You can use the Restio to listen to CDs, the radio, music stored on Apple devices or on a USB key. The only drawback is that the system is lacking when it comes to displaying digital files on a USB key, which are only identified by the track number and the folder where they located.

The alarm clock uses IntelliAlarm technology to provide a smooth wake up. Initially, the system will play the audio source selected by limiting high frequencies to avoid waking you up too suddenly. The high frequencies are slowly added as the song progresses. It’s an excellent idea.

The Restio ISX-800 audio system contains two 1.25-inch high frequency speakers and two 4-inch low frequency speakers.

Installing it is easy, just affix the Restio directly to the wall. Its square shape and thickness of 9 cm make it compact and nice to look at. In addition, the fact that the front panel of the Restio is available in black, white, green or purple leaves more options as to how much you want it to stand out in a room.

The elegant Restio can also be installed on a half moon-shaped pedestal directly against the wall, or you can use a more stable circular base for positioning that requires no other support.

Yamaha Restio ISX-800

The TriPort technology, exclusive to Bose, provides perfectly balanced sound with present bass frequencies and good high frequencies. And so you don’t lose any of the music, the pads have contours in memory foam that fit perfectly on the ears and remain in place. As for the band, it is thin and has no other pressure points that those on each side of the head.

There is only one wire that connects to the headphones. This avoids embarrassing Y cables that get tangled up when you store them. And while we’re on the subject of storage, they fold in on themselves and can be stored flat. They can then be easily slipped into a bag without creating too much clutter.

The Apple Version: OE2i

The OEi version is designed specifically to be used with Apple devices. Even the wire has a small remote control that allows you to control the volume and navigate through your music library, among other things. And if you use the headphones with an iPhone, you can also receive and end a call and then go from listening to music to the phone function with a single button.

OE2 and OE2i Headphones and are available in black or white.

Visit the Bose website for more information:

Bose.com

The VISO 1 is a product with an interesting design, incorporating Direct Digital Amplifier technology found in the NAD Master Series M2. The speakers are signed Paul Barton of PSB, expertise that guarantees accurate and dynamic sound quality. In addition, a digital processor controls equalizers for highly accurate adjustment of high, medium and low frequencies.

Especially for the bass, there is a microphone that detects the room response for these frequencies. Once the size of the room is estimated and obstacles are detected, the bass adjusts perfectly to the environment. In fact, this type of sensor is used more and more on the high-end devices.

Remember that you can link any Bluetooth device to a VISO 1, so you can enjoy it even if you don’t have an Apple device.

The price is $ 699 and the targeted audience is the same clientele that would be interested in the Zeppelin from Bowers & Wilkins.

Stay tuned for much more information about the launch of this new product!

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The Tivoli iSongBook is far from being just an iPod docking station. Distinct and compact, it is a tiny two-piece module that will breathe new life into your music files. It has a retractable stand on the side of the unit, which links the iPod / iPhone and the Tivoli iSongBook.

Of course, as it is to mark the anniversary of NPR public radio, the top-quality FM stereo radio with five preset stations is front and centre. The display space is discrete and well integrated into Peter Max’s design. If you want to, you can also use the backlight display.

The Tivolo iSongBook can operate with six rechargeable batteries. These can also be charged in the device. Finally, the second speaker connects to the central unit with a six-foot cable. We would have preferred it to be wireless, but at least you can enjoy the full stereo effect. A tiny complete remote control can be used to manage playlists, select albums and turn the device on and off, ect.

A product like this one decorated with drawings by Peter Max will become a big attraction, regardless of which room in the house you chose to install it in. When the artwork and the music come together, success is guaranteed!

The Tivoli iSongBook is compatible with the fourth, fifth and sixth generation iPod, iPod Mini, Nano and Touch and the current iPhone on the market. The auxiliary jack also allows to connect devices other than those from Apple.

This is a limited edition from Tivoli Audio.

The Tivoli and Peter Max iSongBook

This feature allows you to use B & W’s Zeppelin Air dock to listen to music stored in your computer or iPod / iPhone / iPad, via iTunes with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

For lovers of the original shape of the Zeppelin, don’t worry, B & W has left it the same. They did take the opportunity to update some of the technical characteristics of the sound quality. Note that the quality of the base was already exceptional, and we can expect that the new Zeppelin Air will be even more impressive.

The four speakers deliver 25 watts each and the subwoofer is capable of releasing a powerful 50 watts. There is also a digital-analog converter that converts digital information into a warmer analog sound. As for inputs, the Zeppelin Air has 3 input possibilities: USB, an auxiliary and an optical digital. It also has a composite output to send a video signal to a TV, a useful feature for using an iPad / iPod / iPhone to watch videos.

