We’re great fans of decent home audio systems, so the Divo 2.1 compact iPod dock caught our eye. Yes, the speakers are visually appealing (perhaps not so much as the Harman Kardon GLA-55 speakers we showed off last month, that obviously inspired a lot of you) but there’s more to it than that. Yes, it [...]
IXOS Divo 2.1: the compact high quality iPod dock
Posted on January 26, 2010 Written by Leave a Comment
Harman Kardon GLA-55 speakers cut from ice (OK, glass)
Posted on December 2, 2009 Written by Leave a Comment
Audio speakers are either boring black cubes of plastic and wood surround, or else they’re in some kind of dock that you stick an iPod into, right? Maybe for you, but for those audiophiles who can afford high-end equipment (and are probably not listening to compressed MP3 files on their iPod) comes the likes of [...]
Orb's spherical speakers for perfectly formed audio
Posted on June 8, 2009 Written by Leave a Comment
I’m embarrassed as I compare the bulky, oblong speakers sitting on my desk with these lovely round and compact ones from Orb Audio. The Mod1 satellite speakers are just four inches in diameter and made from high carbon steel. There’s a lot of sound technology in there, too, including rare earth magnets, Santoprene, Nomex and [...]
Puppy speakers: cute over quality?
Posted on May 8, 2009 Written by Leave a Comment
Don’t get me wrong, I love dogs, but I’m really struggling to see why you’d want two model puppy speakers plugged in to your computer. Operating via USB, the speakers are downward facing which makes me think a lot of the sound is going to bounce off the desk or distort in some way. Is [...]
Kenwood create glass speakers: looks over performance
Posted on April 17, 2009 Written by Leave a Comment
Does Kenwood make washing machines, because when I first saw these speakers that’s what I thought they were modelled on. These are glass speakers with white and blue LEDs, and they can even be supplied with some stands that also have lights built in. Trouble is, they cost close to $1,000 and yet they only [...]
Wear Your Own Personal Soundtrack
Posted on March 21, 2009 Written by Leave a Comment
I just came from the theatre; watched Watchmen. I am ashamed to say that I have never read the graphic novel but that didn’t stop me from watching the movie. After all, everyone says that they pretty much stuck to the story so it’s about the same. Aside from the awesome cinematics and effects, I [...]
UFO USB Speaker
Posted on March 16, 2009 Written by Leave a Comment
The UFO speaker from USB Geek is an awesomely cool, and rechargeable, gadget for all Sci-fi and geeks. The built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery can be recharged via USB, but the speaker can also be used for portable media players. Full specs after the jump.
The Phonofone
Posted on February 28, 2009 Written by Leave a Comment
I whistled the sexy tune when I first saw this, and you would too I know! :) The Phonofone II special black design is by Tristan Zimmerman for Charles & Marie. The price (?) a hefty US$600. Yeah, I know, it’s more expensive than your already pricey MP3 player. The Phonofone is a retro-designed speaker [...]
iBoobs Speakerset for iPods
Posted on February 9, 2009 Written by Leave a Comment
There’s not much to say about this one except that it is a pillow and a speakerset for iPods. The picture itself says enough We consider it the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your preferred nerd. For only £14.95 and with these specs you just have to get it AMIRITE? Soft plush padding Material is [...]
Portable Tripod Speaker for your MP3
Posted on February 8, 2009 Written by Leave a Comment
This is a little odd, when I first saw this I thought a digital camera was supposed to be up there. But close study would show that the plug is for audio. The Portable Tripod Speaker is supposed to be “clever” until you take a step back and think is my precious MP3 gadget safe [...]
