The BenQ treVolo U Is a Bluetooth Speaker for More Than Music
The treVolo U stands out in a very crowded field of portable Bluetooth speakers because it’s not for music. Or, at least, it’s not primarily for music.
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GeekDad Daily Deal: A Lifetime Subscription to Getflix
Keep your connection with a Lifetime Subscription to Getflix: 96% off!
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GeekDad Daily Deal: 3-Pack of 2-in-1 Lightning to Headphone Jack Charging Cable
Get your 3-Pack of 2-in-1 Lightning to Headphone Jack Charging Cable: 56% off!
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SmartOmi Hybrid – The Bluetooth Headphones Battery Solution
For the last few months I’ve been living with a unique pair of headphones. The SmartOmi Hybrid manages to be both a traditional pair of plug-in headphones as well as a pair of bluetooth headphones.
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Direct Sound EX-29 Headphones – Extreme Isolation
I was pretty psyched to try out Direct Sound’s EX-29 headphones. When working in a crowded space, trying to catch the nuances of sound as you mix or master, isolation is key.
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GeekDad Daily Deal: Softorino YouTube Converter
Get those videos and tunes offline with Softorino YouTube Converter: 50% off!
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Polk’s Hinge Headphones – Big Sound, No Bulk
What if you could have big (but not bulky), quality headphones that were also stow-able? Polk Audio asked the same question – and answered it.
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The Sound of Progress – Grace Digital’s BTTV100 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
Let’s face it, most modern televisions look great wall-mounted, but doing so often means the sound from integrated speakers gets piped into your drywall. (Or, in my case, into the weird mid-mod wood paneling.) So what’s a savvy homeowner to do? The answer, obviously, is to think outside the box.
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Plugged Crown Headphones: A Solid, Extremely Comfortable Option
Plugged’s object was to create a new headphone offering with style, quality, and performance but at a price that most people can afford. Did they succeed?
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How V-MODA Headphones Brought Me Peace and Focus
The right headphones can make a big difference in how well you can focus on the task at hand. Less sound clutter means more peace, more productivity.
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Tiny FoxL Dash7 Bluetooth Stereo Soundbar Delivers Big Sound
The tiny Dash7 Bluetooth stereo soundbar from Soundmatters delivers big sound, with several drawbacks.
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Decibullz Custom-Fit Earbuds are an Economical Alternative for Excellent Noise Isolation
Do you want the noise-isolation offered by expensive custom-fit earbud, but don’t want to pay the price (or visit an audiologist)? Decibullz offers a compelling alternative.
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It’s Time to Meet (and Interview) the Muppets!
A few years ago, I had the privilege of being part of a group interview of Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy as part of a press junket for the movie The Muppets. Last week, I got to do the same thing again for Muppets Most Wanted, the difference being that the new film’s villain Constantine joined in the fun.
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Sonos PlayBar Review: Pump Up the Volume!
This audio solution packs nine speakers and tons of streaming music options into one slick cabinet.
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GeekDad Review: House of Marley Roots Rock Bluetooth Portable Audio System
I’ve had the opportunity to test many speaker docks and wireless speaker systems in my day. One trend I’ve noticed over the past few years as portable Bluetooth wireless speakers have become increasingly popular, is the boring conformity that so many of these devices exhibit. In an effort to make them as portable as possible, manufacturers have a tendency to adopt a compact rectangular form factor, usually small enough to hold in one hand, two drivers are the norm, with a plastic case (typically in black) and black mesh speaker covers. There’s nothing inherently wrong with this approach and some of them sound quite decent. But I like things a little different. I want good sound, along with a design that’s interesting too. Something that stands out a little. My own speaker dock purchases reflect this preference: a JBL Radial and a Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin (still my all-time favorite for sound and looks). I just wrapped up a few weeks with a Roots Rock Bluetooth portable audio system and I have a candidate for my new favorite in the portable category.
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Review: Little Horn Mini Audio Speakers By Specimen Products
I’ve spent the last week of evenings listening to music through an interesting pair of speakers. The Little Horn Minis are both a work of art and a functional piece of audio equipment. They look great and sound great, but are they worth the high price tag?
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Moshi Audio Mythro Earbuds: Finally Earbuds For Small Ears
It is difficult for me to find earbuds that work in my ears. Most fall out because my ears are so tiny. For example, the standard iPod buds don’t even fit in my ears at all. I have used my kids earbuds in the past because they came with an extra small bud tip. But I can’t use my kids earbuds on a continual basis. The Moshi earbuds are the first earbuds I have found that actually stay in my ears.
