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Gifts that hit the right notes It’s not always easy to choose the right gift for the one you love – however, you can’t really go wrong by giving them something that will keep on giving. Gadgets that pivot on improving home entertainment and music appreciation offer untold hours of enjoyment and fun to those young and old. To that end, Ryno Goosen from leading audio and visual distributor, HFX Systems, has put together a comprehensive gift guide comprising gifts that won’t disappoint. Ryno’s top choices include: 1.) PM1 Speakers: A compact hi-‐fi loudspeaker, the PM1 from Bowers & Wilkins, is probably the most refined small speaker on the market. It offers an extremely high-‐quality audio performance and features several key technological innovations, including a new tweeter design and a cabinet unlike anything previously constructed by Bowers & Wilkins. The new Carbon Braced Tweeter that raises the break up of its aluminium dome to 40KHz. A new Anti-‐Resonance Plug improves the performance of the Kevlar cone bass/midrange driver. The cabinet features Matrix internal bracing and the speaker’s extremely high-‐quality finish is matched by its incredibly refined performance. The PM1 speakers retail for R 24 990.00. It is distributed locally by HFX Systems -‐ visit www.bwloudspeakers.co.za for a retailer closest to you. 2.) The Panorama Soundbar: Surround sound from one speaker – the Bowers & Wilkins Panorama is the ideal way of upgrading your flatscreen television’s sound. Amazing audio quality with surround sound and stereo – it is an active centre speaker for wonderful movie and gaming audio. Boasting simple connection and set up – this is a true one-‐box solution for premium home entertainment sound: no subwoofer required. The Panorama includes technologies originally developed for high-‐end speakers and uses them to bring a new level of performance to soundbars. Using a combination of multiple drive units and Digital Signal Processing (DSP), the Panorama not only boosts the quality of your TV to unprecedented levels, but it also provides users with an immersive surround performance from a single speaker. The wide “sweet spot” allows more people to experience the effect together, making it the ideal family entertainment system. The Panorama soundbar retails for R 14 990.00. It is distributed locally by HFX Systems -‐ visit www.bwloudspeakers.co.za for a retailer closest to you. 3.) The Zeppelin Air: The recently launched Zeppelin Air is the ultimate AirPlay wireless audio system with completely updated drive units and advanced DSP, plus fully integrated AirPlay technology so users can easily stream music wirelessly from their iTunes, iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. The improved sonic performance is complemented by a collection of new features, foremost among which is the inclusion of new AirPlay technology, which lets users create an easy to set up multi-‐room system with iTunes on Mac or PC, wirelessly delivering music to multiple Zeppelin Airs around the house.
The Zeppelin Air retails for R5 990,00. It is distributed locally by HFX Systems -‐ visit www.bwloudspeakers.co.za for a retailer closest to you. 4.) The Zeppelin Mini: With Zeppelin Mini, you get everything you love about Zeppelin – advanced acoustic technology, intelligent design, elegant connectivity – in a streamlined, compact sound dock package that’s perfect for desktops and bedside tables. Because even when your space is limited, it doesn’t mean your sound has to be. Zeppelin Mini is an attention-‐grabber even before you’ve switched it on. It is the perfect partner to your iPod or iPhone, and a stylish addition to any home or workspace. But Zeppelin Mini’s beauty is much more than skin deep. Every single feature, from the continuous curve of the cabinet to the elegant way the iPod docks with the speaker, is designed with your listening enjoyment in mind. So it’s not just a pleasure to look at: it’s a joy to use too. The Zeppelin Mini retails for R 3 999.00. It is distributed locally by HFX Systems -‐ visit www.bwloudspeakers.co.za for a retailer closest to you. 5.) The C5 Headphones: C5 in-‐ear, noise-‐isolating headphones offer pristine sound quality on the move. The innovative Secure Loop design keeps C5 comfortably in place, and aids fit and performance. It is an ingenious innovation where a cushioned loop fixes quickly and comfortably in the inner ridge of the user’s ear. The proprietary Micro Porous Filter enables C5 to produce a wonderfully open, natural performance, perfect for longer listening sessions. Other key advances include the advantage of limiting noise bleed, and together with the noise-‐isolating properties of the sealed fit, this allows users to lose themselves in flawless audio. C5 has been designed specifically to work with Apple devices, and comes supplied with a “Made for iPod, iPhone, iPad” remote and microphone. Audio playback will work with most devices that have a standard headphone output. The C5 headphones retail for R 1190.00. They are distributed locally by HFX Systems -‐ visit www.bwloudspeakers.co.za for a retailer closest to you. 6.) The P5 Mobile Hi-Fi Headphones: The Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones are designed for use on the move – offering access to the best sound quality wherever you are. Many mobile headphones can be tiring when listened to over extended periods; but the P5 headphones boast a natural, unfatiguing performance. The use of specially developed ultra-‐linear neodymium magnets and highly optimised mylar diaphragms provide the best sound quality possible. The speakers are made from materials that remove a lot of external noise, providing an enveloping listening experience without completely removing the user’s sense of place. They also offer an extremely comfortable user experience -‐ the leather-‐clad headband has been designed for extreme comfort. Recognising the dominance of Apple’s iPod and iPhone in the portable media market, the P5 comes supplied with a “Made For iPod”-‐approved cable, which allows for speech and device control.
