Awesome Speakers

The latest version of the NS2 Air Monitors supports streaming via Bluetooth and Spotify alongside its AirPlay capability, making it much more versatile. It still has a 32-bit DSP, 3″ Kevlar woofers and 0.75″ tweeters. Drops 8/11.

Like BioLite’s charging stoves, Pelty uses heat from a fire to power its electronics. A lit candle can power Pelty for up to five hours. The speaker is made from glass and ceramic and connects to devices via Bluetooth.

The Sony SRS-X9 is a high-end compact wireless speaker. It connects via NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and also has Ethernet, USB and 3.5mm inputs. It has 4 tweeters, 2 mid drivers and a subwoofer, and has a total output of 154W.

These unique speakers have enclosures made from glass-fiber reinforced concrete. Each one has a titanium cone full-range speaker, and can handle 50w max. We’re not sure of the acoustic properties of concrete, but they sure look good.

A compact 3.5W Bluetooth audio player, FM radio and alarm clock. Sound Rise can wake you up with a chime or with music from the radio or your mobile device. It also has a USB charging port and 3.5mm input. Also available in black.

Handcrafted using reclaimed timber and modern analog audio hardware. These 75W Bluetooth speakers are available in raw finish or worn out with aged parts and retro colors. They also have a 3.5mm aux in and a USB charging port.

A wireless music player that isn’t box-shaped. The Crescendo has a 24-bit 48kHz DSP, a 50W woofer and two 25W Folded Motion tweeters. It works with Bluetooth, AirPlay, Ethernet, USB, 3.5mm aux and optical input. More here.

Wall-hanging artwork which doubles as a speaker. Soundwall streams music via AirPlay or UPnP and also has RCA inputs. Choose from Soundwall’s stock artwork, upload your own photo or order a blank canvas for you to paint on.

Cone suggests songs based on your listening habits. The portable player has simple controls and taps into your streaming music subscriptions and other online sources. It’s also an AirPlay speaker. Drops this summer for $399.

Part of Grain Audio’s Kickstarter-funded launch lineup, these wooden bookshelf speakers are based on hand-built models used in professional venues. They have 5.25″ woofers and are meant to be used with 25W to 75W amplifiers.

A minimalist portable wireless speaker. Its aluminum frame, plastic body and textile grill are finished in monochrome. It works with Bluetooth, DLNA, AirPlay, Wi-Fi and ad-hoc wireless. It also has 3.5mm and optical inputs. Pricing TBD.

This substantial sound system has two 25mm tweeters, two 2″ mid-ranges and two 5.25″ woofers, each with a 50w amp. Streams via Bluetooth, DLNA and AirPlay. Has 3.5mm, RCA and optical inputs and two USB charging ports.

Line 6’s AmpliFi is a solid state guitar amp and a Bluetooth speaker. Use the AmpliFi Remote iOS app to access nearly 200 tones and effects. You can chain up to eight effects and save and share your configurations. Available in 75W or 150W.

Powerful dual-channel Bluetooth-enabled bookshelf speakers. Each speaker has a 4″ woofer, a 1″ dome, and a 2x50W amp. The set comes with detachable grills, 3.5mm and optical inputs, a remote plus all the cables you need.

TimberCraft offers guitar cabinets and speakers with a rustic aesthetic. The hand-built cabinets come in a variety of sizes and finishes, and use electronics from Warehouse Guitar Speakers or Celestion Speakers.

The Clio is a 2.1 Bluetooth speaker. It has a 2″ woofer at the bottom of its base, but instead of additional drivers it has a sheet of acrylic as its transducer. The result is a discreet speaker that radiates sound in multiple directions.

A minimal, round Bluetooth stereo speaker with a convenient wall mount accessory. The PA1 has a 52mm tweeter and two 20w drivers. You can also connect two PA1 units for stereo output. It also works with an optional speaker stand.

The Kaldewei Sound Wave is a bathtub that can stream audio via Bluetooth. Its drivers are attached within its body and are facing the tub, so you can listen and feel the sound. R&B massages might become a thing with this tub.

The HiddenRadio2 is a significant step up from its popular predecessor. It now automatically raises and lowers its protective cap, has intuitive touch controls, better cones and drivers, support for NFC and an alarm function.

Inspired by the Soundsticks, the Aura is a compact omnidirectional speaker. It has 1 30w and 2 15w amps, 6 1.5” high and mid drivers and a 4.5” subwoofer. Works with Bluetooth, AirPlay and DLNA. It also has 3.5mm and optical inputs.

The Despacio is a 50,000w disco sound system by Jordan Acoustics, McIntosh, 2ManyDJs and James Murphy. Each of its 7 stacks has 4 15″ bass drivers, 4 12″ mid range drivers, 4 tweeters and 6 McIntosh amps. More here and here.

A portable Bluetooth speaker that can be charged in just five minutes and last up to six hours at full volume. It can also be recharged up to 500,000 times. That’s because it uses supercapacitors instead of batteries.

The gigantic iPhone/iPod dock just got bigger and louder. The Wall of Sound 2.0 is a 1,600W speaker that weighs 392lbs. To protect your ears, it will automatically stop playing if you set it to a high volume for more than five minutes.