For decades, the folks in white jackets (and some in off-white straight jackets) have been trying to understand the relationship between size and a happy customer. Well, according to most industry standards, size matters. In fact, I’d not hesitate to say that it matters a lot—under the right circumstances. The key to size is knowing […]
Audioengine A2+
November 16, 2013 by
The Audioengine A2 desktop speakers were some of the best dedicated computers speakers we’ve heard for around $200. However, for around $50 more, these Audioengine A2+ speakers are even better, featuring some stout 2.75-inch kevlar woofers and 0.75-inch dome-tweeters. These speakers are particularly effective if you want to upgrade the sound on your multimedia system […]
World’s Largest iPhone Speaker Just Got Bigger
November 8, 2013 by
In a world of constantly shrinking phones, the world’s biggest iPhone speaker just got bigger. With the new WOS 2.0, we rediscover that bigger sometimes still does mean better. In fact, it is 36% bigger, which means that it is also 95% louder. It comes with 16 speakers and is capable of producing 130 decibels for […]
Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Speaker
September 28, 2013 by
Retro-tech is a thing of beauty when it is packaged in classic Marshall box, with an old-school cloth grill, and gold/chrome analog knobs. This one may look old from the outside, but on the inside it includes 80-watts of bluetooth enabled splendor. However, the old cats can also plug it into their turntable or tape […]
Denon N7 Streaming Receiver
August 26, 2013 by
Got a pair of vintage speakers just lying around; not doing anything useful? Why not give them a buddy, in the form of an updated Denon N7 Streaming Receiver. This Denon can stream from either Pandora, Napster, or Rhapsody, using its built-in ethernet and wi-fi. It is also capable of streaming from the digitals files […]
Eton Soulra XL Solar Powered Dock
August 22, 2013 by
An innovative sound system powered by the sun, the Soulra XL comes with 8 speakers, 22 watts of solar pounding power that pumps out your favorite tunes just about anywhere. It takes about 5 hours to charge in the sun, depending on intensity, and about the same amount of playback time. It’s a green boom […]
The Hidden Speaker that Will Blow You Away
June 18, 2013 by
If you like to turn your music up loud, this hidden speaker ($150) is nothing more than an over sized volume knob, capable of pumping out over 80 dB of sound. It’s no bigger than your fist, is Bluetooth wireless, provides up to 30 hours of playtime on a single charge (via a 3.5mm input), and […]
BoomBOTTLE Brings Music to the Palm of Your Hand
February 27, 2013 by
Guys, when was the last time you wrapped your hand around something truly powerful? Allow me to rephrase that… Can you remember an evening when your girl felt the earth move just by reaching for your equipment? If your a man plagued by the size of your speaker, you should know that it is not […]
7 Best Damn Headphones You’ll Ever Own!
December 14, 2012 by
You don’t have to be an audiophile to appreciate the sound quality of a really great pair of headphones. It’s like you have been living in a tunnel your whole life the minute you plug in a pair of Sennheiser HD800’s. The world becomes still; your ear hairs begin to dance, and each instrument takes […]
The JBL Soundfly, for the Full-Home Audio Experience
December 4, 2012 by
There was a time when a full-house audio system meant lots of holes in your walls, a giant hole in your wallet, and more butt cracks than you ever wanted to see from the guys installing this stuff in your house. Today, thanks to the revolution of Bluetooth and wi-fi-enabled audio equipment, and full-house audio […]