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If you own an iPod Touch and are looking for stylish iPod docks, then the Philips DC910 is an ideal choice. It will not only compliment your iPod with its sleek looks and wall mounting ability, but it will also enhance the looks of your modern furniture and latest television cabinets but also deliver 30 watt of power with real depth in its bass to produce quality music.

A lot of detailed attention has been given to give it an attractive look and this slim docking entertainment system is as wide as 50 cm across breath but is just about 20 cm in height. The combination of shiny silver and glossy black with the contrasting matte black colour on the back side of the system further adds to its eye catchy looks. The Philips DC910’s controls are at the bottom and are quite simple to operate with proper labeling and a small LCD screen. The remote control is also very trendy and compact.

The DC910 is compatible with almost every iPod which has a dock port connector excluding iPod shuffle because of the proprietary iPod dock port feature in the system and you can also rotate the dock connector for video playback. The good thing is that while you browse your files with the remote control, it simultaneously charges your iPod. It also has two auxiliary ports for connecting SD/MMC cards or USB flash drive for MP3 and WMA music files playback.

The sound is rich and excellent with depth in the bass provided by the dual woofers and smoothness provided by the mid-range. The volume is impressive and sufficient to fill a reasonable size room with good music.

It also features an FM radio of 20 presets and with the touch of a button activate the automatic programming functions.

If you want to make your home entertainment system your lifestyle, then the Bose Lifestyle 48 DVD home entertainment system is the ideal system for you. It will revolutionize your opinion about home entertainment systems. With Bose’s proprietary technology of Audio Calibration, the system will automatically customize the sound effects as per your settings of the room.

This audio calibration system will study the shape and size of your room, analyze the textures of your room and all the other elements that may have an impact on the sound you hear, then this unique system will digitally make adjustments to give you a consistent and high quality listening experience, therefore the problem and hassle of moving furniture or looking for a proper place for speakers is taken care by the system and it will provide you with five different listening spots.

Bose has provided a horizontal centre channel speaker and the award-winning Tiny JEWEL CUBE speaker arrays to provide an outstanding surround quality sound which will fill your entire room with wondrous effect and also provide the effect of live performance. It is also provided with uMusic intelligent playback system which is an intelligent music organizer; it learns your preferences by listening to your music and then organizes according to your preference to give you up to 340 hours of music of your choice so you get total freedom from the hassle of managing your treasured CD collection. Place the proprietary ACOUSTIMASS module out of sight and get the effect of smaller speakers delivering resounding low notes to give you the effect of live action sequences besides providing fullness to music.

Another key feature is the new VS-2 video enhancer which simplifies the integration of the LIFESTYLE system by synchronizes the video and audio automatically with a touch of a single button to give you the highest video resolution compatible with your television set which can extend up to 1080p over HDMI.
To sum up LIFESTYLE 48 DVD System is your Digital DJ which will also revolutionize the way you watch films.

The Geneva sound system is an outstanding high-end and complete stereo system from Geneva Labs. This powerful stereo system, which is capable of providing room filling sound, is available in the three sizes of medium, large and extra large. In true sense this sound system under from Geneva is the perfect solution for those who are tired of the traditional multi component stereos and all the cabling and multi positioning of stereo that goes hand in hand with them.

The sound system M from Geneva features four speakers, together with an iPod dock and CD player, all wrapped into one single black unit. These speakers are able to deliver sound with unmatched quality as they are powered by a 100 watt amplifier and also support a tuned port for bass, so that the speakers can deliver powerful and rich quality even in lows. The top panel of the unit features an iPod dock, FM radio tuner and slot loading CD player. The iPod dock supports all the major iPods, including the Apple iPhone 8GB and iPod touch. This sound system model M is so sensitive that it does not support any CD which has anything more than a slight scratch.

You can easily connect any other source with the analogue output as this system supports a 3.5mm headphone jack. This amazing single piece unit with no hassles is available in the three striking colours of lustrous red, stark iPod white and classic black. The sound system delivers an exceptional sound quality that successfully competes with all full size speaker enclosures. The system delivers fantastic quality especially at mid ranges with crisp and clear treble and bass. If you are looking for something that is a combination of excellent speaker technology and performance, then the Geneva Sound System M is thoroughly recommendable.

