VTech IS9181 WiFi Radio

If you’re looking for a stylish WiFi radio for home listening, then you should check out the VTech IS9181 as it has just been released. It is the companies first shot at a Wifi radio and has been touted as a ‘complete music hub for the home.’

The official press release for the Vtech Wifi Radio is available to view here. It will be available to buy for $199.95 and contains key features such as integrated 3W front-facing tuned stereo speakers, a 10W subwoofer, 802.11 b & g WiFi options and has support for all the usual music formats.

A full list of specs can be found in the link above. You can click here to buy it now.

Recession Antidote: Boston Acoustics TVee2 Soundbar Speaker System

If you are looking to get more from your iPod, TV or PS3, Blu-ray, player or any other such device, then you will need to connect it to a decent speaker system. We have seen this Boston Acoustics TVee Model 2 Soundbar Speaker System with Wireless Sub, and were amazed at the sound quality.
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Recession antidote: Soundmatters MainStage HD HiFi Theatre Console

When choosing a Theater system there is three things that you have to take in to consideration, size, cost and sound quality. Well the Soundmatters MainStage HD HiFi Theatre Console seems to tick all of these boxes. Read more

SLS Audio QS1000 Home Theater System Developed by Quincy Jones

The SLS Audio QS1000 Home Theater System will blow your mind, well the 1200 Peak Watts of power will anyway. The system has been developed by music legend Quincy Jones and SLS, and uses the same proprietary ribbon technology that the professionals do. Read more

Kenwood CR-iP500 iPod Dock with USB 2.0

Now this is a perfect companion for your iPod, welcome to the all new Kenwood CR-iP500 iPod Dock, oh and it does not support the iPhone as far as we can tell. The looks of this device is stunning and being in black and red really makes a fashion statement. Read more

Philips HTS3544 1000 watt 5.1 Home Theater DVD System

If you do have enough money to go out and purchase yourself a brand new surround system, then you can always get a great bargain on a refurbished one. These are often great quality items, such as this Philips HTS3544 1000 watt 5.1 Home Theater DVD System which comes with HD Upconverting DVD, HDMI, iPod Dock, USB, DivX. Read more

Onkyo TX-SA706X 7.1-Channel Black Receiver

Looking for something different? Well how about the Onkyo TX-SA706X 7.1-Channel Receiver available in black, yes the Onkyo TX-SA706X 7.1-Channel Black Receiver will be available Read more

Yamaha A-S700 amplifier and CD-S700 player: awesome

Last year we absolutely loved the Yamaha CD-S2000 SACD player together with their A-S2000 amplifier, both you have to agree were just awesome. Well equally awesome is the CD-S700 CD player along with the A-S700 amplifier. Read more

Sony ZS-S4iP boombox loves the iPhone and iPod

The latest boombox comes from Sony called the ZS-S4iP; the Sony ZS-S4iP boombox is perfect if you own an iPhone or iPod.

This audio device has been specifically designed for the iPhone and iPod touch, ok when looking at we must all agree that it is not the prettiest thing in the world but at only AU$179 ($142) that is not bad really.

Here are some specs for you and they include 2x 2.0 W speakers, capable of FM/AM (with 30 presets), Digital Mega Bass, and data CD-R/W’s with MP3’s, plays back regular CD’s plus ID3Tag Support. The Sony ZS-S4iP boombox should be around sometime in October.

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ION LP 2 FLASH can record LPs to digital format

Now this is fantastic if you have many LPs sitting around, the ION LP 2 FLASH vinyl player can record LPs to flash (digital format).

Apparently vinyl sales are on the up but many of us still prefer digital format, CDs etc, but then again there are many that still prefer the good old Vinyl 33s and 45s. The Ion LP 2 Flash turntable is something special, yes looking at it looks like a standard turntable deck but it is within that all the magic happens.

This turntable has connectors on them that allow you to plug in an SD card, USB hard drive or USB thumb drive, so in simple terms allows you to convert vinyl records into digital format. For more information please visit the ION website where you can buy it for around £130.

Sony SCD-XA5400ES SACD player showcased at CEDIA

You would have thought that Sony would have been preoccupied with current events, such as their loss in profits or their Vaio laptop recall, but that still has not stopped them from showcasing a new SACD player at CEDIA 2008.

