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Sony SA-NS500

Do you fancy a portable speakers for you mp3/Ipod? Sony is in business for you with the latest speaker. According to Sony, it has 4 drivers, a subwoofer and a built-in battery, which should providy power for 5 or 6 hours according to s[...]
Sony SA-NS500

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The new LG HX906TX 9.1 Surround Sound System

LG is once again pioneering the field of 3D Surround Sound with the all new 9.1 system. According to them, the new 9.1 system will be able to deliver the full 3D sound experience. This is possible due to its new sound configuration, wh[...]
The new LG HX906TX 9.1 Surround Sound System
The new LG HX906TX 9.1 Surround Sound System

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It’s like that, and that’s the way it is: The boombox for the new gen

Here goes a liltle somethin’ like this..  Get those cassettes out of the closet and brush the dust of your Adidas sneakers.  Now plug it in and turn that beat on. Or is there an alternative to get your oldskool groove on? Yes the[...]
It’s like that, and that’s the way it is: The boombox for the new gen

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Krator brings speaker diversity to Computex

The Krator team dropped us notice that their team will feature some very pretty new models at Computex in Taipei this year. Below you can find a sneak peak on what’s up for display at their booth when Computex starts. Neso 04_ Op[...]
Krator brings speaker diversity to Computex

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Bowers & Wilkins launches Zeppelin Air in the UK

With the release of AirPlay in Apple’s latest iOS software, companies have been rushing to release speakers which will work with Apple’s new technology. The Zeppelin Air is Bowers & Wilkins’ latest AirPlay compatible speaker syste[...]
Bowers & Wilkins launches Zeppelin Air in the UK
Bowers & Wilkins launches Zeppelin Air in the UKBowers & Wilkins launches Zeppelin Air in the UK

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Deal: Acer 27-inch LED monitor for $279

I know we don’t usually post these types of things here on Akihabara News, but I think that while everyone would love to own the latest and greatest tech toys, it’s not always possible due to the prices. Deals are also some[...]
Deal: Acer 27-inch LED monitor for $279
Deal: Acer 27-inch LED monitor for $279

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Yamaha new iPod speaker Dock PDX-31 available this month in Japan

Look at that, it seems that Koreans are not the only one today to announce local launch of product already available overseas! Launched in North American in October 2010, the iPod speaker Dock PDX-31 is now also coming this month in Ja[...]
Yamaha new iPod speaker Dock PDX-31 available this month in Japan
Yamaha new iPod speaker Dock PDX-31 available this month in JapanYamaha new iPod speaker Dock PDX-31 available this month in JapanYamaha new iPod speaker Dock PDX-31 available this month in Japan

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[CEBIT 2011] Looking for some kinky headphones? Leman CN might be it

At Cebit my eye got captured by a Chinese manufacturer called Leman CN, this company produces multimedia headphones, microphones, speakers and various computer accessories. A short into to Leman CN: Shenzhen Baoan Leiming Electronic Fa[...]
[CEBIT 2011] Looking for some kinky headphones? Leman CN might be it
[CEBIT 2011] Looking for some kinky headphones? Leman CN might be it[CEBIT 2011] Looking for some kinky headphones? Leman CN might be it[CEBIT 2011] Looking for some kinky headphones? Leman CN might be it[CEBIT 2011] Looking for some kinky headphones? Leman CN might be it[CEBIT 2011] Looking for some kinky headphones? Leman CN might be it

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[CEBIT 2011] Krator releases 4 new speakers

Krator is a Taiwanese company with an important mission: To transform the landscape of consumer audio and gaming peripherals. With that in mind they recently released four new speaker sets. Starting with the Neso 04 Opera House, the Ne[...]
[CEBIT 2011] Krator releases 4 new speakers
[CEBIT 2011] Krator releases 4 new speakers[CEBIT 2011] Krator releases 4 new speakers[CEBIT 2011] Krator releases 4 new speakers[CEBIT 2011] Krator releases 4 new speakers[CEBIT 2011] Krator releases 4 new speakers

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Hercules introduces new multimedia speakers, XPS 101

This newest addition to the Hercules multimedia speaker line will suit music lovers, movie freaks, and game geeks alike with high-quality performance. The subwoofer houses 3 drivers: one 6’’ main active driver, and two 6’’ passive pres[...]
Hercules introduces new multimedia speakers, XPS 101
Hercules introduces new multimedia speakers, XPS 101Hercules introduces new multimedia speakers, XPS 101Hercules introduces new multimedia speakers, XPS 101Hercules introduces new multimedia speakers, XPS 101Hercules introduces new multimedia speakers, XPS 101

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Century Announces Very Small Speaker

Century have announced mini speakers 61 mm (2.4 in) in diameter and 53.5 mm (2.1 in) in height, powered by either USB or three AAA batteries. This 60 g (2.1 oz) speaker has a regular 3.5mm audio jack, allowing it to be plugged into any[...]
Century Announces Very Small Speaker
Century Announces Very Small SpeakerCentury Announces Very Small Speaker

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Kenwood Announces iPhone/iPod Dock Speakers

Kenwood has announced a new iPod and iPhone speaker dock, the CLX-70, to go on sale later this month. With the landscape of home audio usage changing to incorporate portable media players as the primary hosts of media, this new dock al[...]
Kenwood Announces iPhone/iPod Dock Speakers
Kenwood Announces iPhone/iPod Dock SpeakersKenwood Announces iPhone/iPod Dock SpeakersKenwood Announces iPhone/iPod Dock SpeakersKenwood Announces iPhone/iPod Dock SpeakersKenwood Announces iPhone/iPod Dock Speakers

