Bowers & Wilkins C5 in-ear, noise-isolating headphones
July 11, 2011 by admin
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Bowers & Wilkins has unveiled a new pair of noise-isolating in-ear headphones, which are made form “high-grade aluminium”, features innovative Secure Loop design for better fit and promising “pristine sound quality” on the move.
Made from high quality materials, the C5 incorporates the company’s proprietary Micro Porous Filter which uses hundreds of microscopic steel balls and act as a sonic diffuser, and also providing a more spacious performance than previously possible from in-ear headphones. This filter also has the ability to limit the noise bleed, and together with the noise-isolating properties of the sealed fit, makes the headphones to deliver “flawless audio.” According to the Bowers & Wilkins, the Secure Loop design makes the headphones ideal for use on the move and during activities and fixes quickly and comfortably in the inner ridge of your ear. Another feature incorporated in the C5 is the Tungsten Balanced design which puts high-mass material closer to the user’s ear, for an improved seal and better sound and noise isolation. The headphones comes with an in-line remote and microphone, designed specifically to work with Apple devices, allowing you to make calls.
Pioneer intros SE-CL331 water resistant earbuds
July 7, 2011 by admin
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Pioneer Electronics has revealed a new earbuds for the music lovers with active lifestyle which are water and dust resistant.
The SE-CL331 model uses 9mm drivers, promising “deeper bass response for all types of music”. They come with special four interchangeable ear-tips (XS, S, M, L) for comfort and fit, which not only prevent the earbuds from slipping during heavy physical activity, but also decreases the amount of outside noise. The earbuds also have 3.9’ cord with L-type 3.5mm plug and are bundled with a carrying pouch.
The SE-CL331 are available in yellow, blue, pink, white for $59.
AKG GHS-1 gaming headset
March 16, 2011 by admin
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Harman Audio has launched a new portable gaming headphones, the AKG GHS-1 which are winner of the Red Dot award for outstanding product design and promise immersive gaming experience.
The headphones have lightweight design for long-wearing comfort and feature the patented AKG 3D-Axis2 folding mechanism which allows to be folded away flat for easy transportation. Their closed-back design enhances passive noise reduction and sealing in the game sounds. They offer frequency response of 18Hz — 24kHz, input impedance of 32. The headset is equipped with a directional cardioid boom microphone that filters out background noise and also has in-line volume control and microphone on/off switch.
The AKG GHS-1 portable headset is available now in - black and orange, white and green, and camouflage and blue for $79.95.
Tt eSport Shock One gaming headset with 5.1 DTS Surround
January 31, 2011 by admin
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Thermaltake’s Tt eSports presents its new “most advanced” gaming headset which features DTS 5.1 Virtual Surround Sound – the Shock One.
The “One” packs dynamic 40mm driver speakers with “Bass enhancement” with frequency response of 20Hz~20 KHz, an impedance of 32 Ohms and a maximum input of 100mW. The headset has 10 Level adjustable headset band with leather padding and comes with two pair interchangeable ear cushions- one protein leather with excellent ventilation and noise isolation, and another velvet for better gaming comfort.
The Shock “One” includes a bidirectionalnoise canceling microphone, an in-line control box and comes with 3-meter long cable with gold plated USB connector, as well and with a fully configurable user interface to customize them in accordance the game you play – FPS/MMORPG/ RTS. Price is unknown at this moment.
The Octane 7 VS4621 Speakers Announced by Altec Lansing
July 9, 2010 by admin
Filed under Audio Technology, Technology
Altec Lansing announced the latest addition to its speaker product line for personal computers, The Octane 7 VS4621 2.1 speaker system in India.
The Octane 7 VS4621 is designed for computer and laptop sound and tuned for music, movies and gaming sound with a powerful subwoofer, down-firing a three inch mid-range and dual one inch micro-drivers. CD, DVD, and MP3 Player can be also connected to the Octane 7 Speakers.
The Octane 7 VS4621 can produce sound waves down onto a hard surface, reflecting them evenly throughout the room for a well balanced sound.
Introducing the product, Rohit Agarwal, Business Manager, Altec Lansing -SAARC & Mauritius, said, “The name – Octane 7 comes from its design which has 7 drivers in all and this powerful speaker fits in the budget of customer looking for high output, good looks and affordability, it is an all in one solution.”
The Octane 7 VS4621 has a sharp and compact design, fitting perfectly with the consumers’ lifestyle. Its powerful bass is produced by its six and a half inch Altec Lansing Custom Designed Subwoofer.
