SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA \u2013 October 24, 2008 \u2013 Attaching speakers to a PC has always improved on the sound quality of built-in PC speakers. But now, Logitech introduces the next evolution in PC-speaker acoustics, unveiling the Logitech\u00ae Z-5 omnidirectional stereo speakers \u2013 for PC and Mac\u00ae computers \u2013 which deliver great sound throughout your room.<\/p>\n
Unlike standard PC speakers that focus sound in one direction, the Logitech Z-5 speakers use omnidirectional acoustics that create a substantially wider sweet spot \u2013 an especially helpful feature if you often move your laptop around your home or office. An innovative speaker technology previously found only in expensive home-theatre systems, omnidirectional acoustics on the Logitech Z-5 speakers use forward and backward firing drivers to transmit sound evenly in all directions. Whether you\u2019re listening to your favourite song or watching a video on YouTube\u2122, you\u2019ll enjoy rich, articulate sound and minimal distortion \u2013 from every corner of your room.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re truly excited to offer omnidirectional speakers for the PC and the Mac,\u201d said Mark Schneider, vice president and general manager of Logitech\u2019s audio business unit. \u201cWe\u2019re confident that the Z-5 speakers will provide a noticeable improvement to the PC entertainment experience whether you\u2019re listening to music or watching a movie. With omnidirectional acoustics, the sound is all around you no matter where you have your desktop or laptop computer.\u201d<\/p>\n
Delivering pure digital audio that\u2019s easily moved with your laptop, the Z-5 omnidirectional speakers can be quickly connected to any PC or Mac via USB. There\u2019s no need for an external power adaptor or batteries. And to let you wirelessly navigate and enjoy all your entertainment options, Logitech\u2019s newest speaker system comes with a sleek remote control. Launch your favourite entertainment application, adjust the volume and change your selection from across the room.<\/p>\n
Pricing and Availability<\/p>\n
The Logitech Z-5 omnidirectional stereo speakers will be available in Australia in November for a suggested retail price of $199.95 inc GST.<\/p>\n
About Logitech<\/p>\n
Logitech is a world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music, home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).<\/p>\n
Dock, Rock and Roll (or Snooze): Logitech Introduces Two Speaker Docks for iPods or iPhones<\/p>\n
Pure-Fi Express Plus Offers Omnidirectional Acoustics, Pure-Fi Anytime Makes the Perfect Nightstand Companion<\/p>\n
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA \u2013 October 24, 2008 \u2013 Whether you dock your iPod\u00ae, or your iPhone\u2122, in the bedroom or crank up your favourite play list in the living room, Logitech has a speaker dock for you. The Logitech\u00ae Pure-Fi Express Plus omnidirectional speaker for iPod or iPhone delivers great sound throughout your room, while the Logitech\u00ae Pure-Fi Anytime\u2122 premium alarm clock for iPod or iPhone is the perfect nightstand companion. Both speakers are compatible with the first generation iPhone as well as the new 3G iPhone.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur research revealed that as digital music players, and especially the iPod, become more integral to our lives, we look for accessories to optimise the experience,\u201d said Mark Schneider, vice president and general manager of Logitech\u2019s audio business unit. \u201cOur latest iPod speaker docks are designed to suit each person according to their individual needs, whether what\u2019s wanted is enhanced audio and portability or an alarm clock with innovative features such as motion sensing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Logitech Pure-Fi Express Plus Featuring Omnidirectional Acoustics<\/p>\n
A first for iPod or iPhone speaker docks, Pure-Fi Express Plus offers omnidirectional acoustics. An innovative speaker technology previously found only inexpensive home-theatre systems, omnidirectional acoustics transmit sound evenly in all directions. If you love to dock, charge and listen to your iPod or iPhone when you\u2019re at home, at work, or even in your backyard, now you can enjoy rich, articulate sound and minimal distortion \u2013 from every corner of your room.<\/p>\n
Pure-Fi Express Plus provides more than just great sound. For added portability, Pure-Fi Express Plus can run on AC or battery power and includes an integrated handle, making it easy to take your music from room to room. The new Logitech dock also features a wireless remote. With a range of up to 30 feet (10 meters), the remote lets you instantly adjust volume, play, pause, fast forward, rewind, as well as offering Shuffle and Repeat buttons \u2013 all from the comfort of your couch or favourite chair.<\/p>\n
Logitech Pure-Fi Anytime: The Perfect Nightstand Companion<\/p>\n
