Virgin Boomtube EX Portable Speakers

 Virgin Electronics showed off its Virgin Boomtube EX - a rather unique portable speaker system. With its stylish, aluminum, tubular design and rechargeable battery, the Boomtube is the first portable speaker system to incorporate both a bass tube and twist-off speakers for true stereo separation. The Virgin Boomtube EX pumps out more than 40 watts of total system power and works as a truly portable solution for portable music sources, such as CD players and MP3 players (Virgin makes their own - the Player 5GB.)

The Virgin Boomtube EX features 2" aluminum speakers that reproduce sound at the mid- and high ranges. In addition, Boomtube EX combines two bass drivers with MaxBass technology for lower frequency bass reproduction. With lithium rechargeable battery and a carrying case for portability, the whole system weighs just over three pounds.

Quick Specs & Features:

• Driver size: 4 x 56mm (2")
• Driver type: Dual neodymium
• System response: 50hz-20KHz
• Signal/Noise Ratio: > 70db
• Power: Over 40 Watts RMS
• Battery Type: Lithium Ion
• Subsonic output: Patent pending bass tube with matched drivers
• Bass Technology: MaxxBass®
• Connectors Standard 3.5mm stereo audio in jack
• Stereo RCA output jacks (left and right)
• Standard 3.5mm stereo headphone jack
• 6V DC power in port (optional adaptor available)

MSRP for the system is $199. Virgin Boomtube EX will be available at Fry's Electronics stores and at Virgin Megastores nationwide and online at www.virgin.com/electronics . The Boomtube EX's smaller, lighter cousin the Virgin Boomtube runs on four AA batteries and is available immediately. For more information, visit www.virginelectronics.com .