Category: Home audio
Sony launch CMT-MX550i hi-fi
Sony are looking to spruce up your tunes with a little help from their latest hi-fi system, the CMT-MX550i. Tech Digest got have a play about with it yesterday and came away suitably impressed by its lush tones and sleek…
Sony RDP-X80iP portable iPod dock launches
Sony yesterday lifted the lid on the RDP-X80iP portable iPod dock, a loud and lightweight little number that's apparently been specifically tuned for UK ears. Offering 7 hours of playback from the internal rechargeable battery, Sony are calling this UK…
Orbitsound launch range of "spatial" stereo audio gear
British audio manufacturers Orbitsound launched a host of new gear last night, ranging from portable speakers to soundbars. Each incorporates the unique Orbitsound technology, which many are hailing as a game changer for the audio industry. The Orbitsound gear has…
Three new 3D compatible AV receivers on the way from Onkyo
Onkyo have announced the launch of three new mid-range receivers. Compatible with new 3D TV technology, they don't scrimp on specs, nor do they do too much damage to your wallet either. With full FLAC playback support, the TX-NR1008, TX-NR808,…
Sony give mix-tape lovers a retro lifeline with the CFD-A110 boom box
The floppy-disc may have gone the way of the Dodo, but there is one ageing technology that may yet prove to be as resilient as a cockroach; the cassette tape. Maybe it's the sentimentality that we attach to our favourite…
Intempo launch the Perform iPod dock
Intempo have today launched their latest iPod speaker dock, the Perform. The dock's key feature is it's motorised compartment; slide your iPod in and watch it lower behind a sheet of glass, making the dock a square shape rather than…
Panasonic SC-ZT2 wireless speakers reproduce 7.1 surround from two towers
If you're thinking about splashing out on one of Panasonic's 3D plasma screens, it might be worth shelling out a couple of extra quid for the full cinema experience and grabbing yourself these Panasonic SC-ZT2 speakers. Panasonic claim the SC-ZT2…
Blue Microphones unveil the Snowball USB mic
Blue Microphones have today announced the release of their Snowball USB mic. Ideal for podcasts, Skype conversations or home recording, the microphone costs £89.95, available from Solutions-Inc. Thanks to a dual capsule design and three-pattern switch (cardioid, cardioid with -10db…
Ixos Divo – a very class looking iPod sound system
Here's an iPod sound system with a difference. It doesn't look like your usual white plastic job, but is a rather more refined metallic number fit for even the most stylish bachelor pad. As well as remotely controlling and recharging…
Magicbox upgrades Nocturne with internet radio
Magicbox has added Wi-Fi internet Radio to the original Nocturne XP-1. With the new XP-2 you can now listen to thousands of stations from the web as well as music from a number of other sources. Its gliding in and…