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more about #audio more comments → Hachiken: McIntosh gear is, and has been for decades, among the most respected by hardcore 'philes. Apart from their first-rate internals and tight, warm tonal ... more » bornonbord: If the "Face" I see in that image is any hint, it'll sound pretty meh. :-| I kid, I kid... more » LVP: That's actually not a bad price considering the price and weight of just a McIntosh pre-amp. more » lostarchitect: I'm sure McIntosh stuff sounds great--I'm not rich enough to know--but is it just me or is their stuff really ugly? more » berbar: Please Jesús, don't compare whisky with whiskey. Now this [landingpage2.taliskerwhisky.com] is a really good whisky. more » Shamoononon: I shave my legs.: Bring it on, Jesus, bring it on. more » PurpleMonkeyDishwasher:: I was trying to look for a video for this but can't find one. Might be cool to see how this works. Anybody having any luck? more » Hiphopopotamus: Everyone knows there's only 2 successful ways to market liquor... 1) make it better than your competitors or 2) get a rapper to mention it in a song. more » Gordonium: Jesus, you're my favorite alcoholic writing for Giz, and possibly even my favorite alcoholic on teh Interwebz. more » Bokusatsu_Tenshi: Nice. Here's my "concept" more » met2art: I thought it said "Melody Balloons" and was thinking, "Ooh, new internet porn! Wait, shouldn't that be on Fleshbot, or does she do gadget erotica?" more » nutbastard: i'd put on the star wars death march every time i entered a meeting at work. duh-duh-duuuh duh-DUH duh, duh DUH duh! DUH DUH DUH, DUH DUH DUH, DUH DU... more » Alfisted: Great for ethereal music, or mp3s of Limbaugh's show. more » Bertone77: Or you could get your own personal soundtrack T-Shirt at ThinkGeek more » Kaiser-Machead: I'd have to name mine Kazoo. more » -
#audio
60th Anniversary McIntosh MXA60 Integrated Audio System Going for a Mere $7,500
Many audiophiles drool over McIntosh gear and probably won't think too much about spending $7,500 on this vacuum tube preamplifer-powered, CD/SACD/MP3 player-toting MXA60 integrated audio system. I can't even blame them. It probably sounds as great as it looks. More » -
#sound
I'm Writing About Whiskey and It's Not Even Tuesday Yet
The first time I saw this bottle of Ballantine's whiskey I thought: I need a drink. Then I looked closely and I thought: Fuck, I need a drink. And some disco dancing too. More » -
#bestmodo
The Best Gadgets
"What gadget should I get?" is a timeless question. To answer it, here's our leaderboard of favorite gadgets, from smartphones, laptops and cameras to vacuums, rechargeable batteries and earphones. More » -
#concepts
Melody Balloon Floats Above Earth to Deliver Godly Introductions
The Melody Balloon, a fantastical concept, is a music player that floats by your side, tethered to the ground by your ears—which is actually a bit disappointing, because I was hoping it was something else: More » -
#microphones
Samson Q2U Mic Is a Cheap USB/XLR Solution For Home Foley Action
You can easily make your own 1080p movies with relatively inexpensive gear at home now, but what if you want quality sound effects? Samson's (a name brand for microphones) Q2U might be your ticket for do-it-at-home Foley times. More » -
#audio
Yamaha YSP-5100 Soundbar Is Like a Skinny Fat Guy
Yamaha's latest sound bar, the YSP-5100, may be apartment-friendly, but that doesn't mean it's small. More » -
#speakers
Opere Sonore Speakers Look Like a $263,000 Ode To Spawn
Put a small speaker on a crazy looking modern sculpture and bam! That will be $263,000 please. More » -
#audio
LessLoss Blackbody Improves Stereo Sound With Slippery Snake Oil Science
Step right up and marvel at the latest innovation in audio technology. The LessLoss Blackbody...box...thingy claims to improve stereo sound simply by being placed next to your gear. How does it work? I haven't the slightest idea. More » -
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#audio
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin MM-1: Speakers Too Nice for Your PC
We have few actual specs on these Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin MM-1 USB speakers, but if the high-end computer speakers sound nearly as good as they look, we're in for a treat. Arriving January 2010. [Ecoustics via Engadget] -
#hometheater
A Surround Sound Speaker, Not a Dartboard
The EOps i24R3 Portable isn't just the product of a design student and a 3D modeling program. It's a real, wireless, waterproof, single-speaker surround sound system that was just announced by Hong Kong designer Michael Young. How does it work? More » -
#snakeoil
Wattgate 381 "Audio Grade" Socket Is For Suckers Only
The Wattgate "Audio Grade" wall socket costs a mere $147, but the crisp, unmatchable sounds it will create in your home are positively priceless. More » -
#speakers
TerraCycle Recycles Tasty Treat Wrappers Into Speakers
These recycled speakers are interesting, TerraCycle, but I won't be 100% impressed until you find a way to turn the World's Largest Cheeto into a speaker too. More » -
#polk
Polk HitMaster "Monitor" Means Inexplicable Faux Instrument Arms Race Actually Exists
The disdain I harbored for that ridiculous Altec Lansing Guitar Hero "stage monitor" was fading this morning, but news from Polk that they, too, would be entering the world of fake music accessories revived those feelings anew. More » -
#sonos
Sonos ZonePlayer S5 Hands-On: Sonos for the Masses
Sonos, best known for their premium-priced (but adored) wireless audio systems, announced an all-in-one receiver and speaker recently, and after seeing and hearing it, I'm impressed—but not blown away. More » -
#audio
Sony Converts Iceland Town Into Massive Soundsystem
Back in March 2009, Seydisfjordur, Iceland, was invaded by the weirdest and most zowielala plague there could be: Music. Sony installed a ton of speakers of all shapes and forms everywhere, some of which I've never seen. More » -
#hometheater
Victor JVC Home Theater Audio System Is But an Inch Thick
In case you've been wanting a pair of speakers that can hang like a picture, Victor JVC will allow you to check off that ambitious life goal. More » -
#audio
We Surely Hope the $4000 Raal Speakers Don't Sound Like Tin Cans
The Raal Speakers are so weird. Made from three cylinders, these omnidirectional speakers are mounted on a lamp stand, which allows you to position them in any way you want. According to Dvice's Michael Trei, they give "perfect stereo imaging." More » -
#audio
If Apple Produced Audio Components they Would Look Like the EK Amp
The Elekit EK Amp—a vacuum tube hybrid stereo amplifier—was designed by Koichi Futatsumata, but it could have been designed by Jon Ive or Dieter Rams himself. Simple, pure lines, and most probably out of my price range. More » -
#adapters
The Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter Now Has Digital Audio
The USB audio version of the Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter hasn't shipped yet, but Kanex just came out with an even more updated version of it with digital audio. More » -
#lacie
LaCie's Sound2 USB Speakers Look Like Disembodied Earbuds for Giants
We're a little skeptical of speakers that look this good, since it seems like they're trying to compensate for something—LaCie's Sound2 laptop speakers are USB-powered, after all—but the audio comes from Cabasse, a pretty established French audio company. More »
