Category: Audio Gear

They have more than a passing resemblance to AirPods, with their protruding stems (especially in white), but the 1More ComfortBud Pro true wireless earbuds deliver high-performance audio, ANC, and better battery life—for much less than Apple’s buds.

The Movo UM700 is a new desktop studio microphone that is looking to compete with heavy hitters like Blue Yeti and the HyperX Quadcast.

Tribit’s new StormBox Pro flagship portable wireless speaker offers 2.1 channel audio with a 3-inch subwoofer, 40W of power, Bluetooth 5.0, IP67 water resistance, and 24-hour battery life—for under $120.

The special edition Pro-Ject Essential III Sgt. Pepper’s Drum turntable is aimed squarely at Beatles fans but offers features any record collector will appreciate.

House of Marley’s new Get Together Duo Bluetooth speakers are true stereo bookshelf speakers with a wireless connection, plus a 20W portable Bluetooth speaker—all in one.

1More released the world’s first THX Certified true wireless earbuds, and they sound as good as you would expect.

Puro Sound Labs’ latest and most ambitious entry in the market is the $199.99 PuroPro ANC wireless headphones.

Hands-on with the Tribit StormBox Micro, a waterproof ultra-portable wireless speaker with surprisingly good audio, an integrated bike mount, and a $50 price tag.

The Alpha P5 bookshelf speakers from Canada’s PSB are just about perfect, delivering premium quality audio without the audiophile price tag.

I wanted to add more powerful bass to a stereo music listening system with a vintage 2-channel receiver and a pair of bookshelf speakers, so I chose the Polk PSW108 subwoofer.

LUMI Keys is a brilliant mini keyboard with LED keys and an app that aims to teach you how play the piano.

UE 18+ CSX custom-molded earbuds from Ultimate Ears feature six drivers per bud plus custom molding for a perfect fit and spectacular sound. Ultimate Ears offers that same custom-molded technology in the far more affordable UE FITS true wireless earbuds.

Jabra’s Elite 85t offer 11 levels of active noise cancellation, wireless charging, and better battery life than AirPods Pro for $20 less.

After giving two away over the past two years, it’s time for a hands-on review of the Fluance RT880, one of the best entry-level turntables on the market.

Roccat is offering some high-end ELO headsets at a great affordable cost this holiday season for all the gamers in your life!

The ZaZen from IsoAcoustics is a stable isolation platform designed to protect your turntable from any vibration for improved audio performance.

A pack of ISO-PUCK Mini isolation feet can deliver a significant audio upgrade to your bookshelf speakers for just under $100.

Audeze LCD-1 headphones offer planar magnetic audio in a lightweight, comfortable design at a surprisingly low price point.

PaMu Quiet ANC Earphones deliver great sound and comfort as well as effective active noise cancellation.

Position your turntable or record player on top of a Spinbase for 270-degree audio, without requiring additional space.

PaMu Headphones offer good quality sound, a comfortable fit, and long playtime with quick recharging for a reasonable price.

Vintage suitcase record players don’t get much more collectible (or cute) than Crosley’s new Mini Cruiser portable record player.

What’s not to love about a wooden record crate emblazoned with The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine?

Wireless earbuds that offer incredible sound thanks to a hybrid dual-driver design, plus up to 20 hour battery life, active noise cancellation, and IPX5 water resistance—for under $150.

The Sony XB72 EXTRA BASS High Powered Audio System does a pretty amazing job of recreating a club experience in your home, with high energy music, a programmable light show, and DJ effects.

The follow up to the well-known Blue Yeti, the Blue Yeti X microphone gets an updated look, four polar pickup patterns, customizable LED meter lights, and support for Blue VO!CE vocal effects audio software.

If you’re going to be stuck indoors and listening to music for entertainment, you could do a lot worse than to listen using Dali’s new IO-6 wireless headphones with ANC.

Good news if you’re looking for a big, powerful, and reasonably rugged Bluetooth speaker.