K-box

When placed onto solid flat surfaces, walls or windows the K-box turns the surface into speakers or sound board.{{cite web|url= http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/k-box-turns-any-surface-into-a-speaker/ |title= K-Box turns any surface into a speaker |date= 21 May 2009 |publisher=Geeky Gadgets |accessdate=2009-05-21}} It amplifies and provide stereo sound that is supplied by any audio source that has 3.5mm audio output. The K-box can be utilized with contemporary electronics, like a computer, iPod, iPhone, television, or portable gaming device. The K-box is about the size of a standard cell (mobile) phone.{{cite web|url=http://www.popgadget.net/2009/07/from_table_to_s.php|title= From Table to Speakerbox: K-Box Transforms Any Surface into a Speaker|publisher=Popgadget |accessdate=2009-07-17}}{{broken link|date=May 2024}}

The K-box uses a hybrid technology of standard speaker, delivering mid to high frequencies and a Gel Audio driver (developed by SFX Technologies)[http://www.digitaltrends.com/wireless-speaker-dock-reviews/kerchoonz-k-box-review/ " Kerchoonz K-box Review"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002102/http://www.digitaltrends.com/wireless-speaker-dock-reviews/kerchoonz-k-box-review/ |date=2016-03-04 }}. Digital Trends. By Michael Brown — September 8, 2009 delivering low end Bass frequencies. When placed on flat solid surfaces, this technology enhances the bass response via high-intensity vibrations.{{cite web|url=http://gadgets.softpedia.com/news/Kerchoonz-K-Box-Turns-Your-Desk-Into-a-Huge-Speaker-3643-01.html/|title=Kerchoonz K-box Turns Your Desk Into a Huge Speaker|publisher=Softpedia.com|accessdate=2009-07-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090804010525/http://gadgets.softpedia.com/news/Kerchoonz-K-Box-Turns-Your-Desk-Into-a-Huge-Speaker-3643-01.html|archive-date=2009-08-04|url-status=dead}} in order to generate sound and thus improve the volume and audio quality.{{cite web |url=http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/29/kerchoonz-k-box-gel-speaker-review/ |title=Kerchoonz K-box Gel Speaker Review |date=29 June 2009 |publisher=The Gadgeteer |accessdate=2009-06-29 |archive-date=2009-07-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090702035237/http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/29/kerchoonz-k-box-gel-speaker-review/ |url-status=live }} The K-box gel audio technology has been explained as “hydro-gel” suspension system used to improve the dynamics in comparison to similar speaker products which typically work on transduction.{{cite web|url=http://www.gizmag.com/k-box-turns-any-surface-into-a-speaker/12299/|title=K-box turns anything flat into a giant speaker|publisher=GizMag.com|accessdate=2009-06-29|archive-date=2012-03-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120307152506/http://www.gizmag.com/k-box-turns-any-surface-into-a-speaker/12299/|url-status=live}}

The K-box is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery with claims of 20 hours of playtime per charge It is recharged via computer USB or 5v adaptor.{{cite web|url=http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2009/05/k-box_gel_audio_technology.html|title=K-box gel audio technology|publisher=Ubergizmo|accessdate=2009-05-20|archive-date=2009-05-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090522000523/http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2009/05/k-box_gel_audio_technology.html|url-status=live}}

STV's Colin Kelly "Gadget Guru" presenter for the television program "The Hour" mentions K-box in his television review as among the best sounds from one of these "boombox" products for taking to the beach. According to the show, the product is made in Scotland.{{cite web|url= http://programmes.stv.tv/the-hour/consumer/102892-gadgets-galore-for-music-lovers-and-more|title= The Hour: Gadget Guru Colin Kelly|publisher= STV|accessdate= 2009-06-16|archive-date= 2009-08-04|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090804074355/http://programmes.stv.tv/the-hour/consumer/102892-gadgets-galore-for-music-lovers-and-more|url-status= dead}}

Portable (115 x 55 x 20mm)

Up to 20 hours battery life (recharge via USB)

Maximum spl is 95 Db, depending on location and surface on which it is placed

It has a given frequency response of 40H-20 kHz{{cite web|url=http://www.gadgetreview.com/2009/05/k-box-turn-any-flat-surface-into-a-giant-speaker.html|title=K-Box: Turn Any Flat Surface Into A Giant Speaker|publisher=Gadgetreview.com|accessdate=2009-05-21|archive-date=2009-05-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090525093247/http://www.gadgetreview.com/2009/05/k-box-turn-any-flat-surface-into-a-giant-speaker.html|url-status=live}}

The K-box received an award as runner-up as The Most Valuable Music Therapy Product of 2009 by The Therapy Times in July 2009.{{cite web

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|title=Therapy Times' 2009 MVP Awards

|publisher=The Therapy Times

|accessdate=2009-07-20

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