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Klipsch is known for offering everything from well-designed headphones to home theater systems, but the audio-focused outfit has been staying away from producing relatively portable Bluetooth speakers. That all changed back at this year’s CES when Klipsch outed the KMC 3 as part of its Music Center lineup, which we’re now finding out will be priced at $400 (or $399.99, to be precise) when it hits store shelves this coming June. In return for your hard-earned cash, Klipsch’s first Bluetooth-equipped soundbox (apt-X and AAC) will give you a 2.1 assortment that’s loaded with 2-inch, full-range drivers, a zippy 5.25-inch subwoofer and a battery capable of running up to 26 hours — this, according to the company, makes for a system “perfectly designed for powerful, accurate sound reproductions.” Don’t mind the hefty price tag? Then make the source link below your next stop if you’re interested in snagging one of these.

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If you have not heard of a company that goes by the moniker Kinivo, fret not, you are not the only one. Doing a little bit of digging has revealed a whole lot more information about Kinivo, where they are producers of superior quality accessories for mobile devices, and their latest foray into the wireless Bluetooth speaker market would come in the form of the Kinivo BTX350. The Kinivo BTX350 will be able to stream music from just about any Bluetooth-capable device, delivering exceptionally clear sound without compromising on its portable form factor. After all, it certainly is rather difficult to argue with a device that measures a mere 8” x 3” in height, no?

The Kinivo BTX350 wireless Bluetooth speaker will sport a class-D amplifer that packs dynamic audio into a perfectly portioned speaker, making it the ideal companion for those who hate the sound of silence, whenever one travels, or is involved in outdoor activities that needs a little music to perk things up, or simply for music lovers who want to share their pride and joy (their eclectic playlist, of course) with the rest of the “barbarians” (read: folks who do not appreciate the kind of music they listen to).

Kinivo CEO Sharad Mittal said, “We combined the sleek design of our BTX450 and the portability of our ZX100 to craft the ultimate travel speaker. Pack the new BTX350 and rechargeabe battery into your suitecase while traveling, carry it in your beach bag for summer activities, or let it seamlessly complement any home décor.”

You should be able to enjoy up to 5 hours of non-stop portable entertainment with the Kinivo BTX350 using its rechargeable battery, and just in case you do not own any Bluetooth capable devices, fret not, as the Kinivo BTX350 will also include an optional 3.5 mm cable for universal compatibility. Those who are interested will be able to pick up the new Kinivo BTX350 for $39.99, and this introductory price is not going to last too long.

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Onkyo is releasing a new Bluetooth compliant audio bar system – SBT-100 – in late May.

This is a gorgeous speaker unit with a 5.7cm woofer and 2.5cm tweeter. Depending on the sound content that is being played, the sound mode can be switched between “Cinema”, “Music” and “News”. Music saved can be played wirelessly via bluetooth compliant smartphones or tablets.

Price: 25,000 yen
Size: 940 x 73 x 83 mm
Weight: 2.4kg
Max output: 2ch×20W
Bluetooth version: 2.1+EDR

Here we are with yet another wireless speaker for your due consideration, where it is the combined efforts of Soundfreaq and The Novogratz to roll out a limited edition of the Boom Freaq wireless speaker that ought to hit the market just in time for Father’s Day. Wait a minute here, Father’s Day? Mother’s Day isn’t even over, and we are already targeting dads? Well, you know how men are, they tend to leave things to the last minute, so it makes perfect sense for the Boom Freaq to be “advertised” early enough, so that the men are able to make the relevant preparations beforehand.

The Boom Freaq is one particular device that was Inspired by old school boomboxes, where it will merge The Novogratz’ unique design concepts with Soundfreaq’s award winning wireless speaker, Sound Stack. Of course, the early bird gets the worm, so you might want to get your action on with a pre-order for the $350 Boom Freaq. The Boom Freaq has picked up its fair share of gongs before, where it was named “Gear of the Year” by WIRED Magazine, and this has been shown with the Sound Stack being meticulously crafted to capture the nuance of every note, where it also complements every genre of music regardless of the volume level.

Not only that, Sound Stack will also enable users to stream music wirelessly from any Bluetooth compatible device, where these would mean the compatible devices from the iOS family such as the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, as well as Android-powered and BlackBerry devices. In addition, Sound Stack will also come built with a 30-pin dock, where they have also thrown in a new added feature that will comprise of a Lightning connector, so that users are able to dock and stream from Apple Lightning compatible devices such as the iPhone 5, the 5th generation iPod touch, the 7th generation iPod nano, the 4th generation iPad, and the iPad mini.

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I used to think that Bluetooth speakers were pretty superfluous, until someone gave me one. From then on, I’ve used one almost every day. The Urchin is a rugged new Bluetooth speaker and features interchangeable silicone skins, giving it a distinctive look.

Its design also makes it shock and water resistant, so it’ll be fine in the rain or even in the shower. I like how it’s got a carabiner so that you can hook the Urchin on a belt loop or backpack and keep the music going no matter where you’re going. It even comes with a suction cup attachment to stick it to the tiles in your bathroom, as well as a screw mount for your car.

It also has a built-in microphone, so it works as a speakerphone. The Urchin comes in blue, red, or black and retails for $149.99(USD) from the Boom Movement shop.

[via The Gadget Flow]