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The new Sennheiser RS-120 has been introduced for all the music lovers and especially for those who always struggle with long dangling cords and short annoying cords. The RS-120 from premier audio equipment manufacturers Sennheiser is a wireless headphone that doesn’t include cords and wires and has a range of 120 ft. It is the perfect choice for Hi-Fi audio and the TV.

The Sennheiser RS-120 has analytical sound reproduction with strong bass response and is perfectly suited for listening to music at home and TV applications. The Sennheiser RS-120 comes with rechargeable NiMH batteries, which can be recharged by simply putting the headphones on their transmitter base that can be mounted to a wall. The best feature of this wireless headphone is that it receives reception through walls, doors and outdoors so it’s not compulsory for the listener to be in the same room where the music is being played.

The Sennheiser RS-120 box contains the headphones, base, batteries and power cord. The batteries go in the left headphone part. The on/off switch is located on the same side. The Sennheiser wireless headphones automatically shut off after a few minutes when no audio is going through them, so turning them off isn’t necessary. On the right ear we have our fine tuning. The top dial is for the volume. Below that we have the tuner. This is for fine tuning the frequency of the headphones. The entire system weighs just 8.1 ounces, and it comes with a two-year warranty. The Sennheiser RS-120 Wireless Headphones are an ideal choice for customers who require style and also for those who prefer to work while listening to music.

Get ready to experience a revelation in the domain of listening to music via headsets. Comfort will be exemplified and exuberance will take over as the new Maxell Digital MXL-1191 Wireless Headset has the ability to play music wirelessly from the computer or the console with the help of a USB base station. This base station will also serve the role of a charger. The set up is highly easy and is also comfortable. Some of the features of the headset include a frequency of 2.4 GHz, listening time of 5-8 hours, a standby time of 300 hours and a full charge time of 2 hours. The headset gives a person the privilege to sit in a comfortable position and listen to the kind of music that he wants to.

The battery that has been used in the headset is made up of Lithium Polymer. The configuration of the headset speaker is 40mm neodymium. The frequency response emitted by the headset is between 20 Hz-30,000 Hz for all sorts of games, music and voice. So despite being wireless, the MXL-1191 headset still offers the same professional quality, of say the Maxell HP-2000 headphones. The MXL-1191 package also contains a noise clear microphone that offers superior voice quality along with excellent game sound reproduction and audio signals. So if you feel like relaxing while listening to music, just buy this headset which will help you enter your own world through your favourite tracks without you even making a move. A must buy for those who cannot survive without music.

The Logitech Squeezebox duet is a one step solution to network digital audio, which employs a winning handheld wireless iPod like remote with an outstanding colour screen. Consumers can use the remote to navigate and scroll through their entire collection of music. This Squeezebox Duet also includes several online services and the majority of free internet radio stations. All this and more is available from the palm of your hand. The Squeezebox Duet from Logitech also supports Ethernet, as well as Wi-Fi home networks.

This squeezebox under the flagship of Logitech has been named duet because of its two part construction, the squeezebox controller remote and the squeezebox receiver base station. The base station of the Logitech Squeezebox Duet can be best described as a nondescript black brick which is capable of pulling the audio from the networked PC or from the internet using either the wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi home network. There is one single button that is provided at the base station which is used for manually syncing up the network during setup.

The real innovation here would be the remote here which is the squeezebox controller. Besides the normal ten buttons for controlling the standard functions, there is also a scroll wheel along with an amazing 2.4 inch color LCD screen. The controller includes a lithium ion battery. Besides this, there is an additional memory slot, a headphone jack, IR transmitter, inbuilt speakers and three axis accelerometer.

This Logitech squeezebox duet is capable of drawing audio from two main sources namely networked PC supporting Windows/Mac/Linux and the Internet. The breadth of the internet sources can be varied, from Online Music Services to Internet Radio to Podcasts. It is compatible with almost all the non-DRM audio file formats. It provides excellent online account integration and can be expanded to multiple rooms.

Finally to conclude, with its outstanding iPod like remote this Logitech Squeezebox Duet is an ideal solution of streaming the full range digital music which majorly includes files on the hard drive of your PC, free internet radio, premium subscription music services, all this to your living room stereo system.

Pure-Fi Mobile is the latest high-end and portable Bluetooth enabled speaker system for mobiles to come from Logitech. This lightweight speaker system weighs around 250grams and measures a mere 275 x 70 x 30mm. Due to this reason, it is considered to be one of the slickest portable speakers to date. This versatile speaker system can be used with any audio source. Moreover, Pure-Fi is the first Bluetooth model speaker system to come from Logitech.

