Libratone announces the launch of the Libratone Beat, high-end wireless speaker. By connecting a wireless transmitter to an iPod, iPad, iPhone, Mac or PC, audio is streamed wirelessly to a Beat speaker up to 30 feet away. Libratone’s patent pending FullRoom™ technology then reflects the sound off the room’s walls to provide high quality 360-degree sound, meaning that wherever the listener is in the room they are always in the ‘sweet spot’. Offering a contemporary design – the Libratone Beat is finished in cashmere ...

MartinLogan today announced the Theos hand-built electrostatic loudspeaker, which offers an advanced combination of design and sonic technologies descended from MartinLogan’s renowned CLX™ loudspeaker. Theos features advanced XStat™ electrostatic technology and an 8-inch aluminum cone woofer seamlessly blended with a Vojtko™ crossover to deliver the highest standards of transparency, precision and efficiency. Sharing with its PoweredForce™ counterpart Ethos, the 9.2-inch wide by 44-inch tall XStat electrostatic transducer addresses the specific mechanical engineering requirements necessary for this unique electrostatic panel design to achieve MartinLogan’s distinct 30-degree controlled dispersion pattern. To accomplish this ...

Olive Media announced the Olive O3HD music server for home stereo systems. Based on the Olive O4HD, the O3HD brings the best blend of simplicity and quality. Now, music lovers can enjoy their digital music collection at home at a price point well below other comparable solutions. Designed as a hassle-free, standalone solution, the O3HD requires no software installation, networking setup or virus protection. It features a dedicated storage and color touchscreen navigation, allowing you to store and access your complete music collection right at your stereo system. A 24-bit/192 kHz ...

dB Logic announced the world’s first family of no-battery-required, ultra-low distortion sound pressure level limiting headphones and earphones for teens and adults. dB Logic’s headphones and earphones with SPL2™ technology help protect users from long-term hearing damage. In addition, the company is also launching “dB Logic for Kids,” the first family of high-sound-quality headphones with SPL2 technology designed for children. dB Logic’s proprietary sound pressure level (SPL) limiting technology, SPL2, limits volume levels using advanced circuitry, eliminating the need for bulky battery-powered processors required by competitive sound pressure limiting products. It ...

Ultrasone announced the only open-backed headphone in its legendary PRO Series, the PRO 2900. For the first time ever, Ultrasone is releasing both a standard, single cable version and a balanced, double cable version of a pair of headphones. With the PRO 2900, Ultrasone has struck a balance between powerful and accurate sound production, with the airy and natural sound characteristics of an open-backed headphone. While standard, single cable headphones are commonplace in most pro audio and audiophile applications, a balanced headphone coupled with a balanced amplifier offers unique advantages over ...

Pioneer introduced its HDJ-500 series (MSRP $125) headphones, designed for exceptional fidelity, style, comfort and affordability. Available in red, black and white, the new headphones provide maximum performance and versatility for any type of use, from DJing to casual listening. The HDJ-500 DJ headphones adapt the styling and performance cues of Pioneer’s top-of-the-line HDJ-2000 headphones. Designed with maximum comfort and reliability in mind, the HDJ-500 uses comfortable urethane pads for the ears that allow the headphones to mold around the user’s head and ears for a ...

Antec introduces the all new 3D 2.1 speaker system: soundscience rockus. Designed to deliver an audio experience matching the visual immersion of 3D video, the soundscience rockus 3D 2.1 speaker system is the best way to experience game and movie sound in 3D. 3Dsst, soundscience’s proprietary 3D technology, actively analyses incoming stereo audio signals and intelligently places them into a 3D sound field. The results are realistic, immersive 3D soundscapes for your movies and games from 2.1 speakers. The rockus also features a dedicated music mode optimized for superb stereo sound reproduction, ...

Grace Digital Audio has introduced the Mini-Bullets II (model GDI-AQBLT300) wireless, weatherproof speaker system. The small lightweight, splash-resistant weatherproof speakers can be left out in the rain or used by the pool. The Mini-Bullets II Speakers can be powered with batteries for the ultimate portability or included power adaptors. The two channel transmitter and wireless auto tune stereo speakers with double bass boost (DBB) provide hours of great sounding audio. Each speaker is also equiped with a mood light for added night time party fun Add up to 10 accessory speakers. ...

Polk Audio will soon ship the SurroundBar 6000 Instant Home Theater (IHT), the latest addition to the company’s acclaimed SurroundBar lineup of compact audio solutions. The new SurroundBar 6000 provides a technologically advanced 3D audio surround experience in a sleek, low-profile, self-powered enclosure and an easy-to-place wireless subwoofer that is perfect for any application where movie lovers and gamers demand high definition sound to go along with their high definition display. The Polk SurroundBar 6000 Instant Home Theater, which ships in September, lives up to its name by providing a complete ...

Parasound has introduced a new version of the, John Curl designed, Halo JC 2 stereo preamplifier. The new Parasound Halo JC 2 BP adds a home theater bypass function that allows this preamplifier and its companion power amplifier and speakers to be connected as the front left- and right-channels of a surround sound home theater system. The new configuration provides total performance and control in both modes without compromising the performance of either mode. The changes made to create the JC 2 BP included a modified potentiometer board and some clever ...

