Libratone managed to pique our interest with its brightly-colored, cashmere-ensconced Live and Lounge AirPlay speakers this summer, and it’s now finally announced that they are both available inside the US. They arrive in at an expectedly hefty $699 for the smaller Live model and $1,299 for the bigger Lounge soundbar (add an additional $100 to every for that aforementioned cashmere option — yes, really), and they will both be available at Apple stores and other select design retailers. Despite that sizable price difference, both units have an analogous 150W of total output power (coming from five dedicated amplifiers), although the living room promises some expanded range that’s better fitted to a lounge — it is usually much bigger than apparently within the not-to-scale image above (40 inches wide, to be specific, while the Live is only under eight). The official press release is after the break.
Libratone’s wireless AirPlay speakers boast exceptional sound and minimalistic Scandinavian design manufactured from hand-picked materials including Italian cashmere, and chrome
Palo Alto – November 2, 2011 – Libratone, a brand known in Europe for its high-end sound systems, makes its U.S. debut with the launch of 2 cutting-edge AirPlay-enabled options for without equal sound experience: the Libratone Live and Libratone Lounge. Apple’s AirPlay® allows users to stream songs from their iTunes music libraries on Mac or PC, in addition to music stored on their iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, through their Wi-Fi networks.* The Libratone Lounge system is designed to make every corner of the room the perfect spot for sound while the Libratone Live enables versatility due to the its smaller size. Another attractive feature is the beautiful design of both systems, that’s heightened with quality hand-picked materials including Italian cashmere, chrome, wood and selected acoustic materials. Libratone Live and Lounge permit you to experience big sound with minimalistic design without clumsy, clunky speakers. One is all you wish.
Liberation is a reoccurring theme for Libratone as they encourage a life without cables, without clutter and most significantly surrounded by great sound. Users can enhance the Libratone experience with the Libratone App, which permits for the customization of the FullRoom feature, enabling you adjust sound to slot any room.
The Libratone speakers are actually available in more than a few colors to go with your spaces. The Libratone Lounge, perfect for lounge spaces, comes in Slate Grey, Blueberry Black and Vanilla Beige as standard at a price of $1,299 and as red and green cashmere in its premium offering at a value of $1,399. The more petite Libratone Live, ideal for any room in the house, comes in grey, black and beige as standard at a value of $699 and as premium in red and green cashmere at a price of $799. The fashionable Live also offers a chrome handle for straightforward portability.
Libratone Lounge and Live come in at Apple.com in US. For an entire list of different retailers visit www.libratone.com/buy.
“Music is the context where we are living our lives – a non-public soundtrack so as to speak. We believe strongly in simplicity and the facility to experience room-filling sound in any room without clumsy speakers and tangled wires” states Soeren Louis Pedersen, Chief Sales Officer of Libratone, “Libratone is designed to simplify and enhance any home décor with room filling, high fidelity sound”.
Libratone Live and Libratone Lounge features:
Libratone Lounge and Libratone Live utilizes AirPlay, allowing users to stream songs from their iTunes music libraries on Mac or PC, in addition to music stored on their iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, through their Wi-Fi networks.*
Minimalistic interior design. Libratone Live is small or even has a handle for simple placement. Libratone Lounge is designed to face alone or to slot under a TV or anywhere aesthetically all while enjoying an identical exceptional sound.
FullRoom technology. The only sound source design ensures that acoustic sound is roofed from corner-to-corner. Take the experience to the subsequent level by personalizing the FullRoom feature with the Libratone App.
Quality raw materials and craftsmanship all from hand-picked materials including cashmere, chrome and wood. Gorgeous colors compliment every home.
The Libratone App is out there at no cost from the App Store on iPad, iPhone or iPod touch or at HYPERLINK “http://www.itunes.com/appstore”www.itunes.com/appstore.
*AirPlay requires iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (2nd, 3rd or 4th generation), iPad 2 or iPad with iOS 4.2 or later, or Mac and PC with iTunes 10.1 or later. Wi-Fi network is needed.
About Libratone
Libratone is a Copenhagen-based audio company that creates sound systems for today. That’s it.
Our approach is three-headed: Wireless technology, hi-fi quality, and Scandinavian design
– in a single sound source.
Our goal is to play music from iPad, iPhone and iPod touch devices worldwide and to deliver an alternative choice to clumsy stereo systems and the wire-havoc they wreak. All without compromising the sound experience.
To be informed more about Libratone’s Lounge and Live audio systems visit HYPERLINK “http://www.libratone.com” www.libratone.com.
Trademark acknowledgements
iTunes, AirPlay, iPod, iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Libratone and FullRoom are registered trademarks of Libratone A/S.
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