Technabob » asian http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Weird Science Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:31:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Bamboo Speakers Perfect for Pandas With Ipods http://technabob.com/blog/2009/02/12/bamboo-speakers/ http://technabob.com/blog/2009/02/12/bamboo-speakers/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:50:05 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=8959 It not often these days that you see inexpensive portable speakers made out of anything but plastic. But these well-priced compact speakers are actually made of durable bamboo, a highly unusual material for speaker enclosures.

bamboo speakers

According to the folks over at SourcingMap, the bamboo provides a more extensive sound range than other small speakers, but I’m not so sure given the less-than-stellar 300-10,000Hz frequency response range quoted on their site. And at just 2W per channel, you’re not going to blow any eardrums with these USB-powered woody speakers. But given the low $26.99 (USD) price tag for a pair of these, it probably wouldn’t hurt to take a gamble and listen for yourself. One man’s 300Hz is another man’s deep bass boom for all we know. And maybe you’re like me and only your dog can here frequencies about 10,000 Hz  these days.

If you’re looking for the right speakers for your Asian-themed decor, they’ll fit in perfectly, and at about 1/35th the price of these cool dragon speakers that you were too cheap to buy.

[via Gadgets Alerts]

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2009/02/12/bamboo-speakers/feed/ 0 Dragon Speakers Breathe Music Not Fire http://technabob.com/blog/2008/02/11/dragon-speakers-breathe-music-not-fire/ http://technabob.com/blog/2008/02/11/dragon-speakers-breathe-music-not-fire/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:45:28 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2008/02/11/dragon-speakers-breathe-music-not-fire/ Whether you’re outfitting your media room with a Grauman’s Chinese Theater motif, or you just like scaly reptilians, these dragon speakers are sure to make a dramatic statement in your home.

dragon speakers 1

Designed by UK studio Axelsson Design, these awesome dragon speakers look like something that belong in the villain’s lair in a John Woo film. The 2-way speakers are made from sturdy polyurethane plastic cabinets, and bass is actually ported through the mouth of each dragon (no fire breathing, however). Both the 1-inch tweeter and 4-inch woofer are provided by respected audio manufacturer Peerless.

dragon speakers 2

The speakers measure about 15.4-inches tall, and are available in gloss black, white or candy apple red finishes. Axelsson also says they’ll embellish them in a color of your choice if you have something else in mind (how about something really off the wall, like a GREEN dragon?)

A pair of Axelsson’s dragon speakers will set you back $940 USD.

[via Home Theater Blog]

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