
Designer Joey Roth has recently introduced its new speakers, which soft-launched at Nooka’s pop-up store at Den in NYC. These Handcrafted Ceramic Speakers boast only 10-watts of output per channel via each 4-inch full-range driver that is housed in porcelain and cork chamber. These speakers will be released in October 2009 for between $400 to $500. More

The USB Retro Wooden Speaker from USB Geek is able to play MP3 files directly from memory cards, including, SDHC, SD, MMC or even from a USB drive. Measuring 140mm x 80mm x 70mm and weighing at just 500grams, the device provides a 4.5cm stereo speaker with 3W + 3W high quality sounds output and a built in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that can be recharged via USB. What makes this wooden speaker more special is that it also has a standard 3.5mm audio jack and a Sony Ericsson’s 2.5mm audio connector. The USB Retro Wooden Speaker is now available for $29.00. More

Available in black, white, or shiny gold, these ceramic pigs from Japan’s I.D.E.A. feature a full-range speaker in their bellies. Its tail also functions as the connector for your media player. The I.D.E.A. Pig Speakers are currently available only in Japan for 4,725 Yens (around $50). More

Devotec’s Solar Sound Bluetooth Speakers are designed to be used as a portable speaker for the iPhone or any Bluetooth enabled mobile phone or device. The speaker has a built-in solar panel which can keep the speaker charged. It is perfect for listen to music at the beach or by the pool during summer season. The Solar Sound features a couple of 2-Watts speakers, Bluetooth A2DP and AVRCP support, a 3.5mm jack to connect with the MP3 player, and an impressive 1500mAh battery that will last about 8-hours on a single charge. The Devotec Solar Sound Bluetooth Speakers are available now for £59 ($96). [Product Page]

Here is a new acoustic masterpiece to satisfy your design and audio preferences. The Acoustic Preference from Slovenia has recently released Gracioso 2.0 speakers, which are crafted in high-quality wood of European and American walnut and are completely hand-made. Each speaker features 2-way/bass reflex system, a frequency response of 35 Hz – 20 kHz, a 6.5-inch woofer and a 28-mm silk dome tweeter. [Product Page]

Logitech comes back with the latest Z523 speaker system that consists of two satellites and a 6.5-inch down-firing subwoofer. These satellites adopt 360-degree sound or also known as omnidirectional acoustics, giving you a great listening experience throughout the room.
The Logitech Z523 provides a maximum of 40 watts (RMS), making it powerful enough for you to host a small party in your house. There are two convenient on-speaker controls allowing you to control the volume and bass level. Other features include an integrated dual RCA jack and a 3.5mm jack. You can purchase the Logitech Z523 speaker system for $99.99. [Product Page]

The BSSP07 from Buffalo is a new series of stereo speakers that can be used with MP3 players, mobile phones, or iPods. Available in four different colors, the speaker provides up to 800mWatt x 2ch, which is enough for use in a small room. The Buffalo BSSP07 requires four AA batteries or a USB port to operate. No word on pricing at this time. [Akihabara]

The Soundblock is the latest external speaker from Elecom that is designed for iPod. Measuring at only 2-mm x 16-mm, the speaker is currently available in 10 different colors including black, blue, yellow, gray, green, orange, pink, purple, red, and white. You can match the color of the speaker with the iPod. Each speaker is priced at 4,000 Yen or equal to $42. [Elecom]

Boston Acoustics just launched the SoundWare XS 5.1 Speaker System that consists of 5 ultra-compact SoundWare XS satellite speakers with an 8-inch powered subwoofer and a powerful 100-watt (250 watts peak) amplifier. These super-compact satellites are perfect for any room location and decor. Its matching compact powered subwoofer also provides the deep bass response needed for a true cinematic sound. The SoundWare XS 5.1 should be available in July 2009 in black and white. [DailyDigitals]

Designed by Nuno Teixeira, the Altec Lansing OMNI speakers look like tall vases. These speakers boast heavy construction to ensure lesser vibrations and superior sound quality. Each of these speakers comes with a woofer, a mid-range speaker and a tweeter. Sadly, it is only a concept. No word on when the Altec Lansing OMNI speakers will go into production. [Yanko]