A company called LessLoss introduces the Blackbody, a high-tech audio accessory which greatly enhances your audio playback experience. The device improve sound by addressing the interaction of audio gear’s circuitry with ambient electromagnetic phenomena and modifying this interplay.

Simply place the Blackbody near your gear with a 35-degree angle from the center, the device will transform your audio gear’s radiation into room-temperature blackbody radiation, reducing sound degradation. The Blackbody is now available for $959.

[lessloss][engadget]

• Verizon LG Chocolate Touch with Dolby Mobile Sound Enhancement
• Sound Oasis Travel Sound Therapy System
• Samsung Yepp YP-S2 MP3 Player
• Ecotones Duet Sound Machine
• iRiver N20 MP3 Player

JVC-Victor announced the RV-NB50 boombox with an integrated iPod dock. The boombox features 2×5W speakers and 2×15W woofers. Other than playback from iPod, the JVC RV-NB50 has built-in CD player that supports audio CD and MP3/WMA CD and a USB port for playing WMA/MP3 files from USB drives.

The RV-NB50 includes FM tuner as well and comes with a remote control. It is compatible with iPod touch, iPod nano (all gen), iPod classic..etc. You can expect the boombox to out in late December…in Japan.

[jvc]

• JVC-Victor RA-P50 iPod/iPhone Speaker Dock
• Goodmans iPod Boombox with 7-inch LCD
• JVC-Victor NX-TC5 Mini HiFi Sytem with 1Seg, ipod dock
• JVC-Victor NX-PN10 Speaker System with dual iPod Docks
• Sony ZS-S4iP iPod/iPhone Dock

Princeton launches the PAV-MP1 HD media player for our friends in Japan. The MP1 supports Full HD 1080p output and is able to handle most media files including H.264, MPEG4-AVC, RMVB files.

Princeton PAV-MP1 has no internal storage but two USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB hard drives or flash drives. It offers also Ethernet LAN port for media streaming from network PC or storage. In addition to HDMI, the HD player includes RCA video output as well.

The PAV-MP1 comes with a remote control. It will be released in late November for 14800 Yen. Users can also get the PAV-MP1DC in-car power adapter for using the PAV-MP1 in their cars.
Supported Formats:

• Video:H.264/MPEG4-AVC (AVI/M2TS/MKV/TS), DivX 3/4/5/6/7, Xvid (AVI/DIVX/MKV), MPEG-1(DAT/MPG/MPEG), MPEG-2(IFO/ISO/M2TS/MPG/MPEG/TP/TS /VOB), MPEG-4, MotionJPEG(AVI/MP4), Quick Time(MOV), Flash Video(FLV), WMV9(ASF/WMV)※4, Real Video 8/9/10(RM / RMVB), VC-1
• Audio: LPCM, MPEG-I Layer 1/2/3, MPEG-II Layer 1/2 multichannel, HE-AACv2, AAC-LC, Real Audio, WMA9 Pro, WMA9
• Image: JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TIFF

[princeton]

• Princeton DN-503AH-PDC 5-bay NAS
• Princeton PSP-NXT Paper Speakers
• Princeton PTB-TMW19B Tablet Display
• Princeton PTFBGF-22RW 21.5-inch Full HD LCD Display
• Princeton PTM-BEM5 series Bluetooth Bone-Conduction Headset

LaCie announced the new LaCinema Classic HD, a HD media player with up to 2TB of internal storage. Serves as an upgrade to the LaCinema Classic, the device is capable of 1080p Full HD output and has built-in DLNA media server. Other than internal storage, it provides USB ports for expansion.

The LaCinema Classic HD offers Full HD output via HDMI connector. Other than playing media files on internal storage, the player can also connects to your home network via Ethernet port and stream movie, music, photos from networked PC or network storage. Thanks to its DLNA server, it also act as a media server to stream content to DLNA-compatible players, such as PlayStation 3 or Xbox. LaCie’s new offering supports MKV H.264 HD video as well as Dolby Digital audio.

The LaCie LaCinema Classic HD media player starts at $249.99 for 1TB model.

