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Roundup: Top 5 iPod Docks

It seems that new iPod and iPhone docks come out every few days. In the end, deciding which is best isn't always easy. The best looking aren't always the ones that sound best. You'll find a good selec...

Samsung StudioDock: Docking Your iPod With Style

If you are looking for an iPod docking solution that's better than just a pair or little speakers, look no further. The Samsung StudioDock is composed of a pair of monitor speakers that are well-suite...

LaCie Speakers: Ship-vent USB Goodness

A nicely designed set of computer speakers is always a must on an efficiently designed workspace. The latest USB speakers from LaCie were designed by famed industrial designer Neil Poulton. These spea...

Genius Speakers: With a Touch-Based Interface

The phenomenal success of the iPhone and the iPod Touch has pushed tactile technology to the forefront of designers, manufacturers and consumers. Touch-based screens have existed for a while, but the ...

Classic Jukebox iPod Dock

Everyone knows that retro is chic. However, it may seem odd to dock an iPod to a 40s style jukebox, but there are a lot of retro style iPod accessories out there. The Xi Classic Jukebox is inspired by...

Sony S-Airplay: A Wireless, Multi-room iPod Dock

There is nothing sweeter than an iPod dock that has no wires. Wireless is the way to go. Make that same iPod dock usable in different rooms, then you're sitting on one cool dock. The Sony S-Airplay Wi...

Auxout: Style, Form-Factor, and Great Sound Combine

Fans who enjoy music as if they were there, the Auxout speakers may just be the set of speakers you've been searching for. Well, at least that's what reader Hannah Howard suggested to us. The Auxout f...

Speakers Built for the Wet, Hot American Summer

With the weather getting oh so nice, a lot of us are trying to spend as much time outdoors as we can. Those of us with yards get to enjoy the great outdoors while also having easy access to our music...

Sony Set to Release Micro-sized Home Theatre System

While the general philosophy used to be "bigger is better," Sony seems to think other wise with their new line of micro speakers set to be available for the masses next month. The strawberry-sized 5.1...

iPod Boombox Made Out of Cardboard

While shopping in Williamsburg, Brooklyn yesterday we came across a funny, but maybe not so functional product. Designed by Suck UK, who also designed the Mix Tape USB drive, have crafted a cardboard ...

Yamaha YST001 Speakers with Ambient Lighting

Yamaha recently announced the YST001 (shown below the jump), speakers with three integrated halogen lamps of 25W that can be dimmed and lit via remote control. We immediately thought this was a great ...

The Two-in-One Elecom iPod Stereo Speaker System

Portable speaker systems for your iPod are pretty common these days. But the Elecom stereo speaker systems ASP-CR550P/ ASP-CR550 distinguishes themselves with a two-in-one design that allows the speak...

Look! Self-Cooling Media Cabinet Keeps Melt Downs at Bay

Have you ever put your hand inside your entertainment cabinet after watching a movie? You could bake Thanksgiving dinner in there! With all those power hogging components -- DVD player, stereo, DVR --...

Sales Alert! Sharper Image Liquidates Stores

On June 1st, 86 Sharper Image stores began liquidating their goods. The company, who filed for bankruptcy in mid February, will be shutting down all of its stores. An era has come to a close people. ...

Flickr Finds: Mini Design Whore Curio Cabinet

This is just too adorable. Flickr user, Shawnwall, set up his iPod nano below these Panton mini chairs. We love the balance of the mini items with the mega Apple Hi-Fi......

Look! Pottery Barn Fall Finds

While it's only just turning into summer we scored a preview to Pottery Barn's fall merch (yah, we're cool like that). Two items caught our eyes......

Roundup: Etsy Scavenger

Etsy is a goldmine for gadget and geek accessories you didn't know you needed. Every month we'll be rounding up the best finds from craftsters from around the world. This month we found a rad needle...

Science & Sons Phonefone II: Passive Aggressive

Subtracting price and availability out of the equation, we'd most definitely would love one of these Science & Sons Phonefone II for the sheer beauty of its shape. The passive amplifier works without ...

mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb In The Test Lab

Call us modern day mods, but we're fans of spherical items. The sphere shape ends up softening up all the hard lines throughout the average home, bringing a sculptural element to any interior. So it's...

The Sonic Impact T-Amp: Sonically Impactful

The Sonic Impact T-Amp has been mentioned once or twice ...maybe thrice... on the site before as a solution to powering home speakers from your computer and this is what we have been talking about. S...

Molly the Cat Masters the iPhone

We know what happens when the cat's away......

Herman Miller Sound Management

When we think of Herman Miller, we think of iconic modern office furniture. But Herman Miller's focus on office environments, whether for the home or a business, doesn't just stop at stylish chairs or...

Plugging In: A New Lease on Life - Living Room Space Planning

We need your help! My husband and I are moving into a new apartment this Saturday, and one of the first things we're going to need to know is where to set up the furniture in the living room, which...