Since the unveiling of Apple’s AirPlay technology, many companies are remodeling their iPhone or iPod compatible devices. It is expected that gradually, AirPlay will become the new standard for audio systems, docking stations and stands for Apple devices.

More information on Air Zeppelin from Bowers & Wilkins

From your iPhone or other device, you will have access to your entire music library as well as thousands of Internet radio stations, accessible through your Sonos device. In addition, you will have direct access to legal online music download sites: Last.fm, Sirius, Napster, Wolfgang’s Vauld, etc.

Another particularly interesting aspect: the Sonos Controller application works with the Sonos Multi-Room Music System. It manages playback in different parts of the house. Wirelessly and directly from your smartphone touch screen, you can turn down the volume of jazz in the kitchen from the comfort of your desk where you are listening to classical music, while the children listen to rock in the basement. All this from the palm of your hand.

The application runs on Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The Android application will require 2.1 or higher version. Obviously, you need a Wi-Fi network at home to use the Sonos Controller application.

To download Sonos Controller on iTunes

The link to the Android application will be added upon its release, which is scheduled for late March.

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A rechargeable battery powers the rCube, providing from six to seven hours of playing time. Of course, you can also use the rCube plugged into a conventional outlet, which doubles as a battery recharger.

The rCube is a sealed block that traps low frequencies. As both low frequency speakers are placed back to back, vibration is reduced in the rCube. Result: you get natural bass that is well defined and pleasant to listen to. This is often where the problem lies, when manufacturers try to get good bass from a compact body. Arcam has done it.

The 30-pin socket for docking the iPod is located at the top. You can also send music wirelessly directly to rCube if you have the USB key or 30-pin transmitter, which are both optional. Finally, for more of a surround sound effect, you can synchronize more than one rCube. The iPod on the first will play on the second or third…

A detail to consider: rCube faithfully reproduces the music sent to it via the dock or a wireless connection. So, if you have poor quality MP3 files, you might want to consider updating your library.

This is often the case when CDs are transferred to a computer and to avoid taking up too much space, converting them diminishes quality. When you decide to pay $800 for the rCube, it’s nice to have good quality media.

The rCube from Arcam is available in black or white.

Visit the Arcam website

The Swiss brand also meets its country’s reputation for thoroughness. Each little detail has been thought through. The dock is motorized and re-descends into the box by itself when you put your system on standby. The display that lights up by itself behind the grid has the most beautiful effect. The controls are on a touch screen. The cabinets are made of wood, by hand, and available in different colours. Some models offer up to 600 watts of digital amplification. The sound quality is also very good, in addition to the ease of use.

Geneva Lab sound systems have a very sleek design, in addition to being at an affordable price. The smallest model, for example, iPod/iPhone compatible, with built-in speaker and integrated digital amplifier, radio and clock, all-in-one, is $329.

Several sizes are available, going right up to XXL (width 55 cm x height 61.3 cm x depth 37 cm). At this size, and given its design, your sound system becomes a true “objet d’art” of interior design.

First, on the appearance side, you have the choice of ten colors, from green to red and even pink and turquoise. Perfect if you want to integrate the MCR040 micro system into your decor, its compact design also makes it an excellent piece in a small room or on a bookshelf. And yet, no compromise on power.

The music, meanwhile, can come from an impressive variety of different sources. As the MCR040 is a base for the iPod/iPhone, a USB connector allows you to plug in an USB key containing music files. An auxiliary 3.5 mm jack at the front also makes it possible to connect any type of MP3 player. Finally, the MCR040 is also equipped with a CD player.

In addition, a slim remote, the size of a credit card, controls everything remotely.

For more information on the MCR040 micro, visit the Yamaha Canada website.

The BeoPlayer application gives you access to 20 Internet radio stations from around the world. An elegant clock is also programmed into this perfect complement to all BeoSound components. This way, once the alarm is scheduled, it will wake you to the sound of one of the radio stations or one of your music files, all from the BeoSound.

Here is the list of Internet stations that are available for free:

Radio100 Soft - Denmark?Radio 100FM - Denmark?SWR3 - Germany?Klassik Radio - Germany?Antenne Bayern - Germany?France Inter - France?France Info - France?RTL - France?Cool FM - Great Britain?Kiss Kiss Napoli - Italy?Latino FM - Spain?Radio Svizzera Classica - Switzerland?AVRO Steenen Tijdperk Fifties - The Netherlands?AVRO Baroque around the Clock - The Netherlands?Absolute Radio - United Kingdom?Absolute Radio Classic Rock - United Kingdom?Digitally Imported Chillout - United States?977 The Hitz - United States?Soma FM Groove Salad - United States?Afterhours DJs - United States

To download the BeoPlayer for free, visit iTunes: BeoPlayer on iTunes. People who don’t have Bang & Olufsen components can still download the application and enjoy access to radio stations and alarm-clocks.