The iPhone Wireless Speaker

 

The iPhone Wireless Speaker is a wireless audio system that enables you to keep the iPhone handy as a remote control that transmits music to the wireless speaker and unlike other audio systems or devices which require the iPhone to remain docked, the wireless speaker does not. It uses a transmitter that is plugged into the iPhone’s 30 pin port and it pairs up with the speaker so it can be controlled at a distance of up to 50 feet away.

The iPhone Wireless Speaker does not employ a Bluetooth transmitter. Typically, a Bluetooth wireless system delivers compressed, muddy sound and is prone to ISM radio band interference. Instead, the iPhone Wireless Speaker transmitter delivers music over the 2.4GHz radio frequency band giving a full 44.1 Khz of bandwidth to provide compact disc quality audio for the 32 watt speaker. The transmitter can stream audio wirelessly to up to three separate speakers.

And the iPhone that it is paired with can control the equalizer, pause, play, song change and volume setting. Other than that, the speakers RCA input has a connection for an audio CD player and other device similar to it and the output has direct connection to additional wired speakers.

The iPhone wireless speaker is compatible with the iPhone 3, 1st and 2nd generation iPod Touch, iPad and iPad 2. The speaker plugs into an AC adaptor. The dimensions for the wireless speakers are 8 inches in height, 16 inches in width and 4 ½ inches in depth. The total weight is about 6 pounds and retail price for this item is at around $199.95.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $199.95

Sony Xross Fade DJ System

         


Sony have released its dual iPod dock kit for mixing songs, otherwise known as the Sony Xross fade DJ System. Priced at $500, the Xross features impressive bass reflex speakers and dual subwoofers, including a cross-fader and monitor cue.  This allows the user or to be technically correct the DJ to mix two songs, fading one song into the other to prevent missing a beat.

Included in the Xross Fade system is a CD player, an AM/FM tuner, and a line-in jack for listening to non-iPod MP3 players.

Features:

• Dual iPod player1 input with Cross Fader and Cue – Puts you in charge of the music behind multiple steering wheels and allows for more mixing and listening action.

• Single-Disc CD player – CD-R/CD-RW and MP3 Playback2 – Gives you even more input to play and mix.

• AM/FM Tuner – allows for basic radio listening when the DJ isnt performing.

• USB Recording & Playback (MP3, WMA, AAC) – gives the DJ or audiophile even more options for input and sound mixing.

Priced at $500 the Sony Xross Fade DJ Mix Station is available from Sony Style for preorder.

Bose SoundDock Series II

         

Bose has released its latest sound dock which comes with iPhone compatibility. Many people believe the latest creation from Bose is not much different to the previous version; however there are improvements, most notably the speakers being shielded from cell interference given better sound quality.

Features

- Rich, full sound from a relatively small enclosure.

- Charge your iPod while you listen without cables or adapters.

- Complement your room with a system that blends in with almost any décor.

- Control system volume and basic iPod functions from across the room.

- Balances output of all frequencies to provide natural tonal balance and clarity throughout the audio spectrum.

- Prevents TV and computer picture interference so you have more flexibility to place your system where you want.

Measuring just 6 1/2 inches deep, 12 inches wide, and nearly 7 inches tall the Bose SoundDock Series II will retail at approximately $299 and be available in September.