There is a 3.5 mm audio jack at the back of the speaker which enables this speaker system to be hand wired to any audio source or it is also capable of streaming audio at the through the A2DP Bluetooth. The Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile Speaker also features a USB port through which it can also be connected to the computer and further this unit acts as a complete speaker system for the PC and as a result draws both its audio as well as power from the USB. Although this Bluetooth enabled mobile speaker system does not include any kind of remote but it comes equipped with a handy padded case for travelling.

This audio speaker system is a true performer especially considering the sleek and small size. It delivers an amazing sound quality and has an in-built rechargeable battery which supports a life of approximately twelve hours. It is highly intuitive and supports an amazing user interface. All in all, Pure-Fi is a highly portable sleek and affordable with an array of features.

If you are looking for a Media Streamer for you’re A/V set, then Slim Device’s Squeezebox is the best available gadget you can get from the market. You can call this product a beauty with brains. It allows you to play your music from any room in the house.

With a Length of 80mm, Width of 192 mm and height of 93 mm the Squeezebox is a very compact unit. And it has a black screen with glossy finish and a Chrome frame stand with a black rubber stabiliser. On the back of the HiFi system you will find all types of connectors for any type of Audio connection like the SPDIF with the optical audio, the Ethernet connector, RCA audio connectors and the headphone jack. The text generated on the screen is on account of neon blue lights and can be customised as per convenience as a result it is easily readable from a distance.

The set up of the squeezebox is also very user friendly and simple. Connect the Squeezebox to the PC through the Cat5cable and the server software is loaded on the PC which will lead to automatic set up. Then assign the squeezebox the IP address and it starts working. The server after scanning the PC assigns all the content in the audio section into different categories like Album, title or the artist to provide you a control over audio content, it also helps in setting radio presets, sets the volume control and has many other functions. Similarly the remote control functions are also very user friendly. Just scroll the menu and you can select the songs whichever way you like. Similarly music can also be accessed through the PC’s folder structure.

Besides the above it also has the facility of accessing pre-installed links to famous news sites through the RSS element.. It also has the facility of an alarm clock and through Squeeze Network access the internet radio. The quality of audio is also much above expectations and the speed with which it processes is also remarkable as there is no delay in playing the song after you have chosen it. Another major feature is that it is compatible to almost formats including the FLAC, Vorbis and OGG files.

The Sonos Bundle 150, or most commonly known as BU 150, is the latest hi-fi radio which provides you with everything that you will need to play wirelessly in multiple rooms of your house. This device is just a great example of a combination of software, and hardware intersecting perfectly. The BU 150 uses the Wi-Fi network in order to access the music collection from either your PC or Mac and finally streams it to as many zones as you would opt for. This hi-fi radio is much smaller in size and has a better amplifying power and a better Wi-Fi range than its predecessors.

This package includes ZP120 which is the main zone player, ZP90 which is the additional zone player and the excellent remote control that the company is known for. This small and compact unit alone is capable of providing ample of power to the speakers and can also control the switching between the sound sources as well as the track navigation. It is very important that at least one part of the Sonos BU150 is connected to a wireless router via Ethernet so as to pull the music from your PC as well as the content from different services like Pandora and Rhapsody.

The star of the show is the remote control which makes the navigation quite fast and quick with its 3.5 inch screen, scroll wheel and sensibly placed buttons. It is quite intuitive and supports an amazing user interface. It’s quite surprising that this hi-fi radio is easier and simpler to set up on a Mac than PC. All in all it is a perfect solution for all the music lovers with several music tastes and in many rooms in the same house.

In today’s world people want music where ever they go. Therefore Aerielle Technologies provided a step solution to all their problems in the form of i2i stream wireless audio extender which not only allows you to share the music with your friends but also enjoy listening to them while on the go. When compared the size i2i would be considered to be twice the size of iPod Shuffle but the weight is quite comparable.

The entire package comprises of two identical units accompanied with dual USB charging cables, two sets of audio cables and two sets of pocket clips. In order to use this system, first you need to connect one of the i2i stream units called the broadcaster to the audio source using an audio cable provided with the package. A signal is sent using this audio extender wirelessly and the other unit acts as a listener which outputs it through speakers or headphones.

