Hi-Fi
System Designed For Portable Music Players
Personal
music players are turned into powerful room systems when connected to this
specifically-designed High Fidelity system.
Singapore,
November 1, 2004
– With the launch of the “Bobo” Hi-Fi system by Lars & Ivan,
distributor Orange Communications is showing owners of portable music players
that their personal players can now be turned into powerful music players for an
entire room.
The
inspiration behind the development of the Bobo
In
the early 1970’s the British Broadcasting Corporation designed a small monitor
speaker for their outdoor broadcast vehicles.
Named the LS3/5a, this small little speaker surprised Hi-Fi enthusiasts
with its excellent acoustics. BBC
then licensed the production of the LS3/5a to UK speaker manufacturer Rogers for
mass production. Although the
Rogers product was impressive, it proved too expensive for most consumers.
Inspired
by the Rogers LS3/5a, Lars & Ivan developed its own version of the speaker,
but using more cost effective methods of production.
The result is the small but powerful Bobo, aimed at the cost-conscious
consumer.
The
Bobo components
The
Bobo package is made up of two beautifully-designed speakers and a powerful
though small amplifier.
The
speakers’ main drive unit is a 4” Bass Driver while its high frequency is
from a PA (Professional Audio)
standard ¾” Dome Tweeter. The
sensitivity is specified as 88 dB/W at 1m and power handling
goes up to 30 watt RMS. Inspite
of its small footprint, the Bobo speakers is able to achieve a frequency
response of +/- 3 dB 50 Hz – 20
KHz.
The
PA-20 amplifier was designed to produce less than 0.01% (-80 dB) distortion
across the entire 20Hz – 20KHz spectrum at levels 1 or 2 dB below its clipping
point. Its rated output power is 10
watt RMS x 2 channels. Listeners
are frequently surprised by the powerful output being delivered by such a
small-sized amplifier. To achieve even more powerful bass, the PA-20 allows
users to connect an external sub-woofer via its output jack.
How
to use the Bobo
Put
together, the speakers and amplifier created a perfect High Fidelity system for
connecting to portable music players. Users
of portable MP3 and CD players are always pleasantly surprised when they connect
up their players to the Bobo. Vocals
and individual instruments can be heard with good detail and clarity. To enjoy
the Bobo at its best, it is
recommended to use it within an area of approximately 20 square meters – the
size of most bedrooms, studyrooms and small dining rooms.
And
it looks great too!
The
Danish designers at Lars & Ivan know that it is not enough to just develop a
great product, they know users want their product to look good in their homes
too. With this in mind, a lot of
effort was put into creating a design that would stand out, as well as blend
into any room. With the clever use of clear acrylic and muted silver tones,
the designers have been successful in achieving a zen look to the Bobo that
would enhance any room.
Where
to buy
You
can find the Bobo at good Hi-Fi outlets, and at Courts & Tangs.
It retails for S$399.
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For further information:
Catherine
Gasper
Sales
& Marketing Manager
Orange
Communications Pte Ltd
Tel:
64816223
Email:
catgasper@orangecom.com.sg
Webpage:
www.orangecom.com.sg
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