Audio, video or TV product related news, reviews and articles.
I’ve always loved those old, neon-covered jukeboxes, but I don’t have room in my house for one even if I could afford one. With the Jukebox Dock from ION, I could have a speaker dock that looks like a tabletop version of those antiques that would look really cute on my diner-style Formica tablet in […]
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In the past several weeks, I have been reviewing speakers and headphones, but I am back doing some earphones. I had forgotten – for a short while – how important a good seal is. Unless you have a near-perfect fit, you can kiss any bass goodbye. Such is the case with the Jays a-JAYS Four
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Looking for a new pair of earbuds with a built-in microphone? Well, these are the ‘phones you’re looking for! ThinkGeek is offering Star Wars Earbuds in Darth Vader black or Storm Trooper white. Each set has a helmet with an integrated microphone and a button on the back that can be used to pause/play your
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I’ve been a DirecTV customer for well over 15 years or longer. I can’t remember not having a satellite dish, so it’s been a long time. My 2yr old DVR allows for 2 shows to be recorded while playing back a previously recorded show. With all the new Fall TV shows, I sometimes have conflicts
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Everyone, except, of course, the tech “pundiots” (pundit idiots) of the world, knows that iPads and iPhones and even the lowly iPod Touch can be used for more than just playing music or games. There are hundreds of thousands of apps out there, as well as cases, speakers, holders, lens attachments, and tripod mounts for
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Although I’ve tried and / or reviewed universal remote controls in the past, I have yet to actually adopt one for my own home theater setup. I think the time has come though and the new Harmony Touch remote from Logitech might be the one to do it for me. The Harmony Touch features a
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Aperion Audio announces ARIS, the first speaker certified compatible with Windows 8 (also works with 7). Using the Windows “Play To” function, you’ll be able to send music wireless from your PC, tablet, or smartphone to the ARIS speaker. The ARIS connects to your home network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), or with a simple on-board setup
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There are two approaches to reviewing earphones or headphones and which direction I take is determined mostly by price. Earphones that sell for less than $100 are judged on a different level than those costing double or triple. The market for the under $100 earphones is huge and only getting bigger, plus the sound quality
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The Turtle Shell from Outdoor Technology is a rugged water resistant wireless boombox that has been designed for indoors, outdoors and everywhere in between. This portable Bluetooth speaker is currently seeking funding via Kickstarter, but with only 10 days to go, they are already over their goal and will be shipping units next month. They
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If the idea of earbuds custom molded to your ears is enticing but out of your budget, the Sharkfin self-molding earbuds might just be of interest. Though the “earbuds” portion of the title is a bit misleading. This product is simply a silicone putty to be molded around your existing pair of earbuds. Once formed,
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Bowers and Wilkins just keep the hits coming. You might think this British audio powerhouse would take a break, but they obviously have no intention of doing that. Apple has just changed their 30-pin dock, making every single dock speaker obsolete without a $30 adapter. One of the reasons Apple did this is to urge
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If you’re an amateur or professional musician, you’ve undoubtedly seen information about the variety of interfaces that allow you to record music on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. IK Multimedia, who created the iRig guitar interface, has just announced that their new iRig PRE microphone interface is ready to ship. The iRig PRE has
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Earlier this year, Roku announced that there would be a series of smart TVs that were Roku-ready and that would work with a tiny Roku Streaming Stick. This Stick would plug into a MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) port on the back of the TV and would replace the traditional Roku box. The Streaming Stick
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Two years ago, I reviewed the digiZoid ZO “personal subwoofer” (see related posts) and absolutely loved it. In short, the digiZoid ZO was a portable, personal headphone accessory that boosted low frequencies to give that fuller, richer sound that many of us enjoy. I love the original digiZoid zo so much, it singlehandedly ruined music
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The London-based company DBEST London has announced the US retail availability of their Transformative Bluetooth HiFi System. In addition to Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR connectivity, you can also connect your computer, MP3 player, phone, Playstation, or other audio device via a 3.5mm input cable. The Transformative system is 9.8 x 3.4 x 9.9 inches and weighs 1.2
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I definitely enjoy listening to music. While I would not classify myself as an audiophile, I do prefer listening to my music more often than not. I have speaker systems and earphones strategically placed throughout my home, garage, car, and work so that when I want to plug in, I can with little effort. I
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Who’s still got mixed party tapes that you made up in the 80’s and you haven’t gotten around to getting the digital equivalents (or can’t find digital equivalents :))? The Cassette to iPod Converter from Ion makes it easy to convert those old tapes, complete with pops, clicks and hiss. 🙂 Simply load the free app,
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Being surprised while reviewing audio gear can be both wonderful and not so great. The fun is in the discovery of a gem. Even though I am familiar with the Turbine and Turbine Copper earphones (and like them a lot) from Monster, I have been (much) less than thrilled from what I have heard in
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This little invention from Quirky is so simple, it makes you wonder “why didn’t I think of that?” Props fits around your neck and makes sure your earbuds don’t fall to the ground when you pull them out of your ears. Simple! And a bit like those eyeglasses holders I’ve seen dangling around peoples’ necks.
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Digital Innovations has created one of my favorite gadget accessories of 2012. It’s the Nest Earbud Protector. If you use earbud type earphones to listen to music, you’ll love the Nest because it solves the age-old problem of tangled earbud cables. This little storage accessory is one of those products that is simple and so
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