These collapsible cardboard speakers from Japanese-based, Muji, take packing light to a new level. They’ll bump up your laptop soundsystem and when it’s time to hit the road again, they unfold origami-style & slip into a nylon pouch for easy portability.
Whether you’re stuck on Screaming Baby Airlines or just really want to hear Sade’s new album, the Phiaton PS-20 NC noise-canceling earphones have you covered. Phiaton’s exclusive “Noise Blocker” technology cuts 95% of outside noise to get you in the zone. And, unlike those giant over-the-ear models, these are perfect for travel and small enough to keep on during taxi, takeoff & landing, even though you’re not supposed to.
They look just like bullets, and with neodymium magnets for superior dynamic range, they are almost as loud as a gun. Okay, not that loud…but, these 18-karat gold earbuds from Munitio cancel out noise & thump like you want them to. Let’s just hope you can get them on an airplane without incident.
The striking looks of LaCie’s Sound 2 Speakers garnered a Red Dot Award. But they aren’t just cool looking, they thump. From French-designer, Neil Poulton and engineered by Cabasse, a French speaker manufacturer, the 30-watt Sound 2 system connects easily & neatly to your laptop via USB plug-in.
In the realm of hand-held multimedia electronics, audio is always the first feature to suffer – if not be completely overlooked. Well, Samson’s H1 steps in to answer that design shortfall, while delivering crispy 24-bit digital stereo audio, thanks to their X/Y microphone configuration. It’s small, lightweight and also simple: SD Flash memory storage up to 32G, smart button controls, like track markers and auto record. Plug it straight into your video camera, get the sound just right…like the pro you are.
Denmark-based, Davone looked to the sun god Ra in the design of their side-by-side, 8″ coaxial speakers. Reminiscent of iconic glasses, these vintage-inspired units feature a dark-hued, walnut plywood exterior with a high-end, refined sound. Look for them in July 2010.
Spring cleaning unearthed a box of dusty old cassette tapes labeled “U and Me 4-ever” & “Summer Mix ‘84″. Your curiosity is just about to kill the cat, when you remember it’s the new millennium and decks are a thing of the past. Grace comes to the rescue. Pop your plastic-memory into the slot, plug into your PC and transform analog to digital. Long live summer love.
Seldom do we find an AMP that looks as good as it sounds. Cayin’s A-100T’s retro vacuum tube design offers a sweet face – but, the rare 1950s point-to-point wiring is the source of its amazing sound. Fined-tuned in Germany by a team of specialists, this hand-built beauty comes freshly loved to your A/V super-system.
Well if you thought sleep was a reprieve from our high-tech world – think again. iHome’s Alarm Clock combines an iPhone dock with a free app to keep stats on how many hours you sleep, your average bedtime and other “important” facts. Added bonus – you can tweet your snooze status. Sweet dreams.
While most subs are behind closed doors, you’ll want Bang & Olufsen’s BeoLab 11 on display. Made of aluminum, this sub-woofer’s innovative speaker design minimizes vibrations – producing teeth rattling bass via a small, ultra-sleek package.
Winner of the 2010 Red Dot, Phiaton’s unique half-in-ear design combines the bass response of in-ear buds with the crystal clear highs of their open-ear counterparts. So comfortable, you’ll forget you’re wearing them. So crisp, you’ll never want to take them off.
The rebirth of cool. Go retro with Blue Snowball’s USB Mic. Perfect for podcasting, music recording or adding an extra beat to your Skype sessions. Upgrade your headset. We all will appreciate it.
In the eyes of an artist anything is possible. Dutch-designer, Jasper de Leeuw created a radio crafted of flexible PVC. Not wishing to detract from the fluidity, the controls are hidden underneath. Now, if only the reception could be so smooth.
Sony unveils a pair of slick wireless phones. With a 100ft range, the built-in NiMH battery provides 7 hours of continuous use on a single charge. For an extended life, pop in a single AAA for another 10 hours of pure audio pleasure.
San Francisco native, Joey Roth designs products to articulate the beauty of everyday rituals. His ceramic speakers are no exception. Made from porcelain, cork and Baltic birch the materials are minimally finished, adding their natural beauty to the design.
This product is bad ass. A retrofitted ammo box, Thodio’s A-Box speaker is available in 2 models with optional indicator lights warning against distortion. Connect your mp3 & hit the streets with a little Baghdad attitude.
