Posts Tagged ‘music’
Versatile and stylish – Pioneer’s KODO XW-NAW1 iPod wall mounted speaker system
As we mentioned in our feature on the best iPod docks due to high consumer demand, competition to produce the very highest of quality iPod speaker systems is hastily gathering speed. Born from this surge in spiritedness Pioneer GB has launched an exciting new addition to its KODO range of iPod speaker systems – the KODO XW-NAW1. In the same way TV wall brackets deliver the luxury of being able…
Auluxe Dew and Edifier Prisma 2.1 mini HiFi review
Neologistically defining themselves as a “fusion of Audio and Luxury”, Auluxe’s new 2.1 Mini HiFi Dew speaker system had a lot to live up to and replacing my cherish Harman/Kardon Sound Sticks, which looked and sounded great was a tough task. Available in Maple and Cherry woods with Chrome as well as Glossy Black & White, the Dew is a very classy looking audio device and has rightly won a…
Revolutions in radio technology: PURE Flowsongs and Logitech Squeezebox
Since its beginnings in the early 1800s, radio has been one of the more important technological devices. From helping keep soldiers’ morale up in World War Two, to keeping emergency services in contact with one another, radio, for decades, has provided societies with simple yet accurate communication and entertainment. In recent years, radio has made prolific advancements, so much so that there is no way of telling where radio technology…
Olympus LS-5 Linear PCM digital recorder: Mobile mini sound studio
Listen up journalists, musicians and podcasters! Olympus is launching a new digital recorder this month, which it claims allows you to record and edit your work while you’re on the move. At a tad under the 200 quid mark, the Olympus LS-5 Linear PCM Digital Recorder records 24but/96kHz PCM audio files, which can be edited in the device at the touch of a button. It comes with 2GB of memory…
Pump up the volume with the best iPod docks around
As ghetto blasters and stereo players are being rapidly ditched for iPods and iPhones, with their aesthetical attributes and sound clarity, iPod docks are becoming quite competitive in the world of gadgets. Latest Gadgets looks at five of the best of these musical pedestals, which have become an important fixture in many a home. Philips Fidelio DS900 Built out of natural wood and with a back curved for better sound,…
Paperback rocker: Paper Jamz guitars and drums
Always wanted to be in a band but had nowhere to store your chunky guitar or gargantuan drum-kit? Well now you can strum away to your heart’s content – or beat away, if drumming is your thing – on paper-thin electronic instruments. Okay, maybe they’re not quite authentic enough to actually start a band with, but they’re more than suited to a quick play around in your house when your…
Pioneer CDJ-850: Bedroom DJ kit goes pro
Pioneers have always been ubiquitous with DJ culture; from the early years of the digital mixing with their first CDJ 1000 and have been at the forefront of the CD mixing phenomenon since the death of Vinyl mixing over the last few years. They are now ready to release a new line of CDJ that will bridge the divide between the bedroom DJ and a true professional. Pioneer CDJ’s are…
Yeti USB Microphone – plug and play high-end audio
The oddly-named Yeti is a THX certified USB microphone from Blue. With microphones built into almost anything with a USB port these days (I have 6 built-in microphones in my direct line of sight) the Yeti has some serious work to do to justify its £129 price tag. Pulling the Yeti from the box your first impression is that this thing is hefty. Weighing in at approximately 1.5kg, the Yeti…
Electrolux UltraSilencer vacuum – Music Edition?
Have you ever started carrying out a mundane household chore, such as hoovering and found yourself unable to muster any kind of enthusiasm for the long task ahead? If so, the Electrolux Silence Amplified vacuum cleaner could be the answer to all your housework-related prayers. It’s a hi-tech appliance fitted with an iPod dock and a powerful set of speakers embedded on the front of the machine. This combined with…
Mewbox: Android’s answer to iTunes
D’Angelo’s quote says “Don’t reinvent the wheel, just realign it.”. Mewbox have stuck to this principle with their foray into the digital music market, unleashing the first mp3 store for Google’s fledgling mobile platform, Android. As the first in its class, Mewbox has a lot to live up to. Fear not, however; with DRM-free mp3s, an intuitive interface and a music blog on the sidelines, Mewbox delivers. The company tagline-…