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Insane Ian's Grand Theft Audio is Video Game Infused Parody
Parody artist Insane Ian isn’t that insane with Grand Theft Audio, though he is quite amusing.
Continue ReadingEnjoy Music With the Pyle PVTT2U, Make Music With Stanton’s SCS.4DJ
Two turntables — microphone optional!
Continue ReadingReview: Vers 1Q Wireless Sound System Delivers on Looks and Performance
Were you one of the lucky people who received a new iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone 5 over the holidays? Looking for a good sounding, portable speaker system but put off by the whole Lightning connector issue? Maybe you’re in …
Continue ReadingMe Books – Enhanced Storybooks for the Digital Age
We take a look at the updated version of Me Books for iOS devices, featuring new books, narrated by celebrities and you!
Continue ReadingYou’ll Love The Soul By Ludacris SL300 Noise Canceling Headphones
Yes, it’s another pair of celebrity endorsed headphones, but put them on, turn up them up, and you won’t care who’s name is on the box because it’s all about the sound. The Soul SL300 headphones deliver fantastic sound and comfort, optional noise cancellation and a hard-shell case so you can take them anywhere.
Continue ReadingWicked Audio Heaphones: OK Sound For An OK Price
As a family of music lovers we are always checking out, rocking out, and wearing out pairs of headphones. I’m particular about fit and comfort and since I can make a pair last six months to a year I’m willing …
Continue ReadingBraven 625s Bluetooth Speaker Review
The Braven 625s Bluetooth 3.0 speaker is an impressive addition to any household both because of the ease of setting it up and the clarity of the sound coming from it.
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SMS Audio by 50 Cent: Earbuds and Earphones
Music can transport us to a different place and time and has the power to evoke the most tangible of memories from some of the biggest moments in our lives. It can take us away from where we really are to the places we long to be instead. Emanating from a speaker, the feeling can be wonderful, but heard on a quality set of headphones or earbuds, the experience can be truly magical. The SMS Audio line of earbuds and earphones by Curtis Jackson (aka 50 Cent) aims to create such a feeling, but does it succeed?
Continue ReadingThe Wow Wireless Bluetooth Speaker: Style and Sound
Here’s a crowdfunding project for all you audiophiles. It’s the Wow Wireless bluetooth speaker and it not only sounds great, but looks great, too. Despite the huge number of speakers out there, most of them look a lot alike. They’re generally little cubes or little rectangles made of shiny metal and plastic. It’s not that they’re ugly, but they’re just not very pretty. This little speaker delivers not only great sound, but a genuinely stylish design that will add to your room.
Continue ReadingHMDX Jam Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth from up to 30 feet away with any Bluetooth enabled smartphone or tablet and most laptops. Connection is simple, with a passcode right on the bottom of the device next to the on/off switch and volume and fast forward buttons on the side of the speaker. There’s a micro USB port for charging (USB to micro USB cable included) and an audio in jack.
Continue ReadingHouse of Marley: Headphones and Earbuds With Exceptional Sound
The House of Marley makes earbuds, headphones and audio systems all inspired by Bob Marley. How do they do that? By focusing on delivering high quality products through an environmentally friendly and cause-minded company. Using reggae as the benchmark for their audio testing, they strive for a rich bass sound that won’t distort or loose integrity at higher volumes. Their aim is to balance that rich bass so the highs aren’t drowned out and every voice and instrument is clear and discernible.
Continue ReadingBrookstone’s Big Blue Audio: Wireless Bluetooth Speakers With Punch
The problem with a lot of our snazzy devices it that, although they hold a ton of music and will play it, they don’t sound all that good. You turn up the volume on your phone or your laptop and the sound gets tinny or distorted or just plain awful enough that you have to be hooked to your device with a pair of earbuds or it’s just not worth it. Brookstone’s new Big Blue Audio products provide an affordable solution to this problem with Big Blue Studio and it’s portable little sister Big Blue Live.
Continue ReadingReview: The Razer Tiamat 7.1 Pushes the Gaming Audio Bar
The breadth of performance specs on the Razer Tiamat 7.1 would make some high claims indeed. The headset is positioned by the manufacturer as the first true 7.1 surround sound headset. The circumaural Razer Tiamat 7.1 deploys ten individual drivers …
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