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Modular Speaker Shelf by PBTeen

Somebody at Pottery Barn’s PBteen division was assigned the task of creating a bookshelf stereo, and appears to have taken the concept a bit too literally by creating a bookshelf with speakers built into it.

Actually, the Modular Speaker Double Shelf is actually a pretty clever idea, combining both a sound system and a storage…

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September 20th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design home entertainment

philips stereo to offer bluetooth, mp3 ripping

Philips BTM288 Bluetooth Bookshelf Stereo

According to papers recently filed with the FCC, Philips is getting set to release a bookshelf stereo that can be wirelessly paired with Bluetooth sound sources.

In addition to the requisite AM/FM/CD/MP3 capabilities, the Philips BTM288 stereo system will be able to connect to mobile phones and media devices via Bluetooth. According to a snippet…

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August 24th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment media players

sonoro cubo: compact, colorful sound

Sonoro Cubo Stereo

I really like the simple colorful design of these compact music systems from Germany’s Sonoro Audio.

The Sonoro Cubo is a compact, all-in-one sound system, complete with FM radio, CD player and auxiliary input for your portable media player. Each one is encased in a wooden enclosure with either a colored lacquer or natural wood…

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August 5th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio design home entertainment

scandyna drop speakers: did aliens leave these behind?

Scandyna Drop Speakers

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 don’t just look good, each…

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June 23rd, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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sony vaio wa: wireless streaming stereo

Sony VAIO VGF-WA1 Wireless Music Streamer

If you’re looking for an easy way to stream music from your PC to any room in your house, and don’t want a lot of unsightly equipment laying around, check out this new digital music streamer coming from Sony.

The VAIO WA Wireless Digital Music Streamer (VGF-WA1) is a complete bookshelf audio system, featuring built-in…

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March 3rd, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio home entertainment media players

audioengine powered speaker system for portable music players

Audioengine 5 Speaker System

Looking for a bookshelf speaker system for your digital music player that doesn’t suck? Audioengine’s Speaker System 5 has the specs and looks of a true audiophile speaker system but costs just $349, including free shipping.

The bookshelf speaker system features two powered speakers with a built-in amplifier with a solid 45W RMS (70W Peak)…

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September 22nd, 2006 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio home entertainment