Tag Archives: audio

Let’s start this report by stating that I have never even come close to finding wireless headphones of any type appealing or worth my time.  Whether it be fit, battery life, or simple functionality, there has always been something that kept me away from jumping aboard.  In fact, the last time I gave a set any serious effort was back …

Perhaps one of the candidates for the most popular headphones of all time could be the Sennheiser HD-25’s which were first released in 1988 and can still be found today, although in a more contemporary design.  Many would claim these to be the most likely runaway winner and, if popularity alone through time is any indication, we would have to …

A few years ago, good audio and great style never seemed to mix until Beats and Monster introduced their popular Beats line taking the consumer audio market by storm. Nowadays,  headphones have become a bit of a fashion item. Many industry oriented audio companies are starting to bring their expertise to the consumer market, offering fashionable and high quality products …

I am not a fan of Bluetooth speakers primarily because sound reproduction just didn’t represent what music was supposed to sound like.  For this reason, I haven’t reviewed one before today.  It is definitely not for lack of opportunity as these are the most popular gadgets seen at any tech event and there are 7-8 of them floating around our …

I guess I am a bit old-fashioned when I still see a quality set of speakers as being constructed of just the right mix of components. B&O, German Physiks and Hansen Audio are those that dreams are made of one day when I win the lottery.  Even then, I think I might still cringe at the price one can attain …

I’m sitting here 30,000 feet above ground level, listening to remixes of old songs while tapping away at my computer. While the roar of the engines might not be silenced by the pair of Fanny Wang Earbuds pressed into my ears, nor is the sound blasting through their speakers anything to write about, they are comfortable and I haven’t even …

There’s nothing worse than yanking your laptop off the table as you stand up or pulling the headphones right out of your ears when they get caught on something. Mobility has become a major focus for everyone, and bluetooth technology has been at the center of it, many devices and products having some sort of wireless alternative. The Motorola S10-HD …

Simple Audio, a networked audio company based in Scotland, has announced that they are being acquired by Corsair, the US-based PC enthusiast hardware firm, in a multi-million dollar deal.  The deal marks a strong step forward in the already positive growth experience of Simple Audio, and puts them in a much stronger position to extend their reach into global markets. …

“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” – Mark Twain The Mono X-Mini Capsule Speakers have been out for a while and the holidays are once again upon us. Personally I believe these still make the perfect stocking-stuffers and pair nicely with any MP3 player/tablet. Don ‘t let …