Apple iPod Accessories

Monster's new Turbine Pro In-Ear Speakers sound so clear and give you so much power and bass, you'd think you had high-end speakers on your ears! That's one reason Monster calls them speakers, not headphones. Monster Turbines can reproduce even the lowest bass notes without any distortion. For Noise Isolation, the Turbine Pro offers 5 different eartip designs, so you'll be sure to find the perfect fit for your ear. Outside noise will be a thing of the past.

The new Monster Turbine Pro headphones will be available in November 2009 in two designs, gold with black chrome, and copper with bright chrome. Turbine Pro In-Ear Speakers will be available for $299.95 per pair or $329.95 with Monster's ControlTalk headphone cable, which can be used with iPhone, iPod and most other smartphones for music playback control as well as to take hands-free calls. Read more

Bowers & Wilkins just unveiled a smaller version of the award winning Zeppelin iPod docking station, the new Zeppelin Mini iPod speaker system. But don't let its size fool you – this system puts out amazing sound for such a small package.

Features include a docking arm that rotates 90 degrees, USB connectivity, and the ability to stream music direct from your PC or Mac via USB. The USB connection also lets you sync your iPod or iPhone with your computer.

The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini will be available in October 2009 for $399.

iLive recently unveiled a new line of Bar Speakers which let you listen to your iPod, AM/FM radio, TV or DVD through the compact bar speaker system, while your iPod is charging.

The iLive iT319B Bar Speaker with Dock For iPod & DVD Player was designed as an all-in-one home audio system. The iLive iT319B measures 32-inches in length and is a 3.1 channel speaker system with built-in subwoofer featuring SRS TruSurround XT for a simulated 5.1 effect. With this system, you can connect your iPod and watch videos and photos on your TV, play your music library or simply charge your iPod. And, the built-in HDMI DVD upconverts to 1080p. The Bar Speaker System can either stand alone or be mounted on a wall. The iLive iT319B Bar Speaker with Dock for iPod & DVD Player is shipping now with an MSRP of $199.99.Read more

Parrot just announced a new car stereo with a dock for the iPod or iPhone, the Parrot RKi8400. The RKi8400 is an FM/AM RDS Bluetooth car stereo with a USB port, an SD Card reader, and offers hands-free phone functions. It has a cool little storage compartment located behind the removable front panel – perfect for hiding your iPhone or iPod when you leave the car (that is, if you don't take it with you).

"With the RKi8400, Parrot allows users to take advantage of the iPhone in car through a system that is easy to use and fully integrated in any vehicle," said Henri Seydoux, founder and CEO of Parrot. "All iPhone functions -- music, navigation of the music directory and playlists and Bluetooth phone capabilities -- have been adapted for in-car use. Parrot's application of its renowned acoustic quality and voice recognition capabilities to the iPhone is sure to please even the most discerning listeners."

The Parrot RKi8400 is available now for $399.99.

Listening to music with headphones is usually a private affair, but what if you want to share your tunes with your friends? iHome has the solution with their new iHMP5 2-in-1 Stereo Speaker/Headphone System. These new over-the-ear headphones feature an inline pre-amp that when activated, turn the headphones into a stereo speaker for everyone to hear.

The iHMP5 has a lightweight, adjustable headband and 360-degree padding on the ear-cups for noise isolation. However, for those times when you want to share your music, simply turn on the battery powered amplifier and the stereo sound is there for everyone.

The iHome iHMP5 comes in three colors and is currently available at The Apple Online Store and on ihomeaudio.com for $69.99.

In the works for almost two years, Sony and Best Buy just announced that they have joined forces to create a new line of home audio products. The new ALTUS line will feature wireless music systems, speakers, and home theater products.

First in the ALTUS product lineup are two iPod docking systems. The ALT-SA31iR multi-room iPod package features a docking station for iPod/iPhone, two high-output wireless speakers, an AM/FM tuner and S-AIR remote with an LCD display. On the display, you can see the album being played, artist, and track information. The ALT-SA31iR system can also be used to transmit audio to all other S-AIR compatible receivers. The ALT-SA31iR system will have an MSRP of $700 and will be available in September.Read more

Bluelounge just announced a new charging station for your electronic devices, the Refresh. This USB based, affordable charging station lets you charge up to four devices at the same time and is compatible with over 1,000 products.

Refresh has six universal connectors in one location: two iPod/iPhone connectors, a Micro USB, a Mini USB, and two USB Sockets. With the USB Sockets, you can also plug in your own connectors to charge headsets and additional devices.

The Refresh charging station is compatible with the following brands: Apple, Blackberry, Creative, Dopod, Eten, Garmin, HP, HTC, i-mate, Insignia, Iqua, iRiver, Jabra, LG, Memorex, Motorolla, Noki, O2, Pal, Philips, Plantronics, Qtek, Samsung, Sanyo, Sidekick, Sony and Toshiba. Short USB connector cables are also available at www.bluelounge.com for additional brands including Nokia, Samsung, Palm, Sony Ericsson, LG, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS Lite and more.

Bluelounge Refresh is available now in white, black, and pink and sells for $89.95.

Today, Logitech announced two new iPod speaker docks - the Logitech Rechargeable Speaker S315i and the Logitech Portable Speaker S125i.

The new, slim (less than 2 inches thick) Logitech Rechargeable Speaker S315i gives you up to 20 hours of power on a single charge when used in power-saving mode. Also, unlike some iPod speaker docks, you can play your music while it's plugged in and charging your iPod. Read more

Monster's new Outlets To Go USB Worldwide is a portable adaptor solution for international travelers. This new device solves the problem of how to charge your laptop and other electronic devices when traveling internationally. It even has additional outlets so you can charge your iPhone, MP3 player etc. at the same time.

The Outlets To Go USB Worldwide has a universal adaptor that lets you plug into any international outlet and charge your electronics.* It features a dual-side design and three ultra-wide spaced outlets for charging of several devices at once. Also, the USB port lets you charge any USB accessory, such as smart phones and MP3 players. The product can easily fit into your laptop case thanks to Monster's FlatWrap cord management feature.

The Monster Outlets To Go USB Worldwide is available in black with an MSRP of $39.99.

* When traveling in countries with varying voltage standards, the Outlets To Go USB Worldwide should always be used with dual voltage personal electronics.

iHome just announced that their new Studio Series speaker system for the iPod/iPhone is now available -- the iP1. The iP1 is different from your standard iPod speaker system – it features Bongiovi Acoustics' Digital Power Station (DPS) technology: a processor that scans your recorded material and compensates for any deficiencies across the audio frequency spectrum, restoring it to the sound that was originally intended to be heard.

Listen to the iP1 Speaker System for iPod/iPhone's 100 watts of sound through custom designed 4" woofers and 1" silk dome tweeters. The iPl comes with a remote control, component video outputs, and is available now at Apple, Best Buy and iHomeAudio.com for $299.