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For reasons best known to them Braun hasn’t yet re-entered the entertainment segment. For the moment it’s just appliances, grooming & healthcare products and design competitions from their end. So if they were to venture into the entertainment market, how do you think their speakers or an iPod docking station be? Tim Wieland has a fair view of how he’d like them to shape their speakers + dock and I think it’s very Dieter Rams.

Designer: Tim Wieland

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Though it was designed with style in mind, the Bluetooth-ready Wolf headphone isn’t just a fashion-forward accessory, it’s also a wearable state-of-the-art sound system.   Built-in selenium plates optimize the quality of sound regardless of the quality of the input while internal copper wiring ensures sound waves travel even faster & smoother. Most appealing though, is the semi-translucent acrylic exterior illuminated by embedded LED lights. In a variety of prints & colors, this one is sure to be a hit with the cool kids.

Designer: Rafael Conforto

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Designed by Lu Chieh Hua, Headphone or Speaker combines the lightweight mobility of headphones with the sound amplification of a speaker into a single unit that makes it possible to both listen to your music privately or share with others. A unique twisting mechanism allows the unit to be propped upright for directing sound and automatically shifts playing modes and volume between operations, transforming it from headphone to speaker in a flash.

Designer: Lu Chieh Hua

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The Air Module is a very simple speaker design that requires no power supply! Yea, you got that right! It has a rubber brake, wood and ceramic system that allows it to modulate sound. Have a look at the pictures inside and you will know what I mean. So basically the module just envelops your iPhone (or any other device) and pipes out the music in rhythm. Cool!

Designer: Arthur Trichelieu

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I am the first one to admit, that when it comes to most laptop desks, I run a mile away due to their rather uninspiring aesthetics. But that is not the case with the visually striking Laptop Dock LD 120 which apart from being a desk for your personal computer also comes equipped with a set of premium speakers. Designed by La Boite Concept, the Laptop Dock LD 120 highlights the convergence of technology and design and discards all traditional design cliches with much panache. The Laptop Dock LD 12 includes a built-in USB DAC converter and also comes with an USB port. Other features include two auxiliary inputs, a 120-watt RMS amplifier, and seven high performing speakers. Available in piano lacquer finishes like pure white, pure black, anthracite grey and bright red, this one can be purchased for $1,300.

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For just $50, the iHome iH15 LED Color-Changing Speaker System is not a bad buy at all. In fact I think it will also make for a great gift given the fact that almost everyone owns an iPod these days. Selling on Amazon, the cutely designed speaker system is an illuminated cube with internal adjustable lighting that can be changed according to ones mood. Equipped with two Reson8 speakers and a sub-woofer, the iPod dock moonlights as an alarm clock as well and the on board auxiliary input ensures connectivity to external devices, like MP3 or CD players.

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Digital photo frames make great holiday gifts as who doesn't love to relive their most cherish experiences? Those who don't mind splurging should check out the Panasonic MW-20 Digital Photo Frame which is due for a November release. The MW-20 is not just a digital photo frame as it also moonlights as stereo sound system since it ships with a dock. Compatible with the iPod Touch and iPhone, the frame can play back videos and is equipped with a high-resolution 9-inch screen. To ensure great audio performance, the frame has a 5.6-mm Super Slim Semi Dome Speaker, a diffuser and a built-in DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which is capable of adjusting the audio signal. All the goodness comes with a price and in this case it is $249.95.

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Most of the concept furniture items or design ideas we show you here are not yet finalized products ready to hit stores and some of them might never be picked up by manufacturers. But these Floe series glass speakers in the images below are definitely real and fully working today. They are actual speakers and they are made of actual glass. And there's some serious glass involved in building each speaker. How much? Well, about 80 pounds in each 4-foot tower. So how does glass produce sound? Apparently the base of each tower can vibrate and the glass is specially designed to pick up various frequencies and deliver any kind of music. The Floe Series is definitely worth investing in especially since it will surely add some personality to your multimedia room. Via GstSpeakers

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Are you shopping for a new speaker system for your living room or home office? How a bout a Twisted Speakers set then? The tiny speakers in the images above will help you better enjoy your favorite songs and movies by letting you control and change their position at any given time. There are no wires to worry about and the speakers can be placed virtually anywhere, as long as they remained within Bluetooth range from your computer. Having no wires means the Twisted Speakers charge with help of an induction station. But why are they called Twisted Speakers? Well after you have placed them in the desired position you'll have to twist them to turn them on and off and change the volume level. Anyone intrigued yet by all these futuresque features? Via Isaac Teece

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