Pioneer expands its range of iPod-connected audio solutions for thehome with the release of two new iPod speaker systems, the XWNAS5 (NAS5) and XWNAS3 (NAS 3), in January 2010.

Followingon from the release of Pioneer’s iPod-compatible AV receivers earlierthis year, both the NAS 5 and 3 models continue the company’s focus onpremium audio, incorporating a 2.1 digital amplifier, direct digitaliPod connectivity, down-firing subwoofer, as well as video and wirelessconnectivity.

Unlike most iPod speakersystems on the market, the NAS 5 and 3 offers a direct digital audioconnection, meaning the audio from your iPod/iPhone is transferreddigitally, without the need for digital-to-audio-to-digital conversion.

Combiningprecise sound reproduction and warm acoustics with dynamic and powerfulbass, the NAS 5 is available in the colours silver, black or red.

iPod Digital
TheXWNAS5 transfers music from your connected iPod or iPhone digitally,the same way as when connected to Pioneer’s A/V receivers. Bytransferring the audio digitally into the XWNAS5 the audio signalremains pure and unadulterated.

Down Firing Subwoofer
TheXWNAS5 features a 2.1 channel digital amplifier, providing dynamic andpowerful audio playback. Bass from the XWNAS5 is efficiently dispersedfrom it’s down firing subwoofer with little or no distortion.

Video Connectivity
TheXWNAS5 has 1 Component Video and 1 Composite Video connection, fordisplaying movies, music videos, photos, or tv shows from youriPod/iPhone when connected to a display source (e.g. Plasma, LCD, etc.).

Wireless Connectivity
TheXWNAS5 has an optional Bluetooth Adaptor (AS-BT100) which will allowmusic from your Bluetooth enabled device (Mobile Phone, portable musicplayer, etc.) to be transmitted wirelessly.

Additional Features
•The XWNAS5 features an LED display, 6 different Sound Scape backgroundeffects, built in DSP (Advanced Sound Retriever and Auto LevelControl), FM   Tuner, alarm clock, wake-up timer and sleep timer.

The XWNAS5 is available in three colours, Silver (XWNAS5S), Black (XWNAS5K), and Red (XWNAS5R).

Specifications
Front Left / Right Speakers  
• 3-way speakers
• Power - 15 W + 15 W
• 5.2 cm cone midrange
• 2.6 cm semi-dome tweeter

Subwoofer
• Power – 30 W
• 10cm cone

Connectivity
• 1 x Component Video output
• 1 x Composite Video output
• 1 x Auxiliary Audio input
• 1 x Bluetooth Adaptor port