Alexa has the Echo. Siri has the HomePod. Now Samsung's Bixby assistant has the Galaxy Home. Aimed at the higher end of the market, the unit hides six speakers and a subwoofer inside its tulip-shaped body and sits atop three metal legs. Eight far-field mics listen for your "Hi, Bixby" commands, which encompass music playback, SmartThings controls, and many of the same tasks Bixby handles on Samsung's Galaxy phones.
Inspired by the original phonograph and its inventor Thomas Edison, the Kozmophone brings back that horn-style speaker design along with plenty of modern upgrades. The turntable features an integrated design for easy setup and allows you to either connect existing speakers or to use it as a standalone Hi-Fi setup. The horn-style speaker rotates 360 degrees to provide consistent sound coverage wherever it's placed and is also detachable and portable and can connect to any device via Bluetooth. Available in six color options, the main cylinder can not only be used as a smartphone charger but also features a hologram animation inside the housing that can be swapped with multiple options using the Kozmo app.
If you can bounce a ball, you can make a beat: that's the idea behind the Oddball Drum Machine. Equipped with a percussion trigger inside, it connects to a companion app to let you play sounds simply by bouncing the ball. You can also loop beats, play over tracks, and share your creations. For more advanced users, the round instrument also works as a MIDI controller in apps like Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Garageband, and Logic.
Nearly a quarter of all TVs sold in the States have Roku built-in. Like most TVs, their speakers aren't so great. Roku TV Wireless Speakers take care of that. Thanks to software integration between the two, setup and connectivity are single button-easy, and the sound is always in sync and optimized for whatever's on the screen. In addition, the speakers also support Bluetooth so you can enjoy their rich sound with music playing straight from your phone.
Originally crafted for the 2016 launch of the BeoSound 1, this collection of five speakers is truly unique. Each of the units is one-of-a-kind, having been anodized and dyed one at a time in a single-day takeover of the brand's aluminum plant. Each one is engraved "1/1" to note their individual nature but is otherwise functionally identical to standard BeoSound 1s. They're being offered through Sotheby's, with the auction closing on July 18.
Assembled in Detroit using mostly American-sourced parts, the Shinola Runwell Turntable is a belt-driven deck combining plug-and-play simplicity with a high-quality oak wood build. Developed in collaboration with VPI, it has a hefty aluminum platter and tonearm built by MDI of Lakewood, NJ. Its wooden base is finished in black or natural, with either black or rose gold accents, respectively. The integrated phono preamp lets you hook it straight up to most modern receivers and powered speakers, and the factory-installed Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge sounds great with both 33 1/3 and 45 vinyl. Finished with a matching leather platter mat. As seen in Uncrate Issue 03.
Wow & Flutter: < 0.1% / Gain: 35.4db @ 1 KHz / Signal-to-noise ratio: > 82db / EQ: RIAA standard / Distortion: < 0.001%
Width: 18.0" / Depth: 13.875" / Height: 7.5" / Weight: 40 lbs.
Created to fix the most common problems with TV audio (such as the infamous quiet dialogue issue), the Aftermaster Pro improves the overall quality of your home audio without the need for soundbars or bulky speakers. The compact device hooks up between your TV and content source through HDMI and automatically adjusts and clarifies poor quality audio and dialogue, so you're not constantly adjusting the volume using a remote. The device also controls and balances your TV's peak special effects sound levels and provides you with a significantly better experience no matter what you're watching.
Oris has always had an affinity for aviation, and their second partnership with Swiss air rescue foundation Rega, an independent group that provides emergency medical aid via helicopter and jets, is another beautiful example. The limited timepiece features a 45mm matte gunmetal-grey case made from PVD plated stainless steel, and is covered by domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. The black dial boasts a second time zone indicated by a 24-hour central hand with a pointer that is tipped with a red airplane, a nod to Rega pilots. The timepiece is powered by an automatic movement, is limited to 2,000 pieces, and is finished with a grey strap with red leather and stainless steel folding clasp shaped like an airplane seatbelt buckle.
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Discovered by Nobel Prize-winners, graphene is one of the most incredible materials known to man. Ten layers stacked on to each other are more bulletproof than steel, and Vollebak has acquired some of this revolutionary material and coated jackets with it for this experimental prototype. Each black Graphene jacket is part coat, part science experiment, and an opportunity to wear what could easily become the world's next super material.
