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Category Archives: Audio Gear
Vizio’s 2018 4K TV Lineup Includes P-Series Quantum to Take on OLED
I made the trek to New York last week to get hands-on time with Vizio’s 2018 lineup of TVs and soundbars, including the new flagship P-Series Quantum that’s ready to take on OLED TVs. Read More
Brainwavz SO Earphones Review: Ditch the Pack-Ins
Looking for a replacement or upgrade for your smartphone’s pack-in earbuds? The Brainwavz SO earphones offer superior audio performance, more features, and tons of accessories, all for under $50.
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Freedom to Listen – Trekz Air Bone Conduction Headphones
With so many types of headphones on the market, it can be hard to choose the “right” headphones. Bone conduction headphones are not the best choice for all situations from a sound quality perspective, but they do allow you do take your music with you without having to sacrifice your situational awareness. If you need to hear things around you, bone conduction headphones are the way to go. Read More
Get Alexa in Your Ears With PRO Voice Headphones From 66 Audio
If you own an Amazon Echo or a third-party speaker with Amazon’s digital assistant built-in, you probably go through Alexa withdrawal when you wander out of range of the microphone. 66 Audio has you covered with their PRO Voice wireless headphones with integrated Amazon Alexa voice control. Read More
V-Moda Remix Review: Bluetooth Speaker With Integrated Headphone Amp
V-Moda’s Remix is a Bluetooth speaker with an integrated headphone amplifier, plus the option to customize its appearance with 3D printed components. Read More
Smartphone With USB-C and no Headphone Jack? Try These Libratone Q-Adapt Earbuds
If you have an Android smartphone with a USB-C connectors and you’re looking for wired earbuds, try the premium Libratone Q-Adapt In-Ear USB-C Earphones. Read More
HMLink Bluepot: A Unique Approach Flips the Speaker With a Battery Charger Model
Instead of a Bluetooth speaker than can top up your smartphone battery, the HMLink Bluepot is a 10,000mAh power bank with built-in speakers. Read More
Review: The Q Acoustics M2 Sound Base Raises the Bar
When is a sound bar not a sound bar? When it doesn’t just sit in front of stuff, but acts as a base for your television. And when it also delivers great sound, that’s Q Acoustics. Read More
Crosley Gear Keeps Your Turntable, Records Sounding Their Best
Keep your vinyl clean, protect your turntable’s stylus, and your music will sound the way it should. Read More
High Tech Treats in { Device Diary } Vol. 12
The { DeviceDiary } is our place to share some of the devices and accessories that rank high in the “cool, I need that” category. Read More
Review: Massdrop X Sennheiser HD 58X Headphones Make Audiophile Sound More Accessible
Massdrop and Sennheiser drop a new pair of entry-level audiophile headphones that deliver amazing sound at an extremely accessible price. Read More
GeekDad Review: Puro Sound BT2200 Children’s Headphones
If you are looking of a great gift or replacement headphones for a young person, I would recommend the Puro Sound BT2200s. Read More
2 Pairs of Great-Sounding Headphones for Different Use Cases
So you want a great-sounding pair of headphones, but aren’t sure what’s right for how, and where, you’re going to use them? We have a couple suggestions that might help. Read More
Puro Sound Labs Launches JuniorJams, Studio Grade Wireless Kids’ Headphones
Puro Sound Labs’ JuniorJams are high-quality kids Bluetooth headphones featuring sturdy construction with aluminum bands, volume limiting to prevent hearing loss, 22-hour battery life, funky color options, and the ability to share audio through daisy-chaining. Read More
Massdrop x GeekDad Audiophile Giveaway!
We’re happy to bring you the GeekDad x Massdrop Audiophile Giveaway – enter to win an amazing pair of headphones and a lovely DAC/Amp! Read More
4+ Great Black Friday Deals for the Budget Audiophile
Looking for great listening experiences without spending thousands of dollars? Here are a few Back Friday deals on high-quality audio gear we budget audiophiles love. Read More
GeekDad Review: RIVA Festival and RIVA Arena Multi-Room Wireless Speakers
RIVA’s WAND multi-room wireless speaker series (Wireless Audio Network Design) were CES 2017 Innovation award honorees. I tested the new Festival and Arena, and they more than lived up to expectations–especially the Festival, which is a 200-watt monster of a wireless speaker. Read More
Review: Jaybird RUN True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds
If you want musical accompaniment to your physical activities—without any wires whatsoever—Jaybird RUN true wireless earbuds make for an excellent option. Read More
GeekDad Review: Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 Headphones
We’re here today to talk about the headphones that cannot be killed. At least not by me, and oooh boy howdy have I tried. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 headphones. Read More
Creative Halo Review: A Lot of Entertainment in a Compact Bluetooth Speaker
You probably know Creative for its PC gaming gear, but the company also makes some high performance Bluetooth speakers. I just tried out the Creative Halo, the latest entry. This one is an affordable entry that still packs multiple drivers. Even better, it features an extensive onboard LED light show. Read More
GeekDad Review: Crosley S100 Stereo Powered Speakers With Bluetooth
Crosley is best known for turntables, but it also offers a solution for playing back your records while also having a speaker system that supports Bluetooth streaming. Here’s my hands-on review of the Crosley S100 stereo powered speakers. Read More
Fugoo Bluetooth Speakers Impress at All Price Points
I just wrapped up testing on a trio of rugged, waterproof Fugoo Bluetooth speakers covering the price and performance spectrum from the compact Go to the Style-S and the eight-driver Style XL. Read More
808 Wireless Streaming Turntable: Come for the Vinyl, Stay for the Light Show
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
Speaker Review: Q Acoustics 3050 Floorstanding Speakers Are a Perfect Fit
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
Camping Gear Tech Roundup 2017
My latest list of field-tested high tech gadgets that make camping and associated activities easier. Read More
The Lofree Poison Speaker Delivers on Style and Function
The Lofree Poison speaker delivers quality, modern audio with mid-century style. Read More
Headphone Review: Fiil Canviis Pro Has Comfort, Great Noise Reduction, and Some Quirky Features
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
Amazon Echo Elevates Its Game With Alexa Multi-Room Audio Support
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
SoundMoovz Wearables Dance to a Different Beat
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
