The audio industry has evolved along with everything else, and those of us who love music whether you are a casual listener or an audiophile, want as many capabilities as we can have in one small and “sexy’ looking device that complements our décor. While there are us audiophiles who still must have our relatively […]
The Polk Audio Assist Smart Speaker lets your music speak to you in every room Read More
SŌLIS is not a name you hear every day in the audio world. But they plan on changing that with a new line of speakers that are stylish, wireless and incorporate much of today’s latest tech. SŌLIS has built the latest wireless streaming—Bluetooth and Google Chromecast—into each high-resolution speaker. SŌLIS Combines simple forms, sleek lines
New audio with timeless design now available from SŌLIS Read More
Grace Digital’s new Encore+ stereo Wi-Fi music player features a 3.5 inch color display with built-in Chromecast streaming capabilities, internet radio, multi-room functionality, clock, and more. With Chromecast functionality built into the Encore+, you can stream your favorite music and podcasts right to the Encore+ from your phone, tablet, PC or Mac using compatible apps
The Grace Digital Encore+mixes high-tech features with a retro style Read More
I’m an avid Alexa user. I use Alexa to control my lights, my Dyson, and even my air conditioner. I even miss her when I’m staying at a hotel. But until now I’ve been using the Amazon Echo Dots and Echo Taps to boss her around. I also have two Sonos PLAY:1 speakers at home,
I’ve been fascinated with Porsche’s 911 sports car since I was old enough to even think about driving. I even owned a scale die cast model in midnight black. So when I saw that Porsche had designed a soundbar using parts from a 911 you can bet it piqued my interest. I never could afford that
They used to say, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” I doubt that’s still true in our more enlightened times, but it could be true now to say, “Diamonds are an audio geek’s best friend”—as in DiamondBoxx. DiamondBoxx makes speakers that will blow away every other speaker in its class. Since I reviewed the Braven
Who knew diamonds could be so loud? Read More
The Vaux Speaker for the Amazon Echo Dot is a powerful, well-designed, and versatile accessory. For existing 2nd generation Echo Dot owners, this is a must-buy and an easy way to expand your Dot’s functionality.
Vaux Speaker for the Amazon Echo Dot Review Read More
I love music in my home at all times of the day. It can make cooking, cleaning or exercising more enjoyable, and bathing or falling asleep even more relaxing. Now, add Amazon’s Alexa to the mix. Check out this powerful little 4 inch, 1.3 lb. speaker called Sugr Cube.
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Once again, Creative can’t leave well enough alone. As if the iRoar didn’’t put out enough bass from such a small package, Creative decided to build a subwoofer for it. Yeah. If you’ve ever heard an iRoar, you would be scratching your head, too. But, here it is—the iRoar Rock—and if you have an iRoar
Creative lowers the boom with the iRoar Rock Read More
The Savfy Wireless Speaker is a Bluetooth 4.0 stereo speaker. It has a simple and clean design but packs a lot of punch from the sound it can put out making it the proverbial music to the ears.
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Move over Sonos. Nativsound has a new indiegogo crowdfunding campaign that is currently seeking funding for the Nativ Vita to provide a viable alternative to multi-room home sound systems like Sonos. Think of it like Sonos+ where there are many additional input and output options to choose from. Integrating all of your music from the
Nativ Vita: The next Sonos killer? Read More
The DJ chased me out of the room. I belong to a professional group that meets twice a year and always has a Saturday night Dance, and EVERYBODY dances! It’s almost always a live band and the energy between the band and the dancers crowded onto the dance floor is amazing. Most recently, the Event Committee
SubPac M2 – Wearable Woofer Read More
It’s no great secret that even at the highest volume, the sound level on a phone is rather lacking. A Bluetooth or wired speaker system is a necessity if you are using your phone to stream music at home. The trade offs with those solutions though are the inconvenience of portability as well as having
Timbrefone passive speaker review Read More
I’ve had my iHome docking alarm clock since the 3nd generation iPod Touch came out. I enjoyed the easy interface that iHome brought, and that it worked with my iPhone when I got one. Sadly, when they upgraded to the Lightning connector the dock no longer worked with my phone, but I had grown so
We review a lot of speakers here on The Gadgeteer. Some of them have Bluetooth, AirPlay or NFC. The speaker I’m reviewing today doesn’t have any of those features. What it does offer are some things that most of the speakers we review don’t have including a color display, physical remote control and the ability to play 1000’s of
Grace Digital Encore Wi-Fi Music Player Internet radio review Read More
Portable speaker systems range in price from $20-30 for the little pocket-sized ones to huge $600-800 units that can become your entire stereo. Where’s the sweet spot? We’ve reviewed many here at The Gadgeteer, and the ones I actually consider for purchase or gifting usually fall somewhere in the $100-$250 range. I was sent Sherwood’s
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If you would like to relive the 80’s, Berlin Boombox will take you back in time when big hair was in style and boomboxes were our audio players of choice. The Berlin Boombox has paired retro style with a modern environmental sensibility by offering a speaker designed for your iPhone, Android smartphone or Windows phone.
Berlin Boombox – A speaker that can be recycled Read More
We sure do review a lot of audio related gadgets here on The Gadgeteer. Bill Henderson or as I call him, Mr. Headphones, almost exclusively reviews headphones, earphones and speakers. This year I’ve done my fair share of portable Bluetooth speaker reviews as well, but one category that hasn’t received a lot of our attention are the
Korus V400 and V600 Premium Wireless Speakers review Read More
If you’ve been shopping for a portable Bluetooth speaker but just can’t pick one because they all seem to look alike (AKA boring), check out the Boomerang Bluetooth Speaker from FAVI. There are two models of this unique U shaped speaker that can double as a stand for your smartphone or tablet. The regular Boomerang is
Wow. In a recent news item, I stated how Braven isn’t taking it easy after a string of successful portable speakers by releasing the monstrous Braven 800 – a direct competitor to Jawbone’s BigJambox speaker. It’s only been a few days, but Braven went and did it again with the Braven 855s, an identical twin
BRAVEN goes big (and now wet) with 855s Bluetooth Speaker Read More