Research Pays Off For AAD Loudspeakers Taking time and putting in a tonne of research was the key to the excellent sound created by the Vi series of loudspeakers, says local distributor Audion.
iPod Dock Melts Into Background Artcoustic’s Superstar iPod Music Centre comes with an interchangeable front screen so it can fit into most surrounds and looks like a piece of art work mounted on the wall.
Synchrony Speakers Lose Bounce PSB's new Synchrony range of speakers have cabinets taht are subdivided into three discrete chambers, one for each of the woofers – this ensures such effects as ‘floor bounce’, that plagues other floor-standing speakers, is not an issue.
Easy Install With Stealth Invisible Speakers Stealth Acoustics’ new three-way invisible speaker system utilises a rigid frame that fits into a standard 3.5-inch deep stud wall and attaches directly to standard structural framing.
Sexy Wharfedale Speakers With Dome Drives Home theatre speaker systems don’t come sexier than the Wharfedale Achromatic series, says local distributor Audio Visual Revolution.
Clarity Key To Segretto In-Ceiling Speakers Audiovisual retailer Videopro is so impressed with the sound quality of Brisbane-based technology company CEAD’s Segretto in-ceiling speakers, it has included them as a permanent feature in its futuristic showroom the 'iiiHome'.
New Bose Music System Makes Waves The new Bose Wave music system incorporates waveguide speaker technology to reproduce one-half octave lower musical notes without increasing the system’s size. It also uses proprietary signal processing to improve instrument clarity and definition at all listening levels.
Bose Add Lifestyle To Speaker Range The Lifestyle Homewide powered speaker system from Bose represents a new standard in multi-room home entertainment expansion, bringing the premium sound of a Bose Lifestyle system to a second room in the home via Bose link.
Jamo In-wall Speaker for the Purist Using award-winning Concert Series C 800 components, the Jamo IW 827 LCR custom speaker can be used as left, right and center channel speakers in an advanced home theatee/audio system.
Quality JBL Speakers At Low Price JBL’s new LS Series loudspeakers share the design philosophy and signature Bi-Radial-horn/compression-driver configuration of their Project Series – K2 and Array – as well as their Everest DD66000 series, the latter which has a retail asking price of $80,000.
Tall Boy, Big Boy Of iPod Docking Stations Affectionately known as the Tall Boy, the TEAC ITB1000 iPod docking station stands more than a metre high, allowing it to be set up virtually anywhere within a room.
Mid-Range Edifier Speakers Pack Punch Created in part by renowned loudspeaker designer Phil Jones, Edifier’s S2000V set of speakers pump out 80 Watts of power and has a 5.5-inch subwoofer with a high-strength cotton composite (HSCC) cone.
Avico Outdoor Speakers Made For Harsh Elements Avico's new range of speakers has been specifically designed and manufactured for the Australian climate and can be installed outdoors and subjected to rain, wind and sun without any risk of deterioration in sound.
Pioneer Introduce Architectural Speakers Pioneer Electronics who are trying to cuddle back up to specialist dealers and installers has introduced a new speaker line specifically for the installer channel.
Expensive Speakers For Expensive Tastes Magico V3 speakers are said to be a precision instrument for music reproduction, and at just under $34,000 a pair, you would hope so.
New Jamo Loudspeakers For Small Rooms Jamo has just expanded its Reference Dipolar line by launching a smaller space-consuming speaker system that is ’jaw-dropping in what it does.’
Philips Soundbar Has Multi-Channel Surround Sound Full multi-channel surround sound is the key to Philips’ latest range of sound bars, which means doing away with wires running around your lounge.
Eos Wireless Speaker System For iPod Eos Wireless is a whole home audio speaker system for iPod, allowing multi-room audio distribution capability. Using Wi Fi technology, the Eos system links up to four stereo remote wireless speakers establishing interference-free CD sound quality (48 kHz).
Stylish Wi-Fi Speaker From Motorola A wireless hi-fi unit is claimed to offer world-class acoustics and features state-of-the-art technology that has a wireless range of up to 100 metres.
Audion To Distribute AAD Speakers Audion Innovision has gained the distribution rights to US-based American Acoustic Development’s (AAD) range of loudspeakers.
Desktop Speakers For Gaming Consoles/PCs Edifier International has launched the Signature Series audio system for PCs, gaming consoles or as an entry-level home theatre system.
Mission Speakers With Parawave Polyamide Synergy Audio Visual’s 79 series of Mission loudspeakers include the 790 and 796 monitors, a matching center speaker, the 79C, and 79AS 300W active subwoofer. The 79AS subwoofer uses a high-powered class A/B amplifier topology, maintaining signal purity without the need for noisy ‘switch-mode’ power supplies.
New Klipsh In Ceiling Premium Speaker Klipsh is set to ramp up their in ceiling speaker offering with an all new premium category THX® Ultra2 speaker.
