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Sep152018 by James LongmanNo Comments

6 Best Shortwave Radios In 2018

If you are looking for the best shortwave radio for your emergency kit or for any other purpose, our article on 6 best shortwave radios is the best place to start your search. You will find a lot of useful info about shortwave (SW) radios right here. We have tried to explain all the important terms regarding SW radio signal and SW radios without making it complicated. If you keep reading this article, you will find out which frequencies are considered SW frequencies and learn a few important things about shortwave radio signal and SW propagation. You can also read about all the advantages and disadvantages of SW radios and find out which radio stations use SW radio signal to broadcast their program. In the end, you will see a comprehensive list of all the important features you should b...

Sep142018 by James LongmanNo Comments

The Difference Between Active and Passive PA Speakers

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Speakers are widely popular audio devices and they are produced in many versions, shapes, and colors. They can be big or small, wired or wireless, you can buy a single speaker or a speaker system. They can be found anywhere and everyone wants them. We may think we know everything about them but there is actually one less known type that we don’t write about so often. These are PA speakers and in this article, we will try to present them to you in the best possible way, list their positive and negative characteristics and give you a short buying guide that should help you decide which PA speaker set is best for you. What Are PA Speakers and Why Do We Need Them? Before we even start, let’s find out what PA stands for. It actually means “public address” and these systems are made in orde

Sep92018 by James LongmanNo Comments

10 Best Soundbars Under $300 In 2018

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Are you sick and tired of the poor sound quality of your TV, home or computer speakers? In case you are, our article about 10 best soundbars under $300 should help you. We have made a research and picked out 10 best models that we could find on the market. All of the models on our list have more or less affordable price and the quality that is even higher than you could expect from a device at this price point. In this article, we will try not only to present the products but also to introduce you to the main characteristics of soundbars, tell you how to use them, and point out the most important things you should consider when buying soundbars. When it comes to the product description, we have tried to be as detailed as possible. Based on our tests and the experience of other customers, w...

Sep42018 by James LongmanNo Comments

10 Best Tailgate Speakers In 2018

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If you are looking for the best tailgate speaker, this is the place to be. Our article on 10 best tailgate speakers is designed to shorten your search and to introduce you to some of the best models on the market. We have tested more than 20 popular models and made a list of 10 speakers offering the best performance. Keep reading our article and find out everything you need to know about tailgate speakers. If you are not in the mood for reading, just scroll down to the list and see our favorites. You can’t throw a great tailgate party if there is no music. Even if you have all the other ingredients (barbeque, drinks, snacks, and of course, people), without some nice beat, there will be no party. Your car speakers might be a good option but they tend to sound poor, especially

Aug282018 by James LongmanNo Comments

15 Best Cheap Bluetooth Speakers Under $50 In 2018

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If you are looking for a cheap Bluetooth speaker in 2018, you’ve come to the right place. You will find many great and affordable options on our list of 15 best cheap Bluetooth speakers under $50. We have tested more than 50 popular speakers, analyzed them, compared them, and made a list of 15 speakers offering the best possible performance for the money. Every review you are about to read consists of three sections. The first one is unboxing. We are going to list all the equipment that comes with the speaker and give you some basic info on the speaker and driver size, the number of drivers, and list the important technical characteristics. The second and third sections are basically pros and cons - we have listed all the things we liked but also all the flaws we noticed and all the is

Aug262018 by James LongmanNo Comments

How to Find the Right Headphones

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Do you know somebody who doesn’t have at least one pair of headphones? Probably not, especially if that person uses a smartphone. Headphone use is widely spread all over the planet and at least once in our lives, we get to the point where we want to buy headphones so that we can listen to music when commuting, traveling, working out, etc. Headphones are used in many professions by musicians, radio presenters but they can also be used by ordinary people who work in crowded places and want to work in peace. Although we have numerous kinds of headphones on the market we still have problems finding the perfect pair for ourselves. The wider choice should make the process easier but this is true only in theory. In reality, we spend too much time searching for the new pair of headphones. This

Aug252018 by James Longman1 Comment

14 Best Over-Ear Headphones Under $100 In 2018

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Full-size headphones are becoming more and more popular every day. They maybe aren’t as popular as earbuds, but they certainly have very important place on the market. In this article, we will present to you 14 different models of over-ear headphones under $100. As you will see, some of them are more expensive than the others, but we were trying to find the best products in every price range. The most expensive ones are there for a reason and we think they are really worth the price, while the cheapest ones also have a lot to offer in their own price range. In addition, we will try to give you some basic information about over-ear headphones, point out their main advantages and show the best way to complete the purchase successfully. Which Type of Over-Ear Headphones is Most Pop

Aug202018 by James LongmanNo Comments

Soundbars vs Surround Sound Systems: Is There a Difference?

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Whenever we are buying new devices, we are trying to get the best possible model for our money. However, our choice is not always only ours. We often decide what to buy based on the current trends, our current budget, where we are going to use certain device, etc. The same rule applies to buying speakers for our working or living space. We are sure most of us would like to experience watching a movie with an expensive home theater system. If we had that in our homes, we wouldn’t even have to go to the cinema. Unfortunately, not everyone has enough money to spend on these systems or enough space to place that kind of a system. This is where the compromising begins. In this article, we will try to list and explain all the differences between soundbars and surround sound speaker systems an

Aug192018 by James LongmanNo Comments

10 Best Wireless Headphones for TV In 2018

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How many times have you woken up your parents, your wife, your husband, or even your neighbors by watching television late at night because the volume is simply too loud? Wireless headphones for TV are the best solution for your problem and if you are looking for the best pair for your money, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will be talking about wireless TV headphones – we are going to explain all the important things you should know about different types of TV headphones (RF, Bluetooth, IF), and give you a small guide on how to connect them to your TV. After the introductory part, we will present to you our selection of 10 best wireless headphones for TV. We’ve made a comprehensive list and you will find here some high-end headphones made by reputable audio companies b

Aug152018 by James LongmanNo Comments

15 Best Headphones Under $200 (Over-Ear & On-Ear) In 2018

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This article about the best headphones under $200 is written for all those customers who want to get quality headphones within $200 price range. Of course, that is more than enough money to get a perfect pair of headphones for almost anybody's needs, but you should be aware that bad headphones are often hidden behind fancy looks and high prices. That is why we have decided to make the selection of headphones and present to you all of their positive and negative sides so that you know what exactly you are buying. Our list consists of the best 15 models we could find on the market for the price. You will find there headphones that cost less than $50, some of them cost $50-$100, while most of them cost between $100 and $200. Some of them are over-ear headphones, while the others are on-ear...