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Klipsch Light Speakers – Wireless Light Bulb and Speaker Combo Plugs into Light Fittings

by Jay Garrett on January 5, 2010

The future is now!

Who hasn’t dreamed that they could do away with speakers that clutter the floor or wall but still have music piped into every room?

Well, the Klipsch LightSpeakers could be for you my friend.

These speakers screw into your light fittings and before you say: “Great; I get sound but no light” these also pack LEDs!

The LightSpeakers fit 5 and 6 inch screw light fixtures so you can replace the usual bulbs you use with a set of these Klipsch ones, which will last for 40,000 hours – or there abouts.

They can even be dimmed for those more moody moments.

Sound comes thanks to a 20 watt 2.5 inch wide dispersion driver.

The LightSpeaker kit comes with a transmitter, which connects to a PC, CD player or iPod and sends the audio to as many as eight of the light bulbs with two separate zones.

For two LightSpeakers, transmitter, remote and the necessary cables cost $599 and then it’s $249 per extra LightSpeaker.

These curious things will be available at the end of the month.

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B&W Zeppelin MM-1 Computer / Laptop Speakers – Should be Called Mmmmmmmm – 1

by Jay Garrett on November 17, 2009

BW-MM-1-speakersAh, the heady world of PC and Laptop speakers.

There are some nice ones out there as is there some interesting ones – just look at these and these!

But when you mention the name Bowers & Wilkins and computer speakers – then you have to take note.

You read right my gadgety faithful – the same people that designed the balloon-based iPod dock and speaker loveliness has decided to cast its eye over what can be one of the most bland areas on your desk.

The Zeppelin MM-1 has no need for a separate subwoofer, which keeps the trailing wires to a minimum, and the pair of ear-pleasers hooks up to your puter by means of a simple USB connection.

The only extra seems to the inbuilt headphone socket.

B&W haven’t mentioned a price (don’t think bargain basement though folks) and they’re said to be (air) shipping in January.

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Music Cage – Let Your Tunes be as Wire-Free as a Bird [Nendo Design]

November 11, 2009 Click to read more →
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This is one of those beautifully simple designs.
The Music Cage comes courtesy of the Japanese brand Nendo.
Music Cage is a wireless speaker that allows you to listen to music from a computer or Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone without having to run cables to it.
In fact the only cable it does need is the one to [...]

Brothers of Stokholm Wall of Sound – The Worlds Most Powerful iPod Speaker

November 4, 2009 Click to read more →
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If you’re no longer impressed by your iPod dock and friends just stand there; pointing and laughing at the small speakers hooked up to your iPhone – it may be time to scare the living bejeebus out of them!
What you need is a wall of sound – not just any wall of sound though.
You need [...]

New Sony S-Series Walkman Features Facial Speakers

July 23, 2009 Click to read more →
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Sony Insider has been given another tip-off in the form of this pic of a rather mysterious new Walkman.
SI are pretty sure that this may be the successor in the popular S-Series lineup.
The well-connected site have it on good authority that the press shot shows a revision to the Sony S Series – thing [...]

Smirnoff iPod/iPhone Compatible Bottle Jacket

July 22, 2009 Click to read more →
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Now – you all know how I enjoy a splash or 3 of Vodka and I also love music.
Well my boozey friends – those makers of lovely potato-based alcohol, Smirnoff, are targeting music fans this Christmas with an insulating bottle jacket that has the added benefit of being fitted with a speaker and 3.5mm input [...]

New Jaguar XJ Kitted out With Bowers & Wilkins Audio Kit

June 30, 2009 Click to read more →
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It seems that I’m having a bit of a car day today – no bad thing to me
No I’m mixing it up with some audio tech that’ll be in the lovely looking new Jaguar XJ when it’s unleashed.
I’m a fan of B&W’s speakers already but slipping them into highly polished wood alongside leather [...]

WWDC 2009 – The Times To Get Ready

June 5, 2009 Click to read more →
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It’s just on the other side of the weekend…..
What?
WWDC 2009 – that’s what!
Monday 8th June at 6pm if you’re in the UK
If you’re not then the times to discover if there’s a new iPhone including a 4gig version, netbook, iPod Nano 5G with camera are as follows:
07:00AM – Hawaii
10:00AM – Pacific
11:00AM – Mountain
12:00PM [...]

Gramo – Fold Away Solar Powered Party Speakers

April 30, 2009 Click to read more →
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Finnish designer, Pekka Salokannel, has come up with Gramo.
Gramo is a totally cool concept for some flat-pack, solar powered, portable speakers.
Inside the speaker there’s a volume control and they seem ideal for that beach party life-style.
I’d buy one of these if they become a reality.
Would you?
In the designer’s own words:
Gramo speakers are made for digital [...]

