SpeakerCraft

SpeakerCraft just unveiled a new line of outdoor rock speakers – Ruckus. Replacing the Rox series, the new Ruckus line has major upgrades in sound and appearance.

The Ruckus series is available in granite and sandstone finishes and will easily blend into any landscape. Featuring a durable U.V. and weather-resistant lacquer coating on top of a reinforced, color-matched polyresin enclosure, you will get years of outdoor music enjoyment. Even if the outer coating is chipped, the material underneath is the same color and will keep its rock-like look.

Ruckus is available in five, six or eight-inch versions with a standard coaxial driver, as well as a dual tweeter model that plays both stereo channels from a single speaker. If added bass is wanted, SpeakerCraft also announced a subwoofer with a dedicated amplifier – the Sub Ruckus.

The Ruckus 5 ($225 ea.), Ruckus 6 ($275 ea.) and Ruckus 8 ($450 ea.) will ship this month. The Sub and Dual Tweeter models will be available six weeks later. Pricing for the Ruckus Sub (including the dedicated amp) is $999 ea., the Ruckus DT (Dual Tweeter) will be available for $350 each.

SpeakerCraft, a company best known for its custom installed loudspeakers, just announced that they are jumping into the home theater receiver market with the introduction of two new A/V receivers.

The new SCR710 is an 80-watt stereo receiver with a high current output stage capable of driving low impeadence loads with authority. This is important for dealers who are trying to do more with less, and can be a cost saver for the consumer. The SCR710 will ship at the end of 2009 with an MSRP of $425.

The second model, the SCR910, is a 7.1 channel receiver with 130-watt per channel power rating, and includes upconverting functions, numerous surround-sound modes and more. SpeakerCraft says that this receiver "will stand up next to any of the finest receivers in the business." The SCR910 will be available at the end of the year as well, with an MSRP of $1250.