Supported Formats:

• File Systems: NTFS, FAT32, HFS+ (non journaled)
• Video: MPEG-1, MPEG-2 / HD, MPEG-4, DIVX, DIVX HD, XVID, H.264 HD, WMV9 HD, VC-1
• Video Format: AVI, MP4, MKV, WMV, DivX, DAT, MOV, MPEG, VOB, ASF, TS, TP, TRP, M2TS, DVR-MS, DVD-Video (ISO, Video_TS)
• Upscaling: 1080p for standard definition movies
• Audio Format: MP3, WMA, WAV/PCM/LPCM, AAC*, OGG, FLAC, AC3, MP4, MKA (*supports iTunes-encoded)
• Subtitles: SRT, SSA, SUB, SMI, PSB, ASS
• Playlist: M3U
• Photo: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF/TIF

[lacie]

• LaCie LaCinema Classic Bridge HDD Media Player
• LaCie LaCinema Classic HDD Media Player
• LaCie LaCinema Black MAX WiFi Media Streamer
• LaCie LaCinema Rugged HD Media Player/Hard Drive
• LaCie LaCinema Black PLAY and RECORD Wireless HD Media Players

Twelve South launches the BassJump portable subwoofer for Macbook. The travel-sized subwoofer uses USB for both power and sound. Once the BassJump software is installed, simply connect one single USB cable, launch iTunes and enjoy the new and improved sound of your MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air.

The BassJump software combines audio coming from your MacBook speakers with the low frequency bass coming from the BassJump subwoofer, offering a fuller sound. It costs $79.99.

[twelvesouth]

• Apple to Ship 15.4-inch MacBook in Q2?
• KEF HTB2SE-W wireless subwoofer
• JBL EON 500 Series Portable Speakers
• Polk Audio PSWi225 Wireless Subwoofer
• Elac MicroSub 2010 BT Rubik Cube Subwoofer

Hitachi Maxell announced in Japan the new MXSP-D240 iPod dock speaker, which features two 53mm sound drivers, each offers 2.5W output power. The D240 provides an universal dock for iPod playback and recharge. There’s also a 3.5mm AUX in jack for connecting other multimedia devices.

The Maxell MXSP-D240 is available in White (MXSP-D240.WH) and Black (MXSP-D240.BK). It works with iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch 1G/2G and comes with a remote control. The speaker measures 240mm x 138mm x 151mm and weighs 1.2kg.

[maxell]

• Maxell MXSP-1100 iPod Speaker System
• Hitachi Maxell HP-NC20.IPs iPod Headphones is Battery-free
• Maxell Vraison VRSP-4000 iPod Dock
• Mustek PF-D240 Digital Photo Frame
• Hitachi Maxell HP-CN21 In-ear Headphones

Rocketfish, one of Best Buy’s brand, launches the new Rocketboost expandable wireless audio system, which is designed for users who want to build 5.1- or 7.1-channel wireless home surround sound system at an affordable price.

The Rocketboost product line is comprised of a Wireless Amplified Audio Receiver, a Wireless Sender/Receiver, a Wireless Outdoor Speaker and a Wireless HD Audio Starter Kit, which includes both a sender and receiver. These devices combined can send up to five sources to nine receivers throughout the home.

[businesswire]

• Sony Ericsson MBS-900 Wireless Home Audio System
• Sony S-AIRPLAY Wireless, Multi-room Audio System for iPod
• Uniden UDW10003 and UDW20055 Wireless Security Surveillance System
• Yamaha PDX-60 Wireless iPhone/iPod Audio System
• KLEER Wireless Application for the SA6 and Sleek Customs

Klipsch offers the iGroove SXT iPod speaker system. The device is a true stereo sound system with dual long-throw 2.5-inch woofers in a ported enclosure and dual 3/4-inch horn-loaded tweeters. The iGroove SXT has a bi-amplified design which means each driver is individually amplified, a feature that virtually eliminates distortion and significantly improves sonic performance.

The device is able to play and charge your iPod/iPhone and offers a S-video output and an AUX input. The iGroove SXT works with iPod nano, iPod touch, iPhone, iPhone 3G/3GS..etc. A remote control is included.

The Klipsch iGroove SXT comes in a black finish with a silver trim and black cloth grille. It is available for $149.99 on Amazon.

[klipsch]

• Klipsch Image S2m In-ear Headphones
• Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Wireless Speaker
• Klipsch Image S4 and S2 in-ear headphones
• NEONECO iPod Swing Speaker
• Klipsch HD Theater 1000 Home Theater

In addition to the Blu-ray equipped VOT550, ViewSonic brings also the VOT530 HTPC that replace the Blu-ray with a DVD SuperMulti burner. Besides the optical drive, the VOT550 and VOT530 are basically identical, packing an Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 2.2GHz CPU, 2GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, DVI output, integrated graphics and eSATA port. The VOT530 runs Windows 7.

[viewsonic]

• ViewSonic VOT530 and VOT550 Nettop/HTPC
• ViewSonic VOT550 Blu-ray HTPC
• ViewSonic N2201W – 3-in-1 LCD HDTV and DVD combo
• ViewSonic VT2430 Widescreen LCD HDTV
• ViewSonic PJ359w Widescreen Projector

Chinon announced the AVi, a compact all-in-one entertainment that combines iPod dock, LCD TV, digital photo frame, alarm clock, radio into one. The AVi has a 7-inch 480×320 LCD display and built-in ATSC digital TV tuner, making it a portable TV. It has a iPod dock for iPod playback and recharging.

