Archive for category: Audio

You may not have heard of bem wireless before this past CES, but the new wireless speaker company has proven itself quite capable with the release of its speaker trio, outlet speaker, mobile speaker and boom box. Now, the manufacturer’s products are going to be available at retailers including Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon and more, making them that much more accessible, while also giving you the opportunity to try before you buy. Do let us know if you plan on picking something up – and check the full release after the jump.

You may know Scosche as the company that’s brought you some incredibly cool mobile accessories–but they’re also known for their audio products. Case in point: their RH1060 Reference Grade Bluetooth headphones, bringing a new level of sound fidelity to the wireless headphone arena. Featuring 40mm drivers, genuine leather, and 8 hours of battery life, the RH1060 was unveiled at CES 2013 and named iLounge Best in Show Finalist–and they’re now shipping if you head on over to www.scosche.com and pony up $199.99. Check the full release after the jump.

Google waged a veritable blitzkrieg on the internet today during its first day I/O keynote presentation. So much content was released, so many products affected, it’s a little difficult to wrap our minds around. The display was impressive, and it resulted in an almost 30 point ramp in Google’s stock price.

We wanted to take a little time to digest the keynote and subsequent announcements; and rather than pack this feed full of individual posts and stories about each product and app update, we figured we’d tackle the whole kit and kaboodle in one post.

So. Let’s get to it.

Sennheiser has just updated three of its headphones to be compatible with the most popular smartphones. The HD 219s over the ear headset, HD 429s around-the-ear, and the MM70s in-ear headsets are new versions featuring in-line mic and controls that are compatible with Apple, Samsung, BlackBerry and HTC devices. Suggested retail pricing is $79.95 for the HD 219s, $99.95 for the HD 429s, and $99.95 for the MM 70s – all now available at retailers.

Time to listen to some audio samples!

The BoomSound front-facing stereo speakers on the HTC are a design revelation, and they’re backed up by Beats Audio. Do they actually have the goods to go up against phones with decent audio?

One thing’s for certain: they’re at least pointed in the right direction…

I was shocked by the audio quality of the HTC One, and now it’s time to test some tablets!

Apologies in advance, as I don’t have an iPad Mini in-house to run this test; so we had to use the full-sized iPad as the Apple “control.”

That said, Samsung is really pushing the stereo speakers on the Galaxy Note 8.0, so let’s take a listen!

The headset and boom mic have been an office staple for years, allowing hands-free communication for employees; and while the concept may not have changed all that much over the years, the technology driving them clearly has. Case in point: the Logitech Wireless Headset H820e. This enterprise-grade headset not only brings a more comfortable design, but promises excellent audio quality (thanks to digital signal processing and echo-cancellation) and 10 hours of talk time. Built on the DECT standard, the new H820e won’t be hampered by existing WiFi networks, and their 300 foot range means that you’re free to wander from your cubicle without fear of being disconnected from your call. Available in May, the mono model retails for $179.99, while the dual version sells for $199.99. Click past the jump for the full PR.

Harman Kardon is now shipping its latest AVR 2700 and 3700 receivers with 4K scaling and AirPlay support. Both support pass through and upscaling to 4K video via their eight HDMI ports, as well as AirPlay streaming along with common DLNA media sharing and remote control mobile apps.  The 2700 will run you $800 for 7.1 surround and Ethernet networking, while for $996 the 3700 brings you up to 7.2 channels and WiFi.

As teased a month or so back, Mackie has released the Master Fader app for the iPhone, offering DL1608 and DL806 control from your iPhone or iPod touch.

Check out the video below…

We’ve always been big fans of SuperTooth–and their focus on BlueTooth speakers has resulted in some of the best portable audio products on the market. CES 2013 marked a new line announcement for the company, and SuperTooth’s latest has finally hit the market. So whether you’re looking for an in-car speakerphone solution that talks to you (the HD-VOICE), a colorful-yet-powerful single speaker (the DISCO 2), or perhaps a rechargeable pair of portable speakers with a bass reflex system (the DISCO TWIN), SuperTooth has you covered. Click past the jump for all of the details, including pricing and availability.