The iShower is a Bluetooth-enabled shower speaker that is compatible with virtually any Bluetooth audio-streaming smartphone, tablet or computer. You can mount this water-resistant Bluetooth speaker near your shower or sink, so you can listen to your favorite music while taking a bath. The iShower has a display that shows the current time. It draws its power from three AA batteries that provide enough juice for up to 15-hour of continuous music playback. The iShower is currently available for $99.99 a pop. [Product Page]
Soundfreaq is back with its latest product namely the Sound Kick. What makes this Bluetooth speaker special is that it features a “XKICK” speaker chamber that produces high-quality sound. Designed for music lovers who are always on-the-go, the Soundfreaq Sound Kick draws its power from a rechargeable Li-ion battery that offers seven hours of continuous music playback. You can recharge its battery via a USB port. Available in white and red, the Soundfreaq Sound Kick will be launched in Spring 2012. [Press Release]
Samsung will introduce the DA-E750 and DA-E670 audio docks at CES 2012 in Las Vegas. The Samsung DA-E750 is known as the company’s first speaker dock that incorporates Samsung’s patented 100W hybrid vacuum tube amp, powering a 2.1 speaker system and a subwoofer. The Samsung DA-E670 audio dock provides a smaller 40W amp that powers a 2.1 speaker system. Both speaker docks support AllShare for Samsung Galaxy smartphones, Apple’s AirPlay for iOS devices, Bluetooth connectivity, an aux-in port, an analog composite input and a USB port. Too bad, there is no info on pricing at this time. Read more
Klipsch has finally launched the Gallery G-17 Air Airplay speaker. The Apple Airplay technology allows you to wirelessly stream music from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to the speaker. The Klipsch Gallery G-17 Air Airplay speaker features two 10W RMS Tractrix Horn tweeters, two 2.5-inch 20W RMS long-throw woofers, a built-in Wi-Fi, an included stand, a USB 2.0 port, a 3.5mm audio jack and a pair of keyholes for wall mounting. The Klipsch Gallery G-17 Air Airplay speaker retails for $549.99 a pop. [Slashgear]
The HiddenRadio and Bluetooth Speaker is compatible with iPhone, iPad or any Bluetooth-enabled gadgets. It has a built-in AM/FM radio and a 3.5mm audio input plug that lets you to plug-in any device without Bluetooth functionality. Its rechargeable battery provides enough juice for up to 30-hour of streaming music. [Kickstarter]
Designed by Olivier Kuntzel and Florence Olivier, the MinuSkull amplified mini speaker features two Fostex Fe-83 drivers on its eyes, a mini subwoofer and a Mosfet amplifier. You can use this speaker as a stand alone speaker or matched up to numerous speakers for a home cinema sound system. The MinuSkull amplified mini speaker is priced at $2,135. [Product Page]
The Big Blue Tabletop Speaker features a pair of full-range speaker drivers for stereo highs and mids, a down-firing subwoofer, a passive radiator for bass, and an Aux in/Aux out. Measuring 9 1/2-inch x 5-inch x 5 2/3-inch, the speaker streams content from Bluetooth-enabled devices dock-free while offering the ability to simultaneously browse the Web, blog, or email. Available in black or white, the Big Blue Tabletop Speaker is priced at $149.99 each. [Product Page]
Sweden-based speaker manufacturer Nocs has recently introduced the new NS2 speaker. What makes this speaker special is that it supports the Apple Airplay technology, allowing you to playback your music from your Airplay-enabled gadgets wirelessly. The Nocs NS2 speaker features a 3-inch Kevlar woofers and a 3/4-inch silk dome tweeter. The Nocs NS2 speaker retails for $399.95 a pair. [Nocs]
Magico has unveiled the S5 loudspeaker, which is the successor to the V3 loudspeaker that was released about five years ago. Designed by a musician called Alan Wolf, this floor standing speaker comes equipped with a 1-inch MB30 beryllium-dome tweeter, a 6-inch M380 midrange driver, and two 10-inch “hybrid” Nano-Tec woofers. The Magico S5 provides a sensitivity of 90dB (2.83V/1m), an impedance of 4 ohms, and a frequency response that extends from 22Hz to 50kHz. The Magico S5 will be launched in the second quarter of 2012 for $28,600 a pair. [Magico]
The 3D Surround Music Box from Abat features a pair of 2 Watts speakers that provide a 120Hz – 20KHz of frequency response and a 4-Ohm of impedance. The gadget can be attached to your bike. It has volume buttons that are placed in the middle, allowing you to easily increase or decrease the sound level. What’s more, the 3D Surround Music Box has a 3.5mm standard audio jack, which makes it compatible with any music player. $58 is all you need to bring home the Abat 3D Surround Music Box. [Abat]
