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From what we know so far, the new PMK studio monitors announced by Mackie could very well be a first in the industry. Since more complex info is currently missing, we can't tell if this is a joke, for it looks like these new monitors are some cool toys for the audio professionals and home-recording enthusiasts a... |
3 November 2009
14:11 GMT |
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Created by designer Ben Wahrlich, the Snake Speakers are by far some of the coolest sound machines we've seen this year. Now, if you're a guy who is terribly afraid of snakes, these speakers might not be the best option, but if you have no issues with having two shiny metal cobras on your desktop, then you ... |
19 March 2009
11:47 GMT |
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Some gadgets are really cute, while others are truly useful or plain meaningless – and then there are those that are as cute as they are meaningless. And if you can't picture one in your mind right now, let us introduce to you the Iron Radio Alarm Clock, one of those thingies you usually buy even though th... |
10 March 2009
12:07 GMT |
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The iBoo is one great start for anyone who's afraid of ghosts; and if you thought that Casper was the only friendly and funny apparition from the ethereal worlds, you should definitely meet iBoo. iBoo is one dock/speaker system for the ubiquitous iPod, shaped like a ghost but with a very friendly look and being ... |
13 February 2009
11:00 GMT |
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It has been quite a while since we have seen MP3 players with fancy looks, but the wait is over: we can now all enjoy the latest creation from China-based manufacturer Aigo, going by the name of Yesky. One of the coolest things about this portable music player is its rather unique and very funny design: it has been s... |
4 February 2009
10:51 GMT |
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If you're looking for some new speaker systems to make a change at least on the visual side, you should take a closer look at and a good listen to Sony's freshly-announced loudspeaker for desktop use. And, if color is your game as well, you'll surely enjoy the new tones these products come with. The ne... |
14 January 2009
10:27 GMT |
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The Headphonies are the perfect choice for those who are looking for a special accessory to accessorize their portable music players: miniature speakers that look like toys, coming in multiple designs and colors, and most likely capable of pleasing everybody. Instead of passing the headphones from one person to anoth... |
7 January 2009
12:21 GMT |
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There are a lot a headphones that sport designs less sober than the usual all-black plastic shapes, but the Graffiti headgear from Aerial7 are by far the most striking ones, at least as far as the color schemes are concerned. If you're looking for some headphones that will make all heads turn and eyes pop, these... |
7 January 2009
08:37 GMT |
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Yorozu is a nifty gadget, which proves that there can be more to portable sound than one could think of in the first place. Being able to enjoy audio in pretty much any place you might find yourself each day is one thing that really does not need the proper speakers, as most of you may believe. And if you still think... |
17 December 2008
15:51 GMT |
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Functional and funny furniture is one thing most people will look at with happy faces. Some are searching for such items because they feel like adding colorful and “happy” elements to their home decors, while others are drawn by simple functionality and are trying to live in as much comfort as possible. T... |
15 December 2008
10:19 GMT |
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We took a look around and said that the 80's were over. Yet we looked again and we weren't too sure on that anymore because we saw the Limited Edition Lasonic Rap-Up i931 Boombox, a piece of audio technology that rules supreme when it comes to bling and show-off. We're talking about a large and almost ... |
15 December 2008
03:23 GMT |
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This piece of audio gadgetry can be the perfect gift idea for some friend of yours who plays guitar or dreams of becoming a rockstar one day; what can be cooler than an iPod speaker and amplifier in the shape of a real guitar combo? And if an affordable price and sleek looks are to be counted in, things seem to becom... |
13 December 2008
15:01 GMT |
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When it came to speakers, one could never say that there was a wide array of models to choose from, and, in time, there were rather few major leaps in terms of design. Yet, we've gotten to see that the last couple of years have brought quite a heap of interesting items boasting functionality and elegance and try... |
9 December 2008
09:21 GMT |
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OK, so a lot of people thought that the Mickey Mouse MP3 player from iRiver was really cute. We think the same, since it was a very funny idea to place a music player in such a body and combine the world-renowned figure of the cartoon character with one of the best names in portable music players around. And after re... |
9 December 2008
06:28 GMT |
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Even though some prefer sober colors for their gadgets, there are quite a lot of guys who just love bright and happy colored things around them, whether it's furniture, desktop tools or audio gadgets we're talking about. And by all means the iH15W iPod dock is suitable for the latter, with its vivid LED ill... |
9 December 2008
04:45 GMT |
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There is nobody on the face of the earth to know more things about merchandise than rock bands: t-shirts, long sleeves, girlies and scarves, key chains, huge flags, tiny flags, swimwear, underwear, caps and a whole lot more. Rock items are really selling! And if you’re having a hard time believing the sentence ... |
8 December 2008
08:47 GMT |
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Some people have found that the traditional headphones might not deliver the necessary “cool factor,” and have started looking for other solutions as far as portable music is concerned. In order to meet such a need, Sharper Image has come up with the Soundbag, a rather nifty piece of technology mixed with... |
