CES 2013: Polk Audio launches Woodbourne wireless speaker with AirPlay and aptX Bluetooth

By Joe Cox
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The first in a new line of streaming audio products from Polk Audio, the Woodbourne has analogue and digital audio inputs, a USB connection and wireless streaming

Polk Audio has launched the Woodbourne wireless speaker system at CES 2013.

The speaker supports wireless AirPlay and aptx Bluetooth streaming from compatible devices, and also has a USB input for iOS devices and standard analogue and digital audio inputs.

The Polk Woodbourne delivers 180 watts of power, powering two 5.25in mid/bass drivers and two 1in silk dome tweeters.

The tabletop design comes in a mahogany wood veneer finish and a white cabinet and promises to be the first of a range of new streaming product from Polk Audio.

Compatible with Apple and Android devices for wireless music streaming, the Polk Woodbourne will cost around £700 and is due in Q2 2013.

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Joe Cox
Joe Cox
Content Director

Joe is Content Director for T3 and What Hi-Fi?, having previously been the Global Editor-in-Chief of What Hi-Fi?. He has worked on What Hi-Fi? across the print magazine and website for more than 15 years, writing news, reviews and features on everything from turntables to TVs, headphones to hi-fi separates. He has covered product launch events across the world, from Apple to Technics, Sony and Samsung; reported from CES, the Bristol Show, and Munich High End for many years; and written for sites such as the BBC, Stuff, and the Guardian. In his spare time, he enjoys expanding his vinyl collection and cycling (not at the same time).