Come December, rich folk will be able to purchase, Bang & Olufsen’s Beolab 4 loudspeaker. The Beolab 4 loudspeaker features a built-in amplifier and B&O’s proprietary acoustic technologies. $1,200 a pair.
Originally from Ployer on November 4, 2005, 10:25am
Bang & Olufsen’s Beo4 audio system will be available in December for $2,750. The sleek Beo4 is a CD player, FM radio and has an SD slot. The Beo4 is the first audio system of its kind to be able to record music from a radio or CD to the SD without a computer.
DAB is an addon
Originally from Ployer on November 4, 2005, 10:28am
By Josh Ray
Vinyl is far from dead, kiddies. The Continuum Caliburn turntable system is the last word in spinning wax and, priced from $90k to $112k, is another product for rap superstars only. But don’t even mention scratching lest you sound like a fool: the Caliburn is only about achieving God’s-own sonic nirvana.
For those who don’t know, LPs give the audio Who’s-Your-Daddy to CDs and in the audioholic world, squeezing the best sound from the record comes down to vibration control. This is where the Continuum takes off the gloves, in part due to its 80lb magnesium allow platter.
For more on electron gyroscopes, vacuum pressurized oil and other NASA-approved technologies in the Caliburn, check out SonicFlare.com. You could, of course, also check out the manufacturer’s website
Originally by Josh Ray from OhGizmo! on November 7, 2005, 3:20am
By David Ponce
Holy jumping Jehosphat! This headset rocks! Do away with the cords, and the radio signals altogether by getting the $50 mTUNE-N cordless stereo headset, specifically designed for the iPod nano. Simply insert the player into the specially designed slot and listen away.
Sure, you don’t actually see what’s playing, and yeah, switching songs might be a pain (though, apparently, they’re thought about giving you access to the clickwheel). Plus, you’ll probably look like a bit of a douche… but well, man, look at the thing! It folds, doesn’t need batteries (pulls juice from the player?) and well.. yeah, that’s it.
Check it out right here. Story VIA Techie Diva.
Originally by dponce80 from OhGizmo! on November 8, 2005, 3:20am
The Marantz DV9600 (£1499) should set the new reference in top quality audio and video playback. It enables you to experience a top-grade 216MHz/14-bit video DAC together with NSV, and the HDMI 1.1 port offers fully digital transmission of the video signal in high definition resolutions scaled up to an unbelievable 1080p. Audio excellence should be assured by the renown Marantz engineering skills and compatibility with virtually all of today’s digital video and audio disc formats makes this brushed steel beauty a true universal disc player. It allows you to enjoy the best of two worlds: music and movies, in stereo and multi-channel surround sound. Other features of the splendid player include PAL/NTSC progressive scan with chroma error correction, FireWire digital audio connection, Noise Shaped Video, symmetrical analogue audio board with customised components and dedicated power supply, HDAMs for all six channels, and Dolby headphone. Playback supports DVD-V, DVD-A, SACD, SVCD, CD, MP3, JPEG, and DVD-R/RW.
Originally by Chopper from GadgetryBlog on November 8, 2005, 4:37am
Acoustic Energy’s Wi-Fi radio (£199) is the world’s first radio capable of accessing over 99 per cent of Internet radio stations broadcast anywhere in the world. Compatibility with all three major streaming formats gives the AE Wi-Fi radio unrivalled choice of content from London’s BBC Radio 1 to Sao Paolo’s Radio Calypso! No subscription to pay, no signal coverage problems and no international content boundaries. You don’t even need to boot your computer, which is always a good thing. This simple plug-and-play device links to any Wi-Fi network and broadband connection to stream both live and listen-again Internet radio content. Channels are listed alphabetically and the multi-function control knob should make choosing a station simpler than an FM radio! The radio should bring all the benefits of Internet radio to the kitchen, bedroom or even the garden…. Convergence rocks!
Originally by Chopper from GadgetryBlog on November 8, 2005, 4:37am
A few months ago BMW announced an industry first with the application of HD Radio technology as an option in its 2006 Model Year 7 Series. BMW is now making this innovative technology optionally available on 2006 6 Series vehicles as well, beginning with October 2005 production. This digital technology, developed by iBiquity Digital Corporation, provides one of the most significant advances in radio broadcasting history. This technology offers radio broadcasters and listeners enhanced digital audio quality and clear, noise-free reception. Many AM and FM stations across the US have started employing the HD Radio technology to broadcast both in analogue and digital formats. The benefits of the HD Radio broadcast include enhanced sound quality on digital AM stations, CD-like sound quality on digital FM stations, clear reception with no static noise, hisses or pops, and the possibility to receive streamed data, including artist and song information, from those radio stations that provide such content within their digital broadcast. Over 500 radio stations are already using this new broadcast technology in the US, and many more are expected to join in. A list of radio stations can be found here. The HD Radio has a suggested retail price of $500.
Originally by Chopper from GadgetryBlog on November 8, 2005, 4:37am
Apparently, there was a Shuffle version (mTune) that debuted last month.
Originally from Gadget Review on November 7, 2005, 4:07pm
Turntable as musical instrument? Think Thomas Edison designing the Mellotron, instead. Phono maker Vestax has fitted a new turntable with really elaborate pitch control. Press buttons, move a fader, or adjust a foot pedal, and you can change the speed to get specific musical pitches (with the fader or pedal, you can even bend notes). The confusing Japanese product page seems to suggest you should use a record with just one note on it, like strings, voice, or a sine wave. (Vestax Japan’s diagram after the jump.)-P. Kirn
Vestax Controller One [Create Digital Music]
Originally from Gizmodo on October 21, 2005, 1:38pm
Great for travel, these Sennheiser PXC 300 headphones feature a top-notch noise-cancelling feature which speaks for itself, especially during in-flight movies, not to mention amazing comfort.
The headphones are still usable when the noise-reduction attachment is turned off, which saves you power, but the unit can’t be taken off. The Sennheiser PXC 300 headphones also feature a carrying case and adaptor to plug into in-flight entertainment systems.
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Originally by jp6212 from Travel Gadgets | Travelizmo on October 19, 2005, 7:18pm
