Pioneer Pure Malt Speakers
Made from recycled whiskey barrel parts, Pioneer’s Pure Malt Speakers, also known the S-A4SPT-VP, supposedly takes advantage of its unique pedigree by delivering “soft, mellow tones.” The wood used in the speakers is provided by Suntory Limited Corporation, and was once used in whiskey barrels for more than 50 years. Specifically, the white oak helps…
Altec Lansing iM9 Portable Speakers
It’s a parade of endless portable audio accessories and Altec Lansing is the latest company hoping you spend your hard earned money on their useful products. The iM9 promises to deliver “concert hall acoustics” in small spaces, like dorm rooms or Manhattan apartments. Since it’s designed for the iPod, expect a whole host of iPod-centric…
CucumberLab Sound Machine Vinyl/MP3/CD Player + Wine Rack
We’ve all been patiently waiting for a combination record player, MP3 player, CD player and wine/liquor rack and now CucumberLab, a design firm that specializes in making avant-garde designs for all sorts of quirky things, has delivered one unto us with its Sound Machine. The speaker is clearly inspired by the old gramophone, from which…
Green House Folding iPod Speakers
Straight from Japan and into our hearts come the GH-SPA-225W (left) and the GH-SPA-225QW, two foldable speakers that are compatible with the iPod. Due later this month in Japan for “an open price” (does free count as a price?), the two models differ only in relative size and appearance. Both output 2.5 watts of Apple-approved…
Grundig PSW 500 Wireless Speaker
Wires are so out right now. Grundig knows this, and that’s why they’ve come up with the PSW 5000 wireless speaker system. Simply plug in the transmitter to a line-out source (such as an iPod) and watch as your music is wirelessly transmitted to the speaker, indoors or out. The speaker isn’t exactly a slouch,…
O’heocha D2 Saturn Speakers
No, that’s not R2D2 or any of his ill-begotten progeny, but a speaker from fancy Irish designers O’heocha. Following the form of a sphere, “the most natural shape in the universe,” the D2 Saturn isn’t just a pretty face; 200 watts of sonic goodness come from the German-enginered aluminum-enclosed speaker. Moreover, O’heocha promises that the…