The Bowers & Wilkins P5 Headphones retail for R2 499,00 a pair. They are distributed locally by HFX Systems -‐ visit www.bwloudspeakers.co.za for a retailer closest to you. 7.) The RTI T3-V touch-screen universal control: Like never before, the T3-‐V places powerful, stylish control in the palm of your hand. Wrapped in a contemporary design, the T3-‐V boasts a host of state-‐of-‐the-‐art features that take it to a new level. The addition of a full VGA resolution, high contrast LCD display allows the T3-‐V to showcase graphics, photos, and web pages with detail that was simply not possible before. The new assortment of hard buttons provides tactile feel and control of commonly used functions, including a three-‐way rocker switch for scrolling list navigation. The addition of wireless Ethernet and a built-‐ in web browser allows the user to access web pages, IP addressable devices and utilise IP control for web based integration applications. The T3-‐V is more than just a universal remote control -‐ it’s an expandable control system. When used with the available RTI automation devices, the T3-‐V is capable of RF transmission through walls and cabinets, power sensing for reliable operation, and RS-‐232 communications for advanced control. The T3-‐V universal remote control retails at R12 990,00. It is available from HFX Systems (www.hfxsystems.com). 8.) The NA7004 Network Audio Player: The NA7004 is your ideal connection to your favourite music, no matter where it comes from – whether it’s from your PC, external hard disc, or as an AM, FM, DAB or DAB+ radio station broadcast in your country, or even on the other side of the world via Internet radio or music service Napster. The NA7004 connects to them all. That’s because it incorporates technology based on the DLNA1.5 standard for audio streaming. Everything possible has been done to ensure top-‐quality audio: rigid cabinet structure, strong power supply, audio output stage applying the famous HDAM-‐SA2, and fine-‐tuning by customised components. This network audio player is even ideal for people with no network installed in the home. Simply hook-‐up the NA7004 via USB connector on the back to your PC and it will recognise the NA7004 as an external sound card. And there’s more: digital inputs, iPod-‐digital-‐compatible USB and optional Bluetooth reception, and it is amazingly it’s easy to operate via the large display. The NA7004 network audio player retails at R 10 999.00. It is available from HFX Systems (www.hfxsystems.com). 9.) The MM-1 Desktop Speakers: Bowers & Wilkins’ MM-‐1 desktop speakers offer desk-‐bound entertainment fans the audio performance their collection deserves. Whether it’s music, video or games – the MM-‐1’s performance will revolutionise the experience. Unlike many desktop solutions, the MM-‐1 is a serious hi-‐fi speaker: a full range, active, near field monitor, with two separate drive units including an aluminium dome tweeter for a refined treble performance. The MM-‐1 also has advantages for private listening, thanks to its high-‐quality headphone output. Audio from a computer passes through the MM-‐ 1’s DSP and into its headphone socket to produce a sound that’s a dramatic
improvement over a standard PC or Mac headphone output. User-‐friendly features such as the integral cable management system make for a remarkable package, and the MM-‐1 comes supplied with a pebble remote control that provides intuitive control over the speaker, and also works within iTunes and Windows Media Player on a Mac or PC. The MM-‐1 desktop speakers retail for R4 990,00 a pair. They are distributed locally by HFX Systems -‐ visit www.bwloudspeakers.co.za for a retailer closest to you. ENDS Released on behalf of HFX Systems: www.hfxsystems.com By The Line Communications: http://images.theline.co.za , 072 307 0167,
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