Klipsch has announced the launch of its ProMedia Ultra 2.0 speakers, apparently created for consumers "who want superior, full-range multimedia sound quality but do not want to give up the space or run the cables required for a subwoofer".

Klipsch informs us this speaker system works with iPods, other MP3 players, portable audio/video devices such as televisions, CD and DVD players, as well as laptop and desktop computers.

The ProMedia 2.0 offers the ability to simultaneously feed an audio signal (via 3.5mm jacks) from a laptop or PC and an MP3 player to the speakers for mixed sound playback.

Made up of two magnetically-shielded satellite speakers, each equipped with a 15W power amplifier while the control speaker hosts a bass level control along with the main volume, a headphone jack and auxiliary input jack for convenience.

Priced at ?119 a pair, the ProMedia Ultra 2.0 is available now from www.klipsch.co.uk, www.amazon.co.uk and other retailers.

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Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 2.0 speakers launch originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:01:36 +0000

Cygnett has announced the launch of the new Unison Tower Speaker for iPod and iPhone.

The Unison Tower Speaker features a built-in AM and FM radio tuner and an alarm clock that can be set to wake to radio or a tune from the 'pod.

The freestanding vertical speaker system charges an iPod or iPhone while playing and offers 2.1 stereo channel output, there's a white or blue LED backlit display and it comes complete with a remote control.

The new Unison Tower Speaker System is available now for a not-to-be-sneezed-at ?199.99.

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Cygnett Unison Tower Speaker launches originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:46:50 +0000

Sometimes rather than ask why, it's best just to ask why not. Case in point is the iDuck.

The iDuck is a wireless two part transmitter/speaker that beams the tunes from your MP3 player to the waterproof duck-styled speaker for some bath-time crooning.

Simply hook up your MP3 player to the "egg shaped" transmitter via the included cable, says retailer CuteBitz.com, select your favourite song and hit the play button. The music will then be wirelessly streamed out of the built-in speaker in the duck.

With a range of around 10 metres, the aquatic gadget requires a total of seven AAA batteries and costs ?27.95.

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iDuck wireless, waterproof speaker launches originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:54:52 +0000

In the States Panasonic has announced the launch of its first audio system with an iPod dock that takes the form of a photo frame.

The mixed-up MW-10 ("the ultimate multimedia solution for den, office, bedroom, dorm room or living room") offers a built-in CD player, FM radio tuner, and a universal dock for iPods and iPhones.

With a 9-inch WVGA LCD, the MW-10 can display photos from a CD, SD memory card and internal memory with transfer from a PC via USB.

It boasts a 4GB internal memory (not bad for a digi-frame) and can display a clock and iPod track menu, calendar and photos, clock and photos, or audio and calendar.

Complete with remote control, Panasonic's MW-10 will be available in December 2009 for $299.95.

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Panasonic launches MW-10 multimedia audio system photo frame originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:09:09 +0000

Vestalife has revealed a new iPod speaker dock in the particularly novel shape of the "Firefly". Novelty it may well be, but its price tag sure ain't coming in at $129.99. For that outlay however you do get "bold personality and powerful sound".

With what are said to be "organic flowing lines that give it a unique attitude and personality" the Firefly offers fold-down speaker "wings", a built-in rear firing ported subwoofer, a digital amplifier and touch-sensitive controls.

Available in three tactile soft-touch finishes - metallic red, metallic silver and metallic black- the Firefly can be AC or battery-powered and is compatible with all dockable iPods as well as the iPhone 2G, 3G and 3GS.

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Vestalife unveils novelty "Firefly" iPod speaker dock originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:21:28 +0000

Introducing the Wall of Sound iPod speaker from Brothers - "it looks frightening, and it IS frightening".

What scares us particularly about "the world's most powerful iPod speaker" is the price - from $4495 plus shipping.

We're also a little nervous about the 102 kilo weight, 125 Watt output and 950 x 1250 x 300mm dimensions.

If you're not scared then it's on pre-order now.

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Wall of Sound iPod speaker sold as world's most powerful originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:18:22 +0000

Today's tech deal might just hit the right note with any petrol heads out there, or more accurately Porsche fans, as we have word that the Porsche Design Eton radio and iPod dock has been reduced in price from ?480 to ?299.

This new price perhaps gives a more accurate representation of what you're actually getting in terms of function, as despite the product being available for just over a year, the ?180 saving is still considerable and hints at what you were actually paying for - the logo.

The device gets three 1.5-inch drivers and a 3-inch, 15 Watt subwoofer which is housed in a double wall construction for apparently "superior acoustics". It also comes with 10 FM and 20 DAB memory presets, 12/24 hour clock, alarm battery back-up and a remote control complete with torch. If that wasn't enough the Eton P'9123 also gets an OLED display.

Measuring 130 x 141 x 229mm and weighing in at 2.8 kilograms, the P'9123 is available now at the lower price from the Porsche Design website.

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Daily Tech Deal: Porsche Design Eton radio and iPod dock originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Revo has announced the launch of the Heritage, a new multi-format digital radio.

Described as a "contemporary reinterpretation of classic European table radio designs from the 50s and 60s", the Heritage gets a walnut veneer and metal exterior.

Offering DAB, DAB+, FM and Wi-Fi internet radio - as well as wireless audio streaming - the Heritage also gets an iPod or iPhone dock.

Audio performance is delivered by a custom designed 3-inch neodymium speaker driver and a high fidelity 7W amplifier. There's also a graphical OLED display and a "joystick" control system.

The Heritage comes with a 30-day Last.fm trial subscription, which, if users want to continue to use costs ?3 a month.