The Sony SCD-XA5400ES SACD player will cost $1,500 price once released, but I have to wonder if people will ever purchase one of these things. So is it worth the hefty price tag I hear you ask.

The Sony SCD-XA5400ES SACD player has a 5 disc carousel; the home audio device also has 2.ch and multi-channel super audio CD playback quality. The connections at the rear are gold plated for better quality.

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Panasonic SA-BX500 AV receiver debuted at CEDIA

Panasonic are to introduce their new SA-BX500 AV receiver at the CEDIA show this week, but I am not sure if audio fans will stop to look. This audio receiver is nothing special, so you might miss it and just walk past the Panasonic stand.

Maybe you should take the time to stop and have a look, because if you are an audio geek then the Panasonic SA-BX500 AV receiver will certainly push your buttons. This is because of its bi-amplification/bi-wiring feature.

So what features have Panasonic decided to go with, well how about 7×130-Watt amplification to start with. Ok so you want more, how about HDMI connectivity (3 inputs, 1 output). The receiver supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA. The SA-BX500 AV receiver goes on sale in October and will cost $799.

Source - Engadget

Harman/Kardon MS 100 all-in one iPod dock

Harman/Kardon has decided to show off their new MS 100 All-in-One Audio Entertainment System. My first look shows that there is nothing special about the system, although the aesthetics are stunning.

The Harman/Kardon MS 100 was on show at IFA 2008, and it was the iPod dock, CD player, FM tuner and clock/radio functionality that got peoples attention. I have to say that after looking more in to the system I think I have fallen in love.

There is no denying that when it comes to sound reproduction, Harman/Kardon is right up there with Bose, so I do hope that the sound quality from this all-in-one system is something special.

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Logitech Squeezebox Boom all-in-one network music player

If you are one who wishes to be ahead of the game in your music system and home and want impress your friends with the latest technology, then put the Logitech Squeezebox Boom all-in-one network music player on your list of “I want one of those”. This cute little system has an integrated amplifier, speakers and is said to be very easy to set up.

Logitech have designed this system so you can listen to your digital music in any room in your house, this can be done without the need to attached external speakers, you just need to plug the network music player into a power outlet, then, just use your existing home network, you can then listen to music from the internet radio stations, computer as well as subscribing to services such as Sirius, Pandora, Slaker, Last.FM and Rhapsody.

Vice president and general manager of Logitech’s Streaming media business unit, Robin Selden said that “The squeezebox Boom is the first player in its class to deliver -quality audio in a compact, all-in-one design”.

This nifty little network music player offers an integrated, all-digital 30-watt class D amplifier accompanied by two ¾-inch, long-throw woofers, high-power and high-definition.

The Logitech Squeezebox Boom all-in-one network music player remote control, headphone jack plus it has six presents and can be set as an alarm clock.

This Squeezebox Boom is said to be available in the Europe and the United States at the beginning of September, and it’s suggested it will set you back around £199 or $299.99 which we think is really reasonable for such a fabulous system.

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Soundcast ACR212 & ACT211 Audiocast Wireless Audio System

With the Soundcast ACR212 & ACT211 Audiocast Wireless Audio System, you are able to play all your favorite digital audio files out loud and you do not need to connect any wires to the device.

This is done through the use of the ACR-212 AudioCast wireless receiver. This works in conjunction with the ACT-211 AudioCast transmitter, which incorporates 2.4 GHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology.

This system allows you to receive your PC or MP3 player’s audio signal from a distance. The setup of the system is very simple, all you have to do is plug in the AudioCast receiver and transmitter into a power socket then run a cable between the receiver and your stereos auxiliary or tape input.

It takes just seconds to set up and from then on you will just love your new audio setup. The Soundcast Audiocast Wireless Audio System is on a special of just $49.99 from Woot.

dual iPod MP3 players with the Muteki XROSSFADE

Here is a great music system from Sony, the LBT -DJ2i Muteki™ XROSSFADE™mini hi-fi component system, it allows you to mix your music from dual iPod and MP3 player so you can play DJ for the night at your own party, if you do get bored mixing you can switch and listen to basic AM/FM radio or a single CD to give yourself a rest.

