Designed for street dancers and musicians, the new JVC RD-R2 BoomBox is equipped with a microSD/SDHC slot, allowing you to store and play music from a memory card of up to 32GB of storage capacity. The JVC RD-D2 comes equipped with a couple of 2.5-Watt speakers and several special features such as a countdown timer, a USB port, an FM tuner, a guitar input, a KORG/metronome tuner and an automatic hand clapping feature to help get you into the rhythm. What makes this BoomBox special is that it can record music through a built-in stereo mic. The JVC RD-D2 BoomBox is also compatible with MP3/WMA/linear PCM (WAV) and AAC file formats. The new JVC RD-R2 BoomBox will be released in Japan next month for around $460. [Crunchgear]
JVC’s latest TH-BC3 and TH-BC1 soundbars adopt SRS StudioSound HD that processes up to 6.1 channels for playback over two speakers or headphones. The entry-level JVC TH-BC1 is a 60-watt (30 watts per channel) two-channel SRS StudioSound HD front surround soundbar with a built-in FM tuner, an analog input and two digital audio inputs (optical and coaxial), and a subwoofer pre-out. The high-end JVC TH-BC3 provides a push-open dock for iPod and iPhone, an HDMI 1.4 port, 3D Video ready pass through, ARC (Audio Return Channel), an FM tuner and a video output for both iPod and iPhone. The JVC TH-BC1 will be available in January 2011 for $149.95, while the JVC TH-BC3 will be released in February 2011 for $249.95. [Press Release]
If you are searching for a new iPhone and iPod speaker dock, then check out the CLX-70 from Pioneer. The docking station is compatible with all version of iPhone and iPod touch. The Kenwood CLX-70 provides several connectivity options including a USB port and an SD card slot. Additional specs include an AM/FM tuner, D-Bass, a graphic equalizer and the DTS Envelo speaker system that provides three-dimensional sound. Available in pink, white, and black, the Kenwood CLX-70 iPhone/iPod dock speaker measures 465mm x 188mm x 105mm and weighing 2.7 kg. Read more
IDEO has designed the C60 Redux RFID music player, which allows you to blend the past with current technology. The gadget features a turntable and a set of cards, which look like the cassette tape. Each of these cards contains two RFID tags, with a tag representing a song. You just need to drop a card on the turntable and it will begin playing the song. Watch the video after the jump. Read more
If you like retro gadgets, then check out the new TDK Digital Boombox. This gadget features a built in AM/ FM radio with a couple of 10 Watts speakers, a 15watt subwoofer on the front and several touch sensitive buttons for controlling everything. What’s more, this music player can also play music from your iPhone, iPod or MP3 player via a USB port, a 3.5mm audio jack or an RCA port. The TDK Digital Boombox will be released in January 2011 for $499. The two speaker version is priced at $399. [CoolHunting]
Teac has started selling the new old-fashioned radio CD layer namely the Teac SL-D920. This retro gadget comes equipped with a remote control, a CD writer and a USB port for MP3 players and other storage devices. Available in black, red and white, the Teac SL-D920 CD player radio also features the ability to write discs with content recorded from radio. Folks in Japan are able to purchase the Teac SL-D920 for 29,980 Yen or around $368. [Product Page]
Capture the pure LP sound onto your iPod, iPhone or MP3 player with this iPod Turntable from The Sharper Image. This USB digital turntable transfers converted music files directly to the built-in iPod dock without even connecting to your computer. The gadget comes with the protective cover that closes over your LP to keep it clean. The Sharper Image’s iPod Turntable is priced at $199.99. [The Sharper Image]
If you want to convert all of your vinyl collection into a digital format, then you might need the Victoria Retrowriter from Grace Digital Audio. The gadget is a multi-functioning music system equipped with a unique recording feature allowing you to record your music from vinyl or from auxiliary RCA inputs to blank CD-R/RW’s. The Grace Digital Audio Victoria Retrowriter is priced at $158.88. [Grace]
Grace Digital Audio has rolled out the new tabletop Wi-Fi internet radio, which is claimed to be the 1st internet radio to allow complete control of your Pandora stations directly from the front of the radio, the remote control, or the Free iPhone remote control app. This new Wi-Fi internet radio also provides access to over 50,000 radio stations, podcasts, and on-demand content including NPR on-demand, FOX News, CNN, BBC and Sirius Premium Internet radio. The Grace Digital Audio tabletop Wi-Fi internet radio works with any wireless (Wi-Fi) 802.11b/g/n wireless router Internet connection, WEP, WPA 1&2 compatible, and operates as a standalone Internet radio. $169.99 is all you need to bring home the Grace Digital Audio tabletop Wi-Fi internet radio. [Grace]
Amazon has started selling the Pyle-HOME PTCDS2UI classical turntable, which is actually a combination of the 18th century and the 21st century technologies. This vintage, authentically wood-crafted turntable is equipped with a CD player, an AM/FM radio, a cassette deck, an iPod dock and an aux-in jack for your MP3 player. The Pyle-HOME PTCDS2UI classical turntable also features a wireless remote controller, so you can control this old-fashioned gadget from the comfort of your sofa. You can buy the Pyle-HOME PTCDS2UI classical turntable for $187.99. [Product Page]