6 December 2008
17:01 GMT |
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Portable speakers are everyday gadgets now, and they come in innumerable shapes and colors, from the one boasting a really silly design to the one rather suitable for children, and from the crappy ones to the most luxurious items you could think of. It's time to introduce to you the new kid on the block, in the ... |
6 December 2008
06:23 GMT |
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If you're willing to take the next step as far as musical experience is concerned and fork out some green on a specialized PC, the newest release from acclaimed HTPC manufacturer Onkyo might do the trick. And if you're a newbie in this field and don't plan to wreck your budget with huge investments, th... |
4 December 2008
09:56 GMT |
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The fact that the "made for iPod" accessories are pretty much everywhere and that the Apple players have gone in places no other portable music device dared tread is no news. From the iPod toilet paper holder to the iPod bar retro stool, and almost everything in between, the Apple players have found a way to infiltra... |
3 December 2008
06:59 GMT |
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NuForce Icon Mobile is one of the latest solutions when talking about great audio coming from pretty much any small portable device such as mobile phones, MP3 players, iPods and the like; it is a great response to one of the most common setbacks plaguing the world of music players - the absence of top-notch ampl... |
3 December 2008
03:29 GMT |
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Having to stretch endless lengths of cable each time you feel like adding some music to your backyard barbecue without cranking up the volume to disturb your neighbors isn't exactly the best idea of having fun. And having the same cables rolled back in the house after you're filled with meat and beer is def... |
2 December 2008
09:29 GMT |
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If you are among those who believe that in the world of MP3 players pretty much everything has already been said, you'd better change your point of view, because we're about to introduce to you one of the most fluid and amazing concepts for the fourth quarter of the year: the Digit MP3from Nuno Teixeira, a ... |
2 December 2008
04:02 GMT |
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The Princeton Jive Box is one iPod sound system you don't meet everyday, and we're most glad we can introduce it to you, because this gadget is really worth taking a good look at, if not for anything else, at least for its design. While most other iPod docks/ speaker systems out there boast the same classic... |
25 November 2008
05:06 GMT |
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In case you're fed up with bulky MP3 players which have pretty much the same design and cannot stand from the crowd any more, then you should definitely take a look at Peanut, the newest player from emerging manufacturer Nextar. If nifty functionality featuring neat-sounding technology and joyful design packed i... |
24 November 2008
09:58 GMT |
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As Christmas is drawing near, it seems like more and greater gift ideas are available. And if you're the kind of guy who likes to make neat and useful presents and are looking for one of the best deals around, it might prove that the HFI-15G headphones from top-drawer manufacturer Ultrasone are more than desirab... |
22 November 2008
04:47 GMT |
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If there still are people who say that in the field of headphones and MP3 players everything has been said and done, we're glad to prove them wrong by introducing one of the most innovative designs we've met this year: the flower vase personal music system. And if "audio gadgets" is on the menu, then this p... |
19 November 2008
08:40 GMT |
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Portable speakers have become a common gadget despite the fact that some 2 or three years ago they were looked at with the kind of respect associated with the utmost novelty. Everybody makes portable speakers for everybody as the customers are innumerable and their tastes and ideals vary accordingly; and among all th... |
17 November 2008
09:08 GMT |
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There are weird gadgets, silly ones, funny ones, and pretty much all combinations between them. And then there are kitsch gadgets, which would only make you ask yourself about their utility. Such is the case with the MP3 Skull Belt Buckle, a thing that looks more suitable for kids than for a grown-up man; forget all ... |
17 November 2008
03:57 GMT |
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Petr Hampl is a Czech designer with his mind set on making music, and this was never clearer than when he decided to create the "portable idea creator" set, a gadget that's as good-looking as it is useful. Destined for those who feel like making music, or at least creating some new beats and phrases, this attrac... |
11 November 2008
06:08 GMT |
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Onkyo is no stranger to great looks, especially when it comes to systems that are slightly smaller than your traditional AVR. Since these music systems are one of the preferred items in the Onkyo catalogs, their design has come a long way to reach present models, which are indeed worthy to be complemented for the way... |
11 November 2008
04:46 GMT |
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Hegel Music Systems are celebrating their 10th anniversary with the release of two new pieces of audiophile high-class audio technology in the bodies of the P10 preamplifier and the H10 power amplifier. Now, it's obvious where the "10" in their names comes from; yet, the looks of these two new gadgets are n... |
10 November 2008
17:21 GMT |
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Meridian Audio products are famed in audiophile circles both for being praiseworthy and for boasting a noble look, and the newest creation emerging from the British manufacturer is not at all different: bearing the signature of the all-time design favorite Alfred Dunhill, the new music system announced by Meridian is... |
10 November 2008
12:51 GMT |
