Sound Performance Archive

  • Pioneer gets serious about iPod sound docks

    Pioneer gets serious about iPod sound docks

    Yeah, iPod docks are everywhere these days, but these two from Pioneer actually have some novel features. Plus they are Pioneer products so you know they are going to be a step above anyway. But for starters, the XW-NAS3 and XW-NAS5 sport a 2.1 speaker setup using a digital amp that powers two full-range speakers and a sub. Both also have composite and component outputs for the iPod and iPhone and the higher-end XW-NAS5 also has better processing for superiour sound. But all that isn't why we're excited about these speaker docks.

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  • Backpack cooler bag features solar charging and built-in speakers

    Backpack cooler bag features solar charging and built-in speakers

    cooladioWhat fun is going to the beach if you can't bring a half-dozen portable electronic devices along with you? And let's not forget how difficult it is to keep all those juice boxes cool. Yes, I said juice boxes. Drinking beer in the daytime makes me sleepy. Anyhoo, this bag features solar charging, speakers, and it's insulated to keep your favorite libations cold.

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  • Klipsch Image S4i has integrated microphone and remote

    Klipsch Image S4i has integrated microphone and remote

    Just when you thought it was safe to buy a pair of headphones - BAM! - Klipsch releases the S4i In-Ear headset with iPod buttons and mic! WHAM! New Breakthrough Product: Klipsch® Image S4i In-Ear Headset One of the first third party headphones with integrated microphone and remote. SLAM! BIFF! It will cost $99. INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 21, 2009) [...]

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