A year ago we received an AUX Classic at the NY Blue Note. Our immediate impression was that these speakers are a 400 watt revolution in sound, outperforming most HiFi systems worth many times more, yet occupying a tiny amount of space.
Even after leaving them on all day, every day, we were impressed with the total lack of listening fatigue. Its incredible stereo imaging let us hear song textures with a vibrance and clarity that we'd not experienced before.
We're very pleased to be able to offer this amazing product complete with a custom Blue Note Leather Carrying Case just in time for the holiday season. There is no better gift for the music lover in your life.
Steven Bensusan, Blue Note President
"Listening to an AUX Level is akin to trying Kobe Steak for the first time after eating Salisbury steak your whole life." - Acquire
"Your Bose SoundDock is a Honda, and the AUX Classic is a Ferrari." - Uncrate
Full reviews, as well as dozens of others, at the AUX website
Testimonials
"In my mind, the feature of the AUX Classic is that I'm not distracted by their personality ... So nice to hear the music trump the equipment." - Fred Kenyon
"Just got the AUX Classic, hooked it to my iBook and whammo, what a sound!! Congratulations! Great for both Thelonius Monk and St Martin in the Fields. And of course tested Jimi Hendrix's Foxy Lady. Wayne's World would have given it 2 thumbs up." - Chris
"I am no audiophile, but to me, the elusive Holy Grail has been finding great sound without having a wall of stereo equipment that I have to worry about my kids destroying or my wife not understanding how to operate. Now, I don't have to sacrifice the ease and simplicity of an iPod to enjoy great sounding music." - Glen Mercer
The Speakers
The Classic consists of two satellites and a subwoofer, each of which are bass-reflex speakers. The wicked-tough construction is solid wood (no plastic here). With a unique shape allowing for several different inclinations, the AUX Classic's subwoofer geometry is an engineering masterpiece facilitating countless installation options, and yet still permitting a compact unified form.
Flexible installation and easy portability with the custom-made Blue Note Carrying Case
Live dynamics with no distortion
RCA and mini-jack inputs both active in mix, so as to have two sources connected, and no need for switching between them
Simplified AUX remote for adjusting volume, subwoofer, and a "shh" button (lowers volume by 50db)
High bandwidth satellites cover 150hz to over 18khz
5" dual coil long throw subwoofer covers the rest of the range
AUX 2.2 electronics (200w sub woofer, 2x100w left/right) with incredibly low THD (way below 1%)
Energy-saving switching power supply is ultra efficient (even for battery-based installations). Almost no load in standby
Compact bass reflex design in laminated birch inside and MDF outside
When placed together they measure 17"w x 8"h x 12"d
The Carrying Case
The Blue Note AUX Carrying Case is a study in Italian leather craftsmanship and as with any authentic leather garment, each is unique. Both the White and Black cases are constructed of the most supple of Italian leathers and are padded and reinforced to best protect the speakers. In its simplest application the carrying case transforms the Blue Note AUX Classic into a truly transportable high quality plug&play sound system (the speakers can play perfectly while still in the case).
And for a finishing touch the Blue Note Leather Case features a suede-lined pouch that holds all of the cables, the remote, your iPod, and any other accessories you'll want to bring along.
How to Buy
This is *the* perfect holiday gift for the music lover in your life. Come see the speakers in person in NY at the Blue Note or at the B.B. King Blues Club gift shops or visit the Blue Note Online Giftshop.
All purchases made through December 24th, 2009 will receive a special Blue Note Holiday Gift Pack that includes CDs from:
McCoy Tyner
Quartet featuring Joe Lovano, Christian McBride & Jeff "Tain" Watts
Elvin Jones Jazz Machine with Michael Brecker
The Truth Heard Live at the Blue Note
Arturo Sandoval
Live at the Blue Note
Grady Tate
From the Heart, Songs Sung Live at the Blue Note
Each order ships with:
1 AUX Classic 2.1 speaker system in Alpine White or Piano Black finish
1 Limited Edition Blue Note Classic Leather Carrying Case in speaker's color
1 RCA to RCA cable (for high quality sources, set top box, DVD player, TV)
1 3.5mm mini-jack to RCA cable (for many other circumstances)
ABOUT AUX:
AUX products are engineered and hand crafted in Italy in collaboration with Outline, world leaders in the production of live concert sound systems. AUX carrying cases are produced by Musicover, Italy's high-end musical instrument case manufacturer.
