There are some things in today's tech world that seem to have no boundaries, and audio technology is one of the premiere choices if we were to name such a field. We wondered in awe as we saw the Enigmasystem, filling a big room and draining no less than 1 million bucks out of your bank account. Indeed, that audio system was something really weird: much too much power and SPL for anyone's health and, of course, a breathtaking price tag. Well, if you (like us) have though you've seen them all, think again as we introduce to you the Ultimate, Transmission Audio's latest contraption. And if you thought $1 mil was too much...... [read more >>] If you thought that 7.1 surround audio was pretty much the farthest this technology would go, you were a bit wrong. It's high time you welcomed the new standard from Dolby, called the Pro Logic IIz, a new though not revolutionary surround sound specification that introduces the 9.1 channel array in our everyday lives. And in case you still think that the Pro Logic IIz is still in the “we'd like to” stage, you should learn that Onkyo – otherwise a brand well-renowned for their high-tech excellence – have already prepared their first AVR supporting the new standard: the TX-SR607, which is now shipping for pri... [read more >>] When we heard the “Zirconia” name for the first time we went “wow, that's a neat one! A manufacturer that has skipped the gold/platinum cliches” but little did we know that behind this name we were about to find truly high-class technology. The new product from Panasonic is codenamed RP-HJE900 and we're dealing with some high-end in-ear headphones. It is rather neat to see Panasonic aiming for the top-drawer segment of the audio industry, especially after all these years when this brand has kept a rather low profile. Nevertheless, these new headphones come with a heap of first-class technology and have been... [read more >>] Most of the people hearing about “thinking outside the box” could picture a square box in their minds... save for designer Tommy Chen. His box is a multimedia one, and boasts a most unusual (yet simply magnificent) shape, despite the fact that it is loaded with quite a heap of the functions you'd expect to find in a larger system. If alluring design doubled by modularity and a stunning home-decor value is your game, then the YOGA will definitely be your toy. Seeing the YOGA for the very first time will trigger a lot of ideas, which are bound to be rather contradictory: some may think it is an intelligent vacuum cleaner lik... [read more >>] Days ago we here were wondering how many people were truly 100% satisfied with the way their in-ear headphones fitted inside their ear canals, and as far as we've seen, it looked like there were rather few individuals who could say “I'm 100% satisfied with my in-ears.” Just when we were on the brink of admitting that “life isn't totally fair with everyone,” we learned about the newest contraption from Koss Stereophones – some new model of headphones called CC_01 sporting a revolutionary method to fit snugly in one's ear. The idea behind Koss' new headphones has been derived from the si... [read more >>] Embedding touchscreen technology in pretty much any kind of gadgets has been more a question of when rather than an “if” matter, and the new audio systems recently showcased by major manufacturer JVC are the perfect proof of that. If you were, by any chance, looking for some audio systems to boast excellent sound response, sleek looks that turn a lot of heads and come loaded with plenty of nifty features, then look no further than the three freshly-announced JVC tools: the UX-GN6, UX-LP5, and the UX-G200.These micro systems sport all the 21st century-approved design and specs, and, of course, they come with iPod support. Moreov... [read more >>] The audio purists claim that there is no need to use DSP excessively, as the sound cannot get any more “natural” that it already is, and digital technologies actually cannot add the lifelike warmth so sought after by discerning listeners. Today's audio relies on DSP (Digital Signal Processing) in order to recreate some of the everyday environments with an as much as possible natural character, but some say that the technology is actually getting in the way of the sound and wrecks it completely. Among the manufacturers which have made a pledge to keep the sound as natural as possible, Psyko Audio steps now forth and announc... [read more >>] Employing “flexibility” and “mobility” as key words, designer David Granath and Danish Designit team have managed to bring another breath of fresh air in the world of loudspeakers that combine sound with interior design capabilities. The new gadget is a wonderful a fresh concept and comes with a new approach to portable sound in the homely perimeter of your office or residence. However, in the case of this contraption there was nothing lost from the idea of personal sound, as some of you might be expecting - the speakers boast an incredible versatility when it comes to re-arranging your living space. There is somethi... [read more >>] Ever dreamed of having the complete works of Johann Sebastian Bach one day? Well, if you're such a fan, now's the perfect time to get them, as they are now coming as a part of a cool offer... involving the ubiquitous iPod. We're talking about a limited edition offer from Passionato, one of the planet's most revered and comprehensive online resources for classical music. You can get your hands on each and every piece of music known to have been recorded, and receive it in a neat package, stored on an iPod Classic. The Apple player is a 120 GB one, and the only thing missing form all this offer is a special design for th... [read more >>] Most people believe that those who are still listening to their vinyl records are over-conservative and not at all willing to greet with open arms the new multimedia technologies. Portuguese designer Ricardo Baiao has a different perspective on this problem, and his latest creation, codenamed Tria, is a tremendously strong statement that vinyl and modern technology can make a great combination. Tria is an astonishing sound system, centered on a high-tech vinyl records player sporting advanced technology that surpasses by far what you thought you knew about vinyls. The first thing which will draw your attention is the uncanny and minimalist... [read more >>] | 
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