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Sony has unveiled a slate of new Walkman MP3 players today, with the launch of its B170 Series. Available in both 2GB and 4GB varieties, these new devices weigh in at just 28 grams, but apparently pack plenty of punch, providing up to 18 hours of listening on a full charge. If you're pressed for time, though, you can just plug it in for three minutes, which, in turn, will give you a full 90 minutes of listening time. There's also an onboard equalizer, voice recorder and USB port, as well as a dedicated "Bass Boost" that, as you may have guessed, will boost your bass. No word yet on pricing, but Sony says its new Walkmans will be available sometime this month. Full PR after the break.

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Sony unveils Walkman B170 Series, promises to boost your bass originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Audyssey makes equalization easier with Tuning System, sneaks inside of Toshiba TVs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atsaudioAudysseyAudyssey EQAudyssey Tuning SystemAudysseyEqAudysseyTuningSystemcesces 2012Ces2012eqequalizerhdpostminitoshibaTue, 10 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[cTrix forges Atari 2600 and guitar together, mesmerizes nerds (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/31/ctrix-forges-atari-2600-and-guitar-together-mesmerizes-nerds-v/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/31/ctrix-forges-atari-2600-and-guitar-together-mesmerizes-nerds-v/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/31/ctrix-forges-atari-2600-and-guitar-together-mesmerizes-nerds-v/#comments If you're going to rock out, you might as well do so with a video game console from the '70s as the core of your guitar. In fact, this is precisely what modder cTrix has done with his gATARI2600. In his configuration, he's able to write and play new music through an Atari 2600 by using an EPROM programmer (a software application he wrote) and daughterboards to feed the new music back through the instrument. The gATARI also features equalizer and flange pedals, a track selector, and whammy bars that allow the player to switch tracks and make changes on the fly. No details have been posted as to how to make your own just yet, but click past the break to watch cTrix jam both thoroughly and effectively at Blip Fest 2011 in Japan.

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cTrix forges Atari 2600 and guitar together, mesmerizes nerds (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spracht Aura EQ Bluetooth headset boasts dual mics, equalizer and capacitive volume control originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Audyssey's Sub Equalizer may be targeted at the pro market, but if it's good enough for the pros, some enterprising home enthusiast will find a place for it in their home setup. Much like the Paradigm Perfect Bass Kit we just reviewed, the Audyssey Sub Equalizer will do its level best to get that pesky subwoofer properly integrated with the rest of your system -- except it'll work with subs of a non-Paradigm variety. For those who can't fit some upper-tier Denon, Onkyo/Integra, or NAD electronics into their signal chain, this little piece of kit brings the well-regarded MultEQ XT technology to your low Hertz. Available July 1, but with this being targeted at professionals (and looking the part, we might add), we've got a feeling that the price won't be wallet-friendly.

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