If you commonly dock your iPod or iPhone in the bedroom, Pure-Fi Anytime offers a full set of features, such as advanced motion-sending technology, that make it perfect for your bedside table and ensure that you\u2019ll have a fully charged iPod or iPhone when you wake in the morning. To avoid the inconvenience of waking a sleeping partner, the motion-sensing backlight makes it easy to set your alarm without having to turn on the lights. The alarm clock\u2019s controls light up when you wave your hand over the speakers and the buttons automatically dim when you\u2019re done using it. And when you want to get a few minutes of extra sleep when your alarm goes off in the morning, you can simply wave your hand over the speakers and the motion-sensing technology will activate Snooze.<\/p>\n
Pure-Fi Anytime also features an easy-to-read display that is clearly visible during the day and night. A recessed dock helps prevent you from accidentally knocking over your iPod or iPhone. Plus, Pure-Fi Anytime offers a digital AM\/FM radio for those times when you want to give your iPod a break and enjoy live music, news and sports.<\/p>\n
Pricing and Availability<\/p>\n
The Logitech\u00ae Pure-Fi Express Plus omnidirectional speaker for iPod or iPhone is expected to be available in Australia well before Xmas at a recommended retail price of $179.95 (inc GST). The Logitech\u00ae Pure-Fi Anytime\u2122 premium alarm clock for iPod or iPhone is also expected to be available in Australia before Xmas at a recommended retail price of $229.95 (inc GST).]<\/p>\n
About Logitech<\/p>\n
Logitech is a world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music, home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).<\/p>\n
Ultimate Ears Offers Professional-Quality Earphones to Digital Music Lovers<\/p>\n
Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 Earphones Deliver Rich, Detailed Sound in a Comfortable, Compact Design<\/p>\n
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA \u2013 October 24, 2008 \u2013 For digital music lovers who want a professional-quality listening experience, the Ultimate Ears\u00ae Super.Fi 5 earphones deliver rich, detailed sound in a comfortable, compact shape. Featuring an innovative in-ear design, the Super.Fi 5 earphones offer Ultimate Ears\u2019 award-winning speaker technologies, originally designed for musicians, to anyone who loves to listen to music on their iPod\u00ae or other portable music device.<\/p>\n
Founded in 1995 by Van Halen\u2019s sound engineer, Ultimate Ears created the world\u2019s first in-ear speaker system and commands approximately 75 percent of the professional in-ear monitor market. In 2005, Ultimate Ears began offering in-ear monitors for MP3 players, creating a universal-fit design that incorporated the sophisticated technology of its custom models.<\/p>\n
The Super.Fi 5 earphones\u2019 top-fire design employs a single, wideband driver to create an exceptionally accurate sound tuned for a wide range of musical genres. With a frequency response range of 15 Hz to 15 kHz and a top sound pressure level (SPL) of 115 dB, the Super.Fi 5 earphones accurately reproduce bass-thumping hip hop, the lush timbres of jazz vocals as well as the rich palette of symphonic music. The custom armature houses a proprietary tuned filter that shapes the sound for maximum effect, delivering detailed bass and crisp, clean mids and highs.<\/p>\n
An in-ear speaker, the Super.Fi 5 earphones\u2019 machined liquid-silver plastic housing provides an exceptionally comfortable fit for long listening sessions. To give people the flexibility to choose the right fit, the Super.Fi 5 earphones include three interchangeable soft-silicone ear tips and two Comply\u00ae foam ear tips. Selecting the appropriately sized ear tip helps create a tight seal and allows people to tune out the world \u2013 enjoying noise isolation of up to 26 dBs \u2013 and tune into the music they love.<\/p>\n
With its low-profile design, the Super.Fi 5 earphones are easy to take out and about or to wear at the office. People can wear the earphone cables over the ear, which is ideal for use when exercising, or let the cables hang down for casual listening. The gold-plated 3.5 mm jack can connect to most MP3 players, stereos and laptops. And when it\u2019s time to stow the headphones, you simply wrap the cord in a compact bundle around the fingers and place inside the included carrying case.<\/p>\n
Pricing and Availability<\/p>\n
The Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 earphones will be available before Christmas at a suggested retail price of $329.95 in GST. Also available is Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5vi which features a multifunction button that answers\/ends phone calls and controls music\/video on iPhone at a suggested retail price of $379.95 inc GST.<\/p>\n
About Ultimate Ears<\/p>\n
Ultimate Ears, a subsidiary of Logitech, is the leading supplier of in-ear-monitors for professional musicians and an emerging provider of premium earpieces for the consumer market. Founded in 1995, the firm supplies custom-moulded earphones to a who\u2019s who of performers in all musical genres. The company also offers custom-moulded consumer earphones, as well as off-the-shelf Super.Fi products for the high-quality universal fit market.<\/p>\n
About Logitech<\/p>\n
Logitech is a world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music, home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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