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Its specs are impressive, but it's the design of Constellation Audio's Leo Sound System that sets it apart. Its angular, rocky surface hides a pair of 6.5-inch woofers, housed in an opposed parallel configuration to cancel out vibrations. Those are powered by dedicated twin 140-Watt Class D amplifiers, while the two 2.5-inch midrange drivers and dual 0.75-inch tweeters each have their own 70-Watt amps for a total of 560 Watts of power. A multichannel DSP optimizes the sound quality for whatever source is playing, whether it be AirPlay, Chromecast, Bluetooth, optical digital, Ethernet, or the built-in MC/MM phono stage.
French audio experts La Boite Concept teamed up with Native Union and spent seven years perfecting the PR-01 by re-inventing a patent filed in 1976 and adapting it to the digital world. The PR-01 is wireless, with unmatched sound fidelity using two speakers (and one internal woofer) inside a multi-amplified pneumatic system. The speaker is made from solid wood, and the walnut veneer is combined with daily-wear resistant fabric and a brass-colored control panel for a minimalist, timeless look. The modular design also features a concealed drawer with charging ports, has universal wireless and voice-activated streaming connectivity, and charges Qi compatible devices when placed on top when used with a compatible Qi charger (sold separately).
Tweeter: 2x dome / Woofer: 1x 5" Long Tour / Midrange: 1x 5"
Length: 16.14" / Height: 9.33" / Depth: 10.07" / Weight: 26.4 lbs.
Crafted from pearl-blasted aluminum and leather, the Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay P6 Speaker offers poolside portability and living room looks. It uses True360 sound processing and a pair of amplifiers to get the most out of its compact dust- and splash-proof body, with an integrated microphone for calls and 16 hours of battery life. Controls can be handled on your phone via Bluetooth or using the Beomaster 6000-inspired flex buttons on top.
Drivers: 2x 1.5" Full Range / Woofer: 1x 4" / Amplification: 2 x 30W Class D (Full Range), 1 x 36W Class D (Woofer) / Frequency Range: 55 - 20,000 Hz
Height: 6.69" / Width: 5.12" / Depth: 2.68" / Weight: 2.2 lbs.
It's way smaller than the Marshall stacks you'll see on concert stages. That doesn't mean the Stanmore sounds small. Powerful amps and a bass reflex cabinet design combine with your choice of Bluetooth v4.0 aptX, 3.5mm or RCA inputs to deliver lifelike sound from the compact speaker. Finished with a vinyl casing, gold piping, and a brass top plate with tactile knobs and controls, it arrives with a guitar-inspired, double-ended coiled 3.5mm cable.
Specifications
Tweeter: 2x 0.75" dome / Woofer: 1x 5.25" / Amplification: 2 x 15W Class D (Tweeters), 1 x 50W Class D (Woofer) / Frequency Range: 50 - 20,000 Hz
Width: 13.77" / Height: 7.28" / Depth: 7.28" / Weight: 11.25 lbs.
The first thing you'll notice is its skewed screen, but it's what's inside the aluminum shell that's most important. The first portable player to employ dual Cirrus MasterHIFI DACs, the Astell & Kern A&norma SR15 Music Player promises outstanding audio reproduction. It has a quad-core processor for speedy performance, with native DSD playback and bit-for-bit support for files up to 24-bit/192 kHz. Outputs include digital USB, 2.5mm balanced, 3.5mm headphone, and Bluetooth 4.1. As for the screen, it's angled such that the facets on sides provide excellent grip with either hand and makes room for the dedicated volume knob.
The soft vinyl exterior and the fret grille cloth with signature script logo give it a stage equipment look. Marshall's Woburn Speaker sounds concert-worthy, too, with powerful built-in amps, two dome tweeters, and two sizable woofers. Volume, treble, and bass knobs join a pair of buttons and an old-school rocker switch on the brass top plate, adding to the retro vibe. Inputs include Bluetooth for your phone, RCAs for your turntable, and a 3.5mm and optical for everything in between.
Specifications
Woofers: 2 x 5.25" / Tweeters: 2 x 1" Dome / Amplification: 2 x 20W Class D (Tweeters), 1 x 50W Class D (Woofers) / Frequency Range: 35-22,000Hz
Width: 15.75" / Height: 11.4" / Depth: 7.87" / Weight: 17.42 lbs
Designed and engineered in the USA, the R-15PM powered speakers are made with a focus on quality and superior sound. Small enough to sit comfortably on a bookshelf or flanking your turntable or television, the R-15PM's are not only designed from a minimalist perspective, but they also allow you to ditch that bulky external receiver. The clutter and added expense of a receiver are long gone thanks to individual ultra-low noise amplifiers that are custom designed to maximize the performance of your system. And since all systems can vary, Klipsch has included an integrated phono pre-amp, digital optical, analog RCA and USB inputs, and Bluetooth technology for wireless playback. The high-performance speakers are finished with a brushed black polymer veneer and a copper spun magnetically shielded IMG woofer.
