Speaker System Archive

  • New Pioneer speaker system can link to 2 iPods or iPhones

    New Pioneer speaker system can link to 2 iPods or iPhones

    Pioneer is about to release yet another iPhone-compatible speaker system. The company yesterday announced [JP] the XW-NAC1 in Japan, a speaker system that can connect to and alternately play music from two iPods or iPhones. The XW-NAC1 has two iPod/iPhone docks that charge these devices simultaneously.

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  • Review: Harman/Kardon HKTS 20BQ 5.1 speaker system

    Review: Harman/Kardon HKTS 20BQ 5.1 speaker system

    Short version: Harman/Kardon makes great speakers, and this set is no exception. If you're looking for a relatively inexpensive home-theater speaker system, you can definitely do much worse then the HKTS 20BQ. This is a complete 5.1 system in a box, and includes everything you need to get your system rocking. The speakers have great response throughout the range, and the 8 inch powered subwoofer will definitely shake things up.

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  • Product Name:  iP39SZC Kitchen Timer and FM Alarm Clock Radio Speaker System for iPhone/iPod

    Product Name: iP39SZC Kitchen Timer and FM Alarm Clock Radio Speaker System for iPhone/iPod

    Can't you see this little iPod dock sitting next to your coffee bean grinder and spice rack? It sure looks the part with stanless steel-looking corners and a sort-of utilitarian design theme. Oh yeah, you know you wanna make room on your kitchen counter for the iP39SZC -- catchy name, eh?

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  • Review: Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Wireless Speaker System

    Review: Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Wireless Speaker System

    The Short Version: You’ll be hard pressed to find a higher fidelity desktop audio rig than this. But the wireless capability is rather limited in its application, and the price runs a little high for a 2.1 system. Features: 2 satellite speakers and 1 subwoofer THX certified 2.4 GHz wireless transmitter Aux in / headphone out ports MSRP of $199.00 Pros: Excellent sound [...]

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  • Hands-on: Psyko Audio Labs 5.1 Headphones

    Hands-on: Psyko Audio Labs 5.1 Headphones

    Everything is always better in surround sound. Most 5.1 or 7.1 headphones are a convoluted mess of speaker drivers, usually resulting in massive ear cups. But these headphones from Psyko Audio Labs have a rather innovative way to trick you into thinking sounds are coming from all directions.

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  • iLuv Launches New Speaker/Charging Station

    iLuv Launches New Speaker/Charging Station

    iluv iLuv has launched a new speaker and charging station, that corresponds with an iPhone app that iLuv has developed. The iLuv iMM190 features a dual dock alarm clock with NOA/S.A.M.E Weather Hazard Alert. Also, it comes with pre-programmed NOAA-supported channels, and can store up to 10 alert messages, as well as a LED warning indicator.And, if you don't have reception for 10 days, the iMM190 will warn you. The iMM190 is also a CES 2009 Best of Innovations Honoree.

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  • Altec Lansing announces three new products for CES

    Altec Lansing announces three new products for CES

    Altec Lansing announced three new products today - a docking station, a new set of computer speakers, and a set of headphones. While not exactly earth shattering, they do look to be some decent sounding products.

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  • Q-TV 2.1 speaker system mounts to flat panel’s backside

    Q-TV 2.1 speaker system mounts to flat panel’s backside

    This just makes sense. Most flat screen's speakers are the suck, but there are those that don't want bulky speakers cluttering up their space. Enter the Q-TV 2.1 speaker system.

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  • The JVC XS-SR3 iPod speaker dock plays audio via a series of tubes

    The JVC XS-SR3 iPod speaker dock plays audio via a series of tubes

    JVC is still at the iPod speaker dock game but at least its latest offering bucks the norm and is actually different. Bonus points for that. The XS-SR3 features tubular speakers that are supposed to help simulate surround sound. The dock also holds the iDevice either vertically or horizontally, just like the B&W Zeppelin Mini [...]

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  • Review: Klipsch iGroove SXT Speaker System for iPhone and iPod

    Review: Klipsch iGroove SXT Speaker System for iPhone and iPod

    Short Version: You want to listen to Fergie in the kitchen. Don’t worry, I understand. Fergie and cooking eggs just go together well. If you’ll be piping Fergie off an iPhone or iPod, you’ll probably want a compatible speaker system. Like anything in the audio world, the price tag on dedicated speaker systems for the iPhone [...]

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  • Review: EOS wireless speaker system

    Review: EOS wireless speaker system

    EOSTo paraphrase my favorite Jack Handy quote, "If the Vikings were around today, they would probably be amazed at the number of wireless audio solutions we have." Hopefully said Vikings would read reviews of said wireless audio solutions here at CrunchGear, since we've covered a fair number of these things. Today we're taking a look at the Eos wireless audio solution. "Named for the Greek goddess of dawn, Eos lets you put great music all over your house -- without the hassle of wires." Read on for the whole review!

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  • Altec Lansing announces Rock Band speakers

    Altec Lansing announces Rock Band speakers

    Why be a video game rockstar if you can't hear it? Have you always wanted to put your foot on something while you power chord-ed your way to stardom? For those of you who are using the stock speakers in your TV to play Rock Band, Guitar Hero, or Harmonica Hero, first off, shame on you.

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  • Wait, wait, don’t tell me. NPR has its own radio.

    Wait, wait, don’t tell me. NPR has its own radio.

    If you're like me and love Car Talk, but don't actually have a radio, you probably listen to NPR over the internet. If you love it so much you want to listen to it even when you're away from your computer, you're in luck. Livio, makers of the Pandora radio, have introduced a stand-alone, internet radio module, with NPR-exclusive capability.

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  • Victor JVC announces a very pretty, very thin home theater sound system

    Victor JVC announces a very pretty, very thin home theater sound system

    Victor JVC has announced [JP] a new home theater sound system for the Japanese market today, consisting of a set of two speakers (SP-FT1/FT2) and the corresponding amplifier (AX-FT1/FT2). And the system is very pretty, mainly because the speakers are just 30.8mm thin and weigh 0.85kg each.

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