The Chinon AVi has integrated 2.5Wx2 speakers. There is also an AUX input for connecting other multimedia devices. The AVi is priced at $199.99.

[businesswire][chinon]

• Denon ASD-11R iPod Dock
• JVC NX-PN7 Dual iPod Dock and RA-P31
• Boston Acoustics Duo-i iPod Dock
• Yamaha YDS-11SL iPod Dock
• Princeton PIP-DOCK2 iPod Dock with remote

Olive Media introduces Olive 4HD Hi-Fi Music Server, an update to the Opus No.4, which is designed to brings High Definition quality sound to users. The device delivers recording engineers’ golden standard of 24-bit sound and 192 kHz sample rate, listeners music at more than 250 times the resolution of CDs.

The 4HD has a built-in 2TB hard drive that can store up to 6,000 CDs or 20,000 high resolution 24-bit tracks. It has a built-in CD drive for converting your CD collection to digital music library. The breathtaking music reproduction is handled through Olive’s proprietary high-resolution Digital-Analog-Converter (DAC), featuring Texas Instrument’s best-of-breed 192khz/24-bit Burr-Brown PCM1792A.

Olive 4HD Music Server supports Ethernet LAN and WiFi 802.11n, which allows it to be integrated to your home network for music streaming. Users may also add the company’s Olive 2 Hi-Fi Player to access their music anywhere within their home. It has HDMI output as well.

The Olive 4HD Hi-Fi Music Server is available for $1999. It comes in Black and Silver.

[olive]

• Olive Opus No.4 2TB Music Server
• Tranquil AVA RS5 Media Server has Blu-ray
• NuVo NV-M3-500 Music Server
• Pentax K-m Olive and K20D Titanium Limited Edition
• CyberPower Windows Home Server 100 is Atom-based

Speakal launches the iPom with two flower-shaped speakers and an apple-shaped 12-watt subwoofer. The iPom is able to play music from USB flash drive, MMC/SD memory cards and other audio sources that connects through 3.5mm jack, such as iPod, MP3 player, Zune, PMP..etc.

The Speakal iPom apple comes in White, Red and Green. It is priced at $99.99.

[businesswire]

• Speakal iBoo iPod Dock / Speaker
• Speak-er – Speech bubble-shaped Speaker
• Speakal iPig iPod Dock
• Speakal iPanda iPod Dock
• Egg Shaped MP3 with Wireless Control

ADE, A German cooking equipment maker, introduces the Rihanna, a kitchen scale with an integrated iPod dock. As a scale, it can handle loads of up to 5kg and has a small LCD display to show you the weight. It has a built-in 2-watt speaker for iPod playback.

The ADE Rihanna comes in Black and Silver and costs Euro 70.

[gizmag]

• Denon ASD-11R iPod Dock
• Yamaha YDS-11SL iPod Dock
• JVC NX-PN7 Dual iPod Dock and RA-P31
• Princeton PIP-DOCK2 iPod Dock with remote
• Boston Acoustics Duo-i iPod Dock

Dual Electronics introduces the new XML8110 in-dash docking station for iPhone and iPod players. The system offers up to 240-watt of peak output and is MOSFET powered. It has a solid state mechless design and has a fold down front panel with integrated iPod/iPhone dock for playback and charging.

The Dual XML8110 includes FM/AM tuner and supports Bluetooth for hands-free calling with call ID display. It gets a 12 Character full dot matrix black/white LCD and offers AUX input. This docking station supports all generations of iPhone, iPod nano (all gen), iPod touch (all gen) and some other iPod models.

Dual Electronics also has the XML8100 that lacks MOSFET.

• Dash Express GPS Device Launched
• Dexim DCA037 Dual Charger for iPhone/iPod
• Dash Express GPS Device with WiFi / GPRS
• Panasonic Strada CY-BB1000D In-Dash Blu-ray Player
• JVC NX-PN7 Dual iPod Dock and RA-P31

A company called PrimeDTV introduces the PHD-HM5 HD media player, which claimes to be the “Most Advanced A/V Jukebox in the market”. The PHD-HM5 supports Full HD 1080p output via HDMI and offers two USB ports for connecting external USB storage devices.

