The AktiMate Maxi has been more than 15 months in development. Continuing to utilise technology licensed from Creek and Epos, the amplifier in this exciting new model has an output of 60 Watts per channel. The tweeter remains the same as that in the Mini, however the bass driver is now 165 mm. The tweeters are offset to provide greater separation and also of course to accommodate the display in the active speaker. Control is provided by use of the remote handset or from the knob on the front of the active speaker.

The Maxi is packed full of features and can be best described as a complete home entertainment system as it can act as a source, amplifier and speakers.

The major features are listed below:

• Self powered active two-way loudspeakers with a power output of 60 watts per channel
• Concealed iPod docking station
• Line in (3.5 mm stereo jack socket)
• Line in Aux 1 (RCA connectors)
• Line in Aux 2 (RCA connectors)
• USB for connection to an MP3 player (which will be charged during operation) or a memory stick – Audio file formats currently supported are:
• Uncompressed (WAV)
• MP3
• RealAudio
• WMA
• Line out (RCA connectors)
• Internet radio powered by Reciva
• Wireless streaming over a network via Windows Share and UPnP
• Connection to the internet via Wi-Fi (802.11 B & G) or LAN cable
• FM Radio
• Full remote control, including iPod functions
• LCD display
• Silk cloth grilles for woofer
• Firmware upgradeable via internet
• Available in Gloss Black, Gloss Red or Walnut Real Wood Veneer

The product is already receiving glowing reviews. Copies of these can be accessed from the Press page. But to quote the conclusion of the most recent...

"If you liked the Minis, you should love the Maxis too. They take the original AktiMate's wow factor and make it large, while adding today's technology to open doors to network streaming and internet radio."

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