No use for the bookshelf speakers ? No problem. Aperion Audio just introduced the second one-generation Zona Home Audio Link system, enabling cable detesters to send music from any USB / 3.5mm-enabled source to, well… absolutely anything. The elemental HAL package is created from a compact wireless transmitter and receiver, and because there is no proprietary shenanigans occurring, it’s about as universal in nature as you will find. Of course, folks who’ve been looking for a straightforward(ish) method to convert their existing indoor / outdoor speakers into wireless speakers should certainly have a gander, and since it’ll stream uncompressed 16 bit/48 kHz CD-quality audio to as much as three simultaneous zones, the $149 ticket just may well be justified. Hit the source to be informed more (or place your order, if you’ve heard enough).
The Zona® Home Audio Link System Lets Music and film Enthusiasts Wirelessly Send High-Fidelity Sound Where They would like It
Portland, OR – (September 15, 2011) – Aperion Audio, a right away-to-consumer maker of award-winning home theater speakers, today launches the second one generation of the Aperion Zona® Home Audio Link (HAL) System. Like its predecessor, the recent HAL System remains an effective way to send music and picture sound wirelessly to audio systems anywhere in the house. The second one-generation HAL System also employs the newest wireless technology to give enhanced fidelity and the aptitude to stream to a limiteless choice of audio systems or Aperion Zona® speakers-at no additional cost.
The Aperion Zona HAL System contains a compact wireless transmitter and receiver. Compatible with virtually every MP3 player, computer, receiver, or other audio device, music fans can connect the Zona HAL via computer USB port or a headphone jack and listen on speakers throughout their homes. For greater flexibility, they are able to place Aperion Zona Wireless speakers where they desire and let the music follow-even outdoors. Movie buffs can use HAL to glue audio wirelessly from their audio/video receiver to powered subwoofers or surround speakers.
“After we introduced the primary generation of HAL two years ago, customers were finally ready to connect their computer-based music, existing sound systems and residential theater subwoofers wirelessly with robust digital audio quality,” says Mike Hopkins, Aperion Audio product development manager. “Then last year, we introduced Zona Wireless Speakers. Pairing HAL to the Zona wireless platform makes it even simpler for music lovers to stream tunes inside and outside.”
Without losing sound quality, the transmitter can feed an endless choice of additional HAL receivers (available separately). Once connected, the system streams uncompressed 16 bit/48 kHz CD-quality audio. HAL also accommodates as much as three simultaneous channels, in order that on the press of a button users can select any of 3 “zones” to receive the chosen music to different sound systems.
Zona® HAL System features include:
• Wirelessly send sound out of your computer, home theater, MP3 player, or other audio source to any audio-video receiver or speakers – indoors or outdoors
• Connect your powered subwoofer and speaker systems wirelessly to eliminate wire clutter and hum
• Add multiple receivers to stream a single audio source to as many rooms as you desire, or even outside
• Plug and play ease of use, audio input via computer’s USB or the Audio-In Jack
The Aperion Zona HAL System (one transmitter, one receiver) is priced at $149. Additional receivers can be found for $70. The only (1)-year limited warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship.
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