Height: 12.5" / Width: 7" / Depth: 8.11" / Weight: 10.3lbs
Amplifier Power: 50 Watts per channel
High Frequency Driver: 1" (2.54cm) Aluminum diaphragm compression driver mated to 90° x 90° square Tractrix Horn
Low Frequency Driver: 5.25" (13.3cm), copper spun magnetically shielded IMG woofer
Built with a new circuit topology that has the shortest possible signal path, the Audio Research Reference 160M Vacuum Tube Amplifier offers some of the cleanest audio around. Included in the path is a proprietary auto-bias circuit that works with various types of tubes, constantly working to maintain precise bias and adjust for tube wear, resulting in consistently excellent reproduction. A transparent faceplate gives you a view of the glowing KT150 tubes while doubling as a LED-illuminated power meter, and a solid-state power regulator increases stability.
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American-made, Zero Halliburton's cases were used during the Apollo missions to carry rocks back from the lunar surface — so there's no doubt they can handle your clothes, shoes, and other gear. The 22-inch, international-carry-on-friendly case is crafted from the company's signature anodized aluminum, with a stain-resistant interior that's divided into two compartments to keep things properly sorted throughout your trip. Dual TSA-compliant locks and a neoprene gasket seal offer extra protection against the elements outside, and four double spinner wheels make traversing the terminal a breeze.
Height: 22.0" / Width: 14.0" / Depth: 9.0" / Weight: 8 lbs.
A newly funded Austrian startup is prepared to change the way we listen to vinyl records. Their process is called HD vinyl and is said to offer better sound quality, higher frequency response, 30% more playing time, and 30% more amplitude than the vinyl records you're currently spinning. To achieve this, audio is converted digitally to a 3D topographic map. Lasers are then used to inscribe the map to a stamper that stamps the grooves into the vinyl. In addition to the improvements to your listening experience, HD vinyl would be safer for the producers as well by eliminating the toxic chemicals used in the current mastering process.
Audio quality and design have always been the highest priorities at Ruark Audio, and that tradition continues with the release of their first connected wireless speaker. It's compact but doesn't sound small, utilizing a pair of 75mm full-range neodymium drivers powered by a high-fidelity dual channel amp. Built for wireless streaming, it has an internet radio tuner built in for access to stations at home and abroad and is all controlled using Ruark's smartphone app. Available in rich walnut or soft grey with silver alloy stand and lead grey fabric grille.
The latest creation from Kostas Metaxas is another daring piece of design. The Phonographic Perambulator Turntable is machined from a solid block of aircraft grade aluminum and titanium and features a lathe-turned aluminum platter base. It runs on a Swiss Maxon motor belt-driven system and comes with a tonearm with a pure Sapphire tube and jeweled bearings. It's set to debut at the Munich High End show in May and is available to pre-order now.
Like the difference between AM radio and high-quality streaming, there's a huge gap between a quality audio rig and your computer's built-in mic. The Blue Yeticaster Broadcast Studio is an all-in-one solution that helps you sound your best. The package is built around the Yeti USB microphone, which packs professional-quality features into a small, easy-to-use package. It's paired with the Compass boom arm and Radius III shock mount, both of which are designed for use with the Yeti and combine to get you up and recording in minutes.
Designed in collaboration with architect Sir David Adjaye, the Master & Dynamic MA770 Wireless Speaker eschews traditional MDF or wood cabinets for a striking enclosure made from an acoustically-tuned, proprietary concrete composite. The flat front panel holds dual woven Kevlar long-throw woofers and a titanium tweeter, powered by three channels of discrete Class D amplification totaling 100W. It sweeps dramatically back to a point in the rear, just above the bass port and optical/3.5mm aux inputs. A diamond-cut anodized aluminum control panel lets you switch between those, Bluetooth 4.1, or Chromecast Wifi sources, and a magnetic, self-centering stainless steel grille gives you an aesthetic choice other than the exposed, hand-finished concrete.
Tweeter: 1.5" Titanium Dome / Woofers: 2 x 4" woven Kevlar long throw woofers
Width: 14.5" / Height: 18" / Depth: 9.5" / Weight: 36.4 lbs
Only the third release in an exclusive line, the latest McIntosh turntable is their most approachable to date. The MT2 is a belt-driven table, with a moving coil cartridge that is compatible with moving coil phono inputs and moving magnet inputs. It also boasts a thick, special dynamically balanced solid black outer platter that resists external vibrations and noise for precise playback speed and accuracy. And since almost everything is factory preset, you can have it unboxed and glowing McIntosh's trademark green in minutes.
