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Feb32020 by James LongmanNo Comments

Harman Kardon Citation ONE Review

Looking for a reasonably priced and great-looking smart speaker? As long as you prefer Google Assistant over Alexa and Siri, Harman Kardon Citation ONE deserves a place on your shortlist. It may not be the most versatile or best-sounding smart speaker on the market, but then again, Citation ONE is one of the most affordable options. This thing could easily be one of the best in its price range ($200-$250). Since the introduction and great success of Amazon Echo and Google Home speakers, many manufacturers have entered the smart speaker market. Today, you have Apple, SONOS, JBL, Sony, Marshall, LG, Klipsch, Riva, B&O, Bose, Anker, and many others trying to get their piece of the market share. Harman Kardon entered a highly competitive smart speaker market in August of 2018 ...

Jan312020 by James LongmanNo Comments

15 Best Baby Noise Canceling Headphones In 2020

Headphones

Looking for the best baby noise-canceling headphones on the market? You've come to the right place. In this article, we will discuss the necessity and importance of noise-canceling headphones for babies. We will also talk about noise pollution and the effect noise has on our children's hearing and overall development. In the end, we will give you a few tips on what to look for and what to avoid when looking for baby noise-canceling headphones. If you are already aware of the importance of these headphones and are interested in some suggestions, we’ve made a nice selection of 15 best baby noise-canceling headphones so you can skip the introduction and check out our list. One of the most important and most difficult parental duties is to keep the baby safe from all kinds of hazards. W

Jan262020 by James LongmanNo Comments

Dynamic Drivers vs Balanced Armature Drivers

Blog, Comparisons

The main reason why we decided to write about dynamic and balanced armature drivers is to make people aware of small units hidden inside pretty earbud and headphone enclosures. We have noticed that more and more people make their choices based on a device’s design. Of course, we don’t want to insinuate that those buyers don’t pay any attention to the device’s specs but if they aren’t really familiar with all those abbreviations, numbers and units of measure, they are definitely more comfortable to make their decisions based on the looks and price tags. Headphones and speakers, as well as all the audio equipment and hearing aids, consist of many small parts that work together to deliver the best possible sound and satisfy their users’ needs. We don’t want to say that the performance

Feb72020 by James LongmanNo Comments

iFi Zen DAC Review

Single Reviews

If you are in the market for an affordable and compact desktop DAC/headphone amp, iFi Zen DAC could be just the thing you need. Along with great looks, compact design, and affordable price, iFi Zen DAC delivers very nice, distortion-free sound and can drive the most demanding headphones (up to 600Ω). In this review, we will discuss the features and performance of this very nice entry-level DAC/headphone amp. iFi is a young audio company, founded in 2012. The company headquarters are located in Southport, UK. iFi makes all kinds of headphone amps, DACs, audio cables, and other audio equipment. Their products have quickly become very popular, mostly because of the value they offer for the price. iFi Zen DAC is another product that justifies iFi’s reputation. iFi Zen DAC use

Jan232020 by James LongmanNo Comments

MartinLogan Motion 40i Review

Single Reviews

Looking for a reasonably priced audiophile-grade floorstanders for your stereo or home theater system? MartinLogan Motion 40i definitely deserves a place on your shortlist. This is arguably the best speaker in its price range and it’s our top choice when it comes to entry-level high-end floorstanding speakers. The price will be a dealbreaker for most people (up to $2,500 for a pair) but if you know anything about audiophile equipment, you know that prices can be much higher. MartinLogan is an American speaker manufacturer best known for its electrostatic speakers and, especially, for its hybrid speakers from the Masterpiece and ElectroMotion series. The biggest and probably the only issue we have with these speakers is their price. They are all very expensive. In order to expand i

Jan282020 by James LongmanNo Comments

Como Audio Musica Review

Single Reviews

Como Audio Musica is a premium all-in-one music system with a fascinating set of features. It’s one of the most versatile music systems on the market. If that's something you're looking for and if a $600 price tag is not too much for you, you are going to love it. Como Audio is a very young audio company founded in 2016, in Boston, Massachusetts. Its founder, Tom DeVesto has more than 40 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, and introducing all kinds of high-quality electronics brands. During his professional career, Mr. DeVesto gained a lot of experience in marketing and sales. According to his bio, Mr. DeVesto was the guy who introduced the concept of factory-direct selling. The idea behind Como Audio was to make a compact device that could access all y

Jan242020 by James LongmanNo Comments

8 Best Around-the-Neck Bluetooth Headphones In 2020

Headphones

Looking for a pair of sports-friendly or multipurpose Bluetooth headphones? A nice pair of around-the-neck Bluetooth headphones might be just the thing you need. They are fairly similar to regular wireless sports earbuds with a cable connecting two buds but they provide better stability and usually have longer battery life. Our article on 8 best around-the-neck Bluetooth headphones will answer all the questions you may have about around-the-neck Bluetooth headphones. We will discuss their advantages over other wireless headphones/earbuds (true wireless and regular wireless), their disadvantages, and the most important features. We will also present you with our selection of 8 best around-the-neck Bluetooth headphones. The Advantages of Around-the-Neck Bluetooth Headphones ...

Jan252020 by James LongmanNo Comments

Bluetooth Audio Codecs Explained

Blog

The main reason for discussing Bluetooth audio codecs is the fact that Bluetooth is the future of wireless headphones and earbuds. We’ve had some doubts for a while but the increasing number of new smartphones without aux ports has reassured even the most suspicious ones. Apple was the first company to remove the headphone jack from their iPhone 7 and some other manufacturers did the same. Does the lack of headphone jacks imply that we don't need them anymore? Well, we'll see about that later but the fact is that the modern world is all about convenience. Considering the fact that we all live faster and that we are constantly “on the go”, the necessity to make everything light, portable and simpler is perfectly understandable. Subsequently, Bluetooth technology is rapidly developing

Jan312020 by James LongmanNo Comments

Puro Sound Labs PuroQuiet Headphones Review

Single Reviews

Looking for a great pair of kids Bluetooth headphones with an amazing set of features? Puro Sound Labs PuroQuiet kids Bluetooth headphones are arguably the best option. They might be made for children but their performance and their features are very much on par with headphones made for adults. Volume-limiting headphones for children were not a big deal back in the 90s. We all used to listen to our Walkmans and portable CD players at high volumes and we didn’t care. We were stupid and irresponsible, and our parents had no way to control our music listening habits all the time. Some of my friends experienced the first signs of noise-induced hearing loss at the age of 15. Luckily, today, there’s an easy way to prevent this from happening to your child. There’re all kinds of volume-l

Jan242020 by James Longman6 Comments

Best aptX HD Bluetooth & Wireless Headphones In 2020

Headphones

Our article on 12 best aptX HD Bluetooth and wireless headphones is designed not only to offer you some nice choices but also to help you understand the importance and capabilities of aptX HD Bluetooth codec and tell you about the improvements this codec brings. We will also discuss the differences between aptX HD and LDAC codecs and talk about aptX HD enabled devices. Everything you need to know about aptX HD Bluetooth codec and aptX HD headphones is in this article. You just have to read it. If you don’t care about technical stuff and you just want to see some suggestions, you can scroll down to our list of 12 best aptX HD Bluetooth and wireless headphones and find the headphones you like. Finding a pair of Bluetooth headphones that sound as good as a pair of similarly price