PrimeDTV PHD-HM5 has Ethernet port so it can connect to your home network for media streaming. It supports Windows Media Player 11 Media Share and UPnP AV Server. This HD player supports most media formats/codecs, including H.264, AC3, DTS-HD. Other than HDMI, it provides also Component Video (Y-Pb-Pr) video output, Optical SPDIF and Stereo Audio outputs. It comes with a remote control.

Supported Formats:

[primedtv]

• Sonix7 Media Pro Media Player
• Thanko 3.5-inch HDD Media Player 2
• Plug-In Car Media Player
• IOGEAR Portable Media Player
• LG T80 Media Player

TAD (Technical Audio Devices) is a brand used by Pioneer to market its high-performance professional quality speakers. The company has just announced its masterpiece, TAD-D600 flagship CD/SACD player, designed to provide the best sound.

The TAD-D600 features Ultra High Precision Crystal Generator (UPCG) offering ultra high Carrier to Noise ratio (C/N ratio), 192kHz/24bit DA converter and XLR technology. The player offers a RCA input, a XLR input and a XLR output.

Pioneer TAD-D600 will be released in late January 2010 and the price will be 262 Million Yen (US$29253).

[tad]

• Dopod D600 / HTC P3400 PDA Phone Released in China
• Pioneer BDP-LX70 Blu-ray player
• Pioneer PDX-Z10 SACD Player
• Pioneer BDP-95FD Blu-ray Player
• Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD Blu-ray Player

Yamaha launches its MCR-140 and MCR-040 micro-component music systems that are “Made for iPod”. These system includes an iPod dock, a CD player, front panel USB port, FM radio and a audio-in jack for portable audio devices.

The Yamaha MCR-140 features the yAired technology that allows you to enjoy your iPod music wirelessly. Both MCR-140 and MCR-040 boasts 15Wx2 output, a Yamaha digital amplifier with low noise distortion, Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology (YST) that delivers powerful, accurate bass response, and the Vibration Control Cabinet Structure Technology (VCCS) practically eliminates distortion-causing speaker cabinet vibration.

Yamaha MCR-140 and MCR-040 are aviailable orange, dark blue, light blue, white, red, dark green, brown, light gray, dark gray and pink so you can match the color with your iPod. They come with a card-type remote control are available now fpr $399.95 and $279.95, respectively.

[yamaha]

• Yamaha intros Four Mini Audio Systems with iPod dock
• Yamaha MCR-140 iPod/CD Audio System
• Yamaha BD2900 Blu-ray player leaked
• Yamaha YSP-500 Sound Projector
• Yamaha YSP-4100 Soundbar with integrated receiver

SMK-Link announced the GoSpeak! Pro ultra-portable amplification system, a low-profile audio system that delivers quality voice and music amplification in smaller to mid-size venues. The GoSpeak! Pro utilizes flat-panel NXT technology SurfaceSound speakers, capable of delivering audio punch and clarity for gatherings of up to 200 people.

The flat panel speaker weighs less than 5 pounds and is easy to carry. It is priced at $399.00.

[businesswire]

• B&O Master Link Gateway A/V integration system
• MSI X-Slim 320 Ultra Slim Portable Notebook (Live Shots)
• Canon CXDI-60G Portable Flat Panel Detector DR System
• Zepto Notus A12 Ultra Portable Notebook
• Archos 13 Ultra portable Notebook

Panasonic debuts in the US its new MW-10 multimedia system that combines CD audio system, iPod dock and digital photo frame into one single device. The MW-10 sports a 9-inch WVGA LCD display, built-in CD palyer and FM/AM radio tuner.

Panasonic’s MW-10 is capable of music and video playback and offers “audiophile-quality sound”. It has 4GB internal memory and can display photos from a CD, SD card and USB storage device as well. As said above, the multimedia device includes a iPod dock for media playback and recharge. It comes with a remote control.

The Panasonic MW-10 will be released in December 2009 for $299.95.

[panasonic]

• Picwing digital photo frame
• Keian P71-A2-JP Photo Frame / Photo Printer Combo
• Brando Recording and Talking Photo Frame
• Sungale CA700 Digital Photo Frame
• Transcend T.photo 720 Digital Photo Frame

Vestax Japan introduces the Spin USB Midi/Audio controller. Designed for Mac only, the Spin uses USB interface and comes with Algoriddim’s djay 3 mixing application and supports iTunes integration.

The Vestax Spin features two touch sensitive jog wheels, requisite sliders, microphone input and audio output. As the device is powered by USB, no addition power adapter is needed. The Spin will be available in Japan in December for 30,000Yen.

[vestax]

• Vestax handy trax USB Turntable Recorder
• NES Clone inside NES Controller
• Nintendo Wii Classic Controller PRO
• Nyko Wing controller for Wii
• Logitech Wireless Drum Controller for PS3