Series 2

Polk Audio has jumped the gun with its LC265i-P IP-addressable loudspeaker, which won't be available until mid-2005. This speaker converts network packets into sound with an onboard DSP engine that also provides amplification -- 100 watts to the woofer, 75 to the midrange and 25 to the tweeter. The LC265i-P will cost $3000 per pair once available.

The DSP/amplification module in Polk Audio's LC265i-P loudspeaker.

Innersound continues to churn out new products. From top to bottom are the production versions of the iControl preamp ($4500), the crossover/bass amplifier for the Kaya Reference speakers ($20,000 for entire system), and the DPR-500 Reference stereo amplifier ($13,000).

A solar-powered coffee table? Nope. Innersound's new Tehya hybrid center-channel speaker ($6500) mates an ESL panel to dynamic woofers.

Classé's Delta lineup of electronics looks stunning. The final product in the line, to begin shipping in December, is the CDP-300 universal A/V player, which will cost around $9000.

Sony's LocationFree TV is a WiFi compatible TV with e-mail and web-browsing capabilities. It is completely portable -- you can carry the screen from room to room and leave the receiver/CPU behind. The 7" LF-X5 costs $1099. If the concept takes off, expect to see similar products flooding the market.

Bob Dylan on LocationFree TV. The rectangle to the right is a menu that can be hidden with the touch of a button.