The Octane 7 also features built in controls for volume, bass and treble.
Key Features:
- Crisp high end - Specially engineered micro drivers reproduce crystal-clear highs.
- Exceptional sound dispersion - Down-firing midrange drivers fire sound in all directions, delivering warm, enveloping sound in a small footprint.
- Thunderous bass - Formidable lows from a tough, compact 6.5″ / 165 mm woofer. Shakes the room without eating up the space.
- Audio Alignment - Drivers, enclosure and electronics are balanced for optimum sound.
- Innovative, compact design - Slots easily into your style
- Built-in controls - Volume, bass and treble controls at your fingertips.
- iPod®/MP3 Player Jack - Connect your iPod, MP3 Player or gaming console† while plugged into your computer.
The Octane 7 is available throughout all Rashi Peripherals branches all across the country at an MRP of INR 3990 or $85 with a one year warranty.
New ES AV Receivers and Blu-Ray 3D Player By Sony
July 6, 2010 by admin
Filed under Audio Technology, Technology
Sony continues to drive the innovation of 3D by taking another step in its leading industry 3D product line with the new Elevated Standard A/V receivers including the STR-DA5600ES, STRA-DA4600ES and STR-DA3600ES. They also unveiled the new BDP-S1700ES Blu-Ray 3D Player.
The new ES products are going to provide the best audio and video quality of Sony, in addition to their latest 3D capable BRAVIA High Definition TVs.
Vice President of Sony’s Home Audio and Video Business, Brian Siegel, said that by focusing on seamless integration with custom home theater control partners, Sony is working to deliver products that support the custom and specialty retail business like no other manufacturer. He also stated that specialty dealers and installer can rest assured that their AV components leverage that deep expertise to deliver the most technically advanced experience possible.
The new ES product line focuses on the needs of custom home theater installer and represents an A/V experience that features some of the most advanced technology of Sony.
STR-DA5600ES 7.1 Channel Network Multi-room AV Receiver will be Available in September for about $2,000 and features:
- 130 watt x7 @ 8-ohms, 1kHz, .09% THD
- DCAC EX Speaker Auto-Calibration with Speaker Relocation (distance and degree) and Automatic Phase Matching (APM)
- 3D pass-through
- Integrated four port Ethernet switch
- Second zone CAT5e output
- DLNA Client and Live Audio Server
- iPhone / iPod Touch remote control application
- Quick Click feature for multi-room source control (with iPhone/iPod touch app)
- On-screen graphical user interface with overlay (main and second zones)
- H.A.T.S. clock synchronization for HDMI and DSD
- Standby pass-through of audio and video via HDMI
- Control system integration via control over IP, RS232 or IR
- PC set up manager
- Audio Return Channel for TV audio over a single HDMI cable
- Shoutcast® Internet Radio and Rhapsody® Music Service
- Dolby® TrueHD and dts® HD Enhanced audio codecs
STR-DA4600ES 7.1 Channel Network Multi-room AV Receiver will be Available in August for about $1,500 and features:
- 120 watt x7 @ 8-ohms, 1kHz, .09% THD
- 3D pass-through
- Integrated four port Ethernet switch
- Second zone CAT5e output
- DLNA Client
- iPhone / iPod Touch remote control application
- Quick Click feature for multi-room source control (with iPhone/iPod touch app)
- On-screen graphical user interface with overlay (main and second zones)
- Standby pass-through of audio and video via HDMI
- Control system integration via control over IP, RS232 or IR
- PC set up manager
- Audio Return Channel for TV audio over a single HDMI cable
- Shoutcast® Internet Radio and Rhapsody® Music Service
- Dolby TrueHD and dts HD Enhanced audio codecs
STR-DA3600ES 7.1 Channel Network Multi-room AV Receiver will be Available in August for about $1,100 and features:
- 100 watt x7 @ 8-ohms, 1kHz, .09% THD
- 3D pass-through
- Integrated four port Ethernet switch
- DLNA Client
- iPhone / iPod Touch remote control application
- Quick Click feature for multi-room source control (with iPhone/iPod touch app)
- On-screen graphical user interface with overlay (main and second zones)
- Standby pass-through of audio and video via HDMI connected devices
- Control system integration via control over IP, RS232 or IR
- PC set up manager
- Audio Return Channel for TV audio over a single HDMI cable
- Shoutcast® Internet Radio and Rhapsody® Music Service
- Dolby TrueHD and dts HD Enhanced audio codecs
STR-DN2010 7.1 Channel Network AV Receiver will be Available in August for about $800 and features:
- 110 watt x7 @ 8-ohms, 1kHz, 1% THD
- 3D pass-through
- Integrated four port Ethernet switch
- DLNA Client
- iPhone/iPod touch remote control app
- On-screen graphical user interface
- Wireless second zone audio (S-AIR™ multi-room capability)
- Standby pass-through of audio and video via HDMI connected devices
- Audio Return Channel for TV audio over a single HDMI cable
- Shoutcast® Internet Radio and Rhapsody® Music Service
- Dolby TrueHD and dts HD Enhanced audio codecs
BDP-S1700ES Blu-ray 3D Player will be Available in August for $400 and features:
- Full HD 1080p single-disc Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD, SA-CD player
- Blu-ray 3D capable
- BRAVIA Internet Video and Sony’s Qriocity
- IR input jack on rear panel for easy control system integration
- Built-in Wi-Fi Wireless (802.11n) with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
- Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote™ technology
- BD Remote (iPhone/iPod touch and Android remote control – free app.)
