When it comes to concepts, we prefer those that have a base in production reality.  We want to celebrate something that’ll end up on the market and possibly in our hands one day.  This one may never make it, but oooooh is it shiny!  The Digit MP3 Player Concept is a sleek, stylish little media handheld with wireless Bluetooth earbuds.  If it hits production, it’ll shine in three background colors– white, red and green… perfect for the holidays.  In 2010. [via geeky-gadgets]

I don’t think we’ve seen a pair of headphones with a better name than “Master Blaster” in a long time. The Master Blaster headphones are designed to “bring the noise” with a custom full size volume knob, real leather headband and ear cups, patent pending ball and socket design for unlimited range of fit, a custom removable cord, and a custom molded carrying case. The Nixon Master Blasters are expected to be available for your blasting pleasure later this month with a price tag of $200. [NixonNow]

When the iPod starts getting stale and musical curiosity can’t be satisfied by FM, HD or satellite radio, sometimes its best to venture on to the Internet. The Nokia Home Music makes this easier by streaming online content or music from local computers via WiFi or Ethernet cable. This is a companion device to Nokia’s new N97 touchscreen phone, so presumably, you could use the 3G Internet capabilities of the phone to power the Home Music on the go. Failing that, the music player also includes USB and auxiliary jacks, plus a reliable old FM radio when there’s simply nothing else around. We’re still waiting for pricing and ship dates. [Nokia via Electronista]

Diamonds may be forever, but sound waves are just so much cooler. Japanese artist Sakura Koshimizu crafts the “I Do” Wedding Band by recording that very utterance and laser cutting the resulting waveform in gold, silver or steel. These can be custom produced for any couple, so you know the voices are your own.

Don’t despair if love hasn’t found you lately. Koshimizu has also created cuffs, necklaces, earrings and brooches using a variety of completely non-romantic sounds, such as yawns, “wows” and giggles. There’s no word on pricing or availability. Try sending her an e-mail. [Sakura Koshimizu via BoingBoing Gadgets and Random Good Stuff]

Usually, having a home theater set-up is complicated and can cause plenty of clutter. The GenevaSound Home Theater simplifies the set-up and eliminates clutter by incorporating all of the audio and furniture needed for a home theater into one streamlined sideboard. It’s 2.1 surround sound system is integrated into a wood credenza with a 700-Watt digital amplifier and seven speakers, including a 12-inch sub woofer. Each speaker is individually powered and sealed for accurate, balanced acoustics. There’s also a CD player and radio receiver, not to mention an iPod/iPhone dock to stream music to speakers and video to the big screen. With interior space for components like a cable or satellite box, game console and a DVD player, this piece not only compliments your entertainment space as furniture, but keeps you organized as well.  [$3,999 at genevalab]

At CES last January, Audio Technica revealed a pair of in-ear headphones with battery-powered, active noise-canceling technology.  After hitting stores in August, the Audio Technica ATH-ANC3′s have become quite popular amongst those who, well, don’t want to hear a single sound other than their music.  The ATH-ANC3′s feature “Quietpoint” technology that reduces external noise by 85%.  While most in-ear headphones do a good job of killing outside noise by nature, these babies do double duty.  Our friends at Audio Technica reached out to us a while back, and were patient with us while we launched the other sites in the uCrave.com network.  Without further adieu, GearCrave is giving away five free pairs of Audio Technica ATH-ANC3′s.  Want to win?  Find out how below…

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Having trouble getting your sleep on? Ecotones, a sound machine by ASTI takes the science behind traditional sound machines a step further by incorporating sounds in your real environment. The machine has 12 different “SoundStories” pre-programmed into the machine all that play backgrounds in 18-bit quality (better than your average CD). The stories react to sounds around the machine theoretically making for a much more relaxing sound/sleep experience. Ecotones is available now for $299 from Hammacher Schlemmer. [Hammacher via Gizmodo]

Philips is showing off its new Bluetooth-enabled GoGear LUXE DAP. The unit allows you to listen to music and answer phone calls with 10-hours of playback time and 100-hours of standby time. The device has an FM tuner, and can hold 2GB of music. Look for it to hit Singapore next moth for a little under $100 US with other Asian countries following shortly after. [via PMP Today]

When you’re on your deck or balcony entertaining friends, your iPod won’t cut it.  Even a mobile system, like a classic boombox, doesn’t do your colossal music collection justice.  While there are solutions that wirelessly connect to your music playlists, this is one of the better stereo versions we’ve found.  JBL Home Audio has announced the Control 2.4G, a stereo wireless speaker system that transmits your tunes anywhere within your wireless network.  The system includes a 2.4gHz transmitter, two 2-way 15W speakers and a remote to control your tunes.  Not a bad little piece of news from JBL… [jbl]