GEAR4 launches the SoundOrb Aurora

High Wycombe, UK, 4th September 2009 – GEAR4 today announced its flagship launch for 2009, the SoundOrb Aurora. The first Made for iPod and Works with iPhone speaker system to feature a separate wireless sub-woofer for exceptional sound recreation. Including an integrated ambient light, the SoundOrb Aurora is a ground-breaking first for the leading iPod and iPhone accessories brand.

CEO of GEAR4, Tom Dudderidge, commented ‘SoundOrb Aurora’s unique conception and advanced technology work together to provide an impressive audio and visual experience. Few iPod speakers are able to play music or movies with the depth and clarity that SoundOrb Aurora does. The combination of great sound, DSP effects, iconic looks and the built-in mood light help position this speaker as a real first for the iPod/iPhone speaker market.’

Sound The combination of a powerful SoundBar speaker with a separate down-firing sub-woofer that can be placed up to 30 metres away, provides a unique spatial quality missing from the sound of other iPod speakers. Its non-directional sub-woofer with extended bass port gives fuller bass with greater depth and impact, while DSP technology incorporates an award-winning sound algorithm to deliver two additional audio settings – Virtual Wide Stereo and Virtual Surround Sound.

Light As well as outstanding acoustic performance, SoundOrb Aurora explores what an audio system can bring to a room beyond sound. Its striking polar white design simultaneously delivers sound and light, with the sub-woofer housing light emitting diodes (LEDs). This EveryColour ambient light feature cycles though 1000s of different colours from within the natural spectrum, scientifically proven to complement and relax your experience of music. Users can set it to scroll through colours, stay on a colour of choice (or clean white light) or simply turn off the light.

Connectivity To really release the full potential of the iPod or iPhone, SoundOrb Aurora has all the necessary connectivity options for use as a home theatre sound system. A video out port allows it to be linked up to a TV to enjoy music videos and movies from the iPod on the big screen and an audio in port means users can enjoy favourite TV and DVD content with all the benefits of SoundOrb Aurora’s powerful sub-woofer and 3D sound recreation, bringing your movies to life.

The SoundOrb Aurora will be on demo this week at the IFA in Berlin, Germany, Europe’s largest consumer electronics show. Drop by the GEAR4 stand (stand 105, hall 3.2) or get in contact on the details above to arrange a meeting or for more details.

GEAR4 SoundOrb Aurora

Product features:
• 2.1 wireless speaker system
• 2.4 GHz wireless Sub-Woofer
• DSP Virtual Effects – Virtual Wide Stereo and Virtual Surround Sound
• Adjustable ambient light in Sub-Woofer
• Charges iPod / iPhone when docked
• Backlit touch controls
• Video output (from your iPod / iPhone to your TV)
• Audio input (from your TV)
• Remote control

What’s in the box:
• SoundOrb Aurora
• Power cables
• Remote control
• 2 RCA cables
• User manual
• 4 dock adapters for iPod / iPhone

Order code:
PG448

SRP:
£249.99 / 299.99 €

The SoundOrb Aurora will be available in leading retailers across Europe or from www.gear4store.com from October. For more details, please visit www.gear4.com or get in touch on the contact details below.

About GEAR4:

Disruptive Ltd. is the owner and manufacturer of the GEAR4 brand, the UK’s leading iPod and iPhone audio brand. Founded in 2004, the company is privately owned and operated, with its head office in High Wycombe, UK.

Products include a comprehensive range of speakers, chargers, cases, cables, and FM / Bluetooth solutions and are available in Europe’s leading retailers. To find out more go to www.gear4.com.

Tags: consumer technology, gear4

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