The FX3020 Soundbar Speaker System is one of the five new speaker-related goodies introduced by Altec Lansing today. Specifically built to go directly under a flat panel monitor, the one-piece rectangular speaker features precision-angled drivers and a built-in sound field expander. The slick speaker also uses XdB for bass (to cover for a lack of subwoofer) and can connect with older iPods, laptops, Mp3 players and so on. A great way to tidy up your desk the FX3020 SoundBar will be available in October of this year for a MSRP of $US99.95. [Altec Lansing via infoSync World]
Altec Lansing introduced a new Bluetooth speaker today that packs a number of wireless audio options into a sleek design. Only an inch thick, the Soundblade connects to any Bluetooth 2.0-compatible gadget and outputs whatever audio you offer up through two 2.5-inch speakers. Moreover, when used in conjunction with a music phone, the phone not only controls speaker volume, but the speaker controls can be used to switch tracks on the phone. If that’s not enough, the Soundblade acts as a giant speakerphone, making use of a built-in microphone. The Soundblade comes out in November for $US130. [Altec Lansing via infoSync World]
Altec Lansing’s release today of five new speaker systems brought about another line of ultra portable speakers, branded Orbit. Simply designed and weighing only 225 grams, the iMT207 Orbit-M and iM207 Orbit-MP3 offers Altec Lansing’s Fusion360 technology; which produces a full 360-degree sound field. The iMT207 Orbit-M is mobile phone specific with a 3.5mm stereo connection that is iPhone compatible and also includes a 3.5mm to 2.5mm converter cable for use with compatible music phones. Both models are shock resistant and feature 24 hours of continuous play off 3 AAA batteries. With a release soon, these $US39 speakers could serve as an adequate sounding ultra portable speaker. [Altec Lansing via infoSync World]
Today, Altec Lansing was at the Sirius line show in New York, showing off a new attractive creation. It’s a speaker dock, the $149 SR4021, that fits all dockable Sirius radios, including the Stiletto, Sportster (shown), Starmate and Stratus lines. Its mandatory subwoofer contains most of the audio electronics; you can hide it somewhere or leave it on the floor, but if you think it’s sexy—and you just might think it’s sexy—Altec designed it to stack with the speaker dock itself, as shown in the gallery. galleryPost('AltecLansingSiriusSR4021', 4, 'Altec Lansing Sirius SR4021');
“One cannot live while the other survives.” – J.K. Rowling
It’s been what feels like three years in the making, but the final fight in our iPod Dock Battlemodo begins now. The $150 Griffin Amplifi is our budget contender, going face to face against the posh $350 Altec Lansing IMV712. And with that long of a model number, you know it’s gotta be good.But only one will leave this ring coffee table alive.
In our last semifinals match in our iPod Dock Bracket, the diminutive Eton Sound 100 iPod battles the buff Altec Lansing IMV712. It’s Porsche vs. Corvette, surf vs. turf, briefs vs. boxers—it’s a competition for the ages, and the winner has a 50/50 chance at taking it all home.
FIGHT!
In our final match of round 2 in our iPod Bracket Battle, we have the three most expensive systems left. The Altec Lansing “boombox” IM7 faces off against the Bose Sound Dock…while battling the hi-fi slayer, the Altec Lansing IMV712. The winner of this match very well could be the winner of the entire competition. So who will win?
For our next round of the iPod Dock Bracket, we’re pitting the Altec Lansing IM600 against the Griffin Amplifi. The IM300 is sleek and portable, while the Amplifi is large and in charge. Which one is good enough to make it through to the final four?
