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Bowers & Wilkins A5 & A7 AirPlay Speakers: Ready for Your New iPhone

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It sure sucks that Apple changed their dock connector on the iPhone 5, but don’t worry, because plenty of companies are updating their accessories to service your technological needs. Bowers & Wilkins just released their new AirPlay-enabled speakers, which will work will with all iPhones (and recent iPods and iPads too.)

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Bowers & Wilkins makes some very nice devices, and the new A5 and A7 are no exceptions. Both will have Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN ports, and no dock connectors, giving them a sleek finish. They also have a 3.5mm audio jack to connect with other players. The A5 has two 20W Nautilus tweeters and two 20W mid-range drivers.

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The A7 comes with two 1-inch 25W Nautilus tube aluminum tweeters, two 3-inch 25W mid-range drivers and a 6-inch 50W subwoofer. The A7 is sure to be loud, while the slightly smaller A5 still has ample power for its size.The A7 has also got a USB port to stream music and download firmware updates.

Both speakers will be available in October. They will sell for $499.99(USD) for the A5 and $799.99 for the A7.

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[via Ubergizmo]


Bowers & Wilkins intros classy A7 and A5 AirPlay speakers, leaves out the 30-pin dock

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Bowers & Wilkins intros classy A7 and A5 AirPlayspeakers

When it comes to Apple-focused audio wares, Bowers & Wilkins makes some of the of the ritiziest options available. Expanding on its its existing speaker range, the company has introduced a duo of new AirPlay speakers dubbed as the A5 ($500) and A7 ($800). Both HiFi boxes are nearly identical from the outside (aside from the size difference), and feature the same black and silver aesthetic as the MM-1 media speakers. The A7 nets you a duo of 25-watt 1-inch Nautilus "tube-loaded" tweeters" (just like the MM-1s), two 25-watt 3-inch drivers for the mid-range and a 50-watt 6-inch woofer, while the A5 shrinks things by forgoing a woofer and using a smaller speaker array of two 20-watt tweeters and two 20-watt mid-range drivers. The speakers on both units are independently driven, and both systems feature an "audiophile-grade" DAC that'll upscale music streams to a maximum 24-bit / 96kHz sample rate. As you'd expect, the units feature WiFi and Ethernet connectivity and 3.5mm inputs for hooking in sans wireless, but it's worth noting these audio boxes lack 30-pin docks -- at least you still get a remote. Check out the video after the break for a detailed look at both, and the source link below for all the juicy details.

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Engadget’s summer gear guide 2012: portable audio

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In the interest of keeping cool this summer, we've put together a list of the hottest products out right now. From smartphones to e-readers and everything in between, there's no time like the present to re-up that post-spring-cleaning stash. So grab a popsicle or a cold one and dive in -- the water's just right.

Engadget's summer gear guide 2012: portable audio

With summer approaching, you're likely looking to get away from that stuffy apartment and out into the fresh air -- and if you're like us, you probably like to take your music with you wherever you go. Keeping that in mind, if you're ready to ditch the (likely) passable in-ears that came with your smartphone / PMP or want to find speakers that can move with you, we've rounded up a few new listening devices that might be worth having on your radar. Ready to bite the bullet and enter the big leagues of portable audio? Head down beyond the break for the ear-tingling details.

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Bowers & Wilkins P3 On-ear Headphones

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Bowers & Wilkins P3 On-ear Headphones

Bowers & Wilkins is ready to release the P3 on-ear headphones. Available in a white or a black version, these headphones feature a pair of 30mm Neodymium drivers that produce a frequency range of 10Hz to 20kHz with a 34-Ohm of impedance. The Bowers & Wilkins P3 on-ear headphones also have a custom-made, ultra-light acoustic fabric on the ear pad covers to improve the sound quality. These on-ear headphones also feature a foldable design, allowing you to slip them in your jacket pocket, or stow them away in their own hard-shell carry case. The Bowers & Wilkins P3 headphones will be available in June 2012 for $199.99. [Bowers & Wilkins]

Bowers & Wilkins kicks out P3 headphones, brings upscale sound to the commoners (update)

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Were you eying Bowers & Wilkins' P5 headphones, but put off by the initial $300 (now $250) sticker price and not so inclined to the in-ear C5? Someone at the company heard you, as we're now getting the P3 for a more affordable $200. What changes when you pocket the extra cash? You'll get aluminum and other hallmarks of buying the British outlet's audiophile gear, but the cost trimming brings a special "ultra-light acoustic fabric" instead of sheepskin leather and a more portable folding design instead of the pivoting earcups found on the P5. Bowers & Wilkins is light on performance details, but it promises that the design will be comfortable for long listening sessions, and there are both universal and Apple-friendly in-line remotes to make your phone calls and skip tracks. Black- and white-hued versions of the P3 should be hitting American shops in June.

Update: Ah, some things in this life are just too good to be true. In this case, a B&W representative has just informed us that the stated $250 price point for the P5 headphones was an error within the press release. They are indeed still $300.

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