Source: Engadget

Sonneteerâ??s got the goods on the real deal. Their Bardaudio line of products does wireless streaming of uncompressed audio at full wireless bandwidth, sending up to 8 channels of stereo via pure 2.4 GHz with forward error correction.

There are three main products in the line: BardOne, which consists of a transmitter at the source and receiver at the amp or AV receiver end, BardUSB which is essentially the transmitter half of BardOne that plugs into a USB 1.1 port to act as a soundcard, and BardThree, a replacement for the BardOne receiver that includes a 25W RMs amplifier so you can plug your speakers directly into it. The options are pricey, though â?? $825 for the BardOne, $599 for a BardUSB/BardOne Rx pair, and $700 for a BardUSB/BardThree combo. But if you really gotta turn it up to 11 hi-fi style, and you gotta do it wirelessly, these may be turning your head regardless

Source: Geekzone

Logitech is expanding its mobile music product offering with the introduction of two new speaker systems designed specifically for portable music players. The Logitech mm50 portable speakers for iPod and the Logitech mm28 portable speakers provide extended battery life and extremely portable form factors.

The products target two different markets, one being designed specifically for the iPod, while the second one works with any MP3 player.

The Logitech mm50 portable speakers for iPod offers customized iPod features and a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The speakers simultaneously recharge the iPod battery as well as the speaker battery when powered by the included AC adapter. The speaker battery lasts up to 10 hours per charge.

It also includes a wireless remote control, allowing people to adjust the volume, track forward, track back, play and pause the music without touching the speaker system or the iPod.

An added 3D Stereo technology widens the stereo image, enhancing the audio experience.

The Logitech mm50 portable speakers for iPod are included in Apple's "Made for iPod" program and will work with any iPod with a dock connector on its base, which includes nearly all models sold in the past two years. The speakers also come with a protective travel case. The Logitech mm50 portable speakers for iPod will be available in September in the USA and in Europe for a suggested retail price in the US$149.99.

iPodWorld has released the PodPod Companion Speakers. These speakers are an easy alternative to todayâ??s bulky external speakers you see throughout the market these days. With a foldable 800mW of sound from the dual 50mm speakers, they are â??self-poweredâ?? and require no seperate batteries..Simply plug and play =)

â?? Compatible with all iPods, photo, mini and shuffle
â?? Built-in cable management system
â?? Includes Travel case
â?? No battery required
â?? Unique fold-up design for maximun portability

PodGear has released the HouseParty iPod Dock. The HouseParty is compatible with the 3G, 4G20, 4G40, Mini, Photo, and Shuffle models. The HouseParty will also charge your iPod, and enable synchronization with your computer via USB while playing 2x6W of stero sound. Features:

- High quality 2.0 stereo speaker system
- USB port for syncing your iPod with your computer
- Charges iPod? and iPod Shuffle?
- Auxiliary line in port
- Feather touch volume controls
- Funky blue LEDs light up your iPod?

Once in a long while, an iPod add-on unlike any other emerges from nowhere, taking the world entirely by surprise. Ignitekâ??s iCarrier ($249.99) is one such accessory: standing a bit over three feet tall, occupying about a square foot of floor space, and weighing around 20 pounds, iCarrier is billed as a â??true hi-fidelity home sound system compatible with all Apple iPods.â?� While the hi-fi claim might be stretching things a bit, itâ??s unquestionably an impressive enough display piece that homes and businesses might consider it worthwhile on aesthetics alone.

Source: gadgetmadness

Maybe it's just my sci-fi minded nature, but when someone says the word "tripod" the first images that comes to mind are disintegration rays and the end of the world as we know it. Yanko Design has released the Boomtune Mini Tripod that is a combination stand and speaker system for your iPod (actually works with any MP3 player.) One AAA player will power this little guy for 10 hours, which is enough time to demolish at least three metropolitan cities. If we had the time, money, and inclination we'd hire Spielberg to remake War of the Worlds with these little guys, with Lego people. Oh - and a Smurf Village, burning in flames too, covered in "blue weed." That would ROCK.

Speakercraft introduces the MZC/iPod interface kit which is designed to access your iPod from any room in your house with Dock Connector (not available for iPod mini or iPod shuffle.) With the naviPod, you can turn the volume up or down, pause/play, and go to the next or previous track.

With the Dock and naviPod, the kit also comes with a MZC-66 multi-zone controller which adds several additional codes to add more functions than the naviPod alone, such as:

- Mute
- Next Chapter
- Next Play list
- Next Track/Scan Fwd
- Pause
- Play/Pause
- Play/Resume
- Power Off
- Power On
- Previous Play list
- Previous Track/Scan Reverse
- Previous Chapter
- Repeat
- Stop
- Volume Up
- Volume Down

Source: Playlistmag

Home audio system maker Russound on Wednesday announced that Appleâ??s iPod can be connected to and controlled through its multiroom audio systems.

Russound says that iPods can be connected through its RNET products and A-BUS-equipped volume control system to provide audio throughout a household. Russound systems feature keypads that also enable users to remote control their iPods throughout the house, regardless of the iPodâ??s physical location in the house.

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Directed Electronics will be releasing a combination docking station that will blend the Sirius Sportster, the Apple iPod, and other various electronic devices resulting in a medley of electronic masterpieces. Dubbed the â??Executive Docking Station,â?? the unit will include interchangeable docking cradles (initially for the Sirius Sportster, but will support the iPod and other digital music players.) With 20â??watt amp powered speakers and a fold-able ability for transportation, this is sure to be a winner.

The Sirius Sportster version will be available this September and iPod cradles following foot by the end of this year. The price on the unit will be $200US and each additional cradle will go for around $70â??80US.

Source: Geekzone

Cambridge SoundWorks has introduced the PlayDock MP3, a transportable speaker system that lets users of select MP3 players bring full amplified sound to any location.

With its compact, transportable design, PlayDock MP3 features a convenient dock for select MP3 players, including the Creative Zen Micro, Apple iPod or iPod mini, and Dell DJ and Pocket DJ.

The PlayDock MP3 features an extended life rechargeable battery that lasts for up to 10 hours of playback on a single charge. PlayDock MP3 is available for US$199.99 at Cambridge SoundWorks retail locations.

Using Cambridge SoundWorks' three-driver amplified speaker design, PlayDock MP3 promises to deliver sound quality normally associated with larger stereo systems. Packing a central bass speaker between full range speakers for each stereo channel, PlayDock MP3 delivers a wide frequency.

With the PlayDock MP3 just plug in your Zen Micro or other MP3 player and press the play button. PlayDock MP3 can also charge select players while they are docked.