iVictrola iPod Amplifier: Get back into the groove with a new twist

"You might think that the gramophone died with Nipper the dog, but it’s remarkable to see something of a bygone era relive through the blitz of technology. The iVictrola iPod amplifier created and designed by Matt Richmond might appear to be an old-fashioned object that brings back the memories of a bygone era however, is an extremely convenient gadget of the iPod age. What looks like an antique at the first sight can play your iPod without using batteries or an electrical plug or a solar panel for that matter, but the device runs on an acoustic amplification based on its simple and smart engineering. Handcrafted from recycled walnut pieces from the high-end furniture, the horn is made from metal that actually maximizes the amplification to keep you grooving. Expected to be a limited edition device, the iVictrola iPod amplifier will be priced somewhere near $400 and will be available soon at Design Without Reach."

Source: Bornrich

Music Chocolate by Michi Jjung

"Music Chocolate is an upholstered, chocolate colored ottoman that has an integrated sound system for use with MP3 players. There's also a Music Chaiselong to stretch out on while enjoying the musical pouf."

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Source: Moco Loco

Aesthesis Speakers… An Audiophiles Dream Come True

"Can you hear me now? Well for $85,000 I sure would hope so! Swedish audio company Aesthesis wants to make sure your music doesn’t just sound good, it wants it to look even better. Limited to a production run of only 100 pieces, Aesthesis speakers are made out of many of the same components that bless the Swedish supercar Koenigsegg. The materials used are carbon fiber and stainless steel with the Gramophone speaker sporting a coaxial two-way driver to cover the full audio spectrum down to 37 Hz."

Source: Flylyf

Neurosonics Audiomedical Labs Inc.

Neurosonics Audiomedical Labs Inc. from Chris Cairns on Vimeo.

Source: Kanye Blog

CBS Embeds a Video Playing Ad in a Print Magazine

"In the latest example of finding media innovation where you’d least expect it, CBS is embedding a video player in a print ad in Entertainment Weekly that will serve up a video buffet of its fall lineup.

The CBS foray into a print/digital alliance plays full-motion video at a crisp resolution. The ad, dubbed by CBS and partner Pepsi Max “the first-ever VIP (video-in-print) promotion,” works like one of those audio greeting cards. Opening the page activates the player, which is a quarter-inch-thick screen seen through a cutaway between two pages concealing the larger circuit board underneath.

The audio quality is equally good (extremely poor video shot by me notwithstanding), but beware: there are no volume controls, and in a quiet environment, it’s quite loud. This is surely a intentional design feature, aimed at getting the attention of people nearby.

Unlike the wholly unsatisfying debut of the e-ink cover in Esquire magazine last year, this works.

The video-enhancement will appear in the September issue of Entertainment Weekly, but only in what sounds like a relatively small subset of the circulation: the promo itself will be in every issue, but the video portion only in some subscriptions delivered to New York and Los Angeles. It was released Tuesday to media outlets."

Source: Wired

More Than A Game Movie Trailer

MORE THAN A GAME: Movie Trailer - Watch the top videos of the week here

Premieres in New York, L.A., and Cleveland on October 2nd

Equalizer Speaker

"We’ve been use to regulating the equalizer on most music systems to find the best sound effect, and then how about controlling the equalizer by moving our speakers? Believe me, it’s not one of tat Arabian nights, but a unique speaker integrates equalizer with the sound boxes. Move each speaker, which looks like button on an equalizer, you can also easily find the equilibrium model for your each favorite tunes."

Source: I New Idea

Red One Digital Camcorder

"The most frustrating factor when purchasing new video equipment is that by the time you get it home something newer and better has already come out. However the makers of the Red One Digital Camcorder are making obsolescence obsolete. The body of the camera is designed to be completely modular and upgradable... essentially making it future-proof. And you're not to just stuck with their products—the camera supports tons of third party accessories."

Source: Cool Material