If you are not satisfied with your iPod or notebook sound system because they are too small and sounds like tin can then you should try adding a digital audio speakers. Depending on your needs there’s a wide variety of speakers to choose from, there are speakers made just for a specific application like USB speakers made for notebooks, speakers docks for iPod, PSP, cell phones, MP3 players and more. The advantages of digital audio speakers are similar to what you get from with digital radios, clearer sound and more extra data to accompany each frequency. Unlike analogue transmissions, which attenuate over distance and are prone to interference, digital speakers sounds equally clear across the entire area.
The USB digital speakers are super-portable and lightweight, gives power digital audio which connects via USB port on your laptop. Unlike conventional speaker systems which uses extra wires for power supply and output wires from your sound card which looks very messy. Available in small desktop sizes, as AV tuners for stereo systems which require an amplifier to function and as portable in-car devices. Some models include a remote control for easy volume adjustments.
If you are planning to buy a speaker docks for iPod you should try a digital radios, besides from its superior CD-quality sounds you can also enjoy listening to your favorite AM/FM programs with a noticeable clarity and reception. The term CD-quality is being used to describe digital radio by many of the industry spokespeople, the radio stations and the manufacturers, but it does not in fact sound like compressed digital music. The sound quality differs between stations depending on the number of kilobits that it uses for its broadcast. It’s the same principle as behind MP3 files, the higher the bit rate, the better the sound quality. As of now these digital radios are only limited to few countries who has digital broadcasting stations and they are a very expensive. As with any electronics, prices will drop overtime. DAB+ radios are pricier than a regular analogue radio simply because they’re more sophisticated. The DAB+ chip inside the radio works as a decoder for converting the digital stream into sound correcting any transmission errors, and it also interprets any of the program-associated data and multimedia data and outputs it on the digital radio’s LCD display.
As its relatively new technology compared to other digital radio standards, there aren’t many devices or manufacturers that support it. At present it’s limited to desktop radios and iPod speaker docks, with one portable in-car solution. Limited adoption around the world also plays a factor, the only countries currently using the technology are Switzerland, Malta and Italy.
Polk Audio DB651 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers
Turn up your vehicle’s audio performance with the db651, a 6-1/2-inch coax speaker designed to drop into a variety of applications in no time at all. Advanced materials reduce component weight while offering rock solid reliability, advanced looks and ultra high performance. Borrowing technology from Polk Audio’s flagship SR Series, the db Series offers exceptional value for the price. The db651 come with 6-3/4 inch adaptor rings for easy fit in VWs, Audis, BWMs and other European cars. Dynamic Balance Driver Technology for pure, distortion free sound. Polymer/Mica Composite Cones are stiff yet lightweight for big sound and little distortion. Klippel Optimized Components for consistent, distortion-free sound. Marine Certified means the db651 is built tough to withstand the harshest environments on the water. Low-mass 2-Layer Kapton Voice Coil Kapton has a high melting temperature, ensuring reliability and high power handling. Swivel Mount Tweeter allows precise aiming of sound. Wheel-inspired style combines with rugged durability in the db grille… [ more ]
Polk Audio Atrium 45 All-Weather Speakers
Tired of leaving the door open to hear your music on the deck? It’s time for a pair of high-quality outdoor speakers like the Atrium 45 from Polk Audio. The speakers each feature all-stainless-steel and brass hardware for years of rustproof reliability and a rustproof aluminum bracket that permits multiple mounting options and full 90 degree rotation: you can aim them to deliver the best possible sound in a variety of positions. The Atrium 45 speakers have a wide dispersion pattern, and they’re very efficient, operating on as little as 10 watts per channel. They’re designed to deliver good sound quality across a large listening area, but Polk recommends multiple-pair setups if you want high sound levels in an outdoor setting, as sound tends to dissipate more quickly outdoors than in. The speakers’ white finish is paintable to match your decor or trim color–you can even paint them green to blend with foliage. Their sculpted front baffle and rounded enclosures minimize diffraction (sound reflecting off of hard edges) for more open and lifelike imaging, and their rustproof… [ more ]
Polk Audio Monitor 50 2-Way Floorstanding Speaker
The Polk Audio Monitor 50 2-way Floorstanding Speaker, Black Finish (single) is a quality-built, high-performance, yet affordable loudspeaker for music and home theater. The Polk Monitor 50 provides open, spacious and clear audio even when driven by modestly-powered amplifiers and receivers, and is voice matched for lifelike surround-sound environments. This monitor boasts a stylish look that complements today’s flat screen technology, with a discreet black finish, beefy stabilizer feet that ensure stability on carpet or hard floors, and a slim tower design that has a footprint of less than one square foot. The Polk Monitor 50 utilizes a one-inch fabric and polymer-composite dynamic-balance dome tweeter with a powerful neodymium magnet structure that delivers a clear and detailed high frequency response for realistic reproduction of vocals and instruments, as well as dual 5.25-inch bi-laminate composite dynamic-balance drivers that are lightweight and stiff with good dampening for high efficiency, excellent bass and lower distortion. This unit’s non-resonant all-MDF enclosure… [ more ]
