PRESS RELEASE
Crisp, clear and compact USB sound products that are easily packed for travel, as ideal notebook companions
Taipei, Taiwan (December 27, 2011) - ASUS has announced two new USB sound products, the MS-100 compact USB stereo speaker set, and HS-W1 wireless USB headset. Both are designed with sharp, striking looks, fantastic audio quality and a pure Plug 'n Play design, but with a minimal size that's easily packed and to travelled with.
MS-100 USB Speaker
The MS-100 is a compact stereo USB speaker set, powered entirely by a USB 2.0 (or 3.0) port, yet still capable of providing punchy sound without distortion. Its minimalist and strong Art Deco cone design mimics the classic speaker shape, making them a perfect feature for any home or office environment. Meanwhile inside, its large 54mm speaker drivers can generate up to 93dB of sound with less than 3% distortion for its rich highs, thumping mids and full low tones.
No additional software driver is required on Windows® Vista® or Windows® 7 machines, making it suitable for any desktop or laptop that needs an immediate sound boost!
HS-W1 Wireless USB Headset
Providing clear, crisp sound in total comfort, the HS-W1 headset is built with large 70mm leather earpads for long lasting, natural comfort. The 2.4GHz wireless technology used with the HS-W1 headset allows CD quality sound (44.1KHz/16-bit, uncompressed) to be transmitted from the tiny USB dongle to the headset, while also offering twice the remote distance of Bluetooth audio. Combined with the acoustic tuned 40mm drivers with a built-in equalizer, it promotes voice tones and fine details, with a hint of extra bass punch where it's needed.
The noise filtering microphone highlights speech tones, while its simple rotate-to-mute design is ideal compared to blindly searching for a small button while you're on-call. The large on-ear volume controls also make it easily adjustable with a simple tap, without the hassle of a small and fiddly in-line remote.
With up to 8 hours operating time on its in-built rechargeable battery, the light 170g folding design and bundled touring case means the HS-W1 is an ideal travel companion.
For further product information, please visit www.asus.com.
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HS-W1 Specification |
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Wireless Technology |
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz advanced 2-way digital transmission |
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Distance of Use |
Up to 15 meters |
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Headset Speaker |
40mm, ultra-high performance |
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Headset Mic |
Noise cancellation clarity |
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Frequency Response |
20 ~ 20k Hz |
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Listening Time |
Up to 8 hours |
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Battery Type |
Lithium polymer |
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Product Dimensions |
180 x 175 x 65mm |
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Weight |
170g |
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MS-100 Specification |
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Speaker Driver Dimension |
54mm high performance |
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Frequency Response |
100 Hz~ 20KHz |
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RMS |
2x 1.5W |
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Power Supply |
500mA powered by USB (power-adapter free) |
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Connection |
USB 2.0 (USB 3.0 compatible) |
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Product Dimensions |
152 x 104 x 133mm |
About ASUS
ASUS, the world's top 3 consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the world's best-selling and most award winning motherboards, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era. ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home, office and person, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktops, Eee Box and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, tablet devices, servers, multimedia and wireless solutions, networking devices, and mobile phones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 3,398 awards in 2010, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PCTM. With a global staff of more than 10,000 and a world-class R&D team of 3,000 engineers, the company's revenue for 2010 was around US$10.1 billion.
