Off the back of the cheap Pure DAB+ radio this morning is the Geneva Sound System Model S DAB+, an upgraded version of the Model S the US guys got their hands on at CES this year. The included upgrade? Digital radio. Bet you didn’t guess that… More »
We got a chance to experience Geneva’s new Model S iPod/iPhone audio system today. It’s sublime. The best part? You can actually afford it (probably). More »
The guys over at Apartment Therapy Unplugged spotted a pretty sweet media centre that’ll be coming soon to a living room near you. Made by Geneva Lab, a company known for its high-end iPod speaker docks, the new cabinet system includes four midrange 5.5 inch speakers, two tweeters, a 12 inch subwoofer, a cabinet to hold A/V components, and (of course) a dock for everybody’s favourite MP3 player. It’s expected to hit stores in late Fall 2008, and will cost US$3,500. More pics after the jump.
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At a cocktail-fueled event at the chic furniture store Design Within Reach in NYC, I got to play around with Geneva’s trio of wood-cabinet iPod-dockable sound systems: the Model M, Model L and Model XL. The recently announced $US500 M is the most compact of the line, but still seemed a bit hefty compared with other iPod docks we’ve seen. (Maybe the company is leaving room for a Model S somewhere down the road.) The M’s sleek Euro design and clean lines make it attractive, especially in glossy fire-engine red. Its seamlessly integrated CD player and under-grill LED display add to the smooth aesthetic. Compared with the Model L and the big, fat (expensive) Model XL, the M didn’t have the same bass kick, but overall the sound was very rich and warm. [Geneva] More »
Geneva has made a name for itself by building high-end iPod speaker docks with large wooden cabinets for better resonance and warmth. But the Model XL costs $US1,275 and the Model L costs $US699. Today, Geneva rolls out the Model M which, at $US499, dips just below the “ridiculous” price point to something possibly within reach—assuming there’s a rich uncle in your life. The 14″-wide wooden cabinet houses four speakers and a 100-watt digital amp, and has a slot-loading CD player and 3.5mm aux input too. Though the Model M sits on most tables, if you’re feeling extra spendy you can get a floor stand for $US120 more. [Geneva] More »
There are speakers, and there are SPEAKERS. This one, from the Geneva Lab, is one of the latter. As well as having a dock that will fit just about every iPod (video, nano, mini) there is a built-in, slot-loading CD player that also plays CD-ROM and MP3, and an FM radio with preset digital tuner. It comes with remote control and can connect to other sources, including the TV. Oh, and don’t think the speaker stand comes for free – that you have to pay for.
The Geneva XL is available in black, white and red. Vital statistics are 21.7″ x 23.5″ x 15.8″ and it weighs 84 pounds. Price is…. $1075. Like I said, Aiiiiiiiiii!. –Ad Dugdale
Product Page Geneva Lab via Red Ferret
