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Pioneer is releasing 2 new CD audio systems: “X-HM51-S” and “X-HM21-S” in late June.

They are compatible with USB connection, and can play music from iPhone/iPad/iPod, CD, USB memory, and AM/FM radio.

The “X-HM51-S” model is also Bluetooth compliant so you can play music saved in Bluetooth devices wirelessly.

Both models have 2 way speakers with a large aperture woofer (X-HM51-S: 12cm / X-HM21-S: 10cm) and a tweeter. Also, they have a high-power amp (X-HM51-S: 50W+50W / X-HM21-S: 15W+15 W) built-in for high-quality sound.

Price is open price.

X-HM51-S
Size: 215 x 100.5 x 325 mm
Weight: 2.3 kg

X-HM21-S
Size: 215 x 95 x 315 mm
Weight: 2 kg

Sony is releasing an NEC built-in home theater audio system “HT-CT660″ on June 1. It consists of 2 units (speaker and subwoofer). It can connect wirelessly to Bluetooth compliant devices and plays music saved in the devices.

The speaker part has 2 tweeters and newly-built 2 units for medium/high frequency, and the wireless subwoofer has 16cm large-sized units to make expansive low frequency sound.

It features Sony’s unique 9 sound modes: “Game”, “Movie”, “Music”, “Sports”, “News”, “Drama”, “Standard”, “Stereo”, and “Portable Audio Enhancer”. You can enjoy not only movies and music but also video games in a powerful sound. HT-CT660 is recommended by Sony especially for gaming.

Estimated price: About 40,000 yen
Size: Speaker with stand (1030 × 109 × 94), Speaker with no stand (1030 × 95 × 107), Subwoofer (271 × 404 × 271)
Weight: Speaker 3.5kg, Subwoofer 8.6kg