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Review: JBL OnBeat Xtreme iPad/iPhone Dock
The latest entry into the high-end iOS device dock space is the OnBeat Xtreme, from Harman International’s JBL brand. The product, unveiled in late 2011 and capable of connecting with the iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad, is a powerful, high-performance device, sporting big sound and unique look. The OnBeat Xtreme sports a black and silver-accented more »
Sonos systems now streaming SiriusXM content for those in Canada
If you happen to be a SiriusXM subscriber that lives in Canada and has been looking to stream the channels to a Sonos system — we have a bit of good news to pass on. As of today, the folks at Sonos have announced that SiriusXM streaming is available for those in Canada. And on more »
CES 2012: House of Marley Bag of Rhythm is finally set to launch soon
When House of Marley showed up at CES last year they were showing off giant portable speakers that came in their own carrying bags. Now the Bag of Rhythm speakers are finally set to launch in the near future. The Bag of Rhythm is probably more accurately described as a modern boom box that you more »
CES 2012: House of Marley household speakers
Most of the House of Marley lineup focuses on personal and/or portable audio, but these last two products don’t fit that mold. The brand has both a standard iPhone/iPod dock speaker set and a set of Air Play speakers that aren’t meant to be moved around much. The iPhone/iPod dock speaker set is the Get more »
CES 2012: Griffin Twenty uses an Airport Express to turn any speaker into an AirPlay speaker
Apple’s AirPlay technology is great, but it’s not necessarily the easiest tech to take advantage of. With the exception of the tv AirPlay devices, particularly speakers are relatively expensive. Griffin wants to help with that by turning any speaker you already have into an AirPlay speaker. Twenty is a small device that you plug your more »
CES 2012: Sennheiser announces RS 220 high end wireless headphones
There’s a lot of wireless audio at CES this year, with much of it coming in the form of Bluetooth speakers or headsets. Sennheiser is different in that it has wireless headphones, but they use KLEER to produce a much better sound that you can get from Bluetooth. The Sennheiser RS 220 is the company’s more »
CES 2012: Sharper Image makes a more affordable portable Bluetooth speaker
Portable Bluetooth speakers have proven to be quite popular ever since the Jawbone Jambox showed how well such a product can be done. But the Jambox is expensive, which is where the Sharper Image comes in with its version, the Connect. The Connect Bluetooth Portable Speaker is the Jambox for those who can’t or just more »
SiriusXM Lynx Portable Radio comes available with expanded channel line-up
SiriusXM has just introduced the Lynx Portable Radio. This so called first SiriusXM 2.0 Radio offers new features as well as expanded channel lineup through satellite and Internet. Sirius Lynx is capable of storing up to 200 hours of satellite radio programming which you can playback later on. Lynx also lets you replay 5 hours more »
Gadgetell Review: iKurv iPhone/iPod Speaker Dock
There are a lot of iPhone/iPod docks on the market today. They continue to be a hot commodity since the iPhone and various iPods steadily become the single music player customers use everywhere they go. The iKurv iPhone/iPod Speaker Dock is just one of many solutions for amplifying music in your home. I’ve been testing this device for a while and for the most part, it does its job well.
Sonos now available in Target
Streaming music is everywhere lately, and today it comes to a new place: Target. Starting today Sonos players will be available through Target stores and Target.com. Now you’ll be able to walk into any Target store and get a demo of the Sonos system, and buy either a Sonos Play:3 or Play:5. You’ll be able more »





















