The Transport Bed includes an audio/visual system based on detailed research, Frias said in a statement Tuesday. The audio system features four-inch Anthony Gallo Nucleus Micro speakers and a 240-watt MPS subwoofer that can be integrated into any stereo, home theater or iPod. The inside is lit by an LED optics system giving you a custom lighting experience. It is all enclosed around a temperature-controlled waterbed.

“As a graduate student working on my master’s thesis in architecture, I focused my research on light, sound and space,” said Frias. “I became fascinated with the trance-like effect one gets from meditating upon the crashing ocean waves or when staring at the clear blue sky. I then became determined to create an environment that would recall that heightened state of awareness.”

Each Transport is handmade and custom-ordered. It is available in two sizes: a six-foot standard version or a large eight-foot diameter version. It will be available in white and glossy black.

At around $14,000, the Transport can be tried and ordered at Twentieth, a modern furnishings store in Beverly Hills.

They will also unveil their new powered subwoofer, the TR-3, (above) which features 300 watts RMS in a cylindrical containment.

“The Reference 5LS is really the ‘big brother’ of our award-winning Reference 3.1,” said Derek Covin, vice president of national sales for Anthony Gallo Acoustics. “While it’s not completely omni-directional, it is the closest any line source has ever come to being omni-directional. This loudspeaker is the culmination of more than 25 years of loudspeaker design research.”

Many line sources horizontally offset their various drivers, but AGA alternates tweeter cylinders with mid-range spheres – vertically one atop the other – in perfect time alignment, AGA said in a statement Thursday. The result means that the phase and dispersion anomalies caused by the horizontal driver offsets are entirely eliminated.

The 5LS can be bi- or tri-wired/amped and can handle high power amps as well as high-quality low power sources.

On the deep end, the TR-3 builds off its brother, the TR-2. It offers clear yet powerful lows from 22Hz to 180Hz. Gallo says the new sub is available in black and silver, weighs 36 lb. and is 10.75” W x 12” H x 13.5” D.

“The TR-2 is a great subwoofer and we’ve gotten a lot of great feedback on that product,” said Covin. “The new TR-3 blends incredibly well with the satellites and creates a big, enveloping sound that allows you to get completely lost in your television and movies. This new sub is certainly not for the faint of heart.”

The A’Diva Ti satellite speaker system isn’t nearly as mammoth. It’s another in a series of trendily tiny speakers with big sound — the concept Bose lives off of.

Bigger isn’t always better, and there’s a slew of cheap, worthless speakers that sound tinny and flat, flying under the banner of “micro” and “mini” with terrible frequency response.

The Gallo A’Diva Ti’s are not one of these sets.

First of all, they’re not cheap, starting at $330 each. With 22kHz response and 120 watts of power handling, these tiny, spherical wonders actually sound like a reference set. Available in a variety of configurations, including 5.1 (five speakers and a subwoofer) the A’Diva Ti satellite speakers are a perfect solution for a variety of rooms. They work great in a home theater room, but serve just as well in a oddly-shaped living room that just doesn’t have enough room for traditional floor-standing models. The important thing is that they sound just as good!

The A’Diva Ti’s use a titanium-paper combination that produces clear highs and deep lows. They’re not perfect, and the bass does leave something to be desired. Your stereo or home theater system will still need a good subwoofer. Cue the Anthony Gallo TR-2, 250-watt, 10″ subwoofer that’s paired witht he A’Diva Ti’s.

“The best subwoofer in its price range, the TR-2 has an integral bass equalizer that goes up to 6dB of low bass boost, and a total output of 250 watts,” according to the Anthony Gallo website. “The TR-2 provides room-shaking, tooth-rattling performance that will make your living room feel like the local movie theater (minus the gum on the floor and the $6.00 sodas).”

That’s not just a marketing line. The TR-2 is one of the best 10″ subwoofers I’ve ever used. It’s cylindrical, with a long-throw woofer and produces rich, clear bass that adds definition to your system. For smaller rooms and apartments, there’s also the TR-1, which is the same thing with a 100-watt amp instead of 250.

The A’Diva Ti also features a 1″ voice coil and an oversized Neodymium magnet. The speakers are shielded, so don’t worry about where you put them.

As a word of caution, give the speakers 40-50 hours of runtime to sound their best. The A’Diva Ti’s have a long break in period. “The titanium drivers extend frequencies beyond 22kHz, which makes the highs beautiful,” said Micah Warren, publicist for Anthony Gallo speakers. The highs just won’t be perfect until they’ve run through the honeymoon period, Warren said.

These are great speakers that pump when paired with the TR-2 for a full range of audio.

Frequency Response: 76Hz to 22Khz (on wall) 90Hz to 22kHz (on stand)
Sensitivity: 87 dB
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
Power Handling (full range): >60 Watts
Power Handling (crossover): >120 Watts
Driver: 3″ pure titanium full range
Cone Material: Paper-damped titanium
Dimensions: 5″ sphere
Weight: 1.8 lbs
Enclosure Materials: Steel/Stainless Steel
Finishes: Matte Black, Matte White, Silver-Grey, Stainless Steel
Warranty: 1 year parts and labor (expanded to 5 years if product is registered within 60 days of purchase)

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars