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Bluetooth technology gives consumers the ultimate wireless music experience; Consumers can easily stream Hi-Fi quality sound through Bluetooth enabled devices.

…"Many of the major carriers are continuing to develop more A2DP enabled phones which will ensure interoperability with any phone or headset that is compliant with this specification, and consumers are understanding the benefits of how Bluetooth technology improves their music listening experience."

Bluetooth Stereo Headphones

There are several Bluetooth enabled stereo headphones on the market today which enable users to wirelessly listen to stereo music from their A2DP enabled device (such as an MP3 player, PC or PDA). Many of these models also enable users to make and take calls from their Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. When there is an incoming call, the music is paused and the user simply presses a button on the headphones to answer the call. With Bluetooth stereo headphones, such as the Motorola Bluetooth Stereo Headphones, users can also wirelessly switch between a wide variety of sources, such as a home stereo, computer or MP3 player with accompanying Bluetooth stereo accessories.

A few other Bluetooth enabled headphones available today include the Bluetake i-Phono mini BT450Rx, Bluetake i-Phono Plus BT420Rx, the IOGEAR Bluetooth Stereo Headphones, the Plantronics Pulsar 590A Bluetooth stereo headphones and the Jabra BT 620s.

"Bluetooth enabled stereo headphones enable consumers to listen to music wirelessly from their audio device without sacrificing any sound quality,"…

…with connectivity in mind, full iPod integration often involves installing an after-market adapter - - sold by companies such as Monster and Peripheral for about $200 - - into the little cavern of wires behind the dashboard.

One prong sprouts from a hidden adapter box and goes into the back of the stereo while another snakes its way to a strategically placed iPod holder near the front seats. The adapter tricks the stereo into thinking the iPod is a CD changer and enables the track buttons on the stereo faceplate or steering wheel controls to select songs. Electrical current is sucked from the wiring to feed the iPod.

For car tinkerers with a good set of tools and the confidence to yank the stereo from the front of a dashboard, installing an iPod adapter would probably make for a fun Sunday afternoon project. The mechanically impaired masses will probably want someone to do it for them.

The procedure is child's play for a trained mechanic, and electronics megastores like Best Buy even welcome walk-ins. For about $250, music lovers can pump their iPod tracks through the car stereo in a matter of hours.

Here's the catch, though: Factory-installed radios in older cars - - older than the mid-1990s, mostly -- may be too crotchety for this level of iPod integration. The alternative might be a new stereo from iPod-friendly manufacturers like Alpine, Pioneer and Kenwood.

Crutchfield, a catalogue and online retailer that specializes in car audio, has a handy tool at www.crutchfield.com/ipodcar that lets customers plug in the year and model of their car to find…

…you can't do that with these other devices." Digital music players also are unique in that they store entire music libraries -- thousands of songs -- in a device that fits in the palm of your hand. Users can hit "shuffle" and put the device aside as it randomly selects songs, but if they're trying to find a song or artist, they'll be scrolling through hundreds of names on a tiny screen. Only a handful of high-end car manufacturers make iPod-ready stereos. So most people wanting to listen to their iPods end up fiddling with other devices that allow them to listen in cars. They can either beam their iPod through an FM transmitter, requiring them to find an open frequency -- which can be a challenge sometimes in the city. Or they can hook the iPod into the stereo through wires, sometimes through the glove compartment. Bill Sweet, 34, of Omaha uses an FM transmitter for his iPod as he drives to work. Usually, he finds what he wants to listen to as he's walking to his car. "I've caught myself doing it a few times -- you're looking down at your iPod, and you're still trying to drive," he said. "That's dangerous, of course. That's why I try to get everything set up prior…
…includes an article on the subject - essential reading if you are considering buying a subwoofer.

Most systems use one subwoofer. The reasoning is that the human ear cannot distinguish the location of the lowest bass notes, so two speakers are unnecessary. This has never made sense to me, so I tested a pair of subwoofers and, sure enough, I could detect a difference in the location of the bass sounds.

Stereo Review found the same thing. The writer also noted that the masters for most vinyl records are mixed with a single bass track; digital Compact Disc recordings have two distinct bass tracks. So if you listen to digital CDs, you should consider a pair of subwoofers.

