Along with the Squeezophone 360 Kenwood also showcased the Hibachi speakers. Still in the concept stage the wireless speakers work on the 2.4 Ghz band along with the SLG-7 transmitter which uses incompressible linear PCM. The speakers also illuminate based on the sound effects. Not much information is available about the Hibachi speakers. 
Want a speaker that offers surround sound capability? Look no further than Kenwood’s very own Squeezophone 360° speaker. It is built based along similar lines as the extremely pricey Sony Soutina glass speakers, oozing out your favorite tunes in all directions with the help of acoustic technology. Apart from this inherent ability, very little else is known about the device since it is still under the prototype category. We suppose it ain’t gonna come cheap when made available to the masses though.
The Aqua Sounders is the latest floating wireless speaker from Grace Digital Audio, which is designed specifically for your hot tub, pool or bath. This waterproof speaker features a pair of Ultra Bright LED Mood lights for nighttime fun, up to 6 hours of non-stop music using the batteries (sold separately) and listening range up to 150 feet. The set also comes with a transmitter that works with most audio sources and capables of supporting up to ten speakers at once. The Aqua Sounders retails for $149.99. [Grace Digital via OhGizmo]
Here’s another fun accessory for your iPhone or iPod, this one is aimed more at your kids, but I am sure most of the older geeks will love it as well, the Music Bear iPod Speaker.
This fun iPod / iPhone speaker has volume controls in the paws and other controls in its ears, it runs of batteries or from a USB port and he plugs into your iPhone or iPod via a 3.5mm audio jack.
If you want one they are available for $38 from Molla Space.
What do you do when your existing laptop speakers are not upto the mark or you are not willing to share your headphones with others? You can go in for the Philips portable speaker systems for laptops and allow others near you to hear what you are seeing or hearing. But I would advise to use these in places where you don’t annoy others who don’t want to listen to what you are listening to.
Take traditional Callous pots used by Chinese fishermen, add speakers in them and you got yourself the Bird pot speaker system. The Japanese manufacturer has fused the old with the new in a rather unique way. The stereo speakers deliver a decent output of 50Hz - 4kHz. They weigh around 900 grams are available for 9980 Yen ($ 110) in Japan.Here’s a fun accessory for your iPhone, iPod or MP3 player, the Mini Retro MP3 Speaker Amp.
This fun Mini Retro MP3 Speaker Amp can be used with any MP3 player or even your laptop via the 3.5mm audio jack.
Opera Loudspeakers, Italy based manufacturer is bringing you this high-end loudspeakers called Caruso, an artistic handcrafted loudspeakers that offer you both design as well as sound in one elegant shape. Featuring the latest technology and build techniques these loudspeakers promise dynamic acoustic output by virtue of nine quality subwoofers encased inside wooden floor-standing cabinets providing you with the ultimate musical experience like never before. These loudspeakers will set you back €28,000 (approx. $35,737).
Here’s another fun USB gadget for today, the USB Balloon Speaker.
This fun speaker can connect to your iPhone or iPod via the 3.5mm audio jack, and it can also be used with any gadget with a USB connection.
This is a must have for any Disney fan big or small, a Mickey Mouse shaped stereo speaker which you can use in the kitchen or bathroom. Beneath the Mickey Mouse speaker is a 35mm side speaker which delivers an output of 1W×2ch and it is enclosed in a waterproof casing which take on light splashes of water. It connects to the audio source via stereo mini plug, which is a hindrance as I would not want to take my iPod or mobile phone next to the shower. What really solves the purpose is a waterproof Bluetooth speaker. Coming back to Mickey it has a light at the bottom which gives out a soft glow. It is powered by 3 x AAA batteries which is good for 24 hours of bathroom singing. It goes on sale in Japan from Febraury for 5040 Yen ($ 55). 
Alesis recently paraded its M1Active 520 USB Studio Monitors at Anaheim, California. Specially design for professional studio use, the M1Active comes with an internal digital-audio interface while providing an audio range from 20kHz down to 56Hz. Not only do you benefit from USB playback ability, the speakers are also equipped with a couple of TRS-balanced 1/4-inch inputs which turns them into a computer audio interface. The Alesis M1Active also boasts a bi-amplified design that brings 25W and 50W power to the tweeter and woofer, respectively. It is equipped with a 0.25″ headphone output that will automatically mute the loudspeakers when connected. Expect to see the M1Active 520 USB Studio monitors this summer, and chances are it won’t cost more than $300.
MTX has engineered a new king of the hill for biggest production speaker, at 24″ the Jackhammer 24 is the largest speaker with a square cone ever produced. It tips the scales at 400lbs, costs $10,000 and thirsts for 3000 watts of continuous power for the massive motor containing dual 4 ohm voice coils. Built primarily as a showpiece of MTX’s ability to innovate and manufacture audio equipment in house, they only expect to sell a handful of them worldwide each year. Plans are to build a show car around this monster are in place, and we’ve been assured performance will match its price.
Panasonic announced a range of home theater systems at the CES 2009 but the one which deserves mention is the SC-TZ1. The wireless home theater system works on the 2.4 Ghz band which delivers uncompressed audio it the ultra thin speakers, unfortunately they are not completely wireless as you still need a power cable for each of the four speakers.The SC-TZ1 is somewhat unusual as its technically a 4.0 system–there are just the four, spindle-like speakers (Panasonic calls them Sound Slim Speakers), pictured in the image. These four speakers each have four vertically aligned speakers within them, which the SC-TZ1 uses to create a virtual 7.1 surround sound effect. Sure, it probably won’t sound as good as a real 7.1 system, but you’ll be dealing with a lot less wires. You’ll also notice that the SC-TZ1 lacks a dedicated, separate subwoofer. That’s replaced by integrated subwoofers in each of the speakers, filling in the low end. Again, it won’t match the rumble of a dedicated unit, but it’s definitely less hassle and looks better in your living room.
Scheduled to release during spring pricing for the Panasonic SC-TZ1 is not known yet.
The WX-LP100 from Panasonic is not an ordinary speaker. It is specially built for use in the schools or events that require a wireless speaker. Priced at 125,000 Yen or approx. less than €1000, the speaker features microphones that use infrared technology, and offers a maximum output of 10W at 4Ω and works on frequencies of 100Hz to 15KHz.
Trust designer Phillipe Starck to come up with something stunning, and he does not disappoint with the Zikmu wireless speakers although there will be certain quarters who think that all of Starck’s creations are lovely to look at but impractical. These 2.5 feet tall speakers communicate with each other via Bluetooth, and is able to broadcast sound 360° arround the room courtesy of Parrot’s NXT technology that relies on an extra-flat mebrane to create small-scale vibrations across the speakers’ entire surface. According to Philippe Starck himself, “We were not aiming to create just another speaker. Our design focused more on making the air vibrate. There is actually a three-dimensional feel to this vibration, meaning that the air is palpable, almost humanlike in presence, like a fragrance.” The price for designer speakers? $1,500 when next spring rolls around.
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