There are lots of entry-level turntables to choose from that are great for casually listening to records. But not many that include built-in Bluetooth. And none that I know of that turn that record listening session into a rave the way the 808 TT100BK Wireless Streaming Turntable with its LED light show does. Read More
Some speakers are too big. Some speakers are too small. The Q Acoustics 3050 floorstanding speakers turned out to be just right for my turner and my living room. Read More
My latest list of field-tested high tech gadgets that make camping and associated activities easier. Read More
The Lofree Poison speaker delivers quality, modern audio with mid-century style. Read More
Fiil Canviis Pro headphones have taken an everything-including-the-kitchen-sink strategy with a host of next-gen features, including touch control and on-board music storage. Some get a little lost, but at the core they’re comfortable on-ear Bluetooth headphones with great noise reduction. Read More
For those who have taken the plunge and invested in the Amazon Echo platform today is an opportunity to rejoice. For those who haven’t full invested it might be time to take a second look at the line of Echo products and consider adding a few more to the shopping cart. Amazon rolled out updates to Amazon Echo, Dot, and Show devices overnight and announced to the world this morning that its voice-activated Alexa service would now be able to compete with the multi-room audio capabilities that competitors like Sonos, Apple, and Google have had for some time now. Read More
Wearable tech captures data about the individual user and then present it back in a way that is useful; the new SoundMoovz wristbands interpret that directive in a different way. Read More
I can’t remember the last time a technology product made me laugh out loud while assembling it (and in a good way). The BOSEbuild Bluetooth speaker let me be a little kid again, even if it was for just a few hours. Read More
Portable Bluetooth speakers are must-have if you love music. The EcoSlate from ECOXGEAR wants to be your go-to portable Bluetooth speaker by taking outdoor appeal to the next level—even replacing your flashlight. Read More
For your viewing pleasure and information, Bat-Tail gives you her review of the Casio LK-265 Keyboard and I enjoy with accompanying Chordana Play app. Read More
Fluance Signature Floorstanding Speakers are beautiful towers of sound that will add depth, detail, and room-filling audio to your entertainment center. Read More
Vi earphones use biosensing and an artificial intelligence personal trainer to coach and motivate users. Read More
Amazon Echo’s Alexa’s place in the smart home is firmly established and an update to the skill for Harmony remotes brings simplified voice control to home entertainment. Read More
It’s easy to scoff at the thousands of inexpensive audio products that show up on Amazon. Many are truly awful and prove the old “you get what you pay for” adage. But there are also some gems. The Archeer A320 falls into the latter camp. It’s an inexpensive Bluetooth speaker that looks great thanks to an attractive bamboo and cloth design, and it sounds far better than its selling price suggests it should. Read More
Wishing your favorite headphones or earbuds were wireless? You can buy the Bluetooth equivalent, but if you’d like to keep those trusty cans and still enjoy the freedom of Bluetooth, JLab Audio has a solution: the $39.99 Gravity Bluetooth Neckband Adaptor. Read More
Good audio is an objective experience on paper, and a subjective experience in your ears. The Groove portal DAC/Amp from Apogee Digital delivers on both. Read More
The last handful of weeks I’ve been testing a pair of sleep headphones. I have a long history of being a light sleeper, often using white noise to eliminate disruptive noises while I’m sleeping. When the other person in the room needs to be able to hear a toddler, however, it’s impossible to keep white noise to a level that’s capable of blocking out external noise without also blocking out the telltale sounds of a toddler stirring. Read More
Built-in Amazon Echo and smart sound customization lets OV Headphones create the “connected everywhere” we always wanted. Read More
UE Wonderboom is a very capable little speaker that can play all day, take some rough treatment, survive a dunking in water, and even float. Read More
Looking for a premium, multi-room wireless audio system? A Father’s Day gift, perhaps? Look no further than the Libratone ZIPP. Read More
Beginning May 21, 2017, the FABRIQ speakers will be available for the first time ever in Target’s brick-and-mortar stores! Read More
The JAM Xterior Max Rugged Bluetooth speaker offers surprisingly robust audio performance in a compact, ruggedized, and waterproof package. Read More
Skybuds offer a more discrete alternative to Apple’s AirPods plus premium sound and features for those who want true wireless Bluetooth earbuds. Read More
Interested in filling a room with the sound from your media, but not running wires to speakers all over? Maybe a nice sound bar is what you’re looking for. We take a look at the latest offering from UK-maker Q Acoustics, and we like what we hear! Read More
Aukey’s new noise-cancelling Bluetooth earbuds perform well at a budget price point for the technology. Read More
Record Store Day is this weekend. If you’re looking for a new mid-range turntable to play that vinyl on, the Crosley C20 is worth considering. That’s right, Crosley is going upmarket in pursuit of more demanding record collectors. Read More
Can an in-line USB filter improve your hi-fi audio? Read More
Earth Day is on April 22. Record Store Day is on April 22. And the same day—April 22—House of Marley will be celebrating the launch of its first turntable, the sustainably designed Stir It Up. Read More
Kingston reveals a new all in one headset the HyperX Cloud Revolver S Premium. Read More
Sound BlasterX Katana is a compelling sound bar aimed at gamers, or any situation where you want to upgrade the audio from a TV without blowing the budget or needing another cabinet to house the equipment. Read More
The hot new planar magnetic technology versus the classic moving coils: two excellent headphones go head-to-head (literally), and I let you know what you need to understand to choose between them. Read More
Soundcast is positioning its VG1 Premium Waterproof Bluetooth speaker toward the upper end of the ultra-compact range. It’s waterproof, ruggedized, equipped with multiple drivers, offers extended battery life, and supports Apple’s Siri. Read More
