I may not know a lot about audio technology, but I know what I like when it comes to audio equipment. And I like the Rubicon Atomic AD/DA Preamp from Antelope Audio. (Click the picture for a better view.) Ignoring all its features for a moment, this has to be the most gorgeous piece of [...]
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In 1981 I remember getting my first Walkman, a device that changed how and where people listened to music. It was your own personal music library that could be carried with you where ever you went to be listened to with headphones. In 1981 I also remember buying my first set of external speakers as well. [...]
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The Broadcaster from LiveStream allows you to stream live HD video directly from any camera supporting HDMI out. Powered by 3 AA batteries, the unit can be mounted to the camera and will stream video via Wi-Fi or a 3G or 4G USB modem. Supporting 1080i, 720p and 480i resolutions, the Broadcaster encodes the signal [...]
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Do you remember those travel alarm clocks that looked like leather-covered makeup compacts and opened up to display a small alarm clock for the hotel nightstand? The Sound System Model XS from Geneva reminds me of those small clocks. This small, 6.2″ × 4″ × 4.5″, 1.1 pound system closes up into a faux leather-covered [...]
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Braven has just announced the Braven Six Series range of portable speakers. Measuring in at 6.3 in. x 2.5 in. x 1.8 in. (16 cm x 6.5 cm x 4.6 cm) and weighing between 11.6oz/330g and 12.6oz/360g, each speaker is constructed of durable aluminum. Each unit has two custom extended-range drivers and left and right channel passive [...]
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It was October 14th, 1975. Bottom of the 10th, the Reds and Reds Sox were tied in game 3 of the World Series. Ed Armbrister attempted to advance Caesar Geronimo with a bunt. In the ensuing action, Carlton Fisk thought he was interfered with, and Reds’ fans were subjected to announcer Curt Gowdy’s complaints about the play [...]
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With the MovieNite box from D-Link, you’ll be able to stream Netflix, Vudu, YouTube, and Pandora Radio content to your home TV setup. Looking very much like a Roku and an Apple TV had a child, the MovieNite can deliver up to 1080p with 5.1 channel audio on the HDMI connection or 480i with 2-channel [...]
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At first glance, the new Atomic Floyd SuperDarts +Remote earphones look like a souped-up version of the bullet-designed Koss KEB40 or Ortofon e-Q5 earphones. The cord comes straight out the opposite end of the earphone instead of the side of the main shell. It’s obvious Atomic Floyd wants to make a statement with the SuperDarts. [...]
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Wireless speaker by iFrogz amplifies sound from SmartPhones. Boost Near Field Audio Speaker by iFrogz is a cool new device that amplifies sound from your smart phone – wirelessly. It’s not just one of those passive echo chambers that can boost sound from wimpy built-in speakers. The Boost Near Field Audio Speaker actually has speakers [...]
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Most computers and mobile devices have built-in microphones now, and they are fine for phone calls and video calls. They fall short when you need a higher-quality audio for podcasting or recording music. There are a variety of microphones on the market, from cheap stalk microphones to studio-quality mics costing hundreds (or thousands) of dollars. [...]
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You can control your home theater setup with this handy 2.4GHz Wireless Keyboard with Trackball and IR Remote from Brando. One side has a 51-key keyboard with function keys and a trackball. The other side is a universal remote that can replace your pile of remotes if you teach the remote their functions. You can [...]
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All the earphones I have reviewed fall into two design philosophies: dynamic speaker (looks very much like a tiny speaker) and armature (the same technology used in professional hearing aids). There are advantages and disadvantages to both but the word “unique” seldom comes to mind with either type. I had been reading about the ClarityOne [...]
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When I think of iHome, I usually think of speaker systems and alarm clocks for mobile devices. With the new iHome iDM5, I’ll have to add typing to my list. You can use Bluetooth to connect the iDM5 to your phone, MP3 player, tablet, or computer and play music through the stereo speakers. It’s equipped [...]
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The La Boite Concept+CC LAB’s LD120 Hi-Fi Soundsystem+Laptop Desk from the A+R Store is the first high-fidelity laptop desk. The desk has a leather-covered surface, and it’s available with red, black, or white legs with a piano-lacquered finish. It measures 30″ tall x 22.5″ wide x 20.5″ deep. It has a built-in DAC (digital-to-analog converter) [...]
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The Replay XD1080 is a video camera designed for extreme action. It features a water-resistant, hard anodized, rugged aluminum housing and a super easy 2 button control. One button toggles power and the other button toggles video recording. You can’t get much easier than that. Video is stored on the included 4GB micro SDHC card. [...]
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I have been testing id America’s Spark Aluminum In-ear Headphones for a few weeks, and I have to say that this is the first time I have reviewed a product that’s the opposite of its name. When you hear “spark”, you might think of sharp, aggressive, electrical excitement. However, the Spark earphones are anything but that. [...]
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As music storage becomes more computer-based, listening to music – whether it’s from a desktop or laptop model – requires compromises. One of those tradeoffs is sound quality. It’s a badly kept secret that computer sound cards are not that good. Heck, some of them are just awful. It doesn’t matter how much money you [...]
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I have looked for a solution for a long time to connect my laptops to my various TVs. I have avoided buying converter boxes because I simply didn’t want the hassle of buying yet another device to go in my entertainment center and then have to fish the cables out when I wanted to move [...]
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