Vintage speakers can still sound good. Many even prefer their warmth. The Bang & Olufsen Beocreate 4 Amplifier lets you upgrade your old drivers for modern use. It combines a powerful four-channel amplifier, digital-to-analog converter, and digital signal processor on a single board designed to fit inside older B&O speakers. AirPlay, Bluetooth, and Spotify Connect are all supported, as is the Raspberry Pi for DSP customization.
To embrace the vinyl resurgence, you need a pair of speakers designed for the task. Inspired by the warmth of early 70's hi-fi, when vinyl was at its peak, these Wesley & Kemp Full Range Speakers are handmade in Detroit with the analog format in mind. Housed within each cabinet is a 12" bass driver for deep low end, a 4.5" midrange driver for the fluent warmth you're after, and a frequency range of 32Hz - 17kHz for highs that aim to duplicate a live concert experience. And because great sound and great design should go hand in hand, our custom made CS112's feature a custom black finish to match our Uncrate x U-Turn Turntable , Grado headphones, and Symbol Audio record crate, and Table Top HiFi. Sold as a pair with included removable mesh speaker grilles.
Heigh: 21" / Width: 15" / Depth: 12"
12" Treated paper cone / 4.5" Treated paper cone / 1" Phenolic Ring w/ paper cone
Suitable Amplifier Power: 50 - 150W
Sensitivity (1W @ 1M): 91 dB
Nominal Frequency Range: 32Hz - 17kHz
Discrete amps provide the best isolation for pure sound. It's hard to get more isolated than a collection of McIntosh MC611 Amplifiers. The quad-balanced design eliminates nearly any noise or distortion that may muddy the signal and packs a 600-Watt punch to drive the hungriest of speakers. Power Guard adjusts the signal to eliminate harsh noises and clipping, and Autoformer tech delivers the full amount of power regardless of speaker impedance.
Cut from an Ash tree, with the rings and bark left intact, each Barky turntable is beautiful and unique. For our version, we ebonized the slice of Ash and finished it with polyurethane and paste wax for a polished look. It comes with a hefty glass platter and blackened solid brass spike feet, along with an award-winning Rega Elys2 cartridge and super high-end Rega RB330 tonearm with acute stability and nearly friction-free movement. And since the cartridge is already aligned and mounted, your Audiowood x Uncrate Barky turntable goes from unboxing to playing your favorite albums in minutes. 230V 50hz versions for Europe and elsewhere are available via special request at an additional cost. Handmade in New Orleans.
Width: 17" / Depth: 14" / Height: 5" (approximate)
Alexa and Google have some domestic competition. After a brief delay, the Apple HomePod is ready to bring Siri into your abode. Standing under seven inches tall, it's a 3D mesh-wrapped cylinder with a ton of tech built-in. Audio is its core mission, as evidenced by the array of seven tweeters, precision acoustic horns, and a four-inch upward-facing subwoofer. Thanks to its Apple A8 brain, it makes the most of them by automatically detecting your space and creating a sound profile tailored to your home. And of course, an array of six microphones let you talk to Siri, so you can do everything from play an Apple Music playlist to set a location-based reminder using nothing more than your voice. The 5.5-pound counter computer is available in white or space gray.
Odds are if you're an audiophile, you've got high-res music on your computer. Make the most of it with the Astell&Kern Acro L1000 Desktop Headphone Amplifier. It uses a USB connection and a pair of AK4490 DACs to reproduce up to 32bit/384kHz PCM audio as originally recorded, or native DSD playback up to 11.2MHz. In other words, it delivers master-quality sound right at your desk, whether you're listening to headphones connected to the 6.3, 3.5, or 2.5mm ports, a larger rig via the balanced XLR jack, or speakers powered by the built-in 15W per channel amp.
Universal Audio's Apollo has long been an industry standard for pristine AD/DA conversion. Now you can get Apollo-level quality in the compact, Thunderbolt 3-powered Arrow recording interface. The two mic inputs feature UA's Unison technology, giving you access to a range of emulations from classic analog mic preamps to classic guitar amplifiers from Fender and Marshall. Also included is an onboard UAD-2 SOLO Core processor and a plugin suite loaded with some of UA's legendary studio gear like the LA-2A and 1176 compressors. The Arrow's small footprint and heavy-duty construction mean it's as capable in the field as it is on your desk.
Measuring just 1.55 inches deep, the new line of Morel PowerSlim In-Wall Speakers offer unprecedented placement flexibility. That thin profile allows them to fit in spots that lack the space for traditional in-walls. Yet they don't skimp on sound quality despite their size, with 6.5-inch woofers and 1.1-inch Acuflex hand coated tweeters.
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