The Heritage will go on sale in early November, priced at ?229.95, direct from Revo or from John Lewis.

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Revo Heritage DAB and internet radio launches originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:44:01 +0000

Roberts has launched a new DAB/FM radio that offers CD playback and gets an iPod dock. The Sound 43 is also notable for being available in three "racy" colours - Ferrari red, Lamborghini yellow and Porsche white.

With a high gloss finish, the all-in-one system offers touch controls, an electric blue display, boasts 20 station presets, alarm clock, and comes complete with a remote control.

Boasting an acoustically tuned wooden cabinet with a 6 position equaliser and separate base and treble, Roberts claims "superb sound" for the new device, which goes on sale for ?230.

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Roberts Sound 43 iPod docking radio launches originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:49:45 +0100

Teufel has announced the launch of the iTeufel Radio, a retro-styled radio, alarm clock and iPod docking station. ?

Angled, rather optimistically as the "ideal solution to grumpy mornings", the iTeufel offers an AM/FM radio and can charge the docked iPod.

The new docking clock comes complete with an "all-command" remote control and is priced at around ?138.

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iTeufel Radio iPod alarm clock launches originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:37:31 +0100

The GrooveNeo iPod alarm clock's big USP is that big display, which is designed to save the user from squinting bleary-eyed across the bed trying to work out if it's ten past 5, or 8.

The "jumbo" display means such squints will be a thing of the past, while the 2.75-inch full-range stereo speakers mean you'll know when it's time to get up.

The GrooveNeo offers the options or waking to AM/FAm radio, music from an iPod or iPhone or a buzzer alarm.

With touch-sensitive buttons, plus a remote control, the device charges iPods while docked, offers snooze and sleep functions and is mains-powered with a battery back-up.

Firebox is offering the GrooveNeo iPod alarm clock now for ?49.99.

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GrooveNeo iPod alarm clock launches originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:02:21 +0100

Parisian audio co YBA has announced it is to offer the iDW1 - an iPod docking station boasting full aluminium construction.

Part of YBA's "Design series", said to be "products that combine YBA's ethos of great design, advanced technology and outstanding sound performance" the new component is available to be shipped to the UK now.

With an Apple universal connector, the iDW1 works with the iPods and iPhones, offers composite video output, and a remote control that can also be used to control some functions of the 'pod.

With an RRP of ?149, the dock can now be ordered via the YBA site.

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YBA iDW1 iPod dock launches originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:36:43 +0100

LG has launched a new Blu-ray home cinema system, the HB954SP, a BD-Live-enabled, Full HD 1080p, 1000 Watt, 5.1 effort.

With five oval satellite Mark-Levinson-tuned speakers, the connected system offers one-click access to YouTube videos, upscaling of standard DVDs, playback from USB and (only) two HDMI inputs.

There's also an iDock for an iPod or iPhone and LG's "Sound Gallery" for easy set-up as well as handy options such as turning off the bass in "night mode".

The system will be available from November 2009, but the really crucial bit for most people - pricing - is yet to be revealed.

LG doesn't offer RRPs, instead suggesting price comparison sites for an idea of cost, not a great strategy for a product that's yet to be released.

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LG HB954SP Blu-ray home cinema system announced originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:13:38 +0100

Pioneer has revealed a pair of iPod docks that'll be launching in the next few weeks. There's the XW NAS3 and XW NAS5. Both are officially licensed by Apple in the "Made for iPod" range.

First up, the XW-NAS3 contains a pair of speakers and a subwoofer that makes up a 2.1 system. It has Bluetooth, too, which means that if you're not an iPod or iPhone owner, but you do have Bluetooth on your player, then you can use that to transmit instead.

The XW-NAS5 contains all the same functionality as the NAS3, but adds a couple of sound enhancement features. Pioneer's "Advanced Sound Receiver" enhances compressed music files, and its "Auto Level Control" will normalise the volume between different tracks.

Pioneer don't have full pricing and availability details just yet, but as soon as they do, they've promised they'll send them to us. When they do, we'll update this post.

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Pioneer launches XW NAS3 and XW NAS5 iPod docks originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:48:19 +0100

GEAR4 has announced yet another product, this time its latest speaker for iPod and iPhone, the Explorer-SP.

The company is calling it a "Home Portable" speaker, as it can be powered by the mains or the built-in battery.

With "FastCharge" functionality, the speaker juices up in 2 hours for 8 hours of use and has a battery indicator to show how much power is left.

With two full range drivers, GEAR4 says the new speaker offers "3D DSP sound enhancement and discreet, ported bass tuning".

The Explorer-SP comes complete with a metal fold out stand, four dock adapters for iPod/iPhone, a remote control and a padded carry case and it goes on sale in November for ?99.99 or 149.99 euros.

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GEAR4 Explorer-SP announced originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:34:42 +0100

MagicBox has launched the Noturne XP-1 with the claims it stands out from the crowd with a slide-open iPod dock.

A DAB and FM radio too, the Nocturne is operated via a touch sensitive panel, boasts a blue on black display with backlight, and comes complete with remote control.

Offering alarm clock functions and a sleep timer, the Nocturne gets two 7-Watt speakers as well as a 20-Watt subwoofer.

As far as iPods go, the unit offers playback and charging with seven iPod dock adaptors included while alarms can be set to wake to music from the iPod.

The Nocturne XP-1 is on sale now direct from www.magicboxproducts.co.uk for ?99.99.

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MagicBox Nocturne XP-1 launches originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:30:11 +0100