Sneaker Speakers - Arts and Useful Gadgets?

If it is not for the purpose of art I am not sure if it can be considered as useful gadgets because the sounds won't seem to be excellent given that it is made of rubber.

The Sneaker Speakers were made by high-end sneaker customizer Nashmoney for the recent Inspired Ingenuity creative competition for Havana Club.

They’re made from a pair of Nike Air Force 1 sneakers, with a full-range and tweeter loaded into each shoe, along with volume controls, an amplifier and controls built into the right shoe.

I am interested in making a pair of this speaker using a used par of shoes... I hope not patent pending.

[Via Technabob]

Pioneer HDJ-1000 Pro-DJ Limited Edition

Pioneer unveiled two new eye-catching limited edition HDJ-1000 professional DJ headphones offered in two fashionable colors. Those are The gold HDJ-1000-G and the black HDJ-1000-K which will be available in December 2010 at a manufacturer suggested retail price of $209.

The specifications:

• Type: Fully enclosed dynamic stereo headphones
• Frequency: 5Hz – 30kHz
• Impedance:36O
• Maximum input power:3,500 mW
• Output sound level:107 dB/m
• Unit type: 50 mm diameter dome type
• Plug: 3.5 mm diameter 3P mini plus (gold-plated, screw in)
• Weight:9.52 oz. (excluding cord)
• Included accessories: 6.3mm 3P plug adapter (gold-plated, screw-type), carrying pouch
• Connection cord: 1.2m side mount coil cord (extended 3m)

 [Via techgeeze ]

Zune HD gets Live Messenger and Games

Microsoft Zune HD now has Windows Live Messenger. The app is the Zune's first instant messaging app and supports most of the same features, up to Facebook chat as well as social feeds from Facebook, Flickr and MySpace. It doesn't truly multitask but will change status to reflect any currently playing music.

The new app comes in tandem with three action and puzzle games, Castles & Cannons, Dr. Optics and WordMonger.

Microsoft last gave the Zune HD a major non-game app through the Facebook client in March and is thought to be steering its attention away from the dedicated Zune HD player in favor of Windows Phone 7, which should have much broader app support.

[Via electronista]

Denon Introduced The RCD-N7, Small Home Entertainment Center

 

Eloectronic company, Denon has introduced the RCD-N7, a new small home entertainment center that integrates a CD player and iPod  dock. This audio system supports the popular digital audio formats as well as Windows Media Player 11 for syncing through integrated Wi-Fi. It is also compatible with DLNA v1.5, along with Apple AirPlay support to push audio from an iOS device or iTunes.

AV Tuner lets users tune in to Internet radio stations, along with accessing Rhapsody, Napster, Pandora and Last.fm. AirPlay will be supported via a future firmware upgrade, letting users connect directly to the iTunes library. A USB port lets users connect other sources.

The RCD-N7 receiver costs $600 and the required SC-N7 Stereo Loudspeakers are priced at $200 for the pair and it will be available in October. 

[Via ipodnn]

Computer Speakers Unit With Mini Amp from Orb Audio

 

Orb Audio has recently unveiled their new computer speaker  unit with mini amp! This package combines 2 Orb speakers with a compact amplifier. It’s the perfect way to bring home theater quality to your computer or TV without using a big receiver. You can also combine this package with the Apple Airport and and stream music wirelessly to any room in the house. Whole house audio that can be controlled from any iPod or iPhone! The price is $299.00 (Orb Direct price),Regular Price $319.00.

This package includes 2 Orb Mod1 or Mod2 speakers and a tiny, audiophile quality amplifier to provide power for your Orbs. Add optional sub-woofer for additional performance. Features 3 switchable stereo RCA inputs and will work with almost any computer, TV or other audio source. It’s the perfect way to bring home theater quality sound to your computer, iPod or TV without using a big receiver. This is a simple, easy to use solution and a great way to add Orb Audio performance to any sound source. The basic package includes 2 Orb Mod1 speakers and a tiny, audiophile quality amplifier. Upgrade your Orbs to Mod2 or add a sub-woofer for additional performance.

Amplifier Details:
Audiophile Pyle Pro amplifier. Peak output 40W (plenty for the Orbs). Includes 3 stereo RCA inputs. This means you can connect any TV, iPod, DVD player, cable box or other audio/video component to this amplifier. Works with 110V and 220/240V. The size of the amp is 2.76 inches high, 5.39 inches in depth and 7.48 inches across.

[Orb Audio]

Apple’s New iPod Nano Featuring Multi-Touch Interface

A few days ago Apple unveiled its new iPod Nano featuring Multi-Touch™ interface that allows users to access their songs, artists, albums and playlists by simply tapping or swiping a finger on the display. Nearly half the size and weight of the previous generation, the new iPod Nano comes in a polished aluminum and glass enclosure with a built-in clip, making it instantly wearable. It also features Genius Mixes, the ability to create and edit playlists, a built-in FM radio with live pause and up to 24 hours of music playback on a single battery charge. This new iPod Nano is available for a suggested price of $149 (US) for the 8GB model and $179 (US) for the 16GB model.

Beltone True Bluetooth-Compatible Hearing Aids

Chicago-based Beltone Electronics recently announced the introduction of the Beltone True™, a new generation of virtually invisible hearing instruments that wirelessly receive sound directly from TV, cell/home phone, stereo, PC, iPod or any audio device via a 2.4 GHz signal.The True allows hearing-impaired users to comfortably converse with those nearby while still listening to music  or watching their favorite TV program. The True also offers excellent sound quality while completely eliminating the embarrassing high-pitched whistling of past hearing aids.

Sony Introduces NWZ-E350 Walkman

Sony announced new E-Series walkman, the NWZ-E350 with video and MP3 playback. This walkman is available in three different colors to choose from: black, red and blue and in 4GB and 8GB of memory, with simple DAP features including music, photo, radio and video. The internal battery life can impressively give 50 hours of audio playback and 10 hours of video. The only supported video file type is WMV, but users can listen to MP3, WMA, AAC and linear PCM formats.

The 4GB will cost $70, and the 8GB is $80 (only $10 difference). This will be available in September.

[Via zdnet]

Three New Wireless Headphones from Sennheiser

The Sennheiser RS 180 headphones with their transmitter/charging cradle

Today Sennheiser announced their 3 new headphones; RS 160, RS 170 and RS 180. They said that these new headphones deliver high-resolution, movie-theater-quality audio via uncompressed wireless transmission from Kleer and they are equipped with dynamic transducers too. The users can enjoy cable-free music at a radius of up to 328 feet (RS 160 up to 65 feet, RS 170 up to 262 feet and RS 180 up to 328 feet; optimum line-of-sight). The dynamic transducers with powerful neodymium magnets and a distortion of only 0.5 percent reproduce even the subtlest musical nuances. The frequency response reaches from 18 to 21,000 Hertz. With a sound pressure level of up to 110 decibels.

RS 160 – Street price: $199.95 (MSRP: $259.95)  
RS 170 – Street price: $249.95 (MSRP: $329.95)  
RS 180 – Street price: $299.95 (MSRP: $389.95)

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Listening Music with TakaraTomy Neckphones ... in Your Bath

If you like music and at the same time if you like soaking in bath for hours there is a new tool that will make your bath session much more enjoyable!

The Japanese genius has invented a TakaraTomy Neckphone, which is in fact a modified travel pillow fitted with a pair of water-resistant speaker and a pouch designed to carry your audio player and protect it from both water and dust.This Neckphones can also be used anywhere you like either on the beach or by the pool. 

Maybe if you want to fall asleep quickly you need this gadget to listen to boring songs... 

[ akihabaranews ]