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Feb282019 by James LongmanNo Comments

Soundbars vs Surround Sound Systems: Is There a Difference?

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

May72019 by James Longman2 Comments

15 Best Headphones Under $200 (Over-Ear & On-Ear) In 2019

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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...

Dec122018 by James LongmanNo Comments

How to Set Up Wireless Speakers for the Best Sound

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Wireless speakers are one of the best achievements of modern technology and they have become quite popular in recent years. We are constantly trying to make our lives easier by buying devices that are more practical and easy to handle. We use them all the time, at home, at work, even on vacation. One of the most popular representatives of this group of devices are wireless and Bluetooth devices. The most popular products are probably Bluetooth headphones and earbuds but we can’t really say that wireless and Bluetooth speakers are less popular than the headphones. There are many reasons for their popularity. They don’t have those annoying wires that can make a real mess in any room no matter how big it is, you can move them easily from one room to another or use them even in front of you

May72019 by James Longman4 Comments

15 Best Noise Cancelling Headphones Under $100 In 2019

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If you’re reading this article about the best noise cancelling headphones under $100, it probably means you need a pair of these or you just want to learn something about noise cancelling technology. Either way, we are sure we can help you. This article introduces you to this relatively new technology that has become widely popular all over the world, it explains where and how it is used and why do we need products like these. It also shows what types of noise cancellation are there and what are their advantages and disadvantages. If you stay with us, we will present to you 15 pairs of the best noise cancelling headphones we could find at more than reasonable prices in comparison to what they have to offer you in return. What is Noise Cancellation and How Does it Work? As we have

Dec122018 by James LongmanNo Comments

Speaker Sensitivity Explained

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Reading all those numbers from the speaker’s specifications list can be a real nightmare if you don’t know what to look for and what all the numbers mean. Even if you have some basic understanding of these specifications, you might get confused by different measurement methods and different units. One of the characteristics that can be really tricky is speaker sensitivity and there are numerous reasons for that – some manufacturers call it efficiency (sensitivity and efficiency are not the same things), some manufacturers use dB at 1m per 1W, others use dB at 1m per 2.83V, different manufacturers use different measurement methods, etc. The main problem with sensitivity is that there is no industry standard when it comes to measuring and unit of measurement that would be the same for all th

Mar152019 by James Longman2 Comments

15 Best Bass Headphones In 2019

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If you are into bass-heavy music, you will get nowhere with a regular pair of headphones or earbuds. You need something with excellent bass response or even boosted bass and this is the best place to start your search. Our article on 15 best bass headphones is designed to help you find the best pair of bass headphones for your budget and your needs. Before we present our selection of 15 best bass headphones to you, we will make a short introduction where you can find all the important info about bass tones and bassline in music. You can also read about differences between bass headphones and ‘’regular’’ headphones and find out what are the most important characteristics of bass headphones. After this short introduction, you can find our list of 15 best bass headphones. We’ve tested

Dec122018 by James LongmanNo Comments

Are Volume-Limiting Headphones Safe for Your Child?

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Almost every child today has a phone, tablet or uses his/her parent’s computer occasionally. You may consider it positive or not but the facts are facts and we all have to accept them and deal with them. As children start using these devices at an early age (even at the age of 3 or 4), many parents are trying to ensure at least some basic protection for their children’s ears. Luckily, many companies have started producing special volume-limiting headphones that are supposed to be safe for children. We say “supposed to be safe” because we are not confident about them and in this article, we will discuss it and explain our opinion. What Are Volume-Limiting Headphones? Volume-limiting headphones are headphones specially made to enable listening to music in a “safe” mode. Their loudness is l

May72019 by James Longman2 Comments

15 Best Bluetooth Light Bulb Speakers In 2019

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As the technology advances, the number of applications of Bluetooth technology increases. The Bluetooth gets built into everything these days and some applications can be really crazy. We already have Bluetooth toasters, bicycle handlebars, smoke detectors (which is not so crazy), thermometers, refrigerators, even forks. Yes, there’s a Bluetooth fork. Having that in mind, Bluetooth light bulb speakers don’t seem crazy at all. The idea of combining lights with music is not a new one. It’s been here since the disco era and the introduction of new technologies (Bluetooth, LED lights, more durable rechargeable batteries) enabled easier integration. Bluetooth speakers with built-in LED lights and smart Bluetooth light bulbs appeared first and the next step was to build a speaker into a B

Mar222019 by James Longman2 Comments

10 Best Levitating Bluetooth Speakers In 2019

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If you like buying unusual gadgets and devices, you will find our article about 10 best levitating Bluetooth speakers very interesting. After all, it introduces you to the actual speakers that levitate. It is not false advertising. They do levitate. Although they can be used as regular speakers that stand on your table or desk and play music wirelessly, you can set them above their base and listen to music while they levitate in the air. You must admit this is the more fun way. What Are Levitating Bluetooth Speakers and Why Do We Need Them? Levitating Bluetooth speakers are the devices that have managed to go one step further from the regular Bluetooth devices. They are wireless just like other Bluetooth speakers, they don’t limit your movement like regular wired speakers and they are p

Dec122018 by James LongmanNo Comments

What Are Stereo Amplifiers and How Do They Work?

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Before we start talking about stereo amplifiers, let’s say a few words about amplifiers in general because we are sure many people don’t completely understand the working principle of an amplifier. What Are Amplifiers? The first amplifier was invented by an American engineer Lee de Forest in the early 1900’s. The invention was, in fact, the electron vacuum tube that was named ‘’Audion’’ and its purpose was to amplify weak current. That, however, wasn’t the final design of the amplifier as the followers of Mr. de Forest (Irving Langmuir and Edward Armstrong) managed to really understand how the amplifier worked and perfect it based on the new knowledge. They made the triode – vacuum tube with no air that contains three components (positive terminal – platinum plate, negative terminal – ca