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]
Smithson Martin today introduced the Emulator DJ transparent touchscreen mixing desk that uses a transparent multitouch display to allow DJs to spin their discs. Constructed from durable toughened glass, this new mixing desk is equipped with 130 controls and uses a 2200 lumen short throw projector. The Emulator DJ comes equipped with the MIDI controller PC software which currently only works with Traktor Pro. Available in 32-inch, 42-inch and 46-inch models, the Emulator DJ transparent touchscreen mixing desk is priced at £4,300 ($6,667) upwards. [Product Page]
As its name suggests, the People People Invisible Speaker is made out of transparent materials. The speaker comes equipped with a small, rechargeable wireless transmitter that can be plugged into any computer, music player or smartphone’s headphone jack. Too bad, there is no info on pricing or availability so far. [Product Page]
Energy has announced the availability of the new Energy Power Bar Elite. Designed to improve television and movie sound, the soundbar features a 0.75-inch tweeter with dual 3-inch midbass drivers for highly detailed, high output sound for almost any size room. The Energy Power Bar Elite also has a 10-inch wireless side-firing subwoofer and a built-in Dolby Digital Decoder. The soundbar can be positioned on its own feet on a shelf or stand, or can be wall-mounted using the included easy-to-use template. If you are interested, you can purchase the Energy Power Bar Elite for $599.99. [Press Release]
The Thodio iBox CX iPod speaker is equipped with a pair of 6.5-inch Kevlar-coned drivers with soft dome tweeters that produce a total output of 140 Watts. The speaker features a 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth connectivity and a built-in Apple universal dock for charging your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Its rechargeable battery provides enough juice for up to 12-hour of operation time. The Thodio iBox CX iPod speaker is priced at $495. [Product Page]
The new JBL Jembe stereo desktop speaker features a built-in power amplifier that enables each speaker to produce 6 Watts of power with a frequency response of 80Hz – 20kHz and a signal-to-noise ratio of under 80dB. The speaker also provides a 3.5mm headphone jack and a metal grille that protects the speaker. The JBL Jembe stereo desktop speaker is currently available at JBL’s website for $59.95. [JBL]
Using the new OVO-4 home flight simulator, you can learn to fly without ever leaving your home. It is a fully-sealed enclosure with three 24-inch panoramic monitors for panoramic landscape viewing and vibration systems to replicate air turbulence, runway irregularities, engine vibration and jolting. Measuring 320cm x 220cm x 360cm and weighing approx. 1000Kg, the OVO-4 also provides all the necessary levers, adjustable pedals, controls, instruments, buttons and indicators, including a real 5-position switch for engine ignition. This flight simulator uses Microsoft Flight Simulator X, allowing you to choose your favorite airport and select the weather conditions. [Product Page]
The Energy Power EM-2.1 multimedia speaker system features a powerful 3-inch front-firing subwoofer and a pair of satellite speakers with fiber composite cone drivers. The speaker system provides front-mounted volume and bass level controls on the subwoofer, a 3.5mm input for an MP3 player player, and an included 60-inch 3.5mm audio cable. Available in a high-gloss, black-satin finish, the Energy Power EM-2.1 will be available through authorized Energy retailers later this month for $99.99. [Press Release]
The BeatTubes portable Bluetooth speaker is a must-have for music lovers. The speaker comes with the latest dynamic audio components that produce a high-quality sound. It is compatible with most of Bluetooth-enabled gadgets including iPod touch, iPhone and Android smartphones. If you are interested, you can buy the BeatTubes portable Bluetooth speaker for just $99.99 each. [Amazon via 7Gadgets]
JVC Kenwood has rolled out three new soundbars in Japan namely the TH-LB1, TH-LB2 and TH-LB3. The JVC Kenwood TH-LB1 is a high-end model that has a pair of HDMI outputs and an HDMI input, while the JVC Kenwood TH-LB2 and TH-LB3 are equipped with a built-in iPhone and iPod touch cradle. Measuring 600mm x 75mm x 148mm, these soundbars support SRS StudioSound HD and a 2x30W output at 4-Ohm of impedance. The JVC Kenwood TH-LB1, TH-LB2 and TH-LB3 are priced at 23,000 Yen($302), 26,000 Yen($341) and 36,000 Yen($473). [Akihabara]