Sony Delivers Tiny Speakers For Bravia LCDs Sony’s new higher-end audio system line up includes a miniature 5.1 speaker system designed to complement its Bravia range of LCD TVs.
Hidden Speakers The Next Big Sound Following the recent and successful DesignEx Expo held in Sydney, a number of new and exciting residential technologies were launched giving both consumers and integrators a peak into where technology is taking the AV industry.
Pioneer Launches Full HD Sound System The Pioneer HTP-LX70 is an ideal surround sound partner for Blu-ray with playback of the latest HD movie studio formats via its integrated receiver subwoofer and four speakers.
Mirage Launches Tiny 5.1 Speaker System Mirage has launched the Nano, a small but powerful 5.1 surround sound speaker system that can be positioned anywhere in a room and deliver ‘360 degrees’ of sound.
World’s Most Expensive Two-Ways Pure Magico We recently posted an article online stating that the B&W Signature Diamond speakers were touted as the world’s most expensive two-ways, but local distributor of high-end US hi-fi brand Magico says that title goes to the Magico Mini 2.
Meridian Rolls Out High-End Sound Kit Meridian has unveiled its next generation Signature Reference CD player and DSP Loudspeaker, which the company claims gives users the best aural experience possible.
World's Most Expensive 2-Ways Sold In QLD Northside HiFi in Queensland is the first Australian dealer to stock “the world’s most expensive” two-way loudspeaker system, the Bowers & Wilkins Signature Diamond series which retails for $28,000 for a pair of Limited Edition speakers.
Pioneer Releasing New Brand Down-under Pioneer Electronics will release a range of high-fidelity products in the Australian market under the brand-name Technical Audio Devices (TAD) Laboratories Inc, following the roll-out of new TAD offerings at the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Lifestyle Is Over, Says Bowers & Wilkins Home theatre company Bowers & Wilkins has made a brave prediction accompanying the release of its latest audio/video loudspeaker, claiming that ‘lifestyle is over.’
New Bowers & Wilkins Bookshelf Speakers British sound engineers, Bowers & Wilkins, have launched a new 2-way bookshelf loudspeaker designed to match the 805S and 800 Series loudspeakers from the brand.
Revved Up Ferrari Sound System Turns Heads If you love Ferraris and are into sound systems start saving, as a US design and innovation studio has released a cool looking Ferrari-inspired stereo music system that combines twin-speaker arrays, wireless signal input and digital electronics in a self-contained tower.
New High Performance Sonance Speakers Sonance has cut a deal with Italian sound Company NACSound that will see them offer custom installers a range of new high performance speakers.
Martin Logan Rolls Out Custom Speaker Application MartinLogan has launched an application which will enable consumers to utilize a 3D model and a palette of finishes to configure custom loudspeakers.
JBL Debuts Slick New Loudspeakers JBL has introduced its new ES Series home theatre and stereo loudspeaker range which has seen a performance and design boost, the company says.
Volume Turned Up On IP based Speakers IP technology is starting to take off in the sound market with several vendors set to launch architectural speakers that are compatible with NetStreams IP-based multiroom-AV systems.
Wireless Loudspeaker System From JBL JBL has introduced its On Air Control 2.4G wireless loudspeaker system, a two-way loudspeaker that incorporates a wireless transceiver and amplifier, and a transmitter/receiver module.
Bowers & Wilkins Expands Dealer Network Consumers will soon find Bowers & Wilkins’ mid-range 700 Series loudspeakers and subwoofers in three more specialist AV stores across Australia, which is not to be sneezed at since the product range was until now stocked in only a humble 22 dedicated stores.
New Boston Rock-Shaped Outdoor Speakers Boston Acoustics’ Voyager outdoor wall-mount speaker range has been expanded to include the new Rock Series speakers. As the name suggests, these are speakers designed to complement your yard by looking like natural rock formations.
Sony Makes Waves With Boat Audio Sony has launched its first complete range of entertainment products designed for the marine market. The range consists of a splash-proof unit, four sets of 6-inch speakers, a 10-inch subwoofer, a four-channel amplifier, and a remote control.
Women Love Leather Speakers Women love leather, claims Mike Wilson of Ultralift. Not the whip sort but his new range of leather covered speakers.
Stereo Speakers Buyers Guide If you are looking at buying a pair of stereo speakers, but are not sure which is the best option for you, look no further than this installment of the SmartHouse buyers guide. We cover the ins and outs of what you need to know before buying a pair of top notch speakers for stereo sound, as well as links to reviews of our favourites.
Sony Boombox Goes Wireless This is a 2007 reinvention of the old boombox – a compact stereo by Sony, which is designed to play tunes from your PC wirelessly.
B&W Updates Entry Level Range The Bowers & Wilkins 600 line of speakers and subs has received a tech upgrade which, according to the company, has given it a performance boost and level of technology previously unattainable at such a low price point.
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