Engineering:K-box
K-box was the brand name of a small loudspeaker powered by an internal amplifier sold by Kerchoonz.com in 2009.
Technology
When placed onto solid flat surfaces, walls or windows the K-box turns the surface into speakers or sound board.[1] It amplifies and provide stereo sound that is supplied by any audio source that has 3.5mm audio output. The K-box can be utilized with contemporary electronics, like a computer, iPod, iPhone, television, or portable gaming device. The K-box is about the size of a standard cell (mobile) phone.[2] The K-box uses a hybrid technology of standard speaker, delivering mid to high frequencies and a Gel Audio driver (developed by SFX Technologies)[3] delivering low end Bass frequencies. When placed on flat solid surfaces, this technology enhances the bass response via high-intensity vibrations.[4] in order to generate sound and thus improve the volume and audio quality.[5] The K-box gel audio technology has been explained as “hydro-gel” suspension system used to improve the dynamics in comparison to similar speaker products which typically work on transduction.[6]
The K-box is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery with claims of 20 hours of playtime per charge It is recharged via computer USB or 5v adaptor.[7]
STV's Colin Kelly "Gadget Guru" presenter for the television program "The Hour" mentions K-box in his television review as among the best sounds from one of these "boombox" products for taking to the beach. According to the show, the product is made in Scotland.[8]
Hardware Specs
Portable (115 x 55 x 20mm) Up to 20 hours battery life (recharge via USB)[5] Maximum spl is 95 Db,[6] depending on location and surface on which it is placed It has a given frequency response of 40H-20 kHz[9]
Awards
The K-box received an award as runner-up as The Most Valuable Music Therapy Product of 2009 by The Therapy Times in July 2009.[10]
See also
References
- ↑ "K-Box turns any surface into a speaker". Geeky Gadgets. 21 May 2009. http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/k-box-turns-any-surface-into-a-speaker/. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
- ↑ "From Table to Speakerbox: K-Box Transforms Any Surface into a Speaker". Popgadget. http://www.popgadget.net/2009/07/from_table_to_s.php. Retrieved 2009-07-17.
- ↑ " Kerchoonz K-box Review". Digital Trends. By Michael Brown — September 8, 2009
- ↑ "Kerchoonz K-box Turns Your Desk Into a Huge Speaker". Softpedia.com. http://gadgets.softpedia.com/news/Kerchoonz-K-Box-Turns-Your-Desk-Into-a-Huge-Speaker-3643-01.html/. Retrieved 2009-07-31.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Kerchoonz K-box Gel Speaker Review". The Gadgeteer. 29 June 2009. http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/29/kerchoonz-k-box-gel-speaker-review/. Retrieved 2009-06-29.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "K-box turns anything flat into a giant speaker". GizMag.com. http://www.gizmag.com/k-box-turns-any-surface-into-a-speaker/12299/. Retrieved 2009-06-29.
- ↑ "K-box gel audio technology". Ubergizmo. http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2009/05/k-box_gel_audio_technology.html. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
- ↑ "The Hour: Gadget Guru Colin Kelly". STV. http://programmes.stv.tv/the-hour/consumer/102892-gadgets-galore-for-music-lovers-and-more. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
- ↑ "K-Box: Turn Any Flat Surface Into A Giant Speaker". Gadgetreview.com. http://www.gadgetreview.com/2009/05/k-box-turn-any-flat-surface-into-a-giant-speaker.html. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
- ↑ "Therapy Times' 2009 MVP Awards". The Therapy Times. http://www.therapytimes.com/content=0302J84C48769286406040441/#Music. Retrieved 2009-07-20.
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