Over the past few months, Iβve been using and testing the Meze 73 Classics headphones. Meze is a relatively new company, and they have a niche that a few β but not many β Β headphone makers have: their headphones are made out of wood. While thatβs becoming more common, Meze strictly uses ebony wood, which […]
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Wow. In a recent news item, I stated how Braven isnβt taking it easy after a string of successful portable speakers by releasing the monstrous Braven 800 β a direct competitor to Jawboneβs BigJambox speaker. Itβs only been a few days, but Braven went and did it again with the Braven 855s, an identical twin
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Audioengine doesnβt know when to leave well-enough alone. Case-in-point: Their A2 speakers were just about the perfect size and rating for desktop use, and consumers obviously agreed because they have sold quite well. Even so, Audioengine figured they could do better, so theyβve introduced the new A2+ powered desktop speakers. These mini-powerhouses have been substantially
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The Braven numbers just keep piling up. The portable Bluetooth speaker maker has introduced the 710, yet another model in their ever-expanding lineup. What makes this speaker different from the similar 650 is: NFC (near field communication) pairing with non-iDevices, true stereo left and right pairing using two speakers, HD audio drivers, and APTX Bluetooth.
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One of the cool things about the internet is we can now easily discover new products from around the world without leaving our house. Being an audio junkie, Iβm always searching for new and interesting gear. One search led me to France where audio company AΓ«dleΒ (pronounced Δ-duhl) hand-assembles a beautiful and minimalist designed headphone. Itβs
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Computers and headphones are replacing the home stereo as the primary source for listening to music. Wireless speakers, Bluetooth, AirPlay, and a host of other technologies have developed and matured as a result. The external digital audio converter (DAC) also belongs in this group as a solution to the problem of lousy audio from desktop
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Soundmatters has introduced a new speaker to compliment the original β and amazing β FoxL portable bluetooth speaker. The DASH7 is a thin, ΒΎ inch-high wireless pocket-portable Bluetooth soundbar and speakerphone that will fit into any purse or jacket pocket. Soundmattersβ Lee Adams states how amazing it is to get DASHβs performance out of something
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βIt was the best of speakers, it was the worst of speakersβ. With apologies to Charles Dickens, that pretty much sums up my experience with the Damson Twist Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker. To say that this speaker will surprise is an understatement. There is no speaker on the Twist speaker. Yes, you read that right.
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Iβve been a little unfair to NuForce regarding their NE-700MΒ Headset earphones. You see, I received them last spring, and I havenβt done a review until now. One of the reasons is that other headphone and earphone companies have been releasing whiz-bang models almost weekly, and NuForce just kinda got pushed aside. Released a few months
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You could say that it seems like every audio company is getting into the headphones business. Everywhere you turn, some speaker company has entered the fray, which can only make everyone better. And headphones have improved significantly in the last 5 years. A case in point is Japanβs Onkyo. This old and respected brand have
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In October, Phiaton will be introducing two new headphone designs just in time for holiday shopping. Each headphone has its own appeal depending on what your needs are. For the fan of going portable, the carbon-fiber Moderna Series Fusion MS 430 is a lightweight over the ear design with full-sized drivers for better sound. Itβs
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Before deciding if you want β or need β the CMOY Headphone Amplifier,Β there is something any buyer should ask themselves: Why do you want one? Seriously, this is important, because many people will buy a headphone amp for all the wrong reasons. Consider this: If you want an amp to make your music louder and
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Talk about appropriately named companies. Torque Audio has a masculine aura about it, both in name and looks. Their first product, the t103z in-ear headphones are a gadget lovers dream. They come with three sets of filters β or valves as Torque calls them β that let the user customize β or tune β the
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First, there was the Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones later followed by the P3. Both are on-ear designs that are uber comfortable and sound as good as they look. Now, B&W want to surround you in their signature sound with the new P7 over-ear headphones β a first for them. The P7 has the same
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Itβs no secret that China is where most headphones and earphones are manufactured, but the products have always been to each brandβs individual specifications. Until recently, the Chinese were not known for originality when it comes to audio gear and sound design. Thatβs rapidly changing, and companies like DUNU are at the forefront of this
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With all the portable Bluetooth speakers reproducing like rabbits, market leader JawboneΒ canβt afford to sit by and just watch. And they havenβt. JawboneΒ has introduced the newest member of the JAMBOX clan, the JAMBOX MINI. This speaker is about half the width of the original JAMBOX. and the sound quality is a bit shy of its
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If a company wants to be noticed in todayβs saturated world of portable audio, they better have great design, a unique product, and a way to make the buyer feel good about purchasing their product. Grain Audio has these three attributes. What was begun as a Kickstarter project by two ex-Altec Lansing people has now
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Talk about turning swords (in this case, bullets) into plowshares; the thodio A-BOX .50 cal Ammo Can BoomBox heavy edition has to be one of the most unusual and ingenious speaker conversions Iβve seen lately. Just look at the thing: Itβs an authentic steel ammo box that has been converted into a powerful, handmade boombox
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In order to stand out in todayβs crowded headphone market, you really need a sound or a look β or both. Otherwise, youβre just one of many and not particularly memorable. I-MEGO must realize that, because they have produced some very original-looking headphones called THRONE. Iβm not sure where that name came from, but Old
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With all the headphones Iβve reviewed, Iβve never had a place to hang the phones, until now. Just Mobile β an award-winning maker of aluminum accessories β has come out with their version of a headphone hanger, the HeadStand. The HeadStand has one purpose only; a place to hang your over-ear or on-ear headphones. Thatβs
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