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Westone 4R Quad-Driver Earphone for Superb Listening Experience

For some music lovers, it doesn’t matter whether they’re using an MP3 player or a cellular phone to play their favorite tunes. What matters is they have top-quality headphones or earphones that will provide them with superb listening experience. That’s what the Quad-Driver Westone 4R is. Mind you, it will definitely take your listening experience to whole new level. This earphone is made up of four symmetrically balanced armature drivers engineered into an advanced three-way crossover network to offer unbelievable clarity, realism, as well as imaging.

Ergonomics and comfort is ensured, thanks to Westone’s True-Fit technology. The True -Fit sound port offers maximum comfort plus in-ear coupling for lively transfer of sound. The Westone 4R Quad-Driver Earphone also features Westone EPIC Cable that comes in ultra supple braided design to resists tangles and to ensure comfort. The cord will also be kept in place even when you’re moving or doing something, thanks to its robust bifurcation w/slide adjustment. Another thing remarkable about it is its over-the-ear cable design that provides better in-ear comfort and isolation from mechanical cable noise.

The earphone’s Micro-Driver Balanced Armature Technology, on the other hand, offers accurate four-driver system so you can enjoy the most dynamic sound a universal fit earphone could give. Yes, the company takes pride in its Micro-Driver Balanced Armature Dual low frequency, single mid, and single high frequency driver system. Among the accessories that come with the product are wax removal tool, water resistant monitor vault, and premium comfort tips. Click here to go through a wide range of Westone products, including this 4R Quad-Driver Earphone.

iHome iW1 Speaker Plays Music Anywhere with Home Wi-Fi Network

If you want to take full advantage of your Wi-Fi connection at home then you must welcome the new iW1 speaker from iHome. This AirPlay wireless audio system can play music at any place in your home with Wi-Fi network. It is tested under different configurations from a large number of devices to guarantee compatibility with other Wi-Fi Certified equipment that functions in similar band frequency. Additionally, through AirPlay wireless audio streaming technology, the iW1 can accept and play music from popularly used Apple devices including iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and even from iTunes. You can expand the iW1 functionalities through different apps like iHome Set, iHome Connect, iHome+Sleep, and iHome+Radio. Aside from playing your favorite tracks via wireless technology, it can also support USB connection for charging and playing audio by means of the included USB docking cable or your iPod or iPhone’s USB sync cable.

The iW1 allows you to customize your sound with adjustable bass and treble equalizer. In addition, with the Bongiovi Acoustics Digital Power Station, audio quality is preserved by improving brightness, clarity, and presence as well as delivering deeper bass and crystal clear highs. The synchronized digital signal processing extends audio bandwidth and adds missing harmonics without adding up peak output to the signal. The iW1 uses internal rechargeable Lithium Ion battery and also operates using AC power supply. There is a remote control for added convenience on controlling the volume, EQ, power, and other iPod functions.

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Begin Your DJ Career with FirstMix USB Turntable and Mixer

Aspiring DJs need not be intimated by fancy turntables and mixers. They can always start their party easy with the new FirstMix USB DJ controller. This device comes with complete and innovative features that would let any green horned DJ or music lover creatively create and mix their own music library with relative ease. The FirstMix sports some of the best features from Gemini’s professional DJ devices, and it also seamlessly connects with any PC or Mac thru a standard USB port. Connecting the FirstMix to a computer allows the DJ to use the included MixVibes Cross LE apps to choose any music sound file from an existing music library including iTunes. MixVibes complements the FirstMix by adding a new level of dynamic control and integrating iTunes browsing, automatic beats per minute detection, and manual or auto beat loop functionalities. The included software can also record mixes and share them on SoundCloud of Facebook.

