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Oct152019 by James LongmanNo Comments

Mackie MC-250 Headphones Review

Headphones are, among some other gear, the essential piece of equipment for every recording studio. Big studios with limitless budgets will always go for top-of-the-line gear, but every recording artist has to start somewhere and, as you’re probably aware, the budgets are usually very limited. If you are trying to make your own home studio and looking for the best affordable studio headphones, Mackie MC-250 headphones deserve your attention. The manufacturer claims that these deliver reference-quality sound, perfect for mixing and critical listening. We gave them a chance and ended up impressed by the performance and detailed sound reproduction. Want to find out more about Mackie MC-250 headphones? Our in-depth review follows. Mackie is a well-known name in the recording

Oct112019 by James LongmanNo Comments

15 Best iPhone Docking Stations with Speakers In 2019

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Looking for the best docking station with a speaker (aka speaker dock) for your iPhone? Our article on 15 best iPhone docking stations with speakers is the right place to start (and end) your search. In this article we will cover all the interesting topics related to speaker docks – we will discuss different types of docking ports, talk about Qi-enabled speaker docks, give you some tips on what to look for when buying an iPhone docking station with a speaker, and present to you our selection of the best iPhone speaker docks on the market. There're all kinds of speaker docks with different docking ports, different drivers, and different additional features. Some are really small and quiet while others are big and loud. Some speaker docks look like a piece of furniture (smart tables

Oct32019 by James LongmanNo Comments

Westone B50 Review

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Are you struggling to find a pair of IEMs that fits perfectly and that’s not too bassy? Westone B50 might be the perfect solution for you. These high-end earphones/IEMs offer very rich, detailed, and immersive sound reproduction, perfect fit, and Bluetooth connectivity. If you are interested, you should read our detailed review and find out more about Westone B50. Westone is one of the most famous names in the audio industry with 60 years of experience in designing and manufacturing earphones and all kinds of earphone accessories. This is the company that made the first custom-fit earpiece for Sony’s ‘’Walkman’’ style earpieces in 1985. They also made the first custom (1996) and first universal-fit dual-driver IEMs (1999), as well as the first three-way earphones (2008). They'

Sep302019 by James LongmanNo Comments

PSB M4U 8 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphone Review

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Looking for a great-sounding pair of ANC headphones under $350? Sure, Bose QC35 II and Sony WH1000XM3 are safe choices but if you like experimenting, PSB M4U 8 might be just the thing you need. They’re not as great as QC35 when it comes to active noise cancellation, but they sound more exciting and more detailed than any other noise-canceling headphones on the market in their price range. In this review, you’ll find out everything you need to know about PSB M4U 8 ANC headphones. PSB is a very well-known name in the audio industry and they are respected for their speakers. They have almost 50 years of experience in making all kinds of loudspeakers. Recently, they have decided to bring the same kind of experience in a smaller package. Their M4U headphone line was praised by the

Sep192019 by James Longman1 Comment

PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell DAC Review

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Looking for an entry-level audiophile-grade DAC/preamp combo? PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell DAC could be just the thing you need. Priced at $1,700, Stellar Gain Cell DAC is not exactly cheap but, compared to other audiophile gear, especially to flagship models made by PS audio and other reputable manufacturers, this DAC/preamp combo device can be considered quite affordable. What's even more important is that the PS Audio team managed to maximize the performance and offer more than you could expect at this price point. PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell could easily be the best DAC/preamp under $1,700 on the market. Want to know more? Read our in-depth review and find out everything about the features and performance of this magnificent device. Every true audiophile knows that you’ll never get

Oct102019 by James Longman7 Comments

THE NEW SOUNDBOKS Review

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Looking for the loudest speaker ever? The third version of a very popular SOUNDBOKS speaker line could be just the thing you need. The first two speakers (SOUNDBOKS and SOUNDBOKS 2) were a great success but the latest upgrade called NEW SOUNDBOKS (not SOUNDBOKS 3) is supposed to be the most advanced and best-sounding of them all. Our review of the latest SOUNDBOKS is here to introduce you to all the exciting upgrades and give you our honest opinion about the performance and sound quality of this monster speaker. We will also cover all the important features and try to compare its performance to some other large and loud speakers. SOUNDBOKS 1 was introduced two years ago and it was highly praised by the audience. At the time, it was advertised as the loudest Bluetooth s...

Sep272019 by James Longman67 Comments

10 Best Wireless Surround Sound Systems In 2019

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If you are tired of all the cables lying randomly all over your home and you are searching for a hassle-free surround sound system for your home theater, the best thing you can do is to go wireless. Our article on 10 best wireless surround sound systems is designed to help you understand all the important things you need to know about wireless surround sound systems and make the best possible choice based on your needs and your budget. We have also made a list of 10 best wireless surround sound systems so you don’t even have to spend hours reading about different features of different products – you can read our reviews and find out everything you need to know to make a decision. We have tried to list all the upsides and downsides of these surround sound systems and make your search much e

Aug282019 by James LongmanNo Comments

Brainwavz Alara Planar Magnetic Headphones Review

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Brainwavz is a young audio equipment manufacturer that’s been trying to make some real impact in the audio industry and position itself on the market for the past few years. Some of their previous models like the over-ear headphones HM5 and HM100 have been highly praised as great midrange headphones, but Brainwavz decided not to stop there. Alara planar magnetic headphones are the latest release from this ambitious headphone manufacturer and it is, by far, the most expensive and the best-sounding model ever made by Brainwavz. These are also the first planar magnetic headphones ever made by the Brainwavz. At $500 price point, Alara headphones have a few noticeable rivals on the planar magnetic headphone market, but there’s also a lot of great dynamic headphones within this price range, and

Jun92019 by James Longman4 Comments

Bluetooth Multipoint Pairing Explained

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Bluetooth technology has been present for so many years and it has become an integral part of our lives. We are constantly using it without even thinking about the way it works or how much it makes our lives easier. The youngest generations were born after the introduction of Bluetooth and this is the reason why they think of it as of something completely natural. Bluetooth is a very interesting technology and it hasn’t stopped developing during all these years and decades, so let’s say a few words about its working principle. Bluetooth technology can be described as one of the technologies enabling wireless communication within a relatively short range, as the connection remains stable within the 30-40 feet range on average. Bluetooth technology development enabled us to establish wire

Sep232019 by James LongmanNo Comments

Best Bone Conduction Audio Sunglasses & Bluetooth Audio Sunglasses

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A few months ago, we have presented to you our selection of the best bone conduction headphones, and now, it’s time for bone conduction audio sunglasses. The market is not actually flooded with these glasses and that’s an understatement. To be completely honest, there are only a few decent models out there. In order to give you more options, we have decided to enrich our selection with some Bluetooth audio sunglasses (which look similar to bone conduction glasses but work in a different way) and some upcoming smart glasses (all of them feature bone conduction technology). So, just to be clear, the first three models on the list are bone conduction glasses, the next four are Bluetooth audio glasses, and all the upcoming releases are also bone conduction glasses. What Are Bone Conduction T