Elizabeth told us about the Tech Lighting Railtones wireless speaker system last year, and they looked very interesting. However, they would only work with a low-voltage rail lighting system. This set of two AudioBulb Wireless Speaker Light Bulbs can be screwed into typical lighting fixtures, and they operate on 2.4GHz signals to minimize interference. They [...]
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Wireless speakers
If you have used a video monitor around your home then you know the peace of mind that it offers knowing that you are seeing what the camera is seeing. However, you have to be home to view that monitor. But with the Lorex Home Video Monitoring System, you don’t need to be home to [...]
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baby monitor,
Security system
Dropcam announced this morning that they will no longer be using a third party camera vendor. Their new WiFi camera is completely redesigned to include HD quality 720p video, night vision, 2-way audio and digital PTZ. The online viewer has also been enhanced to increase user experience. They are claiming that the Dropcam HD will [...]
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Surveillance,
Video
Blue Microphones announced three new microphones at CES. All three are USB mics, and two focus on the iOS. Mikey digital updates the Mikey to support 4th generation iPod Touch, Iphone 4 and iPad. We reviewed the previous one a while back. Spark Digital is a studio-grade condensor microphone that can be attached to an [...]
Another day, another media player. Is it me or what? Now micca has a new entry in the plethora of players available, the EP600 Premium Full-HD media player. This networked player is supposed to play all your media files on your HD TV from connected storage devices and streams from devices on your LAN. We’ll give it a [...]
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A/V,
Audio/video gear
As headphones become more popular as an audio accessory and fashion statement, some companies have been able to adapt to this evolving market better than others. Some lean more towards the design while others cater to the audiophile crowd. V-Moda has tried to have it both ways. With the over-ear (circumaural) Crossfade LP, they succeeded [...]
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Audio,
Crossfades,
Headphones,
iPhone,
iPod,
Kevlar,
M-80,
MP3,
V-Moda
If your computer’s sound card leaves a lot to be desired, you can bypass it with the Audioengine D2 Premium 24-bit Wireless DAC. Connect the digital-to-analog converter (DAC) to your computer, and you’ll be able to wirelessly stream HD audio to any system. It’s a high-quality USB wireless computer DAC, a wireless USB-to-SPDIF converter, and [...]
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Audio,
Digital-to-analog converter,
Wireless
The Fidelio SoundRing Portable Speaker with AirPlay from Philips lets you stream music from your computer, iPad, iPod, or iPhone. It has a rechargeable battery that can provide up to three hours of playback using AirPlay or up to 6 hours when using the aux-in or USB ports. It can be used simultaneously with other [...]
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Apple Airplay,
Speakers
Over the past few years, I have had no less than three custom monitors created for me. All of which involved a separate trip to the audiologist to have specially-made molds of my ears created for the monitors to be made from. These visits had to be scheduled and involved a commute to have pink [...]
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Customized,
Earbuds
These Micro Gem Headphones from the A+R Store look like a perfect gift for the fashionable teenage girl. These bead-like earphones fit in the outer ear, not your ear canal, so you don’t have to worry about damage to her hearing. There aren’t any technical specifications for these, so I’m certain we can assume they [...]
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Headphones and earbuds
The NX26 HD Stereo Headphones from NoiseHush boasts to deliver deeper bass, lower distortion, and wider dynamic range with advanced engineering and featuring neodymium magnet drivers. NX26 can be used for home hi-fi systems and mobile sources. It has an in-line microphone that is built to insure filtering out of external noise and ensure that callers hear [...]
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Headphones and earbuds
Can’t find a headset/mic combination you like? Do you have a favorite pair of headphones but no mic? Wouldn’t it be great to just add a microphone to your own headphones anytime you like? You may remember my own attempts at using a hot glue gun to attach a microphone to my own comfy headphones… [...]
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Gaming,
Headset,
microphone,
skype,
VOIP speaker/mic
The Satechi BT Wireless Bluetooth Speaker is designed for use with smartphones, tablets, and laptops. It is small and compact enough, especially when closed (see image in the bottom left of above picture), to fit easily in your gear bag. It has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for up to 6 hours of sound. It has [...]
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Bluetooth speakers
With the playGo USB, you’ll be able to wirelessly send music from your PC or Mac to your powered speakers, stereo receiver, or even your headphones. The playGo USB transmitter plugs into your computer’s USB port, and it uses its own wireless protocol to send music to the receiver up to 75 feet away. It [...]
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Wireless
Having literally just finishing the latest Skulduggery Pleasant novel, these spooky speakers caught my eye immediately. The Minuskull speaker system is the work of French designers Kuntzel+Deygas. Available in walnut or black and white piano lacquer, these measure in at 9.25″ x 10.64″ x 5.91″. “We expect from a loud-speaker something more than just a beautiful [...]
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Speakers
Once you have a home theater setup your mind starts to wander to the myriad of remote controls that you are now the proud owner-operator of. You start to wonder how you are going to help your partner in life, your children, and your parents operate your shiny new entertainment system. With remotes for your [...]
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TV,
Universal remote control
It’s been promised for a while, but the software update is finally ready for the Logitech Revue with Google TV. It’s rolling out in phases, so your unit should receive the update soon, if it hasn’t already. The Android 3.1 update gives the Revue access to the Android Market, where you’ll be able to purchase [...]
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Android 3.1,
Logitech Revue
I enjoy listening to motivational music while working out. But due to the intensity of my fitness routine at the gym or while pounding pavement, I am very tough/rough on my earbuds. I have trashed many a pair over the decades. Not through abuse or neglect, but by sweating in and on them too much. [...]
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Earphones
When writing about and reviewing earphones, I always include two points that are important to each model: the seal from the eartips and whether the earphone uses a warmer sounding dynamic or the more accurate, but bass deficient armature based speaker. Scosche is a maker of a seemingly endless array of affordable iPhone/iPod accessories with [...]
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Earphones
There’s a lot of web-based multimedia content that you can display on your TV, but different services usually require different set-top boxes. While an individual box might be inexpensive, buying a collection of them gets really expensive. With the VStream Wireless USB PC to TV system from DIAMOND Multimedia, you can stream a variety of [...]
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HD media player,
TV accessory,
Wireless