A month ago, my generous wife got me an Apple Watch for our anniversary. Itβs a watch I wanted, but could not justify, so it was a nice surprise. However, I wasnβt happy with the supplied watch band, so Iβve been researching different styles and prices of available bands. As much as I like Apple […]
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Iβve reviewed my share of earphones with dynamic and armature speakers as well as a combination of both technologies, known as hybrids. Whatβs interesting is that hybrids are becoming more and more popular, especially within the last year or so. The thinking is that hybrid earphones offer the best of both worldsβthe warm bass of
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Through the years, Iβve reviewed products I liked and products I really liked. Then along comes a product that just sucβ¦ okay, sorryβI just couldnβt resist. Iβm reviewing a vacuum cleaner, get it? But this is not just any vacuum cleanerβitβs a Dyson, and itβs one powerful vacuumβa stick vacuum no less. But is it
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In a review of the Master & Dynamic MW50 (and MW60) wireless headphones, I stated that surprisingly, I slightly preferred the sound and comfort of the βon-earβ MW50s over the more expensive βover-earβ MW60s. However, some people simply prefer over-ear pads on their headphones. Well, what if you could have your cake and eat it
Master & Dynamic pad the MW50 wireless headphone and charge less for it Read More
Iβve reviewed enough Master & Dynamic products to know how well they are made and also how great they sound. Surprisingly, I have not been familiar with their earphones. Thatβs now changed. Here is my review of the Master & Dynamic ME05 earphones. What is it? The Master & Dynamic ME05 earphones are made from
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Even though many headphone companies now offer wireless versions, people concerned about audio quality still prefer the wired versions simply because they sound better, despite any recent improvements in Bluetooth. So what do you do when you have a sizable investment in a headphone only to find that your favorite smartphone maker has ditched the
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When I reviewed the Nuheara IQbuds earbuds, I said that they sound better than many wireless ear buds and can help make speech more intelligible. While thatβs still true, Nuheara has gone a step further and introduced IQbuds Boost adding what Nuheara calls βEar ID,β a self-fit system with smartphone app that will clinically validate
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Five years ago, I said this about the Grace Mondo portable internet radio, βAfter using the Grace Digital Mondo Wi-Fi Music Player and Internet Radio for a few months, I have come to one conclusion: Anyone looking for a portable radio today that does not choose an internet radio is wasting money.β That statement might
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Focal is a French audio company who is becoming more famous for their super-expensive headphones than their even more super-expensive speakers. But, did you know that they make darn good affordable headphones, also? They do and now they do in color. Focal has just released the new Listen Wireless Chic fashionable headphones. The new Chic
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Itβs no secret that Master & Dynamic make some of my favorite headphones. Not only do the MH40, MW50 and MW60 sound great, they are also quite comfortable and have a retro look thatβs simply stunning. Even so, M&D continue to innovate, both aesthetically and sonically with earphones and now a desktop speaker. I use
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Headphone maker Master & Dynamic is becoming as well known for their collaborations as their wonderful headphones. Their latest partnering is with the iconic Leica cameraβpaying homage to the Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH. aspherical camera lens. M&D has merged the fine art of precision engineering, sophisticated design and valuable materials into what they
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Iβve owned a big Dyson for a few years and my wife and I like its power and usability. However, it is a big machine with a cord that never seems to be long enough. This has always made me wonder whether I should switch to the smaller battery powered Dyson cord-free stick vacuum cleaners.
Introducing the new Dyson Cyclone V10 β no cord needed, or wanted anymore. Read More
Audioengine has a history of making affordable speakers that happen to sound like they cost much more. Their A5+ speakers look good and are solidly crafted. However, up until now, the A5+ speakers lacked any wireless capabilities. Not any more. The new A5+ Wireless speakers are bookshelf speakers that can be placed anywhere in a
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When a company comes out with three Bluetooth speakers all at once, my interest gets piqued. SΕlis is an audio company that makes vacuum-tubed Bluetooth audio systems and has now branched out into the home wireless speaker market. SΕlis has three smart speakers that utilize Google Chromecast, WiFi wireless as well as Bluetooth: the SO-3000,
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Within the last couple of years, Iβve gotten to review some big (in size and sound) Bluetooth speakers. These massive new generation boomboxes have replaced the old cassette and CD driven monsters from the 80s with better sound and much better ease of use. Factor in weather resistance and youβve got yourself a winning package.
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Iβve reviewed three pairs of what is called βtotally wireless earbuds,β so Iβm now fairly comfortable with them and know what to expect for the money. The affordableΒ EβNOD Mini Ring buds are okay, but not greatβlacking in bass and lackluster call quality. The much more expensive Nuheara iQbuds also do much more. They have
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Master & Dynamicβs gorgeous line of headphones continue to be reworked by famed designersβthis time by bicoastal tattoo artist, Scott Campbell. Campbell has woven his fascination with snakes into the design of M&Dβs MW60 Wireless and MH40 headphonesβeach adorned with hand-painted art by Campbell. The black on white or white on black reptilian motif gives
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Braven just refuses to rest. They are constantly updating their speaker lineup and have entered 2018 with their Ready Series of Bluetooth speakers. If you into music and like being outdoors, Braven has what you want. There are four Ready speakersβall ready (get it?) to add a soundtrack to your outdoor adventures. The personal Ready
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Few audio companies have risen as far and as fast as the Scottish Reid Heath Audio (RHA). Thereβs a good reason for this: RHA makes some extremely well made and great sounding earphones and (now) a headphone amp. And their quality has not been dependent on the costβRHAβs lowest priced earphones feel as well made
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With Braven and Monster fighting it out over whoβs boombox is the baddest, JBL just had to enter the ring and did in a big way. Presenting the JBL Boomboxβwhat else are ya gonna call it? Even though the JBL Boombox weighs less than the other two mentioned blasters (11.5 lbs), it still packs a
JBL’s Boombox is waterproof, has 24-hour playtime and is l-o-u-d. Read More