McIntosh is a name forever associated with the ultimate in luxury home entertainment solutions. Well, the brand is now celebrating 60 glorious years of excellence and as a special treat for its avid loyals, it has developed a special limited edition set. Yes, the majorly awaited version of the two classic amplifiers by McIntosh will be finally available in the market.

Called the MC75 tube amplifier and the c22 pre-amplifier, these two sound units are inspired form the original design of the 60s but with a touch of the contemporary. So, the sound system has been reengineered and even has enhanced features only to celebrate the 60th anniversary.

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News is Orb; the direct-to-consumer firm engaged in making elegant speakers is all set to update its speaker line by delivering ball-shaped Mod4 speakers. True, we have come across variety of box speakers but here comes a revolutionary offering by Orb Audio that compensates for the dearth of round ones. Mod4, latest model features four new orbs, each measuring 4.2 inches in width. Its price range varies considering the number of speakers picked in integration with other Mod models. The price woul touch a different height if the package includes a subwoofer.

The most budgeted package calculates at $1,699 counting three Mod4 speakers plus 2-4 Mod2 units to deal with the surround and rear areas and with no subwoofer. The next range stands at $1,999 involving a subwoofer, Mod4s for the front speakers and Mod2s to give a surround sound from back. The one that tops the charts is priced at $2,239 and is accessible using all Mod4 units for the full 5.1-, 6.1- or 7.1-channel setup. At present, Orb is dealing with consumers directly iver the net and is eyeing retail and other web channels.

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Now integration of speakers within furniture accessories viz. chairs, bathtubs is a passé’. How about bags with built-in speakers? The idea simply looks elite and to your much surprise is available at the house of Fi-Hi.

Fortunate audiophiles with a nerve for flaunting fashionable belongings can best utilize this opportunity. Equipped with speakers and amplifiers, the musical handbags are inviting eyeballs at the CTIA Wireless 2008. The Fi-Hi bags claims to have a built-in 3-watt water-resistant stereo speaker to listen to your favorite tracks even in absence of headphones. These fashionable bags simply hook up to your iPod, cellphone, MP3/CD player, handheld game or multimedia device and other sundry gadgets with a 3.5mm stereo mini jack. Also, its sustenance on AA batteries gives fluid to the music system for continuous six hours.

The guys at Fi-Hi have’t disclosed the price tag but surely it can be your substitute when party gets over and you feeling high keep on saying ONCE MORE ONCE MORE!

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