Klipsh are ready to launch a new updated version of their popular iGroove SXT dock. This latest incarnation of the speaker system can accommodate all the latest iPod and iPhone models, including the iPhone 3GS.

The iGroove SXT employs dual long-throw 2.5-inch woofers in a ported enclosure and dual 19mm horn-loaded tweeters. Each driver is individually amplified to lessen distortion and Klipsch has also re-tuned the bass ports on the sides of the system to remove any "port noise".

The dock also has S-video out, allowing users to play videos on their TVs, and a 1000mA charger built into the dock to keep your Apple gadgets powered up.

"The iGroove SXT has always been our smallest, most affordable dock speaker," said Don Inmon, Klipsch director of marketing and product development for personal audio. "And even with all its new updates, we're keeping the original system price of £129.99. I think consumers will be really pleased with the results."

The iGroove SXT dock is available here from Amazon, priced £114.99.

While many UK households now have a HD-ready TV screen, very few have a sound system to match. Klipsch plan to enhance viewers' entertainment experiences with the launch of two new, reasonably priced HD home theatre set-ups.

The HD Theatre 500 5.1 speaker system has a black sealed enclosure with a 2.5-inch IMG woofer and a MicroTractrix Horn-loaded 0.75-inch aluminum dome tweeter inside. The centre channel shares the same attributes, except it employs dual woofers. The speakers come with adjustable wall brackets that provide a 40-degree range of motion and inserts for stand mounting. The centre channel includes a cradle base, giving it a 45-degree range of motion. The subwoofer features a bass-reflex design with a rear-firing flared port, employing a down-firing 8-inch driver.

For those on a tighter budget, Klipsch's HD Theatre 300 will offer a similar audio-experience, but considerably cheaper at £399.99.

Both are available now from www.klipsch.co.uk .

European loudspeaker firm Teufel is to introduce, the iTeufel Radio - a portable FM/AM radio, alarm clock and iPod dock rolled into one. Reminiscent of an old wireless with its wood finish, the iPod charges while docked and the alarm can be set with a tone or station chosen by you. A remote control enables you to control functions and sound from the comfort of your sofa or bed.

As with all Teufel products, the iTeufel Radio comes with a franklly amazing 12 year warranty on loudspeakers and decent two years warranty on amplifiers and electrical components. Teufel also offers an eight week return policy.

The iTeufel Radio is currently priced at around £138 (though the price may rise if the pound continues to fall against the Euro. For more information visit www.teufel.eu

Listen to your iPod/iPhone when you wake up with this latest Chronos iDock clock radio. Part of Apple's "Made for iPod" and "Works with iPhone" programmes, Chronos iDock Series II enables also boasts stereo DAB, DAB+ and FM clock radio.

Track and 'now playing' information is displayed on the Chronos iDock Series II screen and users can control their iPod/iPhone via the radio or remote control.

Based on the award-winning Chronos iDock and available in black or white it comes with enhanced controls including a rotary dial and larger, easy-to-use buttons. PowerPort provides charging for USB accessories such as a mobile phone charger, reading light or even cup warmer solving the problem of having insufficient power points next to the bed.

Other features includefour independent alarms (for waking to DAB/ FM, iPod/iPhone or a tone) adjustable sleep and snooze timers and a light sensor which automatically dims the display. An MP3/CD player or headphones can be connected and a matching remote control is also supplied.

Chronos iDock Series II is part of Pure's EcoPlus initiative which means it is manufactured in ethically approved and audited facilities. They have reduced power consumption in operation and standby, use recycled packaging materials, have the smallest possible packaging and components selected to minimise environmental impact.

Chronos iDock Series II is available now from stockists at a retail price of around £99.99. For more information, go to www.pureaudio.com

We've written about the beautiful new Zeppelin Mini before

But now we're pleased to announce it is finally available exclusively through John Lewis, in time for Chrimbo of course.

The perfect partner for your iPod and a stylish addition for any home, B&W claims the Mini offers the same fantastic sound quality as the original Zeppelin iPod Speaker but in a more compact design. Designed for the bedroom, kitchen or study, the compact Zeppelin Mini features an updated docking arm for optimum sound quality and allows users to move the click wheel of the iPod just as they would in their own hand. The docking arm also rotates to 90 degrees for flicking through your album artwork and watching music videos.

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Back in the day subwoofers used to be square boxes things that you hid away behind the sofa to invariably became a snoozing place for your cat - well until you switched it on that is.

However in these style concious times even the sub had had a makeover cue the HTB2SE-W from UK speaker maker KEF.

It has two key features; its design, it looks like a mini flying saucer and the fact that it is wireless so you really can site it anywhere in a room.

It is due next month, features a 250W Class-D amplifier that powers a 10inch driver and boasts something called a Smartbass control for when you really want to feel those low frequencies. Price will be in the region of £800,

There was time not too long ago when if you bought a pair of hi-fi speakers you almost certainly bought British. Unfortunately many of the British speaker makers have scaled down their activities over the last few years and cheap, but often good quality speakers from the Far East, Europe and America, have mopped up some of their market share.

So it is good to see that there are still British speaker companies doing interesting things. Like Ferguson Hill, which this week announced the arrival of two new products - a home theatre system and a mid-sized version of the company's signature horn shaped speaker unit.

The FH009 Home Theatre set up pairs a class A integrated amp that is compatible with any audio out enabled device. It comes with horn speakers that can be wall mounted or free-standing and are made from transparent acyclic. It will sell for around £800.

The FH010 is a cut down version of Ferguson Hill's FH001 high end speaker system. It comprises four speakers (two bass speakers and two mid-high frequency horn speakers) and can be used with music servers, hi-fi systems and TVs.

It will be on sale soon and is priced at £6000.

Click on the pic below to look at some rather cool lifestyle shots of the speakers in situ