Audio

Spotify Review: Can Spotify Replace iTunes?

by Mike Mansell July 18, 2011
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When news broke earlier this month that Spotify, a music service that has become incredibly popular in Europe, would become available in America I instantly became eager to try the service. Finally I would have the opportunity to use the service that I had envied my European friends over. So on Friday of last week when I had a chance to get online during my vacation I signed up for a Spotify Premium account.

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Review: DiddyBeats Headphones

by Rohan Reddy June 4, 2011
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For many people, Monster‘s Beats By Dre line of headphones are more than just a way to listen to music. They have become a fashion statement, an icon, and are seen worn by many celebrities and athletes. Beats recently expanded their line in collaboration with other artist and celebrities, including P. Diddy, Lady Gaga, Justin [...]

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Zoom H2 Review

by Jeff Weisbein May 6, 2011
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The Zoom H2 is the best portable microphone on the market to date. I know that is a pretty bold statement to make but the H2 packs a punch with amazing features and an unbeatable price. So what makes the Zoom H2 so great? Check out these features for starters.

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Review: Able Planet NC200b True Fidelity Noise-Canceling Headphones

by Rohan Reddy March 30, 2011
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If you are a frequent traveller, whether that be by plane, train, or bus, you know that one of the most annoying and distracting drawbacks to travel is the noise. Whether that noise be from the engines, crying infants, or just the hustle and bustle of a commute, it is always nice to have a [...]

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Audioengine N22 Amplifier Review

by Jeff Weisbein November 5, 2010
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Audioengine recently released their latest product the N22 desktop amplifier.  The N22 is a compact, high-end desktop amplifier which retails for $199.  At first glance, its sleek design certainly stands out.  The components are enclosed in a stylish satin-black cabinet that is only 7 inches tall, 5.5 inches deep, and 2.75 inches wide (4 inches [...]

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Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Review

by Jeff Weisbein August 3, 2010
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When I picked up the Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 speakers, I have to admit I was a bit nervous about shelling out $500 for 2.0 speaker set.  Even after listening to them in the Apple store for a while, it was difficult to tell whether or not these speakers could live up to their steep [...]

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Review: Vuzix Wrap 310 Video Glasses

by Rohan Reddy July 31, 2010
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Whenever you think of video glasses, you think of the future. You think of being able to whip out a pair of RayBans and watch your favorite movies and TV Shows. Well we are not yet there style wise, but we do have a line of video glasses from the company Vuzix. The Wrap 310′s [...]

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Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Unboxing

by Jeff Weisbein July 21, 2010
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I picked up a pair of Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 speakers for my birthday the other day.  While they are somewhat expensive retailing at $500, they are still on the lower end of the price scale for Bowers & Wilkins products.  If you remember I recently fell in love with Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones [...]

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Bowers & Wilkins P5 Review

by Jeff Weisbein May 30, 2010
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A few months ago, I bought a pair of the Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones.  The headphones retail for $299.95 (a bit expensive, but so worth it).  The B&W P5′s are noise isolating headphones and are dubbed as a “Concert for One”.  Let me tell you, these bad boys are just that.  To put it [...]

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Digital Audio Formats Guide

by Jeff Weisbein December 22, 2007
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Digital audio is a very popular way to listen to your music today. Now that we have MP3‘s, AAC‘s, Ogg Vorbis, Flac, and a number of other types of encoders there is a whole market of players, rippers, and portable players. But which format is best for you and once you choose the format what [...]

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