Pioneer has entered the PC speaker market by releasing the 2.0-channel S-MM301 and the 2.1-channel S-MM751RU. The 2.0-channel S-MM301 USB speaker features triple coil drivers, which are supposed to deliver dynamic sound with exceptional clarity at a volume not offered by ordinary USB-powered speakers. The 2.1-channel S-MM751RU speaker adopts the MAXX Bass Dynamic Sound with DSP Bass Enhancement, which will increase dynamic range and will deliver a richer audio experience. This speaker provides a total power of 40W – 20W for the subwoofer and 10W per satellite speaker. Additional specs include an SD card slot, a USB port and a line-in input. The Pioneer S-MM301 and S-MM751RU are priced at $49 and $129, respectively. [Twice]
The Enhance PC speaker is designed to accompany high-end computers and complement the user’s workspace. It is an alternative option to the plastic box designs found on the market today. This unique speaker comes with organic teak bodies and acrylic horn. Sadly, there is no info on pricing at this moment. Read more
After releasing the Bowers & Wilkins P5 portable headphone set, the company today introduced the MM-1 computer speaker system that consists of one 3-inch woofer and a 1-inch tweeter, and a dedicated 18Watts amplifier. The tweeters features the company’s signature Nautilus tube-loaded design that is claimed to produce improved high-frequency sounds. In addition, the MM-1 also uses Digital Signal Processing (DSP) components that will automatically adjust sound balance depending on the signal. The Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 will be released in February 2010. No word on pricing yet. [Pocket-lint]
Altec Lansing has finally released its BXR1220 in South Korea, which is part of its Value series. Priced at only $14.99, the speaker comes with a unique cylindrical design. It connects to the PC via USB port and requires no AC adapter. The compact satellite speaker also features 2-inch full range drivers and adopts the Audio Alignment technology. [Product Page]
Sony introduces the new high-end PC speaker line-up with superior sound quality. One of the high-end PC speaker is the SRS-DF30, which is a 2.1 Speaker for PC with a built-in FM Radio Tuner. Other models includes the SRS-D25, SRSZ50 and SRS-Z100.
The slim size Sony SRS-Z50 pair speakers come with bass reflex duct, meanwhile the three-way SRS-Z100 pair speakers feature bass boost. The Sony SRS-D25 2.1 speaker system has a subwoofer for strong bass.
The SRS-Z50 speakers will be available in March for about $60, the SRS-D25 for around $70, the SRS-Z100 for approx.t $100 and the SRS-DF30 will be available in March for about $200. [Akihabara] Read more