The nifty little sound system also allows you to beat blend with re-programmed percussion and drum loops, you can line up your next track through the moniter queue so you can fade into the next track perfectly with the cross fader and cue. Show your DJ skills off easily as this system can also mash or boost your tracks.

If you want to know the basic specs for the lightweight system, well it has USB Recording & Playback (MP3, WMA, AAC) which gives you even more options for input and sound mixing.

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Binatone launches 3in1 Tranciva IR804

Binatone has released the Tranciva IR804, which is a three-in-one FM, DAB and internet radio package. Binetone have always been popular for their affordable products, and their new one has access to over 15,000 global radio stations and podcasts when connecting via Wi-Fi.

The Tranciva also has the ability to select stations via country and/or music genre, and create folders for favourite stations. When using the DAB mode, you can choose from a variety of features including, five favourite stations pre-sets, an alarm clock with a snooze function and also a sleep feature which enables a standby mode after a set period.

Music which is stored on a PC or similar device can be easily streamed via Wi-Fi to the radio and is able to play MP3, WMA, and RA formats.

Here is a summary of the features for the Tranciva IR804:

- 3 in 1 Radio.

- Listen to internet, DAB and FM Stations.

- Wirelessly listen to MP3’s from your PC on the Radio.

- Power output - 4w RMS.

- DAB tuner.

- 5 station presets.

- 9v adaptor

- 99 station memory with remote control.

- More than 10,000 internet radio stations.

- Podcasts with 9,000 programs.

- Supports real audio, MP3 and WMA.

- Stream music directly from your pc.

- LCD backlight.

- Alarm clock.

- Sleep timer.

- Remote control.

- Stereo 3.5mm jack out.

- Size (H)21, (W)14, (D)1.5cm.

The Tranciva IR804 is available from Argos, priced at £59.00

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Better Streaming: Sonos Zone Player Z90, ZP120 and BU150:

Sonos has recently announced their new products; Sonos has not announced hardware for a while now so we are taking note on these new ones. They have just announced the Z90, ZP120 and BU150 bundle.

The Z90 will set you back $350, ZP120 $500 and the BU150 bundle will be $1,000, the bundle will include both devices and the same original controller.

The main difference between them is that they now support SonosNet 2.0, which basically uses MIMO to double the wireless distance between nodes. The ZP120 is the amp-enabled aluminum-clad flagship model and is much lighter in weight which now leaves it a lot smaller than its predecessor; it will still be capable of driving 55W of sound.

Sonos are also giving us the 2.6 version of its desktop software which will index much more music than before giving a whopping 65k tracks total, it will also gibe new and existing users $200 in free music from sites like eMusic and Livedownloads.

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Sonos launch ZP120 and Z90 with SonosNet 2.0 support

We have been waiting for what seems a lifetime for a new piece of hardware from Sonos, but now the wait is finally over. Sonos is launching the ZP120 and the Z90, they are also being released as a bundle, the BU150 bundle will also come with the same original controller.

To look at the ZP120 and Z90, they are no different to other Sonos models, but it is the support for SonosNet 2.0 that improves these over other models. This system uses MIMO; this doubles the wireless distance between nodes.

For those with a keen eye, they will notice that the ZP120 has gone on a diet and shed a few pounds over its predecessor. Although it is lighter, the ZP120 portable home audio system still pushes out 55 watts of sounds.

Sonos are also launching a newer version of their desktop software, version 2.6. This new software will index more music than before, 65,000 tracks in total. The new software also gives new and existing users $200 of free music.

Visit Engadget where they have the full unboxing of these systems.

Update: Sony Rolly Music Speaker Bot busts a few colors

Remember when we told you about the Sony Rolly Music Speaker Bot (Review One – Review Two) well we want to let you know that the Rolly Music Speaker Bot busts a few more colors.

The ones we told you about were white with blue stripes then just recently Sony churned out Rolly music player in black and now it seems you can get new color end caps for about $15.

Obviously you need the original Sony Rolly Music Speaker Bot and then all you need to do is buy these colourful end caps to give that extra bit of life. The new Black model is being released April 19th for around 40,000 yen (about $400).

Source – Sony JP via Impress