The latest Kenwood's flat stereo series includes two models, the CLK-7i-S ($450 USD), CLK-5i-S and CLK-5i-W ($350 USD), the last letter stands for the color, S for silver and W for white finish. The main difference between the two models is that the CLK-5i-S/W is not equipped with an MD deck and does not display infos from CDs.

The stereo is 18cm thick and has AM/FM tuner, a subwoofer output and a pair of 10Watts removable slim speakers. The top-loading CD player is compatible with CD, CD-RW, MP3 and WMA but no support of DRM protected audio files. The CLK series also has USB connection and supports almost all iPod via an optional cable "PNC - iP120". Both units come with a remote control and will be out in Japan early this month.

Music lifestyle brand V-MODA announced the addition of five colors to its popular VIBE Duo, VIBE and Bass Freq modaphone lines. VIBE Duo, the dual-use headphone/headset for the iPhone, is now available in new Chrome and Gunmetal Rouge. VIBE, V-MODA's luxury earphone line, is available in new Midnight Blue, and the award-winning Bass Freq collection debuts Jaded and Rouge to match the new green and red Special Edition iPod nano and shuffle.

According to Val Kolton, CEO and founder of V-MODA, the brand is heeding the call from consumers to continuously introduce fashion-forward colors that complement the latest MP3 players and other technology.

VIBE Duo headphone/headsets and VIBE luxury earphones are available now for $99.99 and Bass Freq earphones are available for $39.99.

Cambridge Soundworks has released a second revision of its Newton Series speakers. The Newton Series II speakers are cheaper than the previous models and include thirteen models which start at $350.

The majority of this speaker series has specially designed woven kevlar cone woofers for improved low and mid-frequency along with aluminium dome tweeter with a neodymium magnet structure. As for the subwoofer it features downward-firing drivers. The Newton Series 2 is available in midnight black satin paint or genuine cherry wood veneer.

After the Antila CD player, Leema Acoustics extends its line with an "entry-level" CD player. Available at £1,095 the Stream CD player is closely based on the Antila and is set for launch in time for Christmas.

This CD player still features the MD2 active differential multi-DAC converter technology from its brother, 16x 24-bit/192KHz Crystal multi-bit DAC as opposed to the Antilla's 20, Delta-Sigma converters, a Philips CD drive and has a coaxial digital output. The front panel has only one control: Leema's L-Drive. This single rotary control handles all the usual functions such as CD tray open and close, play, stop, next and previous track selection and so on. And the Stream is equipped with LIPS (Leema's Intelligent Protocol System) which enables the CD player to communicate with other Leema products.

The latest Leema Acoustics mini-monitor called Xero is a development of the Xen with the home user in mind. At £1,000 these loudspeakers are essentially a downsized Xen with a simpler construction.

The Xen used a hybrid steel and wood cabinet with metal front baffle, whereas the Xero employs a more conventional wooden cabinet slightly smaller at 220x140x206mm and lighter at 10kg. The Xeros run a single bass port rear-mounted instead of two on the Xen and just above it this is a block of bi-wireable binding posts with gold plated links.

Theses speakers feature a 1-inch Vifa Tymphany fabric dome tweeter that uses high-flux neodymium magnets and ferro-fluid damping, plus a new bespoke 100mm magnetically screened mid-bass driver. The crossover uses hand-wound air-cored inductors associated with high quality capacitors.

As for other specifications, the Xero has a 6Ω impedance, a sensitivity of 85.5dB/W/m, a frequency response of 55Hz-30kHz and a 200W power handling. Also the wood veneer is available in a choice of Cherry, Birds Eye Maple, Ebony or Black Ash.

JVC added a new high-end model to its headphone line. Available immediately at a suggested retail price of $129.95, the new JVC HA-S900 offers high quality sound reproduction in a lightweight, foldable over-the-ear headphone.

The HA-S900’s performance is achieved through the use of a carbon compound diaphragm mated to a ported ring that controls the diaphragm’s movement, or sound pressure level, and so provides greater detail across a wide frequency range. Further enhancing the listening experience are sound-insulating ear pads that effectively block out ambient sound while also providing a comfortable fit.

The cushioned ear pads fold flat, so they’re easily packed, and a carrying case is included. Other features include a gold-plated iPhone-compatible plug and a four-foot tangle-resistant cord.

The japanese audio company Teac, announced a new soundstation for iPod called MC-DX32i, this sleek iPod receiver is designed for use with all the latest iPod models, including the iPod nano and the video iPod.

This stereo sound features an AM/FM tuner with 10 preset memory radio stations, a CD player compatible CD-R/RW audio discs, two flat speakers using the NXT technology that boast 5W/each and a self-powered subwoofer (15W). The detachable iPod dock with its interchangeable dock adapters, provides an elegant and simple way to charge, connect and control any iPod with the include remote control.

Priced at $270, the MC-DX32i comes with everything you would need to wall-mount it.

McIntosh introduces its first-ever producted turntable, called MT10. This luxury model priced at $8000 still features the typical design from McIntosh with its black front panel and its blue analog VU-meter.

With a massive black tone arm and cartridge custom-made by McIntosh, a copper edged cabinet and an oversized chrome plated tuning knobs, the MT10 harkens back to the classic days of vinyl, adding a hint of modernity and elegance to sheer high-fidelity excellence. A light green tinted platter that glows while in use compatible with 33, 45 and 78RPM disc is balanced to perfection, providing the ultimate in sonic fidelity and sensitivity. In addition a fully regulated power supply ensures ample regulated power at all times for constant speed rotation.