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Yamaha’s TSX-140 iPod audio fits gently into your morning routine, décor

Yamaha’s new iPod dock looks good, offers great sound quality with the added IntelliAlarm feature that gradually increases the volume of your alarm to avoid being awoken with a start and eliminating the danger of hitting snooze and doz[...]
Yamaha’s TSX-140 iPod audio fits gently into your morning routine, décor
Yamaha’s TSX-140 iPod audio fits gently into your morning routine, décorYamaha’s TSX-140 iPod audio fits gently into your morning routine, décorYamaha’s TSX-140 iPod audio fits gently into your morning routine, décorYamaha’s TSX-140 iPod audio fits gently into your morning routine, décor

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PDX-31, a new iPod speaker dock from Yamaha

Yamaha is launching yet another iPod speaker dock, but this one looks pretty neat. It’s sleek, it’s gorgeous, it comes in three colors (dark red, black and light gray), is built with a 30-pin dock connector and 3.25-inch sp[...]
PDX-31, a new iPod speaker dock from Yamaha
PDX-31, a new iPod speaker dock from YamahaPDX-31, a new iPod speaker dock from YamahaPDX-31, a new iPod speaker dock from Yamaha

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BenQ Announces 24-inch GL2430HM LCD Display

BenQ Japan, the never-resting manufacturer of LCD displays, announced the GL2430HM, a 24-inch (1920×1080 resolution) full HD LCD display with LED backlight and integrated speakers. The display will have an HDMI port (as well as VG[...]
BenQ Announces 24-inch GL2430HM LCD Display
BenQ Announces 24-inch GL2430HM LCD DisplayBenQ Announces 24-inch GL2430HM LCD DisplayBenQ Announces 24-inch GL2430HM LCD Display

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NEW Apple iPad Stand & Stereo – from SMK

When the iPad was released, it defied a lot of conceptions about personal computing. Not quite a PC or a regular handheld device, the iPad didn’t have an appropriate place on a desk or in a pocket. SMK seeks to resolve the iPad&#[...]
NEW Apple iPad Stand & Stereo – from SMK
NEW Apple iPad Stand & Stereo – from SMK

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New iPod Component Stereo Dock from Yamaha: CRX-550 Receiver and NS-BP200 Speakers

Yamaha, the musical instrument company that also builds motorcycles, is preparing to sell a component stereo with a an iPod dock in early October. The component receiver accepts audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, as well as an iPod dock wit[...]
New iPod Component Stereo Dock from Yamaha: CRX-550 Receiver and NS-BP200 Speakers
New iPod Component Stereo Dock from Yamaha: CRX-550 Receiver and NS-BP200 SpeakersNew iPod Component Stereo Dock from Yamaha: CRX-550 Receiver and NS-BP200 SpeakersNew iPod Component Stereo Dock from Yamaha: CRX-550 Receiver and NS-BP200 Speakers

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[4 of 4] Sony New Product Announcement: Dock Speakers and Component Stereos

Sony’s Walkman line of portable audio products have a long and wide history. It started with the original cassette player built in 1978, and was, for a while, a colloquial description for portable audio players (the same way tissues ar[...]
[4 of 4] Sony New Product Announcement: Dock Speakers and Component Stereos
[4 of 4] Sony New Product Announcement: Dock Speakers and Component Stereos[4 of 4] Sony New Product Announcement: Dock Speakers and Component Stereos[4 of 4] Sony New Product Announcement: Dock Speakers and Component Stereos[4 of 4] Sony New Product Announcement: Dock Speakers and Component Stereos[4 of 4] Sony New Product Announcement: Dock Speakers and Component Stereos

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Sony new SS-NA2ES I-ARRAY Floor Standing Speakers for ES-Series

Sony announced today in Japan their latest 3 Way Floor Standing speakers designed for Sony’s ES- Series Home theater solutions, the SS-NA2ES I-ARRAY. Schedule to hit Japanese stores not before December 8, 2010, our new floor-Standing s[...]
Sony new SS-NA2ES I-ARRAY Floor Standing Speakers for ES-Series
Sony new SS-NA2ES I-ARRAY Floor Standing Speakers for ES-Series

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iMu Vibrating Speaker also available in Japan

Thanko just sent us a mail to inform us they are now reselling the iMu vibrating speaker, a tiny and weird device that use a vibration-based technology that will convert it into a speaker once put on flat and hard surface like table. N[...]
iMu Vibrating Speaker also available in Japan
iMu Vibrating Speaker also available in JapaniMu Vibrating Speaker also available in JapaniMu Vibrating Speaker also available in JapaniMu Vibrating Speaker also available in Japan

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11SG Series: New speakers from Denon Japan

Denon, Japanese company specialized in audio material in Japan, unveiled a new set of speakers with 11SG series. Presented by the Japanese manufacturer as compact series, these speakers are mainly dedicated to Slim TV. Regarding specs:[...]
11SG Series: New speakers from Denon Japan
11SG Series: New speakers from Denon Japan

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Murata’s new Ultra-Thin piezoelectric speakers are Waterproof

Boasting to be the world’s first ultra-thin (0.9 mm) waterproof piezoelectric speaker, this latest model (VSLBG1914E1400-T0) from Koyoto-based Murata Manufacturing Company Ltd comes as a cost-effective solution to be used in such mobil[...]
Murata’s new Ultra-Thin piezoelectric speakers are Waterproof

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