- Photo/music/video playback via USB and DLNA
- DVD upscaling to 1080p with Precision Cinema HD Upscaling
- Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio™ decoding
- Built-in 1GB Memory
SkullCandy & Roc Nation Join Forces And Make Aviator Headphones
May 22, 2010 by admin
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SkullCandy and Roc Nation have formed coalition and invent the Aviator headphones, that is designed to “offer the best way for people to experience the soundtrack of their lives”, says Jay-Z.
The Roc Nation Aviator Headphones features metal, polycarbonate headphone cups, plush memory foam ear cushion and a pair of 40mm full range mylar drivers with neodymium magnets. It gets also tangle-free nylon cable with in-line microphone and control.
The SkullCandy Roc Nation Aviator headphones are given brown, white and black color.
Ultrasone Edition 8 Palladium Headphones
February 3, 2010 by admin
Filed under Audio Technology, Computer Technology
Ultrasone launches the new Edition 8 Palladium closed-back headphones. This new version has brushed Palladium plated ear cups. On top of that the outer ear cups are emblazoned with a clasp of high tech ceramic.
Lke the original Edition 8, the Palladium version features S-Logic Plus Technology and Natural Surround Sound ULE technology. It comes with 40mm tri-bass-tube titanium-plated Mylar drivers and offers 40ohm impedance, 6 – 42.000 Hz frequency range.
The Ultrason Edition 8 Palladium Headphones cost about $1699. [Product Here]
Finis XtreaMP3 Waterproof 1GB MP3 Player
January 8, 2010 by admin
Filed under Audio Technology, News
Finis, other than the SwiMP3.1G, offers the XtreaMP3 underwater MP3 player. The player is shock-resistant and waterproof. It has 1GB internal memory for storing MP3 and WMA music files.
The XtreaMP3
Strange (But Real) Speaker Designs
July 7, 2009 by admin
Filed under Audio Technology, News
Though these speaker designs may not boast any cutting edge features, they are some of the strangest that we’ve come across. Continue reading to see more.
Light Bulb Speakers
Created by Altec Lansing, these light bulb speakers feature a wireless attachment that can be connected to a variety of audio devices, including Apple’s iPod. Users can also wirelessly stream music via Bluetooth to supported devices.
Starbuck’s Coffee Speakers
Before you throw out the Starbuck’s coffee cups laying around, check out this nifty mod, which turns them into functional speakers. To build your own, you’ll need: a TDA1552Q amplifier chip and plenty of cups — more the better, just in case you mess something up.
500XL Earphone Speakers
From afar, they may look like standard iPod earbuds, but they’re actually functional speakers that can be connected to any device with a 3.5mm audio jack. The device can also double as a belt should you want to look extra geeky. Available now, priced at $39.
Speaker Lamps
How about a new way hang your speakers? Even audiophiles will agree that mounting speakers for the perfect soundstage isn’t the easiest of tasks, so these speaker lamps aim to make things a bit easier.
Speech Bubble Speakers
Art Lebedev Studios introduces the Speech Bubble Speaker. At $120 per pair, they measure 4″ x 6″ x 2″ and feature a white ABS shell, mated to a matte black grille. No PC required. Simply connect it to any device with a headphone jack, and you’re set.
EGG Speaker
For those who prefer egg-shaped speaker docks, this gadget is just for you. When cracked open, you get two satellite speakers and a subwoofer, which doubles as the unit’s base. While we can’t vouch for its sound quality, it’s definitely an interesting conversation piece nonetheless.