The CS 2 centre speaker is yet another fine addition to the already existing collection of audio products from the pioneers at the affordable modern loudspeaker manufacturing company Polk Audio, Inc. Together with a titanium front panel, this Polk Audio CS2 system provides you with the option of two beautiful shades of colour, Black oak and Cherry wood grain. Also the cabinets are designed so that they can even be placed upside down, thanks to the Magnetic shield which gives you a tremendous amount of flexibility in terms of placement.

The total focus of Polk Audio has been on the quality of sound, and special care and effort has been put in the device since the very beginning of its development. The design of the Polk Audio CS2 is so concrete that it increases the audio efficiency immensely, giving the classic Polk speaker clear and crisp audio sound quality. All the constructed MDF enclosures are non- resonant enhancing, and actually give off the effect of a live performance.

Then there is the composite Dynamic Balance cone, Dome Drivers and Tweeter, blended with the Neodymium magnet. All of these technical ingredients create superb clarity with depth in the bass, even at high volumes, and give the user enormous listening satisfaction. The port noise can be minimized by delicately tuning Flared Port for a totally rich sound performance.

With a 5 year Polk Audio Inc. warranty to the original purchaser for labour and parts, this system is surely a good buy for all the music lovers and Hi-Fi enthusiasts.

The Bose SoundDock is a complete portable iPod listening solution in one bundle. This portable music system will let the user enjoy his favourite tunes, whether or not its actually plugged into a power socket. This digital music system is capable of delivering music with a clarity and fullness, which far outshines most other iPod docks and speakers. This package is designed to provide you with everything you will need for portable iPod enjoyment, with or without power cord.

This system features a rotating dock, which has the ability to fold neatly and disappear inside the main closure. The handy feature makes storing and protecting the dock while moving it far easier. Another important feature of this portable digital music system is it’s infrared remote control, which not only helps in adjusting the volume of the system, but also helps in controlling the basic iPod functions, including navigating your playlist from anywhere in the room. The Bose Sound Dock is able to deliver the ultimate in sound quality and outstanding performance with an added convenience of portability.

The system is equipped with a rechargeable lithium ion battery which produces better results by providing a longer playing time than most other rechargeable batteries. This digital system supports all iPod models that feature a click wheel, including the nano, classic, and photo iPods. This system is able to provide you with uninterrupted music enjoyment, since the iPod will be continuously charged when connected. Finally, the Bose Sound Dock also features an auxiliary input which allows you to play music from other sources such as MP3s, DVDs or CDs.

The Stanton SC System is a new revolutionary Digital Control System from Stanton DJ, which provides professional DJs with multiple configuration options, multiple control surfaces and, last but not least, compatibility with existing hardware and software. This digital DJ control SC system from Stanton features an advanced controlled surface SCS.1m mixer and SCS.1d deck; thereby providing an amazingly fresh level of functionality and performance ability to the digital DJ, while maintaining the familiar layout and comfortable feel.

The SC system to come from Stanton is a powerful, high-end sophisticated controller, which is capable of either replacing or complimenting the most advanced DJ software and equipment on the market. There is a very clean line drawn between the functionality of each component (deck and mixer), therefore they can be either used together or independently i.e. standalone. The digital controller system also features a high torque adjustable motor with real vinyl, velocity sensitive pads, motorised pitch fader, control presets for triggers and rotary encoders, built-in Fire wire connections, 4 channel MIDI controller, encoder strip and auxiliary inputs providing maximum flexibility to professional DJs.

It is an undeniable fact that digital DJs are becoming more widespread than ever, due to the increased portability of laptops, massive song storage, processing power and rapid advances in DJ software. Of course, these digital DJs still need some type of special, practical and dedicated control surface, with which they can gain complete control over the music, as well as their performance. This Stanton SC System provides exactly such a control surface, and the digital results clearly rival anything to come from a vinyl Hi Fi Turntable. Stanton has succeeded in creating a palette of comfortable and familiar controls, while allowing the software and end user to grow with the progressing technology.

The Kenwood SZ-3MD is a sleek all in one audio system with attractive features, to come from one of the most renowned makers of audio products, Kenwood. It is not just a mere audio system, but a combination of lot of systems, including a CD player as well as even a tape/cassette player.

Kenwood has successfully included all the features of a CD player and cassette player into one package, together with subwoofer effects, rhythm, melody and style. This mini audio system’s two way speaker features a 100mm cone type subwoofer, and 40 mm cone type tweeters successfully delivering an output power of 20W + 20W. The mini system also features an amplifier section for producing ultimate amplifying effects. Furthermore, the system also capable of playing radio with its FM tuner, in addition to cassettes and CDs.

