Posted in Antique, Events, Music, News on 31 October 2009
Music lovers will be happy to know that very soon Moscow will be treated to some delicious musical notes that come from one of the costliest violins in the world. So if you have the time and money, you should very well make it to the Russian captial for the grand event. This violin goes by the name Ex-Vieuxtemps and was made by the venerated Giuseppe Guarneri in 1741.
A little bit of research told us that this violin has a long list of famous owners that also includes the great violinist and composer of the 19th Century, Henri Vieuxtemps maybe that is the reason why the violin is called so.
Posted in Entertainment, Music, Speakers on 9 October 2009
There is something about hornspeakers that we love to feel about, especially in a warm, musical ambience. And in the same breath, let us introduce you to a stylish and extremely elegant hornspeaker called La Grande Castine. Mind you, this one comes packed with all the high-end stuff. This one has a very unique updated styling to the old acoustical classic.
This musical device is capable of delivering 108dB range and also has rather kewl features like the very large sweetpot which has resulted from the time alignement of all the horns. The white paint gives them class.
Posted in Crystals, Music, Speakers, Technology on 23 September 2009
And here we go crystal all over again but with some technological advancements. This one is the latest and exclusive wall-mounted loudspeaker system from Artcoustic that promises to sound as good as it looks. The recent Superstar line by the brand was a real hit with audiophiles thanks to its state-of-the-art superb sound quality that is accompanied by endless design options. And now it is the Crystal range that is expected to create a new history.
Arcoustic has embellished the screens with sparkling high quality Swarovski crystals that will add a new magic to your opulent interiors. It is these crystal frames that make the new Artcoustic speakers excellent display items too.
Posted in Automobile, Car, Electronic Products, Entertainment, Luxury Car, Music, Speakers, Technology on 22 September 2009
Counted among one of the premium electronics manufactueres in the present day world, Bang & Olufsen spends most of its time trying to match up to people’s expectations. It was only recently that the company added a premium touch to the stunning Aston Martin DBS Volante that it is now all set to pump tunes inside the Aston Martin Rapide as well as the Audi R8 Spyder. Va va voom, now this will be a drive to remember!
B&O has teamed up with some leading car brands to create a new musical rush in the automotive world. So, if you venture out to buy the $260,000 worth Aston Martin Rapide, a specially designed BeoSound system comes with the deal. The oh-so-impressive 15 speaker, 1000 watt amp B&O system has loudspeakers made in aluminum with grilles that blend in well with the hand crafted interior.
Posted in Entertainment, Music, Speakers, Technology on 14 September 2009
Pretty much like the magic of the mythical Xanadu that we have read about in poems and literary works, the new HRS100 speakers by the same name aspire to live up to the famous Xanadu reputation. Created by a Dutch manufacturer, this treat for the true audiphile feels like it has come from some exotic lands.
Here is a little dope on the company. Xanadu is locted in the small city of Eessselmeyden and has been quite busy developing the finest qualities in sound technology. The result has been the top notch HRS100. We are told that this has been finest creation by the brand so far!
Posted in Electronic Products, Entertainment, Luxury Brands, Music, Speakers, Technology on 11 September 2009
If you are looking for a Blu-ray player to match with the $3,200 worth CD players you just bought, prepare yourself to shell out a huge $135,000. We are talking Goldmund and its limited edition model that will blow you away. Dubbed Eidos Reference Blue Player, this one is a beauty. Handmade in Geneva out of 66 pounds of brass and aluminum, it comes with 4 spring-loaded legs or should we say its very own custom table!
We are told that this wonderful delight liberates the technology inside from the plastic packaging of yore. And now you know just the reason why! So far only 50 units have been manufactured.
Posted in Electronic Products, Music, Speakers on 7 September 2009
We have just the perfect little thing that you might have not really noticed but will soon do and would love to add to your high-tech system of acoustics. It is perhaps the smallest subwoofer in the world. Brand Elac has been quite busy it seems. It recently launched a range of Art-Edition Speakers and followed it up with this limited edition subwoofer that really draws inspiration from the leader of De Stijl, Piet Mondrian. This group is an association of painters, architects and designers from all over the Netherlands.
It is a 2.1 desktop speaker system that comprises of two satellite speakers as well as the 2010 BT MicroSUB, and this in turn is made of four amplifiers that are equally divided between bass drivers and connected satellites. Imagine, all this is packed in a unit as small as 21.8 cm tall, 15.o cm wide and 17.8 cm deep. It’s total weight is 4.8 kg.
Posted in Electronic Products, Entertainment, Music on 4 September 2009
It was in the middle of the big guitar rage (yep, we are referring to the 70s)Bob Taylor and his friends set out to set a new benchmark with the foundation of Taylor Guitars. And this year, their little venture is 35 years old and looks back to a glorious history of music, creativity and popularity. To mark this occasion, they have decided to make a limited edition anniversary model as well as premium versions of existing models.
The launch of the first series will see the solid body XXXV-SB-K (koa), solid body VVVV-SB-QM (quilted maple), the semi-hollow body XXXV-T3-C (cocobolo) and the semi-hollow body (XXXV-T3-K (koa) stealing the show.
Posted in Electronic Products, Entertainment, Music, Speakers, Technology on 31 August 2009
You must have realized that one’s taste in music is among the things that are formed at an early age and refuse to be changed by time and even experience. Well, it’s a rather fair platform to start with because each one of us has our own likes and choices. All that said, we must tell you that it is indeed good to be distinct (or even the opposite, who cares, after all it IS your preference) in your music but it will be nothing short of a sin if you miss out on the newest speakers on the block.
Flamboyantly named as Aquila (though, even Rockport would have worked just fine) loudspeakers, these have been developed by Rockport Technologies especially for those who think music deserves nothing less than being worshipped.
Posted in Entertainment, Luxury, Music on 27 August 2009
Those who dig vinyl (not literally, of course), would definitely have heard of the name Reynold Rodriguez. Well, for the uninitiated, he is considered to be nothing less than a god for DJs thanks to his ability of churning out cool turntable stands for true pros. And once again, his workshop has impressed us with yet another refreshing design for a music table that looks nothing short of an art installation.
Like the rest of his works, the new table too boasts of an elegant wooden make that has been hand-veneered in various exotic wood species. The pattern is such that it conceals most of the exposed wiring so that everything is clean and uncluttered. By the way, the new table stand is called Miami Bi-tch and has the ability to hold a variety of equipment required for a well-functional set-up.
