Speakers

Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards 2009 - gaming hardware

2009 has been something of a glass ceiling for gamers. Yes, the software has continued to come and in more inventive ways than ever, but it's been pretty much the same kinds of consoles available on the shelves. At the same time, at E3 this summer, we saw some of the...

VIDEO: Q-Acoustics Q-ATV2 speakers announced

Q-Acoustics has announced its Q-TV2s, a novel speaker system for televisions that improves the sound experience from your flatscreen, while not requiring an external amplifier and saving considerable space. How? Well, it mounts on the back of your display.

It...

Wall of Sound iPod speaker sold as world's most powerful

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...

Teufel unveils Concept B 200 speakers

Teufel has unveiled a pair of PC speakers, the Concept B 200. Intriguingly they connect via USB rather than through the typical 3.5mm jack, meaning that they include a sound card and amplifier, allowing the quality to be ramped up above the bog-standard sound devices...

Teufel Omniton 202 speaker appears

Teufel has announced the Omniton 202, an all-weather speaker that can be fitted in places like gyms, swimming pools and pub gardens. "Whatever the situation, the Omniton 202 is up to the task", says the company, perhaps a little smugly.

The 202 has a 130mm woofer...

MSI launches Syren Speaker Mini

MSI has announced the launch of new PC peripherals in the UK with the Syren Speaker Mini going on sale.

Available in black or white, MSI says they are "specifically designed to be used with laptops, netbooks, PCs and all in one machines".

The 2...

Pure's Chronos iDock Series II now on sale

Pure has let us know that its Chronos iDock Series 2, which it launched at IFA, is now available in the UK. The unit combines a number of functions into its shell, as well as support for both iPod and iPhone docking. While your device is docked, you can play music from...

VIDEO: Sony loudspeakers entire Icelandic town for Soundville spot

Sony has often pushed the boat out for its advertising campaigns and its new Soundville short film is no exception.

Directed by Juan Cabral, the chap behind the colourful Bravia "Balls" ad, this documents 3 days in the life of the Icelandic town of Seydisfjordur,...

Creative introduces Inspire S2 speakers

Creative has announced a set of wireless speakers for your PC - the Creative Inspire S2 Wireless. The set comprises of a subwoofer and two satellites, as well as a tiny Bluetooth dongle which you plug into a USB port on your computer to bring the noise.

Each satellite...

LG HB954SP Blu-ray home cinema system announced

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...

Pioneer launches XW NAS3 and XW NAS5 iPod docks

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...

Revo launches Domino D3 dock

Revo has just announced a new iPod dock/DAB radio/music system called the Domino D3. It combines a number of audio sources into one unit, including the ability to listen to Last.fm on the device.

It's worth mentioning the design, because the company has won...

GEAR4 Explorer-SP announced

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,...

Hercules reveals ultra-slim XPS speakers

Hercules - not the greek hero, the hardware company - has announced a pair of speaker sets that the company claims to be the thinnest 2-channel speaker package currently available. There's the Hercules XPS 2.0 40 Slim and the Hercules XPS 2.1 40 Slim.

The XPS...

LaCie Sound2 Speakers launch

LaCie has announced what it says are "high-end speakers", modelled after acoustic engineering company Cabasse's loudspeaker technology - the LaCie Sound2 Speakers, as designed by Neil Poulton.

With Cabasse's loudspeaker driver support, the Sound2 Speakers are...

KEF launches KHT8005 soundbar

KEF has announced the KHT8002 Soundbar, which joins the rest of the company's KHT series of home theatre sound solutions. The company says that it's designed to match the design of modern HDTVs.

The main bit of the package is the bar itself - the HTF2003 - which...

Memorex Sound System for iPhone and iPod launches

Memorex has announced the launch of its new Sound System for iPhone and iPod.

Offering 30 Watts of power output, the system also boasts an FM tuner as well as the ability to play audio CDs and CD-R/-RW discs.

Boasting compatibility with all iPhones...

PHOTOS: Altec Lansing InMotion Classic iPod dock

Here's a few snaps which we grabbed of the Altec Lansing InMotion Classic iPod Dock. It does more than just dock Apple products, though - it also contains an FM radio and has an auxiliary input on the back for plugging in other audio sources.

It's got a sleek...

Altec Lansing unveils InMotion Classic iPod dock

Altec Lansing, the company which provided the speakers for the Woodstock festival in 1969, now makes a range of iPod docks called InMotion, and they've just announced a new one called the InMotion Classic.

The "Classic" bit appears to refer to the styling -...

Headphonies head to the UK

We've brought you news of "Headphonies" before, but now the diminutive speakers are heading to the UK with a limited run of certain designs due to be available online.

3-inch portable speakers that claim to "combine art, music and innovation and pack a hell...

Memorex Mi2290 compact travel speaker launches

Memorex's compact Travel Speaker launches with the boast that it will turn your iPod into a "full-blown stereo", which, with a max 4 Watt output, might be a little on the optimistic side.

With a thin and lightweight design that easily folds flat for storage,...

Bowers and Wilkins launches Zeppelin Mini in UK

Bowers & Wilkins has announced the UK launch of the "Zeppelin Mini", a compact version of the airship-shaped original.

"Zeppelin Mini attains the same high standards in sound quality and design", promises B&W. "It is reduced in size, not in sound, and has...

Intempo Phono iPhone and iPod speaker announced

The "Phono" has been announced as Intempo's latest iPod speaker dock.

It's compatible with the entire iPod range, but specifically designed for the iPhone as the music will stop when the phone rings and it'll also cut out that annoying TDMA static noise.

Pure announces Siesta Flow alarm clock internet radio

Pure is showing off five new digital radio products at the IFA show, including the "Siesta Flow", the company's first internet connected bedside radio.

The Siesta Flow, which will boast a £99.99 price point when launched, is Pure's most affordable internet-connected...

GEAR4 launches the SoundOrb Aurora

As IFA gets under way in Berlin, the news that Pocket-lint brought you earlier becomes official as GEAR4 announces its flagship launch for 2009, the SoundOrb Aurora, which is the first made for iPod and works with iPhone speaker system to feature a separate wireless sub-woofer,...