The Sounds of VTech

With the IS9181, you’re radio never had it so good.

-VTech® Wireless Music Hub Now Available Online-

  The IS9181, a feature-rich Wi-Fi music streaming device designed as a complete music hub for the home is now available online now at www.vtechphones.com. The IS9181 (MSRP: $199.95) extends the VTech’s core leadership in innovative cordless phone systems to the wireless home audio arena.

 The IS9181 takes Internet radio enjoyment to a new level beyond the PC listening experience with a device that delivers better sound quality than other similarly priced offerings. It’s streaming music hub offers built-in 3W front-facing tuned stereo speakers, as well as a 10W subwoofer with class D amplifiers for a powerful bass response. Once users connect the IS9181 to any wireless network (802.11 b & g), they can enjoy a variety of music offerings from more than 11,000 free Internet radio stations worldwide. 

 At home, users can access audio files (MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, Real) stored on their Wi-Fi-enabled PCs or Macs. For more music flexibility, the IS9181 includes an auxiliary audio cable to play files from digital audio and CD players or any other device with a 3.5mm headset jack. It also can be connected to other audio systems/speakers via RCA connections.

 For ‘virtual’ music exploration, IS9181 users can search for stations by country, state or genre using the one-touch access button or remote control, or by visiting the comprehensive online music guide offered on www.vtechphones.com. The IS9181 un-tethers music lovers from their computers with sound quality unparalleled by PCs so digital music from around the globe can be enjoyed in the living room, bedroom or anywhere in the home.

Music has been a part of the VTech brand for many years. The company has combined its wireless innovation with an understanding of consumer music tastes gleaned through sponsorship of a variety of concerts, music events and festivals nationwide. To promote the coming launch of the IS9181, VTech recently presented the “Timeless Concert Series” in conjunction with music production company Mochilla. The three-part series in Los Angeles paid homage to arrangers and composer from around the world such as Mulatu Astatke and Arthur Verocai who have influenced hip-hop since the 1970s. VTech has also sponsored special events at the annual South by Southwest Music (SXSW) Conference in Austin and the Winter Music Conference (WMC) in Miami. The company will be sponsoring the Playboy Jazz Festival in Los Angeles in June as well as the VooDoo Music Experience in New Orleans later this fall.

 IS9181 Key Features

In addition to multiple music options, the IS9181 offers localized weather (based on zip code) and a full-color LCD for easy viewing. 

 Other key features of the IS9181 include:

• Best-in-class 802.11 digital Wi-Fi technology, providing superior range and streaming rates
• Internet radio streaming from 11,000 stations; ability to search for any stations that stream online
• Internet radio station search from VTech’s site or on the device itself
• Ability to preset favorites on the product or online
• PC or Mac-stored MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, Real music file playing
• Ability to connect an MP3 player or any audio device with a 3.5mm headset jack using the provided cord
• Ability to connect the IS9181 (via RCA connections) to other audio systems for streaming access
• Internal 2.1 speakers
• Convenient remote to browse, select and control music from across the room
• AC Power Adapter
• Battery-operated option (requires six AA batteries, not included)
• MSRP:  $199.95
• One-year limited warranty

 AVAILABILITY

The IS9181 Wi-Fi Internet Radio and the latest VTech DECT cordless phones can be purchased online at www.vtechphones.com.

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VTech and A-Side Worldwide collaborated with the fine people at the Pure Volume House to bring SXSW a well attended showcase that featured Buff1, Now On, 14KT, DJ Graffiti and the debut performance of Mayer Hawthorne (shouts out to Stones Throw Records, the Mayer’s recording home).  Check out the photos courtesy of Doug Coombe.

We’re keeping this party going till the very end! Join ReadyMade as they rock SXSW @ Halcyon this Saturday, March 21st. Live acoustic music, hands-on projects and more! Rock out with the soulful Matt Morris, angelic Zee Avi, M Ward, Lou Barlow, the Dashing Suns and growing Indie favorite, Annuals!

MATT MORRIS:

M WARD:

ANNUALS:

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT ALL VTech SPONSORED EVENTS AT SXSW

VTech Presents IHEARTCOMIX @ Texas Niteclub at this year’s SXSW.

It’s already been a year since the last  SXSW, and VTech is gearing up for another amazing 4 days of music in Austin, Texas. Come and check out  VTech’s 5th year sponsoring shows and events at SXSW. With each year only getting bigger and better, you never know what to expect. So… Come and check it out!!

JUICEBOXXX:

TOXIC AVENGER & FRANKI CHAN:

DJ BLAQSTARR & RYE RYE:

IHEARTCOMIX began in Los Angeles, CA in 2003 as the brainchild of Franki Chan, who had worked as a booking agent in Bellingham and Seattle, WA at the Showoff Gallery and Graceland. IHEARTCOMIX was used as an outlet for him to throw his own parties and publish his own comic books. Over the course of the next two years, Franki went on to establish and DJ at several successful weekly nights around the Los Angeles area, which include Fucking Awesome at the Beauty Bar, Cinespace Tuesdays at Cinespace, Block Party at 1650, Sunday-Funday at The Standard Hotel Rooftop (downtown), Loose Tooth at Forbidden City/Josephs, CHECK YO’ PONYTAIL at Safari Sam’s and THE NEW CHECK YO’ PONYTAIL at Echoplex. Each garnered their fair share of press from several national publications including: Rolling Stone, Spin, Jane, Urb BPM, Paper, Vapors, LA.com, LA Weekly, The Stranger and many more. 

Be sure to check out all VTech sponsored events at SXSW

Come out to Stubb’s and celebrate with VTech and Spin Magazine with performances from the likes of post-punk English rock group Echo & The Bunnymen to “flower punk” band Black Lips, American electro band Passion Pit  to New Zealanders, Cut Off Your Hands, and more. 

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN:

GLAS VEGAS:

PASSION PIT:

Spin Magazine at Stubb’s Presented by VTech

You won’t want to miss it!!!!!

Be sure to catch all our sponsored shows while at SXSW

Come on, come all to Filter Magazine’s Showdown at Cedar Street at SXSW, presented by American Rage CIE and VTech. From the publication that promises us that “Good music will prevail”, the shows are a can’t miss. 

From Thursday, March 19th till Saturday, March 21st come and enjoy the musical stylings of such groups as:

Idle Warship

Black Joe Lewis

Razorlight

Flosstradamus

Chairlift

Doors open at noon. Enjoy free BBQ from noon to 1.

VTech partnering with Filter for Showdown @ Cedar Street

Be sure to check out all VTech sponsored events while at SXSW