It is capable of delivering outstanding sound quality. Whether the system is connected to the MP3 player or the PC, i2i functions best only when there is a direct line of sight especially between two units. The system features seven channels where the listener and the broadcaster, both are on the same channel. If at all you lug in your headphones to the broadcasting unit then someone else can make use of the listening unit and two people can simultaneously enjoy listening to the music.

Besides the normal AC adaptor, both the USB cables can also be used for charging the unit. It supports a battery life of five to seven hours. Adjusting the volume of the broadcasting unit has no effect on the volume of the output, in fact you can enjoy the music in the switch off mode of the broadcaster while any change in the volume of the listening gives a beep sound. Overall, i2i is an excellent system and delivers successfully what it promises to.

The AW1 is a hi-fi wireless audio music system to come from the Audio Engine brand. After having delivered various high end audio solutions for desktops, Audio Engine focused on the major problems encountered during the wireless transmission of high quality audio signals to any audio system across a room or a couple of rooms. For developing this kind of system, the most appropriate solution would be to transmit a digital audio signal wirelessly and process it in the analogue waveform at the other end, which is the receiver’s side.

For carrying out the initial transmission of the audio signal in the digital form, Audio Engine has made good use of its own production, the AW1, which is the wireless audio transmitter. The AW1 comprises two identical modules, namely transmitter and receiver, and each one has a USB plug hanging from its one end. It is very similar to the Logitech Wireless Music System, in that the AW1 also transmits audio and music from multiple end devices across wide distances. The transmitter module is equipped with a codec chip, which is used for receiving the data in the form of audio files from the PC, and then converting them into corresponding digital signals. Then these digital signals are further streamed to the receiver through the 802.11 protocol. The receiver is equipped with a digital to audio converter which converts these signals into a digital wave.

This Audio Engine AW1 wireless music system features a USB port supported by an AC adaptor and a trio of audio cables. This wireless music system is capable of delivering amazing sound quality and high fidelity effects in no time.

Pinnacle Sound Bridge Home Music is primarily a home music server that is capable of transferring digital music files from your PC to the home audio system, without using any wires. The system looks like a thin tube with an embedded LED display and can be described as resembling a silvery box of Pringles. This Sound Bridge Home Music system has been designed to give an excellent performance, and can support almost all major audio file formats.

The Pinnacle Sound Bridge Music System is an affordable wireless music system that has an excellent user interface and is quite easy to install. The Pinnacle Soundbridge Homemusic Player completely supports Windows Media DRM and WEP encryption. This product is especially directed at consumers who prefer listening to their PC based digital music files on the stereo or through some powered speakers maybe located in another room. This music system not only gives you the convenience of playing music directly from SD cards but also allows you to listen to internet radio stations.

Pinnacle Sound Bridge wireless home music system allows the users to conveniently browse and select tracks from any large collections of music files. Once the music library is set, it then becomes fairly easy to point the connected Home music device to it and then finally start the playback. This music system gives an amazing performance with internet radio, where browsing stations and songs is made quick and painless. There are small connectors provided located on the back for audio, power, headphones and also a single SD card slot.

The Sound Bridge Home Music system is an inexpensive alternative offered by Pinnacle for customers who like to enjoy their wide range of PC music on a home based stereo.

If you have ever dreamt of being DJ who is completely free from the constraints of wires, then this mixer from the Hercules might get your attention. It is the first ever wireless DJ mixing controller to hit the market, This innovative device gives you the convenience of mixing and scratching MP3, WAV and WMA files, using the included software, and all by simply plugging in a wireless USB connection.

It features two LCD screens for picking and displaying tracks that have to be played or mixed. It is a very cute and lightweight wireless mixing controller, with a total weight of slightly over a pound, and that’s including the batteries. Other Hercules controllers, such the Hercules DJ Console RMX, are neither so lightweight nor so wireless. This wireless DJ controller is available in the two stylish colours, black or white. The controller includes two decks for performing all major DJ functions, such as mixing, synchronising and scratching.

This wireless controller also features two jog wheels for scrolling faster through the tracks, 2 volume sliders, a crossfader slider for quick transitioning between the decks, 4 effect and sound buttons per deck, twenty five control buttons and pitch sliders. It is clearly well endowed with controls. The Hercules controller requires a PC with a sound card in order to operate, as well as some amplified speakers and music files like MP3, WAV or WMA.

Finally, as we already mentioned, this is the first wireless DJ mixer controller to perform all these mixing and scratching DJ functions. So if you love to DJ but are sick of wires, this controller could be for you.