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Jan92021 by James LongmanNo Comments

Klipsch RP-280F Floorstanding Speaker Review

Klipsch RP–280F is the largest floorstanding speaker from the Klipsch Reference Premiere line of home theater speakers. Reference Premiere line of speakers is the successor of the Reference line. Klipsch RP-280F represents an enhanced version of the R-28F floorstanding speaker from the Reference series. Klipsch made some cosmetic changes but they also improved the performance of the speaker. The most noticeable changes are related to the design of the tweeter and Tractrix horn. R-28F (Reference line) VS RP-280F (Reference Premiere line) You will notice that both speakers have that recognizable Klipsch design with the famous Klipsch trademarks like Tractrix horn and woofers with the spun copper finish but there are some important differences. R-28F features aluminum LTS tweeters, i

Jan42021 by James LongmanNo Comments

10 Best Headphones Under $150 In 2021

Headphones

Looking for the best pair of headphones under $150? This is a difficult task but it can also get quite fun if you approach it correctly. This price range is one of the most common ranges that people select during their online searches. This happens with a reason – it’s an acceptable price that opens the door into the world of many interesting features. However, when you have more options, it’s more difficult to make up your mind. Cheap headphones have limited features and similar performance but when you raise the price only a bit, the number of available models with interesting features becomes much greater. For example, for less than $150, you can purchase a great pair of Bluetooth headphones that also support ANC and NFC technologies. These headphones almost always have built-in mics

Nov32020 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

Jan42021 by James LongmanNo Comments

Best Bluetooth Transmitters For TV (2021)

TV & Audio

Looking for the best Bluetooth transmitter for TV? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will discuss the most important characteristics of Bluetooth transmitters, tell you what to pay attention to when buying one, and present to you our selection of 11 best Bluetooth transmitters for TV in 2021. What is A Bluetooth Transmitter for TV? Bluetooth transmitter is a device that connects to your TV (or any other non-Bluetooth audio source) and transmits that audio signal wirelessly to a device with a built-in Bluetooth receiver (like Bluetooth headphones or Bluetooth speaker). Bluetooth transmitters are often referred to as Bluetooth dongles or Bluetooth adapters. In some cases, the adapter/dongle is a better definition than just a transmitter, especially when a dev

Aug42020 by James LongmanNo Comments

HiFiMan Edition S Headphones Review

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HiFiMan Edition S headphones are in many ways, a very special pair of headphones. They are the cheapest headphones made by the famous manufacturer of high-end planar magnetic headphones. Unlike all the other HiFiMan headphones, these are not planar magnetic, but that doesn’t make them less special. They are one of the rare headphones on the market that can be used as open-back or closed-back. It’s like having two pairs of headphones in one package. As you probably know, HiFiMan is best-known for its planar magnetic headphones. Some of their headphones like HE6, HE1000, SUNDARA, SUSVARA, etc. are very popular among audiophiles. All these headphones are made for critical listening, they are all quite large, and they are not portable. Also, they are all very expensive. HiFiMan wanted to e

Jan42021 by James LongmanNo Comments

10 Best Bluetooth Ceiling Speakers In 2021

Speakers

This article is designed to answer all the questions you may have about Bluetooth ceiling speakers and to present to you some nice choices. It may sound strange, but our selection of the best Bluetooth ceiling speakers in 2021 does not include any Bluetooth speaker. To be more precise, everything the market has to offer when it comes to this type of speakers are regular in-ceiling speakers with a dedicated amp with a built-in Bluetooth receiver. So, the speakers, per se, are not Bluetooth-enabled. In this article, we will talk about those speakers, but we will also talk about regular in-ceiling speakers that you can make ‘’wireless’’ by adding a simple Bluetooth-enabled amp. We will also talk about those Bluetooth amps. There’s a lot of work ahead so, without further delay, let’s start.&nb

Jan42021 by James LongmanNo Comments

10 Best Invisible Bluetooth Earbuds In 2021

Earbuds

Looking for a pair of invisible Bluetooth earbuds to keep up with your rhythm and active lifestyle? You have come to the right place! We are aware of the active and busy people's needs, and we have come up with a perfect solution. Our team has conducted an experiment and tested many popular devices in order to make the finest selection of 10 best invisible Bluetooth earbuds that will be a huge hit in 2021. Why Do We Need Invisible Bluetooth Earbuds? While many people like to work and complete their daily chores in silence, even more people like to spice it with a little bit of music. They love to listen to it and you will find them easily because they can separate from their headphones even for a minute. Some of them even like to listen to some music or a podcast while they’re falling as

Jan42021 by James LongmanNo Comments

7 Best HD Music Players In 2021

Audio Players

This article is designed to offer you answers to the most common questions about HD music players and to give you some nice suggestions. We have tried to find the best HD music players for every price range and every budget. Hopefully, you will find something that suits your needs. What Are HD Music Players? You can think of HD music players as of mp3 players, only much more advanced, much more capable, and, naturally, much more expensive. Just like the old-school mp3 players, HD music players can play mp3 and other lossy audio files but they can also play all kinds of lossless and hi-res audio files (ALAC, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, PCM), which is their most important advantage over mp3 players and phones. However, that’s not their only advantage. HD music players often have more out

Feb202020 by James LongmanNo Comments

Moshi Vortex 2 In-Ear Headphones Review

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Today’s market is flooded with all kinds of headphones and earbuds – wired or wireless, cheap or premium, ANC or regular, with or without smart features. Numerous models are advertised as premium and affordable, but they rarely live up to those claims. Finding a model that can actually deliver premium performance at an affordable price is pretty hard, but it’s not impossible. Today, we are reviewing Moshi Vortex 2 in-ear headphones. It’s one of those models that look, feel, and sound like premium headphones but cost much less. Let’s see what’s so great (and what’s not) about Moshi Vortex 2 in-ear headphones. Moshi is a relatively young company, founded in 2005. They make audio equipment (headphones, earbuds, speakers) and all kinds of accessories for audio equipment, phones, tablets, an

Jan42021 by James LongmanNo Comments

9 Best Headphones With Volume Control In 2021

Headphones

Are you looking for the perfect headphones with volume control? If you are, you probably already know how difficult this task is. The times without headphones have passed long ago. The headphones have become an inseparable part of our lives. We won’t be wrong if we say that most people can’t imagine their lives and daily routine without a pair of headphones. The problem is that there are so many different models in all price ranges that an ordinary customer easily gets confused. Confusion leads to giving up and the customer finally ends up with a pair of headphones that don't meet his expectations. In addition, there is also a problem related to the set of features that a pair of headphones should have. Some headphones have simple and intuitive playback and volume controls,