Awesome Audio

A wooden blaster with a modern spin. Instead of cassette tapes, you can swap mods such as a USB port or a Bluetooth receiver. It has two 5.25″ woofers, two 1/2″ tweeters and a 50W amp.

NAD Electronics’ Viso 1 bypasses the DAC on iOS devices and uses its own DAC for better sound. It has a 50W subwoofer and two 15W drivers. Also connects via Bluetooth and has video output.

Aperion teamed up with Summit Wireless to create what it claims are the worlds first wireless speakers capable of streaming uncompressed 24-bit, 96KHz audio, with a dead simple setup process.

An imposing speaker dock for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The FWP3200D has two turntable docks, 300W speakers, a USB port, 3.5mm in and out and two mic sockets. Mini speaker version too.

The AH-D400 Urban Raver headphones have 50mm drivers and a built-in bass amp that can be used for up to 12 hrs. per charge. The control wheel adjusts volume and playback on iOS devices.

Portable speakers that are made from old loudspeakers. Each unit is unique and rare (and pricey). It’s available in two sizes and comes with an internal battery, a charger and a 3.5mm cable.

A 6.5W 2″ Bluetooth speaker with a handcrafted solid wood cabinet. It has a range of 30′ and also has a 3.5mm input. The manufacturer will plant one tree for each 1Q sold on Kickstarter.

A stylish and powerful on-the-go speaker system, the Shoqbox is shock and splash proof, and works wirelessly with your Bluetooth-enabled gadget to play music or as a speakerphone for up to 8 hours.

The audiophile grade playGo AP1 will provide lossless audio from iOS devices using AirPlay to any audio system using a pure digital connection. Also supports DLNA and Microsoft Play To tech.

Developed by Richard Haberkern, the Soundlazer is a portable open-source ultrasonic parametric speaker, which means that the sound is delivered in a narrow path to only its intended listener.

The ARIS is a network-enabled speaker designed for Windows PCs. It has an aluminum enclosure, a removable steel base, six speakers that output a total of 100W and Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity.

The newest edition of Marshall’s Major headphones has a heavy metal theme: all-black paint with a denim headband. Marshall is also giving away a matching amp to promote the Pitch Black series.

Sony employed one of the world’s best sound designers to craft this binaural soundscape that takes you inside the experience of preparing to rock out a capacity crowd. Headphones are a must.

Sculpted Eers let you make your own earbuds in minutes, so you can get the benefits of custom molded in-ear headphones – great sound, fit and noise cancellation – without the wait.

You’ll be jammin’ with House of Marley’s reggae-inspired boombox with dual 1″ tweeters, a pair of 4.5″ woofers, and a built-in iPhone/iPod dock. Made from birch and canvas. Out this February.

The K 495 NC has active noise canceling capability, which is powered by an internal battery that is charged via USB. Also has a soft headband and ear cups for comfort.

If you’re one of the 3 people left on Earth without a smartphone dock, this one looks good – with 100w of power, hybrid vacuum tube/digital amp, iOS and Galaxy S docks and wireless playback.

To celebrate their new Eurosound product line, Behringer will release the iNuke Boom, a limited edition iOS dock that measures 8′(w) x 4′(h), weighs over 700lbs., with 10,000 watts of power.

A beefy Bluetooth speaker with a dock for iOS devices. Streams music from up to 33′ away and has two full range drivers and two subwoofers. Also has a USB port and a remote app for iOS and Android.

A portable speaker system with a 4” cone woofer and a 1-3/8” tweeter. Has a dedicated dock for the iPhone and iPod Touch and a 3.5mm input jack. Can be plugged in or powered by 6 AA batteries.

Closed back headphones that deliver a wide open sound, thanks to the huge ear cups and the 50mm drivers – the biggest in AKG’s headphone range. Not for folks with small craniums.

A limited edition of the TMA-1 DJ headphones made with the help of hip hop and electronic label Fool’s Gold. It has an angled stereo plug and a cable lock so you stay connected while mixing beats.

The Boss BR-80 is a multi-track recorder – up to 8 tracks, with a variety of effects – a field recorder – records up to 550 hrs. – and a virtual jam buddy in a very portable form factor.