Subwoofers are more difficult to select because they must interact with other speakers for a unified sound as opposed to a separate piece of equipment pumping out bass notes. Because most people use only one subwoofer you will get the best results by placing it between your two existing speakers, which should be 7 to 12 feet apart, and approximately 6 to 12 inches from the wall.

Subwoofers range in price from $300 to $2,000. Like most audio equipment there are products priced much higher, including the new Wilson High Output Woofer, which will sell for $10,250. Yamaha's NS-W10 superwoofer ($359 suggested list price) has its own 60-watt amplifier, which relieves pressure on your system's main amp, and its own electronic crossover, which routes low sounds to the subwoofer - a common feature even in the lowest-priced products.

Altec Lansing's PSW-10 ($800) has a 250-watt amplifier,…

…let all the music out, through your home stereo or your car stereo in great quality sound.

The MSRP for the MBR-100 is $79.95 and will be available from early Q1 2007. 

 
  Facts and Figures for Bluetooth(TM) Music Receiver MBR-100: 
 
   Kit contents: 
   Bluetooth(TM) Music Receiver MBR-100: 
   3.5 mm input jack music cable 
   3.5 mm RCA music cable 
   Standard Charger CST-61 
   User Guide 
 
   Facts: 
   Weight: 19.1 g / 0.67 oz 
   Size: 78 x 26 x 14 mm / 3 x 1 x 0.55 in 
   Color: Black 
   Talk time: Up to 12 hours 
   Standby time: Up to 300 hours 
   Profiles: Bluetooth(TM) Handsfree 1.2 
 
   Compatibility with Bluetooth(TM) mobile phones of both Sony Ericsson and 
   other phone brands which support the standard Bluetooth(TM) stereo A2DP 
   profile for streaming music. 
 
  About Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications serves the global communications market with innovative and feature-rich mobile phones, accessories and PC- cards. Established as a joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in 2001, with global corporate functions located in London, the company employs approximately 7,000 people worldwide, including R&D…

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. delivers a drift racing experience like no other, as The Fast and the Furious([TM]) ships for the PlayStation([R])2 computer entertainment system and is now available in retail outlets nationwide. The Fast and the Furious is rated 'T' for Teen by the entertainment software ratings board (ESRB), and is now available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $39.99.

"The almost endless customization, the revolutionary drift model and the Japanese Tuner, Classic Muscle and Concept cars featured in The Fast and the Furious video game make this the most authentic drift racing experience yet," said Makoto Iwai, Senior Vice President of Development at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. "The exclusive promotion with NASA is an additional element that allows consumers to truly enter the world of drift racing with a real-life experience."

Available inside each copy of The Fast and the Furious video game, customers will receive a $50.00 coupon to be used toward any NASA High Performance Driving Event in the country. Fans will have a real-life opportunity to experience the type of driving seen in the game, but in a controlled and safe environment. Consumers can drive their very own car on some of America's most famous road courses in a safe environment…

… stretches to the rear seat. The spine reinforces the symmetry of the Camaro convertible, as well as its precision.

An attainable icon

The original Camaro was introduced to the Baby Boomer generation, a large group of young, individualistic and mobile Americans that drove fundamental changes in the auto industry. The Camaro was personal, sporty and powerful - attributes that were typically found on more expensive, smaller and, often, foreign sports cars. The Camaro represented a real life-sized sporty car that was attainable for just about everyone. An almost endless list of optional features, colors and trim combinations ensured owners could tailor their Camaro to their exact taste.

As Boomers transitioned into larger vehicles to accommodate growing families, younger drivers embraced used Camaros as their first cars, and third- and fourth-generations of the Camaro continued to deliver affordable fun and performance to a new generation of enthusiasts. Indeed, hundreds of thousands of owners of all walks of life have found driving fun in a Camaro during the past 40 years.

The new Camaro concepts draw on their namesakes' heritage, but also the global, youthful influences of the 21st century. These influences are seen in the Camaro convertible concept's bold proportions, tailored wheel-to-body relationship and detailed interior - including the multi-dimensional instruments. It's…