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Audiochi: serious sound serious style

By focusing on style as well as substance, the debut collection of Audio Chi headphones is fresh and fashion forward with bold use of graphics and  on trend colours. They have a great finish with funky soft quilted headbands and chrome detail.

Audio Chi’s design team have also solved the two major headphone headaches; tangled cables and faulty connections *grrrrrrr*. The woven and colour co-ordinated outer fabric ensures the end of annoying tangles, whilst their detachable connection eliminates faulty connections. What better way to mix style and quality tech.

The W-Series utilises Audio Chi’s Structural AcousticsTM Technology which boasts one of the headphone world’s most exclusive sound units, the Titanium-Mylar Driver. This is a sure fire way of combining flawless sound, creative design and comfort.

The Audio Chi W-Series is available in 8 different designs and will retail at £69.95. Check out www.audiochi.com for more details.

Features

• 40mm Titanium Mylar drivers
• Frequency response: 16~22KHz
• 32 ohm impedance
• 1.2m detachable cable
• Rated power: 30mW
• Maximum power: 100mW (1.79V)
• Sensitivity: 113 dB +/- 3 dB
• Channel balance: +/- 3 dB at 1 KHz
• 2.5mm Adapter for mobile phones
• Carry bag

Griffin Evolve Wirelss Speaker System

This elegant, eye-catching and completely wireless iPod Dock features two speakers that can be used up to 150 ft away from the docking station. So simple, just select the playlist that will get your guests in the festive spirit and position the speakers around the house to suit you – so, while half of your guests help themselves to cocktails in the kitchen and the rest play party games in the living room, everyone can enjoy their favourite Christmas songs.

There’s also a remote control, allowing you to play, pause, shuffle and control volume from any room. And, featuring one of Griffin’s most stylish designs to date, the Evolve will look perfect in any modern home.

Price around £270

Key Features

  • Battery lifeHow long the battery lasts for until it needs recharging Up to 10 hours
  • Compatible with Apple iPod
  • Dimensions H19 x W40 x D14cm (with speakers in place)
  • Dimensions (speakers) H14 x W14 x D14cm
  • Guarantee FREE 2 year guarantee, extend to 3 years £35
  • Power supply Base unit (mains), wireless speakers (lithium rechargeable batteries)
  • Speaker output (RMS)Measured in WATTS. The higher the number, the louder the sound! 2 x12W

Compatible with:

6th generation iPod; 5th generation iPod; 4th generation iPod; 3rd generation nano; 2nd generation nano; 1st generation nano; 2nd generation mini; 1st generation mini; 1st generation touch.