Erick Sakal’s All-In-One Multi-Dock Speaker

March 24, 2009 Click to read more →
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If you’re short on space, need decent sound reproduction in the bedroom, kitchen or study then you probably have a good mini-system.
But then you have to find space for the speakers.
Even your iPhone dock might do the job but probably could look a little better.
Enter Erick Sakal and his alien-tech looking All-In-One Speakers concept.
As well [...]

Onei Solutions Brings the Evesham Soundstage to the Credit Crunched

March 9, 2009 Click to read more →

Not everyone likes seeing a bunch of speakers surrounding the room like armed guards.
Even those tiny ones can still be thwarted by renegade pets and/or kids!
But whack a bunch of speakers into your TV stand and then job’s a good un as they say!
This new solution by Onei…errr..Solutions certainly looks the part.
It’s not exactly gonna [...]

X-Mini II – Revenge of The Sphere Speakers. They Will Surround You!

January 22, 2009 Click to read more →

Remember back in early Spring last year I brought word of a cute little portable speaker called the X-Mini?
It only gets better!!
The X-Mini II speaker spheres are here and at $29 have a little trick up their…..balls?
They can be daisy chained together for an infinitely expandable grouping of rock action (see below)……… this is surround [...]

Headphonies – Collectable iPod Speaker Art

October 27, 2008 Click to read more →

Some more limited edition greatness in time for Halloween – this time in the form of some portable speakers.
The “Headphonies” iPod speakers range includes 5 figures created by several artists (including Frank Kozik), and 2 blank versions that you can decorate yourself.
I wouldn’t expect fantastic definition from these arty speakers but those who have heard [...]

Jean-Michel Jarre – Rendez-Vous iPod

October 23, 2008 Click to read more →

It’s has been a while since I’ve seen anything regarding Jean-Michel Jarre – perhaps ’Destination Docklands’ was the last time.
This time it has nothing to do with his synth pop spectaculars as it turns out that he’s a bit of a gadget designer too! He also happens to be a bit fussy bout the output from his iPod.
So he’s gone and designed [...]

Lap Table – Fans and Speakers Built In

October 20, 2008 Click to read more →

Reminiscent of the tray tables in hospital this USB-powered computer desk features a built-in 2.1 speaker system for your laptop and sports two quiet fans to keep your computer cool.
Oh, and it’s foldable as well!!  You lucky people.
The 2.1 amp drives 2×5 watt speakers and a 10 watt sub and all connects via USB.
The two [...]

Speaker Buddies – Scared Kenny-like Kiddies

September 28, 2008 Click to read more →

Alex Underwood wanted to produce some speakers that are meant to capture child-like memories and emotions.
I think his councilor should take him to one-side as all I’m getting from looking into that Kenny-styled hood is fear and “I’m sorry – I wont do that again.  I promise…..!”
But there are some interesting design points other that [...]

Grundig Gets Balls Of Sound – Audiorama 900

September 3, 2008 Click to read more →

Hey baby – I’m lovin’ your spheres!
You want balls? You want great sounding balls?
Check out these love globes that Grundig are pitching at IFA 2008.
The Audiorama 900 spherical speaker system is all you’ll need to finish off that retro chic along with your egg chair and zebra print chaise longue.
The speakers create a 360° sound projection and can be [...]

Harman Kardon GLA-55

August 29, 2008 Click to read more →

Ooooo………sparkly!
Harman-Kardon have released these very fetching cut glass speakers that will sit nicely with the whisky glass that generally sits atop my leather bound bureau. Yup, that’s where I am working right now; in the library in the east wing of my manor house……..
Nuff dreaming!
In reality they have the standard 3.5mm mini-jack connection to pump out the choonz from puter or player.
They produce 56 [...]

Smart Looking iPhone / iPod Speakers and Dock

August 12, 2008 Click to read more →

If you like making your sound system to look like an art installation or need a splash of colour in your neutrally decorated apartment you need to check these out.
Smart Technology have released some modular speakers that connect to your iPod/iPhone.
You can decide how you place them, whether you’re a stacker or a spreader the choice is [...]

Iconic Speakers from Sonicum

August 3, 2008 Click to read more →

These stylish and desginery noise makers have that retro-puter icon chic.
If you can cast your mind back to the 90’s and recall the old Windows sound/speaker icon you’ll understand what the heck I’m on about….ah that 286DX……………such good times……….
These speakers are bang up-to-date Using NXT technology they promise a decent response and the sub unit [...]

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