Before the iPhone beget the iPhone case, speakers were probably the most-often added accessory for computer systems. But the MacBook has stereo speakers – they just need a bit more bass in the form of a subwoofer. BassJump from Charleston, SC-based Twelve South provides that extra audio oomph, but in a definitely Mac way.
Rather than the usual ugly tangle of wires that we hide under the desk, BassJump ($79) is a sleek subwoofer connected by a single USB cable to your MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air. A mix of hardware and software “delivers a dramatic improvement over the standard MacBook sound,” the company claims.
The subwoofer and DSP-based software blends the subwoofer with the built-in MacBook speakers. Along with boosting the bass, the software also provides the most important element in Mac gadgets: dials to adjust. BassJump gives you feedback via two classic analog VU-meters. Another min VU-meter sits on your menubar where you can adjust various settings. Among the settings is the ability to customize the sound to match the music style: rock, pop, R&B or whatever.
BassJump is available either exclusively at the Apple Store or at the twelvesouth.com site.
[Via Company, Gadget Lab and CrunchGear]
