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The Logitech Squeezebox Boom ($299) is Logitech’s latest in wireless sound products. The Squeezebox Boom features; two built-in, amplified speakers, 6 button online radio station presets, VFD display, 10/100 Ethernet/wireless 802.11g connectivity, IR remote, 1/8-inch stereo input. My favorite feature is the support for SqueezeNetwork music access, which includes; last.fm, LIVE365, MP3tunes, Pandora, Radio IO, Radiotime, Rhapsody, Sirius Internet Radio, & Slacker.

Creative’s latest PMP the Zen X-Fi features; wifi, IM capabilities, SD card slot, built-in speaker, FM tuner, and 9-way d-pad. It also includes software which will allow you to stream media from your computer. We do not have any details on price or when it will be available. The X-Fi will come in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB flavors.

The XBi with Bluetooth from Chatterbox ($179) is an excellent motorcycle communication system. It features stereo sound from up to 2 devices at the same time (ex. iPod, Mp3, satellite radio, GPS, cell phone, radar detector). SMART technology in the headset automatically prioritizes the transmissions of paired devices. The XBi can even stream music from one module to the other. Chatterbox XBi also includes: a Li-Pol battery rechargeable battery with 6-8 TRUE hours of power, 1 hour express charge, noise suppression, Hi-Fi headset, and a compact aerodynamic module design.

Logitech has made yet another wireless music system. The Squeezebox Duet tops all previous models. It also has support for nearly every operating system and a bevy of media players. The device allows you to stream music directly from your computer to speakers or receiver. You could also bypass your computer and keep your music online, or stream your music from online services such as Pandora, Slacker, and Rhapsody. The base can hook up with its digital optical, coax, or analog audio connectors, features 802.11b/g wireless, and a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. The controller looks looks like a compact Logitech Harmony and has a 2.4-inch color LCD TFT display with backlight, rechargeable Li-ion battery, and built-in 802.11b/g wireless. The whole thing costs $399.99 and is available now. CNET has a complete review. See more pictures.

Klipsch makes some of the best speakers on the plant and their new Palladium P-39F Speakers are no different. Unfortunately coming in at a steep $15,00 these speakers are jam packed with high end materials and advanced technology to produce amazing sound quality. The speakers feature high-flow, low-restriction, die-cast aluminum midrange and woofer frames with integrated heatsinks, and all drive units and networks are hand sorted and factory matched within 0.5dB.

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Here at Iwishihadthis.com we have covered a variety of different high end speakers but supposedly these new concrete speakers are a league above the rest in terms of sound quality. These new bookshelf speakers form the Taiwanese based company 25togo are made from concrete to give you a clean yet incredibly powerful sound from a very small form factor. Unfortunately price and availability are currently unknown. [Via]

The JL Audio Gotham G213 Subwoofer ($11,000) is perfect for you audiophiles who want to feel like you are in the music. This new audio system features a pair of 13.5-inch subwoofers at 3,800-watts! The whole things weighs 360-lbs and is 34-inches tall. The real seller is that it will electronically set up itself with an automatic room equalization system. It uses a microphone that figures out how much subwoofer is necessary. [via] More Pictures.

The Woofer Speaker System ($900)is a co-axial speaker system consisting of two dogs. The are available in either black or white. They feature a custom engineered electronic filters for excellent sound. The speakers can handle 60watt - 180 watt RMS, 4 ohm impedance. You could be really cool and pair them with these.