(photos: Soundmatters) Soundmatters Foxl v2 Platinum Bluetooth Portable Speaker | US$229.00 | www.soundmatters.com
Soundmatters Foxl v2 is probably road-going audiophiles’ dream come true but for this company founded by former NASA engineer (read: rocket scientist) Dr. Godehard Guenther, is not prepared to rest on their laurels. they has just announced yet another rendition of its popular v2, dubbed the Foxl v2 Platinum Portable Speaker. the Platinum sports a trio of new features that include advancements in streamed Bluetooth for CD quality music, new audiophile-grade cabling, and extended battery life, while retaining the same portability that it is known for.
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it is touted as the only portable speaker that takes full advantage of CSR apt-X’s dramatic improvement in steamed Bluetooth signal from apt-X equipped devices such as computer running on Apple Snow Leopard or Lion. this technology enables it to deliver virtual CD quality wirelessly. additionally, the Platinum sports an impressive battery life of 20-hours or more with Bluetooth off, or up to 10-hours or more with Bluetooth on. also included in the Platinum package is an Evergreen high quality audio cable from high-end audio specialist Audioquest.
the Soundmatters Foxl v2 Platinum Bluetooth Portable Speaker is slated to be available from November 2011 with a retail price of $229. hit past the jump for some PR tidbits and a few larger views.
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Takes Portable Music to the Next Level: Featuring Virtual CD Quality Sound with CSR apt-X Wireless Bluetooth, New High-End Audio Cabling from Audioquest, & 20 Hours Battery Life
Reno, NV, September 28, 2011 – Soundmatters www.soundmatters.com, the leader in high-quality, portable speakers founded by former NASA engineer/audio legend Dr. Godehard Guenther, announced today foxLv2 PLATINUM Bluetooth, the audio purists’ ultimate pocket-sized Hi-Fi portable speaker. The latest in the award-winning foxL series (TIME Magazine’s Top Ten Gadget of the Year), the foxLv2 PLATINUM Bluetooth takes “go anywhere” listening to a new level with a trio of new performance features, including advancements in streamed Bluetooth for CD quality music, new audiophile cabling, and extended battery life. foxLv2 PLATINUM is the only portable speaker capable of taking full advantage of CSR® apt-X’s dramatic improvement in streamed Bluetooth signal from apt-X equipped devices (like Apple Snow Leopard & Lion computers) delivering virtual CD quality wirelessly along with improved sound/picture sync for movies and gaming.
Sporting a sleek new “platinum” finish, the new foxLv2 PLATINUM is good enough to actually hear the difference in connecting wires and therefore includes the Evergreen high quality audio cable from Audioquest® www.audioquest.com, among the world’s most prestigious high-end audio companies. In addition, foxLv2 PLATINUM’s battery life has been improved for up to 20 hours (or more) of music.
foxLv2 PLATINUM Bluetooth Key Features:
• Virtual CD-Quality Bluetooth music: wirelessly with CSR apt-X*
• Better wired for sound with included Audioquest cable.
• Battery Life that’s even more impressive: Up to 10 Hours (or more) Bluetooth On, up to 20 Hours (or more) Bluetooth off.
• Pocket-sized Portability: uniquely combines high-resolution fidelity and pocket-sized portability.
• Bluetooth Speakerphone Capability: with built-in noise-canceling microphone.
• Connect to any music source via standard 3.5mm stereo audio cable: audiophile Audioquest Evergreen cable included.
• Lithium-ion BassBattery™ re-chargable via USB or included high-power 5 Volt 2 Amp universal wall charger: includes AC prong adapters for US/Japan, Germany/China, UK/HK, Australia/NZ.
• Output wattage doubles when powered via AC wall charger (included).
• Subwoofer Output.
• Tiny Dimensions: 143 x 55 x 35 mm (5.6 x 2.2 x 1.4 inch).
• Lightweight: 269 gram (9.5 oz).
Pricing & Availability
Priced at $229 MAP, the foxLv2 PLATINUM will be available starting November 2011 through Soundmatters at:www.soundmatters.com and quality retailers. The foxLv2 PLATINUM joins other members of the foxLv2 family: the foxLv2 Bluetooth ($199 MAP) and foxLv2 Classic (non-Bluetooth) at $169 MAP. For more information, see www.soundmatters.com
About Soundmatters
Soundmatters International, Inc. www.soundmatters.com was founded in 1998 by physicist, former NASA engineer, and audio design legend Dr. Godehard Guenther. A world-renowned pioneer in the field of audio, Dr. Guenther introduced many firsts to the audio market, including the world’s first in-wall speaker; in-wall subwoofer; component loudspeaker for car hi–fi; switching power supply for car hi–fi; multi–channel car amplifier; hi–fi television monitor; and first complete digital time-delay system for surround sound. Through Soundmatters, Dr. Guenther is dedicated to developing exceptional performance audio products that enhance, rather than complicate consumer’s lifestyles.
About foxL
foxLv2 has received numerous rave reviews, including a review from Sound+Vision, that called foxL “the absolute best gift ever for audiophiles,” TIME Magazine, that chose foxL the “Top Ten Gadget of the Year,” and Men’s Journal that named foxL “BEST in CLASS.” In addition, Soundmatters licenses the foxL technology to Jawbone®. For more information, see www.soundmatters.com .
*apt-x performance is realized when used in conjunction with other apt-X equipped devices or optional apt-X Bluetooth dongle.[/toggle]
