Libratone introduces its new high-end wireless speaker, the Libratone Beat. The company claims the wireless sound quality matches that of cable-connected speakers.
The speaker uses a 1x5" bass, 2x3" midrange and 2x1" ribbon based tweeter with power outputs of 50W from bass and 2 x 25W from the midrange/tweeter configuration. This is combined with Libratone's patented acoustic technology. Unlike regular speakers built within a closed cabinet (providing sound in one direction) the Beat's tweeters and midrange drivers disperse sound from the back of the unit in 2 directions at an angle. This sound bounces off walls creating what Libratone calls "360° sound".
The Beat works best if placed with its back to a flat wall due its midrange drivers and tweeters' position.
Signal range varies from up to 10 m when using the iPod 30-pin transmitter to 30 m from the USB transmitter.
When the transmitter is out of range from the speaker its connected to, the speaker stops and the transmitter connects automatically to the next closest Beat.
The speaker is made in Scandinavian design style, with a wood body, satin chrome handle, and cashmere wool covering.
Models are available in 4 different colours.
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