
Design Warehouse has recently released the Folding Speaker, which provides more than enough volume for personal listening. This portable speaker comes with an accordion-style design that creates a large resonance chamber and makes the sound richer than most other small speakers. The Folding Speaker draws its power from a USB port or 2 AAA batteries (not included). $18 is all you need to bring home these foldable speakers. [Design Warehouse]

Designer Yuki Yamamoto has creatively designed the Spica speaker, which is actually an audio version of the lava lamp that merges audio, light and water to create dazzling effect. This speaker allows you to “watch” your music. Unfortunately, the Spica Speaker is only a concept at the moment. Find out more pictures after the jump. More

Polk Audio today introduced the HitMaster gaming speaker that is targeted toward gamers who are playing Rock Band and Guitar Hero video games. Measuring 14-inch x 9,5-inch x 8,25-inch and weighing at 13 lbs, the HitMaster features a single-point stereo design that includes two 2.5-inch x 5.5-inch horns with two 1-inch neodymium tweeters surrounding a 6.5-inch woofer to produce a wide soundfield. The Polk Audio HitMaster gaming speaker will be available early next year for approx. $100 each. [Press Release]

Altec Lansing today unveiled their latest amplified speaker, which is designed to work with Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and DJ Hero. The Altec Lansing Stage-Gig can connect with any gaming console and features a 40-watt speaker and a 6.5-inch subwoofer. There are also a volume knob and RCA outputs for extra speakers. The Altec Lansing Stage-Gig amplified speaker wll be released in November 2009 for $99.99. [Coolest Gadgets]

ArtDio has launched the DZ-110S PC speaker, which features a 50mm driver unit and provides an “acceptable” 3W x 2ch output with a reproduction bandwidth of 120Hz to 20kHz. The ArtDio DZ-110S is priced at 4380 Yen or around $48. [Akihabara]

If you are unsatisfied with the sound quality of your laptop’s speakers, then you should try the new LaCie Sound2 Speaker that was engineered in collaboration with loudspeaker manufacturer Cabasse. The LaCie Sound2 connects to the computer via USB 2.0 port. In addition, there is also a stereo line input for rigging up other devices. The LaCie Sound2 speakers comes equipped with a Class D Digital Amplifier, a magnetic shielding, a bass reflex system, and a 30W of total peak system output. You can purchase the LaCie Sound2 for $99.99. [LaCie]

The PodXtreme Amplified Speaker is an add-on speaker that is supposed to generate a powerful sound and a powerful bass boost out of your iPod or MP3 player. The speaker connects to your music player via a headphone jack. The speaker also comes with its own rechargeable internal Lithium ion battery allowing the speaker to play music louder. Its battery can be recharged via mini-USB plug. If you are interested, you can purchase the PodXtreme Amplified Speaker for only $19.95 at SkyMall. [Product Page]

Xtune today introduced a new concept of portable speaker in South Korea. Dubbed as the XTS-02tok, the device can be attached to any laptops, bags, or clothes. The speaker comes with a battery that provides enough juice for up to 6-7 hours. Its battery can be recharged through USB port. The XTS-02tok also has a maximum output power of 3Watts. Pricing and availability info are still unknown. [PCBee]

The Moss is a modular speaker system that has the ability to be flexible. In other words, you can arrange the layout of the speaker into a number of different forms depending on the purpose. Florian Brillet and David Letellier are the masterminds behind this new speaker concept. Unfortunately, there are no details about the product so far. More

The Music Chocolate by Michi Jjung is actually a comfortable upholstered, chocolate-colored poufs that comes with an integrated sound system for your iPhone, iPod or MP3 player. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing or availability at this time. But, I am sure it won’t be cheap. More