This mini system has a plugging feature which would enable the user to plug in an MP3 player or similar device like the Archos 604 30GB media player. The Kenwood SZ-3MD mini features some other excellent functions like a digital audio link and function controlling system, which contribute in making this audio system complete. The audio system is also equipped with a sound recoding output terminal which allows different types of sounds to be recorded. Finally, this audio system comes along with a remote control to make using it even more convenient.

The iHome iH51 is a compact stereo system for the iPod which features full-sized sound. This micro system totally believes in the concept of saving space and also doubles as clock radio. The iH51 system is comprised of a pair of satellite speakers, coupled up with a subwoofer in addition to the iPod clock/radio/dock charging base.

The position of the satellite speakers can be easily changed, thereby enabling the user to create a wider sound field. The dedicated subwoofer provided in the system helps in achieving a deep bass effect. This subwoofer can be manually controlled by a knob located at the back. While there are many iPod docks on the market with advanced speaker systems, such as the Klipsch Igroove, the iH51 manages to include a remarkable radio as well. The FM tuner is quite clean and bold, though there is some buzzing interference in the AM tuner.

The iH51 can be regarded as a streamlined version of the iH52 system where the parts have been scaled down or downsized to some extent. The twin driver satellite speakers have been dropped down to a smaller 2.25 inch single driver version. The subwoofers have been scaled down to approximately half the size, i.e. from 7.5 inches to around 4 inches. The initial cumbersome 18 button iPod has also been brought down to a more useful and manageable 15 button iPod.

It is a very reasonably priced product costing around £75. The iH51 is a home stereo system for iPods which transforms your beloved iPod into the both the perfect entertainer your pocket and home.

If you are planning on throwing a party, and you are left with no time to make music arrangements or get a DJ, don’t panic. The solution is simple, “Become your own Disc Jockey!”. This is now made possible by using the Logitech wireless DJ music system, which has the ability to enhance or boost up your digital lifestyle. It features on demand playlists, access to podcasts, internet radio, and PC music from anywhere, plus remote streaming.

On Demand Playlist: You start with a song and add a couple of more to the list, then pass the remote to all the guests present, and let them add the songs of their choice to the music mix. With the Logitech Wireless DJ Music System the songs can then be easily selected and sorted with the help of an intuitive clickable scroll wheel. You really need to just relax and enjoy the party as you will have your entire music library at your fingertips. There will always be the perfect song for the right mood, and no one will ever complain about the music.

Access to Internet Radio and Podcasts: The wireless DJ music system allows you to easily access your favorite web radio programs, or for that matter any internet radio station from anywhere, without carrying any annoying wires or cables around. It also happens to support all the digital music formats that your PC can play.

Remote Streaming: With the help of the Logitech wireless DJ music system, you have the chance to expand your system into multiple rooms. With the help of a long range remote control, you can also listen to and control music from anywhere in the house.

Bottom line, it’s high time that you set your digital music system free. You can be a DJ in your own house, anywhere in your house, and, best of all, control everything from the palm of your hand. Plus, there is no need for a wireless network.

Imagine the height of excitement when you are hosting a party for your friends at your home not simply by using two standalone speakers, but by using a professional DJ system and disco lights. BriteLite enterprises, a division of DFX professional has designed a fully loaded DJ system called DJ Pack 3000 MK II which is available on rent for any party freaks.

The whole package consists of a sophisticated dual CD player, which also supports a pitch mixer and modulator, one 4 channel stereo mixer, 16 U DJ case, one highly powered 3000 W amplifier and 2 dual 15 inch 3 way speakers. All this equipment can be effectively used to generate ground shaking thumps. It is the perfect alternative for someone who does not have a Technics SL1210MK2Y deck of their own, or something similar, and still wants to throw an amazing party. But this is not the end, with all this sophisticated acoustic gear you will also get a professional disco light consisting of 40 beams and 80 lenses that respond according to the sound.

According to the Arash Shamoeil, President of Sales for BriteLite, “Whether your customer is hosting a house party or a gathering of up to 300-400 people, this professional system will impress each and every guest. There have been some lookalike products in the rental channel, but this is the first true professional system and the best part is that it all comes together in a simple to set up and tear down package. This is a true plug and play system, with all accessories included.” Although the whole DJ system is supplied as a single unit, you can also take away any particular equipment as per your needs.