USD). Mini Cooper sold separately.
Nov 12
Panasonic SC-NA10 and SC-NA30 wireless speaker systems promise 20 hours of playback
Posted in: Today's ChiliPanasonic has announced a pair of new portable wireless speaker systems including the SC-NA30 and the SC-NA10. Panasonic says that these two wireless speaker systems offer the longest playback time currently available on any wireless speaker. Both of the wireless portable speaker systems offer up to 20 hours of playback per charge. The wireless speaker […]
Nov 11
Skullcandy Air Raid Bluetooth speaker launched with rugged weatherproof design
Posted in: Today's ChiliSkullcandy, purveyor of all things audio related, has announced a new Bluetooth speaker addition to its portable audio lineup: the Skullcandy Air Raid. With the Air Rand comes Bluetooth connectivity and support for several audio devices at once, along with a design promised to be “built like a tank,” able to withstand spilled drinks, drops […]
Oct 20
When it comes to high quality portable speakers, there are many names out there in the market. The thing is, the selection process can be rather tricky – so why not pick one from Soundmatters? The name of the company itself is pretty self-descriptive, as Soundmatters was founded by former NASA engineer/audio legend Dr. Godehard Guenther. Recently, they announced that they will be shipping what is deemed to be the world’s slimmest, lightest high-fidelity Bluetooth Speaker, simply known as the DASH7.
The Soundmatters DASH7 happens to come in the form of an extremely flat 0.75” high wireless pocket-portable Bluetooth soundbar as well as speakerphone which will deliver huge omnidirectional sound despite coming in a thin size which will slide into the slimmest purse or jacket pocket. Is this the world’s best travel speaker? That remains to be seen, but frequent travelers who have given all sorts of different portable Bluetooth speakers a go in the past might want to check out the Soundmatters DASH7 and share their opinion on it.
Apart from that, the DASH7 will also feature a 5th generation twoofer and BassBattery for true hi-fi sound, where it is accompanied by an angled stand for direct on-axis high resolution music, which results in a great soundstage with the best stereo separation for serious music listeners. You will be able to pick it up in a choice of three colors – Vibrant Red, Arctic White, and Midnight Black.
The omnidirectional sound that it offers makes it ideal for watching movies or music videos, and it will also include a combo case and stand. The angled stand also offers even higher resolution on-axis listening, while there is a noise cancelling speakerphone that will allow you to answer incoming phone calls even while you are listening to music or movies. The asking price for the Soundmatters DASH7 stands at $249 a pop.
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Sep 10
A dog’s bark might be worse than its bite, or so the saying goes. How about performance of a piece of consumer electronics that is small in size, but it might be large in capability? I think that is just the perception that Jabra intends to put across with the introduction of the Jabra Solemate Mini, where it might be compact in size, but is more than capable of delivering surprisingly big sound. For those of you out there who tend to do a whole lot of traveling, and yet have a great love for music (and want to share that love most of the time), the Jabra Solemate Mini would seem to be a suitable travel companion, as it is capable of pumping out the tunes of your choice from a compatible source as long as there is juice left within.
Just what kind of performance can we expect from the Jabra Solemate Mini? Well, it is decent enough for everyday music, but if you are thinking of it to roll out an audiophile-worthy experience, then forget about it. We do know that the Jabra Solemate Mini will appeal to the younger crowd though as it comes in red, yellow, blue or black shades later in the fourth quarter of the year for $99 a pop.
Apart from the Jabra Solemate Mini, Jabra has also taken this opportunity to announce an enhanced version of the Jabra Solemate, which would see it come with an enriched sound experience and usability, NFC pairing, and a quartet of eye popping shades – red, blue, yellow and grey. Not only that, the refreshed Solemate will also feature the new Jabra Sound App with Dolby Digital Plus sound, which would pave the way for you to stream YouTube music videos and on-device stored content all the while using the offline feature for playback. This refreshed Solemate, too, will be made available sometime in Q4 this year for $149.99 a pop.
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Sep 04
For all the gazillions of wireless speakers out there, Jawbone’s Jambox is almost certainly the best-known. Last year the company introduced a Big Jambox
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Jul 29
When it comes to wireless speakers, you can more or less say that these are dime a dozen. In fact, there are just so many different brands out there, that it can end up pretty difficult in making a purchase decision. Who knows, you might even end up more confused after checking out the numerous reviews online. Soundfreaq, a name that one would be familiar with where critically acclaimed line wireless speakers are concerned, has recently announced the launch of Sound Spot, which happens to be part of its repertoire of devices – coming in the small form factor that does not flinch when it comes to delivering impressive sound quality, and doing so sans wires courtesy of Bluetooth wireless connectivity.
Sporting a mid-century design inspiration, the Soundfreaq Sound Spot can offer a clean, modern look, one that is unique to other portable speakers, all the while ensuring that your carefully planned home décor plans are complemented. In fact, those who are interested in picking up the Soundfreaq Sound Spot can do so by choosing an all black model or one which comes in a wood-and-white design, retailing for $69 a pop. Of course, these are not the only colors available, since you can pick them up in other colors when summer comes to a close and fall kicks off.
Thanks to a custom-engineered, full-range driver and carefully tuned ported housing, the Sound Spot is acoustically balanced in a way where it can complement anyone’s musical taste thanks to Tone Control settings. The Sound Spot is more than ready in “traveling” just about anywhere around the home thanks to its diminutive form factor and integrated rechargeable lithium-ion battery that is said to last for up to seven hours of AC-free listening. Not only that, the Sound Spot will also boast of a USB power port, enabling you to power up your handsets even as the Sound Spot runs on battery power.
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Jul 17
When it comes to portable wireless speakers, these are dime a dozen, and with so many models in the market to choose from, which is the main factor that helps you decide? Some folks look at features, others take price into consideration at the top of their list, while there is still yet another group who refers to the brand name before they pry open their wallets. If Panasonic is your cup of tea, then you would do well to check out their latest release, which happens to be the SC-NT10 portable wireless speaker system.
The Panasonic SC-NT10 is, of course, one portable wireless speaker system that offers a whole lot more than one would expect from its looks. This portable wireless speaker system comes with Bluetooth connectivity to hook up with other devices that also “talk” via Bluetooth, and not only that, it has Quad Proof “tough” performance, making it the ideal speaker system for outdoor use, with its innards crammed into a compact size, allowing it to be one extremely portable speaker system. I guess you can more or less call this the modern day boombox of sorts, albeit it is a whole lot more portable, shuns them pesky cables that seem to get all tangled up after a while, and certainly it does not need any “D” batteries to run.
The quartet of “tough” performance traits that the Panasonic SC-NT10 is all about allows it to be used in just about any outdoor setting. The device itself is said to be splash-proof, which means you are able to use it near water areas such as the pool or beach, and since it is also dust-proof, it is well suited for areas such as sandy beaches. Being shock-proof would mean it has already passed drop tests from a maximum of 30”, and being heat/freeze-proof, the device can withstand severe climates. Running on a rechargeable battery that can run for up to 8 hours non-stop, you can also use the SC-NT10 to juice up your smartphone or tablet via USB, now how about that? The Panasonic SC-NT10 Portable Wireless Speaker will arrive in Black and Blue/Black this fall, where it will retail for $99.99 a pop.
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