Sony’s Gorgeous New Multi-Room Audio System for iPods & iPhones

by Jody Mitoma on August 22, 2008 at 1:32 am

Sony’s got a phenomenal audio system up their sleves they call the S-AIRPLAY system. This system allows for iPod’s to dock within the connectors found on the top of the device itself. I don’t know about all of you, but minimalistic is my style, and I’m really feeling this new audio system from Sony. This is one gorgeous piece of hardware. What’s cool about this audio system, is that you can purchase multiple other speakers from Sony and have them placed all around the house, so that the entire house is filled with whatever style music it is you listen to. (Be careful however. You might want to make sure your wife/hubby likes the same kind of music you do, else you may run into a few problems down the line with this one.)

Have a read at the full press release below.

SONY UNVEILS WIRELESS MULTI-ROOM AUDIO SYSTEM FOR IPOD PLAYERS

SAN
DIEGO, Aug. 21, 2008 – Sony today took the wraps off its new wireless,
multi-room audio system for listening to iPod® players.

The
new S-AIRPLAY™ system features Sony’s S-Air™ technology, which provides
a practical, wireless multi-room solution without complicated set-up
requirements. Wireless audio can be transmitted from the system’s main
docking station in one room to various rooms throughout the home — up
to nearly 164 feet-simply by plugging a separate S-Air wireless speaker
into a power outlet.

“This technology makes it easy to listen
to music from a compatible iPod without carrying it from room to room,”
said Andrew Sivori, director of marketing in the personal audio group
at Sony Electronics’ Digital Imaging and Audio Division. “It’s an easy,
inexpensive way to get multi-room audio without professional
installation.”

S-Air technology delivers audio wirelessly to
the included speakers without interfering with other household devices.
The system comes with one docking station and two S-Air wireless
speakers, but it can transmit to up to 10 speakers simultaneously
(additional speakers sold separately).

Equipped with an
AM/FM tuner, the S-AIRPLAY system’s dual source feature lets users
listen to music from the iPod player or from a radio station. Listeners
in one room can hear their favorite radio station, while listeners in
another room can enjoy music from the iPod at the same time.

The
S-Air wireless speakers include remote control capability for the iPod
player’s music tracks so you can advance or go back to previously
played songs. The speakers also incorporate sleep timers and an alarm
clock function, making them perfect for bedside placement.
To
connect to an existing home theater system or television set, the
docking station includes composite A/V outputs. It also charges the
iPod while it is docked.

Pre-orders are now being accepted online at www.sonystyle.com for those who are willing to shell out $400.00 for this beautiful audio system. Sony is to have the S-AIRPLAY audio system available at Sony Style retail stores in September. Also, additional S-Air wireless speakers will be available in September for approximately $130.00.

(via Engadget)

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