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Scandyna Drop Speakers: Did Aliens Leave These Behind?
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Who says that speakers need to be boxy to sound good? With the release of their new Drop speakers, Spain’s Scandyna certainly disagrees. Looking like something out of an alien civilization, The Drop speakers are designed for those who like their speakers to make a bold visual statement. But these… |
June 23rd, 2007
The Wii-Mote Theramin
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Without a doubt, the theramin is one of the oddest musical instruments ever invented. Usually heard cranking out spaceship sounds in 1950′s B-movies, it’s otherworldy sounds are unmistakeable and truly quirky. So it is with much glee that I bring you the Wii-mote powered theramin, playing the inimitable Theme from … |
June 15th, 2007
Tokyoflash Bpm Watch: How Many Beats Per Minute is That Song?
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My favorite watch company is at it once more. Tokyoflash has rolled out their latest creation, the BPM watch. The digital timepiece is designed for aspiring musicians, DJs and anyone else who wants to know how many beats per minute are in a rhythm. Simply enter BPM mode, then tap… |
June 12th, 2007
Boynq Blox Speakers Make Sound Square
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Speakers are often be the most boring, utilitarian looking devices on your desktop. On occasion, however, a set of speakers will come along that looks as good (or maybe even better) than they sound. Case in point, these Boynq Blox speakers. They feature an innovative design that looks more like… |
June 10th, 2007
Marka27 Mini God Speakers Look Amazing
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These totally outrageous, limited edition speakers are the product of artist/designer Marka27′s imagination. These dramatic Mini God Brazil speakers make a bold statement wherever you need a little sound. Looking like a mash-up between an ancient Mayan civilization and futuristic pop design sensibilities, these vinyl figures stand 16-inches tall and… |
June 8th, 2007
Grundig Wireless Speaker Provides 360° Surround
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I’m not sure what to make of the industrial design of this funky wireless speaker from German electronics maker Grundig. To me it looks sort of like some kind of vacuum cleaner or other household appliance, but the Grundig PSW5000 is actually an outdoor wireless sound system. Just plug in… |
May 26th, 2007
Sony Dav-Is10 Home Theater: Tiny Satellites, Big Boom
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Shipping this July, Sony’s latest home theater system distinguishes itself by having some of the smallest satellite speakers I’ve ever seen. Amazingly the $800 DAV-IS10′s five tiny little speakers can crank out 50-watts each, which should be more than enough for producing decent levels. In contrast to the minuscule satellites,… |
May 24th, 2007
Marantz Es7001 Virtual Surround System
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Bearing more than a passing resemblance to Yamaha’s YSP line of home theater surround systems, this new Marantz ES7001 Sound Bar is designed to produce a fully-immersive home theater experience with a single box. Like the Yamaha, the ES7001 crams all the amplifiers, speakers and surround processing gear into the… |
May 23rd, 2007
Mijam Mini Synthesizers Let You Make Music Anywhere
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These miniature electronic instruments let you kick out the jams wherever you go. The BlueBox MiJam Mini series let you carry entire band in your backpack. First up, there’s the Mini Drumpad, which features a bunch of percussion sounds as well as rhythm an tempo settings to keep the sounds… |
May 12th, 2007
Toyo I-Lit LED Speakers Mesmerize With Hypnotic Colors
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These desktop speakers feature a really trippy psychedelic colored light show to accompany your tunes. AudioCubes has imported the Toyo i-Lit TwinSpin Speakers from Japan, and they’re unlike any other speakers I’ve seen. While they won’t exactly blow your eardrums with just 1-watt per channel, the TwinSpins will blow your… |
May 11th, 2007