Razer announced the release of the Razer Orca Gaming and Music Headphones. This stylish pair of headphones features a comfortable ergonomic design with quality sound and an ultra sleek look featuring Razer’s distinct, venomous green color. Razer unites the music enthusiast with the hardcore gamer to bring you the coolest pair of headphones to hit the streets. Equipped with a plug and switch cable, the Razer Orca provides a quick and convenient solution for seamlessly switching between gaming and listening to music. The Razer Orca comes with a shorter, standard braided cable ...

Gefen today announced the GTV-CR-5SP wall-mountable, five speaker system is now shipping. The GefenTV Conference Room Speakers are ideally matched to the GefenTV Home Theater Audio Processor’s speaker binding posts, offering powerful sound quality for small to mid-sized rooms. Each two-way speaker offers a ported design with built-in wall mountable capability. Speakers are sleek, attractively packaged, engineered for fine quality sound and tuned specifically for the Home Theater Audio Processor. The GefenTV CR-5SP speaker system consists of 5 exquisitely designed and tuned surround speakers which perfectly compliment the small confines of ...

The new wireless headphones from Sennheiser deliver high-resolution, movie-theater-quality audio via uncompressed wireless transmission from Kleer™. Equipped with dynamic transducers, the RS 160, RS 170 and RS 180 are the ultimate wireless must-haves for any home theater set-up. Not only can you move around while watching television but you can also enjoy cable-free music at a radius of up to 328 feet (RS 160 up to 65 feet, RS 170 up to 262 feet and RS 180 up to 328 feet; optimum line-of-sight). Sleek and sophisticated design The new RS models ...

NAD Electronics has introduced the C 426 FM/AM Tuner, offering ultra-low standby power, a new sleek design, and a host of convenient features. The C 426 builds on the strengths of previous NAD tuners by offering reception quality that rivals that of today’s broadcasts. This tuner gets the maximum out of the airwaves by employing a MOS-FET RF Front End design, high quality components, and careful PCB layout. With these features, NAD is able to achieve excellent sensitivity with low intermodulation distortion to provide a musically satisfying performance. Even the AM ...

Triad Speakers OnWall MicroSat 3.0 — a 3-in-1 full-range LCR speaker is now available in custom sizes for flat-screen TVs 32- to 65- inches wide. The MicroSat 3.0 integrates three separately enclosed 2-way speaker configurations into one slim cabinet that attaches to the TV or mounts onto the wall below it. Triad’s extensive bracing and dampening techniques render the cabinet acoustically inert for the cleanest possible sound. MSRP is set at $600. The MicroSat 3.0 front speaker is designed for use with shallow flat-panel televisions. Despite its small profile, this value-priced ...

Yamaha introduced a line of A/V receivers that embody obsessive attention to detail combined with a multitude of engineering refinements made to achieve peak performance at affordable price points. The new AVENTAGE (pronounced Ah-Ven-Taj) A/V Receiver Series is the result of Yamaha’s meticulous design process to refine and re-engineer the receiver from the ground up, and to make subtle changes that mean the difference between good and great sound. The new series is a complement to Yamaha’s award-winning RX-V line, which will continue to carry attractive feature sets in the opening ...

The Motif XF keyboard workstation offers up to 2GB of Flash memory expansion, a capability that changes the landscape for keyboard workstations. The fully customizable Motif XF gives producers and performers complete control over their sound and is designed to reflect each user’s unique approach to music creation. In addition to its sleek new black color, the feature-packed Motif XF includes 741 MB of internal Wave ROM, the largest internal sound library ever created for a keyboard, including detailed digital recreations of two Yamaha acoustic grand piano sounds, realistic acoustic instruments, ...

Phase Technology has announced that its PC SUB WL wireless subwoofers are in stock and available for immediate delivery. The PC SUB WL brings intense bass performance with wireless convenience to the home theater or audio system, requiring only an AC power connection for operation. It features a downward-firing active woofer and front-firing passive bass radiator, enclosed in a stylishly curved cabinet that reduces distortion from standing waves while giving the sub an elegant, modern look. The woofer and radiator have ultra-long excursion specs, providing up to 2.5″ of peak-to-peak motion. ...

Denon announced the DHT-1311XP, a 3D-ready 650-watt 5.1 home theater system. The home cinema in a box solution combines the AVR-1311 A/V receiver (110W x 5-channel) with the SYS-391HT 5.1 speaker system. The package offers a versatile and powerful state-of-the-art, 3D compatible set-up at an incredibly competitive price point of £449.99. Denon’s new DHT-1311XP will be available in September. The AVR-1311 is a HDMI 1.4a AV receiver (4 inputs, 1 output) that can be connected to TVs and other devices such as Blu-ray disc players, game consoles, and set-top boxes. To ...

Grace Digital unveiled a new addition to their line of internet radios, the GDI-IRDT200 Tuner Wireless Radio & Media Player. Simply plug it into your current home stereo system and instantly gain access to 30,000 internet radio stations, podcast and on demand Wi-Fi radio content. Like all Grace Digital internet radios, Tuner supports a variety of services including Pandora Radio, NPR on-demand, iheartradio, and SIRIUS. Grace Digital’s Tuner Wi-Fi Radio & Media Player is currently available for $219.99. By connecting directly to your home stereo system the Tuner Wi-Fi Radio & ...