Audio Unlimited Wireless Speakers with Remote
Listen to music just about anywhere without the hassle of running unsightly speaker wire! These high-quality, weather-resistant speakers can even be used in wet areas. Powered by 900MHz Phase Loop Lock circuitry which automatically locks in and keeps the audio signal clear and strong within a range of up to 150 feet with no line of sight limitations. The signal works just like high powered wireless 900MHz phones delivering a crystal clear signal through walls or any other obstacles in your yard truly offering endless installation options. The system transmitter supports all types audio inputs including RCA inputs for home theatre receivers, MP3 players, computers and iPods. Audio Unlimited’s wireless speaker system is the perfect solution for adding music around the pool/spa, on the patio, near the BBQ, in your office, garage, in the garden, or out on the deck during those hot summer nights. With the optional add-on units (sold separately SPK-VELO2) you can spread the sound even further around your garden and they can all work off of the same original transmitter. These stylish portable… [ more ]
Sony SS-B3000 Bookshelf Speakers with 8″ Woofer
I’m in the unfortunate position of having audiophile ears but a small budget. So I shop carefully for audio equipment. I purchased a pair of Sony B3000s here recently ($84), and while I auditioned them I was also testing a pair of Klipsch B-3 bookshelf speakers ($329). I only use my system for audio, by the way, in combination with a 100w Sony subwoofer, and I listen mostly to classical music. I noticed a big difference in sound right away- the Sonys seemed to be accurate up and down the frequency range while producing a very even, smooth ensemble sound in full orchestral passages. To my ears the Klipsches did none of these things well. I’m an orchestral musician and I know what different instruments sound like- the Sonys reproduce all the instruments very accurately. The Klipsches, on the other hand, were so bright and lively that I found them harsh and difficult to listen to. They’re more efficient, so they produce louder sounds at the same volume setting, but that’s not a consideration for me. All that I want is accurate reproduction… [ more ]
Sony SS-B1000 5 1/8-Inch Bookshelf Speakers
Before you begin to read my review, please understand that I only wrote it because there are so very few reviews currently available about these speakers. Knowing that, here is what I can tell you about them. First of all, I purchased these speakers for one, and only one, reason. I presently own a very nice Panasonic 27″ color (stereo) television. The sound from the internal TV speakers never thrilled me, so I looked into purchasing some better speakers. The first thing I discovered (to my dismay) was that my TV did not have “external speaker” jacks. Okay, so I dropped a few extra bucks ($99.00 to be exact), and I purchased a very nice, 100 watt Sherwood, stereo receiver. Bear in mind now that I am only talking about a “stereo.” I am not talking about a surround sound system, a Dolby digital system (5-1, 6-1 or the like), or any other high-tech system. Just plain old, every day, run of the mill stereo! Now, I really thought that I was home free because I already owned a great pair of Bose bookshelf speakers. Wrong again! The Bose speakers are only “four” ohms, and my… [ more ]
M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Powered Speakers
The compact Studiophile AV 40 powered speakers deliver the same proven M-Audio technology favored by top producers, recording engineers and musicians around the world. The combination of 4-inch polypropylene-coated drivers and 3/4-inch ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters provides punchy lows, crisp highs and a balanced, uncolored response. Custom cabinets with dense wood construction deliver more accurate bass response than you could ever get from plastic multimedia speakers. And for the highest possible fidelity, the Studiophile AV 40 speakers also feature OptImage III wave-guide technology and a 20 watt-per-channel internal amplifier that utilizes Class A/B architecture. The Studiophile AV 40 reference monitors are the perfect solution for traveling musicians or anyone who wants top-notch sound from their desktop multimedia system… [ more ]
Polk Audio RC85i 2-Way In-Wall Speakers
The Polk Audio RC85i 2-way In-wall Speaker delivers incredible sound to any room in your home without using any floor or shelf space. The RC85i is easy to install, requiring only that you cut a hole, feed the wires through, and simply drop the speaker in where it is held in place by rotating cams that safely secure the speaker with no extra assembly or mess. Once installed, the paintable grille and flange allows this in-wall speaker to virtually disappear in the room. The Polk RC85i utilizes an eight-inch dynamic-balance, mineral filled polymer-composite cone with a rubber surround that outlasts cheaper foam surrounds, as well as a one-inch dynamic-balance, metalized soft dome tweeter with a swivel mount. The swivel-mounted tweeter is aimable for direct high frequency control that ensures spacious imaging with amazing clarity, and well-balanced sound in any listening position, even off-axis listening positions, rather than in just a small sweet spot. Constructed of durable, moisture resistant materials, the RC85i is safe for use in bathrooms, kitchens, saunas, or even under outdoor… [ more ]