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Bluetooth loudspeakers have become a common presence in our living rooms and offices and among the small-dimension speakers, those with Bluetooth capabilities are some of the most numerous. Of course, this goes hand in hand with the fact the a lot of other gear is using the same radio protocol: headphones, music-enab... |
4 November 2008
11:04 GMT |
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It's a very good period for the Japanese designers as these weeks we've seen quite a release frenzy, with all sorts of gadgets being showcased and announced, from the wackiest projects to exceptional design ideas with seriously feasible character. It's now time for another contraption from Japan's... |
1 November 2008
05:23 GMT |
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Despite the fact the in the field of home and office oriented audio gear, Kenwood has been rather absent during the last period and hasn't come with any extraordinary pieces of equipment, it seems like the team has been somewhat busy. Kenwood has announced the release of a truly neat piece of audio tech, destine... |
31 October 2008
04:36 GMT |
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There are a lot of people who are really in love with all sorts of animals and maybe that's why extremely wide assortments of animal-themed thingies, from toys to the most serious stuff an adult could use, are taking over the gadget market. And if you're a fish-guy, here's one neat and dead-simple tech... |
30 October 2008
10:46 GMT |
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It's quite amazing to see the direction a designer can take when starting from a basic shape like that of a ring. Even more, when an MP3 player comes in the equation, things become almost thrilling. It is a pleasure to introduce you to Hansoon Jeong's latest creation, in the form of a ring-shaped digital p... |
28 October 2008
14:41 GMT |
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Portable speakers have become one common presence in the field of audio gadgets because they're one of the most convenient ways to enjoy music on the go if you're not especially fond of headphones; even more, when it comes to sharing some tunes with other person(s), passing the earbuds from one to the other... |
27 October 2008
05:24 GMT |
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What could be better than taking a sip from your favorite brew of coffee in the coziness of your comforting home and listening to your fav music on a Sunday morning? Well, there are some things people could indicate as better than this particular one, but for now let's stick to brewing (coffee or tea) and music.... |
24 October 2008
11:07 GMT |
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Now, winter's closing in rather fast and spending time outdoors may bring a little too much chill on your ears – maybe it's time to go for a hat or some kind of cap; but if you still want to listen to your fav tracks as you stroll across the city, you might discover that your hat and your headphones a... |
24 October 2008
04:04 GMT |
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I guess there aren't too many among our readers who haven't heard yet of Jean-Michel Jarre, the electronic music guru, one of the artists who have changed the contemporary music in ways few others ever could. JM Jarre's live performances have always involved impressive laser shows and a lot of technolo... |
23 October 2008
04:43 GMT |
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Rock Band and Guitar Hero rock, and this is one thing no one can argue about – sales and popularity, doubled by the interest of major pro-grade audio gear, speak for themselves. And since the virtual music seems like one very good field to be active in, it was a question of "when" and "how" rather than of "if" ... |
20 October 2008
03:40 GMT |
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If you're the kind of person who really likes to own themed gadgets, then the Mini Clear Sound System is definitely the one for you. Designed with a very wacky idea in mind, this sound system is actually made from two glasses and a barrel, linked together by means of cable and looking pretty much like the r... |
16 October 2008
05:40 GMT |
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The next thing we plan to introduce to you is a nifty idea based on pure romance: the Liberty Fearns' Twinned MP3 Player, a piece of audio gadgetry that's been designed to play exactly the same tracks at the same time. I guess that the Twinned MP3 player has been created for those (few) people who are getti... |
14 October 2008
06:38 GMT |
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Mini audio systems are quite a cool thing, especially when one is looking for a nifty way to enjoy great audio in places where space is an important aspect; thanks to their diminutive dimensions, these miniature audio racks usually find their way in bedrooms and offices alike. Loaded with a heap of handy features and... |
11 October 2008
07:13 GMT |
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1991 was the year when the Japanese company CEC first introduced their belt-driven CD player, a new and more stable concept, promising to eliminate a lot of the perturbing factors many discerning audiophiles have been detecting even in the operation of their high-end units. All sorts of vibrations, electromagnetic re... |
11 October 2008
06:49 GMT |
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Gadgets with a retro look are definitely cool, especially if they have a steampunk-touch, further amplifying their old heritage and even adding a note of mystery to everything they stand for. And if these gadgets are made to work with modern, state-of-the-art technology, things are even better, because there are a lo... |
8 October 2008
03:51 GMT |
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Among all the high-end audio gear, tube-powered devices have a rank of their own, no matter whether we're talking about headphone amplifiers or high-power ones, or even radios. Tubes have always exerted a mysterious attraction for both enthusiasts and audiophiles and despite the fact that they represent a past a... |
1 October 2008
03:53 GMT |
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Once more, in the chapter of loudspeakers with completely weird designs, we must turn the page and present to you an almost disturbing item, whose name could very well be “Crying children”. Created by the British designer Alex Underwood and showcased at the recent London Design Festival, this speaker mode... |
30 September 2008
10:58 GMT |
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