JBL Nightlife Series Speakers

Erikson Consumer, the Canadian distributor of JBL among other brands, has just announced the introduction of the JBL Nightlife Series, a lineup of stylish yet performance-oriented loudspeakers. Complementing its superlative performance, the JBL Nightlife Series models have an elegant, refined appearance, and are exceptionally crafted in a stunning high-gloss finish. The Nightlife Series includes four … Continue Reading

Monster Beats Beatbox Portable Speaker Dock

Monster’s Beats by Dr. Dre has just released a little brother, smaller, portable and wireless version of its original Beatbox speaker dock – named the Beatbox Portable.  The new Beatbox Portable, is a lightweight iPod speaker dock that allows for easy playback of audio files via docked iPod/iPhone but also files streamed wirelessly from any device with Bluetooth audio streaming capabilities.… Continue Reading

Pioneer AV Receivers VSX-522, 822, 1022 & 1122

Pioneer Electronics, has just announced four new 5.1 and 7.1-channel audio video receivers to be added to their Pioneer AV receiver line-up.  The new 2012 AVRs offer features and connectivity consumers are demanding for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch devices.  Pioneer has designed the new AVRs to work seamlessly with the capabilities of iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.  The four new receivers and associated U.S. … Continue Reading

Ceratec Audio Design’s CeraAIR Two Loudspeaker

The German entertainment electronics manufacturer Ceratec has been focused for years on consummate products offered in high-quality polished stainless steel, aluminum and glass. The latest development, the CeraAIR Two, is an Apple AirPlay compatible wireless stereo loudspeaker. The new wireless CeraAIRr Two can enable a iPad, iPhone, iPod or iTunes (Mac or PC) to wirelessly … Continue Reading

Parasound Zcd Compact Disc Player

Parasound, a San Francisco-based manufacturer of high-end audio components, has just introduced the Zcd Compact Disc Player as part of its popular Z Custom line of rack-mountable components that are half the width of a standard 19-inch equipment rack. While small in size, the Zcd has a high-performance Cirrus Logic DAC and a fully independent … Continue Reading

MBL C15 Mono-Power Amplifier

  Berlin-based high-end audio manufacturer MBL is set to introduce its new mbl C15 Mono Power Amplifier at the High End 2012 show in Munich this May. The new amp rounds out the existing new Corona Line of mbl C31 CD-Player, mbl C11 Preamplifier, mbl C51 Integrated Amplifier and mbl C21 Stereo-Power Amplifier. With its … Continue Reading

Bryston BCD-1 CD Player Dies

Bryston Limited has just released an official announcement to all customer that their well received and reviewed BCD-1 CD Player will cease production shortly.  The official announcement was issued by Bryston’s Vice-President, James Tanner, as follows:

MEMO: To all Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston BCD-1 CD Player

March, 2012

Hi Folks,

Regrettably Bryston is going to … Continue Reading

First Wave of 2012 Panasonic TVs Available This Month

Panasonic has just announced that its initial 2012 wave of Smart VIERA Plasma, LED and LCD HDTVs will be available this month in North America.  The initial shipment will include the ST50, UT50, and XT50 Plasma series and the E50, ET5, E5 and X5 LED series. The LED models introduce two new screen sizes – … Continue Reading

Dynaudio Xeo Wireless Loudspeakers Available Now

Dynaudio recently unveiled the compact Xeo X3 ($2,300/pair) bookshelf and the slim Xeo X5 ($4,500/pair) floorstanding loudspeakers at CES to great fanfare. As wireless, remote controlled actively-powered loudspeaker offering the convenience of wireless operation and the advantages of a fully active loudspeaker concept featuring digital sound processing, the Xeo delivers the sound quality and high … Continue Reading

Apple iPad 3 & Apple TV 3

Apple has just announced 3rd-generation models of both the iPad and Apple TV. Apple iPad 3:
The new 3rd generation Apple iPad features a new Retina display, new A5X chip, and a 5-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording. With the release of the iPad 3, the iPad 2 is now being offered at a … Continue Reading

Apple Launches New iPad

Apple has just announced its third generation iPad which features a stunning new Retina display, Apple’s new A5X chip with quad-core graphics and a 5 megapixel iSight camera with advanced optics for capturing amazing photos and 1080p HD video. iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G connects to fast networks worldwide, including AT&T’s and Verizon’s 4G LTE … Continue Reading

Atlas Cables Element Integra Interconnect

Atlas Cables has announced their new affordable Element Integra interconnect cable that features a unique airtight cold-weld or crimped termination connection. This new cold-weld / crimped connection method is purported to significantly improve the interface between the pure OFC copper co-axil stranded cable and the plug, allowing for greater signal purity and avoiding deterioration typically … Continue Reading

Mass Effect 3 Available Now for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC (Video after the jump)

Commander Shepard returns as one of this year’s most anticipated video games hits the store shelves!  Aside from its incredible game play, Mass Effect 3 also offers cutting edge graphics and multi-channel audio.  This is an absolute must-have for video gamers and home theatre enthusiasts. Mass Effect 3 from BioWare, a Label of Electronic Arts … Continue Reading

soundmatters foxLv2 Pocket-sized Bluetooth Music System Review

My iPhone is with me 24/7. During the day it sits in my shirt pocket. On my 40 minute walk to work I’m listening to the latest podcasts and the music in my iTunes library. I have custom fit earphones for this purpose. When I get in the car the radio senses the Bluetooth device … Continue Reading

Sennheiser MM 450-X and 550-X Bluetooth Headphones

Sennheiser has just added a two new flagship headphone models to its Travel Line series. The new MM 450-X and MM 550-X Bluetooth headphones incorporate the latest in apt-X technology. The apt-X technology compresses sound at a four times higher rate to deliver a fuller and wider audio spectrum. The MM 550-X and MM 450-X … Continue Reading

Pro-ject Debut Carbon Turntable

Pro-ject Audio has just released their new Debut Carbon turntable. The Debut Carbon turntable is an upgrade to the current Pro-ject Debut III turntable. The first Debut turntable was introduced in the late 1990s. The product was aimed at bringing a high-fidelity, simple setup turntable product to the mass market at an affordable price point.… Continue Reading

Headphone Amplifier Buyer’s Guide (Includes Headphone Amp Suggestions)

When I use the term “headphone amplifier” in front of people I usually get a blank stare or a reaction like I’ve just spoken Martian. If you’d react in such a way, read on – hopefully this will be the cure you need. But even if you are familiar with what a headphone amplifier is, … Continue Reading

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Available Now For Verizon Customers

Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab 7.7 tablet, first announced at this year’s CES, became available yesterday in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com. Movies, pictures and games come to life in high-definition with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7’s Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen display. Users can quickly access the Web, stream music and more … Continue Reading

SIM2 M.150 3D LED Projector

Reported to be the first active 3D LED projector, the just officially released SIM2 M.150 projector was recently shown for the first time at last weeks Bristol Show in the U.K. A huge benefit of the LED projectors is that the LED light source is designed to longevity and generally to last the lifetime of … Continue Reading

Sneak Peek: VPI Cub Scout Turntable

It has just been reported that VPI Industries may currently be developing a new entry-level turntable to be added to their Scout Series of turntables.  The picture shown above has been seen on the internet but the original source of the photo is currently unverified.  If this photo is telling of the actual product, it suggests a back-to-basics product that carries styling cues from the … Continue Reading