7 years and two generations on, Bang & Olufsen is updating Beoplay A9 with a third iteration. Retaining the now-iconic satellite dish-like circular design (except that it isn’t concave), the latest Beoplay A9 will get a list of new features fit for 2019 and beyond, including built-in Google Assistant for voice control and smart home functionality right from the A9 and Active Room Compensation that adjusts the sound signature based on the speaker’s surroundings. Continue reading Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A9 Updated With Google Assistant And More
Tag Archives: Wireless Speakers
Bang & Olufsen’s New TV Has Speakers That Unfold To Reveal A 77-inch TV
There are TVs. There are also very expensive TVs and then there is this: Bang & Olufsen Beovision Harmony TV, a very expensive TV that blurs the line between a TV and art. Denmark’s purveyor of very expensive audio and visual equipment has unveiled took the wrap of its latest A/V masterpiece at Milan Design Week on April 08, 2019. What makes this TV so extraordinary is, it can transform between a TV and audio system/art piece. Continue reading Bang & Olufsen’s New TV Has Speakers That Unfold To Reveal A 77-inch TV
Klipsch Finally Catches On With The Smart Speaker Fad, Adds Google Assistant To The Three
Speakers are no longer mere speakers. Aside from good sounds and pretty aesthetics, they need to be smart to have the competitive edge. Such is what specialist audio equipment maker Klipsch realized, only. Understanding the current market fad, Klipsch has rolled out a new version of Three Heritage Wireless Speaker, bestowing it with Google Assistant capability. Continue reading Klipsch Finally Catches On With The Smart Speaker Fad, Adds Google Assistant To The Three
Teenage Engineering Updates OD-11 With Bluetooth
Remember the super cool Teenage Engineering’s reboot of the Stig Carlsson speaker from four years ago? Well, it has been updated with Bluetooth support – in addition to AirPlay and Spotify connect. Furthermore, it has more colors, now including red, black, walnut and white, plus a limited edition blue which I am all over it. Here’s a quick run down of the OD-11: Continue reading Teenage Engineering Updates OD-11 With Bluetooth
No, Seriously, Roku TV Wireless Speakers Only Works With Roku TV
In a strange move, Roku has introduced a pair of wireless speakers, simply called Roku TV Wireless Speakers. The speakers alone aren’t strange, but the fact that it only works with Roku TV is. Like, isn’t this trying to lock consumers into an ecosystem? You know, like what Apple have been doing all this years? Anyways, so yes, Roku TV Wireless Speakers is meant to work with Roku TV and only Roku TV. Luckily, the market is not lacking of affordable Roku TVs, including those from TCL, Sharp, HiSense and more, and recently, JVC too. Continue reading No, Seriously, Roku TV Wireless Speakers Only Works With Roku TV
Q-Bass Is The Definitive True Wireless Speaker For Bass Heads
A comprehensive speaker system rigged for home entertainment requires a myriad of equipment, including the likes of DAC crossover, main speaker and subwoofer amps, plus there are the required speakers and subwoofer. The result? A cramped living and unsightly cables snaking around. That’s not to mention the setup is very tedious and time consuming. This is a woe Hong Kong-based ONEaudio aimed to address with its Q-Bass Wireless Speaker and Subwoofer. Continue reading Q-Bass Is The Definitive True Wireless Speaker For Bass Heads
Guitar Amp That Is A Wireless Speaker And A Wall Art Is Absolutely Awesome
Here’s something style and space-conscious musicians will dig. Called Guitar Canvas, it is a stereo wall-mountable guitar amplifier, which by itself, is something that’s rather intriguing. Imagine a guitar amp that won’t clutter your valuable real estate when not in use. It is low profile, so it goes onto the wall like a beautiful art and if that isn’t enough, it also serves as a display for your favorite string instrument too. You know what I think? I think it could very well be the best of both worlds. Art and music, come together one with a dose of practicality. Continue reading Guitar Amp That Is A Wireless Speaker And A Wall Art Is Absolutely Awesome
TT8 Wooden Turntable Spins Vinyl And Lets You Enjoy Wireless Audio Too
Love the sound of vinyls, but also adores modern technology like wireless audio streaming and with the sweet oomph of digital amplifier? Well, if so, here’s one rig you don’t want to miss: TT8 Multi-function Wooden Turntable by Minfort. Once again, Minfort has created an audio setup that calls for attention with the company’s signature handcrafted wooden enclosure. From the outside, it appears to be a regular, traditional turntable, but on the inside, it is more than a plastic disc spinner. Also packed inside is a Bluetooth/WiFi module, so you can enjoy wireless audio streaming for times when you get bored with your vinyl collection. Continue reading TT8 Wooden Turntable Spins Vinyl And Lets You Enjoy Wireless Audio Too
This Small And Stylish Wireless Speaker Could Give B&O A Run For Their Money
It is strange that the physical beauty of high-end audio products from the likes of Bang & Olufsen and Bowers & Wilkins is replicated only by a handful. We all know how the products from the aforementioned brands sound like and almost without fail, those products have the look to match, but unbeknownst to us, there’s one other lesser known brand that is just as accomplished in both aesthetic and audio reproduction, and it is called Vifa. Vifa, a Danish audio equipment maker, has been around since 1933, but it wasn’t until 2014 when the company started dabbling in wireless and portable loudspeakers, and the tiny handsome little guy you see here today, called Reykjavik, is the brand’s fifth and latest speakers in only three years. Continue reading This Small And Stylish Wireless Speaker Could Give B&O A Run For Their Money
This Retro Bluetooth Speaker Lets You Radio Channel Surf With A Knob
It will be a shame that a retro-style interior decor had to be marred by modern gadgets like Bluetooth speakers. It is true that some Bluetooth speakers score in the aesthetic department, but often they are modern or futuristic looking which is not exactly a good fit with your humble abode’s nostalgic styling. Of course, not everyone’s like holding to the past, but if you are, you ought to check out the Lofree Poison Retro Bluetooth Speaker & Radio. As the product name implies, it is a modern day technology clad in an uber nostalgic enclosure. Continue reading This Retro Bluetooth Speaker Lets You Radio Channel Surf With A Knob