Unlike other new generation digital mixers, the designers of FirstMix opted for the traditional and familiar two-deck and a mixer setup. The central mixer offers independent controls for each deck for individual customization of the gain, treble and, bass for every track. Furthermore, FirstMix comes with different sound effects than can be fine-tuned for that extra musical creativity. Once a sound file has been loaded, the touch sensitive jog wheels can be used to replicate scratching effect or change the track’s pitch. The integrated synchronization feature can combine and match the beats of two individual tracks for the one of kind, pro-level mix. FirstMix USB digital turntable and mixer supports popular music formats including M4A, AIFF, WAV, MP3, FLAC and OGG.

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Ear Force PX3 – May the Force be with You!

Do you feel the need to get in touch with the force as you ward off those pesky droids while evading enemy fire? With the new Ear Force PX3 gaming headset, not only will you feel the force but you will hear the force – clearer than ever. This headphone features digital signal processing, wireless game audio, crystal-clear channel, and a convenient rechargeable battery. For maximum comfort and superior audio, the Ear Force PX3 comes with lightweight, circumaural ear cup powered by large 50 mm speakers, and a microphone that lets you listen to your own voice over the headset.

The PX3 is designed for the Sony PS3 but it also supports both XBOX and PC. When used with PS3 or XBOX, the headset’s advanced digital signal processor grants in-game and chat audio presets. These presets tune the PX3 audio for different gaming situations. Additionally, the 18 interchangeable presets can be further tweaked with additional ones available online. The rechargeable battery can last for more than 10 hours of game play and can be recharged while playing so you’re always in touch with the Ear Force.

The PX3 gaming headset is loaded with the best of Ear Force’s exclusive audio technology including: Sonic Silencers that eliminate ambient noise during when listening or chatting, Sonic Lens plus Sound Field Expander that adjusts the sound field to focus on audio cues so that you can hear those sneaky ninjas before they jump you, Ear Guard with Blast Limiter that limits the audio intensity of loud in-game sounds for reduced ear fatigue, and Dynamic Chat Boost that automatically increases chat level in accordance with the game volume ensuring clean and clear communication channels.

Ear Force PX3 Technical Specifications:

• 50mm diameter speakers with neodymium magnets
• Digital Wireless RF carrier reception (2.404-2.476GHz)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz, >120dB SPL @ 1kHz
• Condenser Microphone Frequency Response: 50Hz – 15kHz
• Headphone Amplifier: Stereo 35mW/ch, THD <1%
• Digital RF provides wide 360-degree reception range
• Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery pack

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Harman Kardon MAS 102 – Compact, Complete and Downright Classy

Harman Kardon has always been synonymous with two things – great sounds and elegant design. Their latest creation, the new Harman Kardon MAS 102 complete sound system is nothing but a solid non-refutable testament to that claim. The MAS 102 is powered by two 65-watt amplifier with powerful 5-inch bass-reflex speakers and 1-inch dome tweeters ensuring top notch quality sound all the way from the deepest lows to the highest high. The speakers are also backed by Harman Kardon’s exclusive matching loudspeaker technologies that include an integrated two-way configuration of flat-panel bass drivers and MMD tweeters with integral waveguides, and a sonic refraction canceling technology that helps deliver cleaner, natural sounding, and greater off-axis performance audio. Thanks to the advanced hardware and audio technologies, the accurate stereo imaging and high frequency performance of full-sized speakers are perfectly replicated in MAS 102’s compact speakers. Not only do these speakers sound good, they look stunningly good as well in their industrial design with glossy, well polished black exterior and bright classy VFD display. The screen shows easy-to-read navigation menus, system status, and other information not limited to artist profile, track numbers and volume levels.
The Harman Kardon MAS 102 speaker system comes with various options for playing music: there’s the slot-loaded CD player, USB ports, optional The Bridge III docking station for iPod or iPhone, FM tuner with 30 presets, and for those who have a more refined and classical musical source in mind – a high quality phono input. Additional features include IR remote, wide variety of inputs (analog audio, coaxial, optical digital, and coaxial digital), integrated clock with sleep timer and alarm, gold plated connectors, and a headphone jack.

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