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The music industry continues to change. Portable devices like the iPhone bring music to the user anywhere, anytime, and music is now being streamed through TVs, set-top boxes and devices like the Sonos Multi-Room Music System.

Sonos introduced the first network connected device back in 2006 and continue to connect customers to thousands of Internet radio stations, Rhapsody, Napster, Last.fm, Pandora, SIRIUS and more…without the use of a PC. Music services are becoming more and more popular on network-enabled devices like the iPhone or iPod touch. In fact, the iPhone has done what Sonos first did in 2006 – eliminated the PC/Mac from the digital music experience. Now, music services are being offered on the iTunes App store – from major services like Pandora to niche services like Deadsetz or Wolfgang’s Vault – which will stream concert catalogues straight to your iPhone. There are also premium services rumored to be on the way for the iPhone. Read more

February 17, 2009 -- Logitech today announced that Logitech Squeezebox network music players support online music from the award-winning music subscription service Napster. Using your existing wireless home network and your Squeezebox player, now you can access Napster’s library of more than 7 million songs on the home-entertainment system in your living room, bedroom, or in any room where you listen to music.

“Logitech is delighted to add Napster to its family of online music services for the Squeezebox product line,” said Robin Selden, vice president of the Logitech Streaming Media group. “The Logitech Squeezebox is a Wi-Fi device, so you don’t have to string wires everywhere just to enjoy Napster away from the computer. Whether you love rap or reggae, Beethoven or classic rock, Napster and Squeezebox make it easy to listen to a world of music, streamed to any room in your home.” Read more

Often digital audio is stuck on the PC or the digital music player. Though some companies offer solutions that stream music from a computer to a stereo system, these products can sometimes be too expensive. Logitech offers affordable network music systems that make it easier for you to enjoy -- and control -- your digital music anywhere in your home or on the stereo systems you already own. And with the Logitech Squeezebox Boom all-in-one network music player, even an existing audio system is not required. Using your existing home network with a Logitech network music system, you can listen to your digital music – including the music on your computer, your favorite Internet radio stations, even subscription services such as Rhapsody, Last.FM, Slacker, Pandora and Sirius in any room in your home – even when the computer is off. The Squeezebox Boom is available now for $269.99.Read more

January 30, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Bang & Olufsen, the world's leading provider of exclusive, high-quality audio and video products, announces the North American arrival of its first fully digital audio system, BeoSound 5. Commonly referred to as a "modern-day juke box", BeoSound 5 combines an unparalleled, high quality listening experience with an interactive piece of art to form a two component audio solution featuring an award winning playlist technology, intuitive graphical user interface, and an interactive, convenient operation for the end user.

"BeoSound 5 is unique as it is the only product available on the market which gives a strong physical presence to a virtual music environment," states Zean Nielsen, President of Bang & Olufsen America, Inc. "We believe this product will resonate with music enthusiasts of all ages as it will encourage a new way of listening to music in a high-quality, interactive manner." Read more

January 8, 2009 — NAD Electronics, the highly regarded manufacturer of high-performance audio/video components, introduces the T 747 and T 737 AV Receivers, further enhancing NAD’s reputation for offering the latest high definition features and performance at very competitive prices, at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show.

The T 747 and T 737 possess everything needed to form the centerpiece of a high-definition Home Theater. Both boast satisfyingly realistic audio, top notch video, NAD’s highly refined user interface, numerous advanced features, superb build quality and, unlike brands that inflate their power ratings to impress the unwary, NAD’s Full Disclosure Power ratings that clearly spell out the receivers’ capabilities under real world conditions. Read more

January 6, 2009 –iHome, a leading supplier of innovative iPod/iPhone speaker solutions, today unveiled the details of its 2009 home audio product line. Debuting in iHome’s booth located in the North Hall, #N245, are a variety of new speaker solutions that showcase the company’s quality sound, innovative designs and features.

Featuring a wide range of styles, price points and feature sets, iHome’s 2009 line-up includes: Read more