Last January, when I went to CES 2014, I stopped by Blue Microphones. I have reviewed their products before, such as the Nessie. They were showing off the Mo-Fi headphones there, and I didn't get a chance to try them out, but I like what they are doing with them. The display that I saw at CES was this walk through thing that looked like something out of Disneyworld's … [Read more...] about The Mo-Fi headphones from Blue Microphones
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HiFiMAN RE300a InLine Control Earphones
It's been a while since I reported on any HiFiMAN products. They have some pretty quality goods, and I had a chance to try out the RE300a InLine Control Earphones. HiFiMAN's logo is "Innovating the Art of Listening", and I think that means they are one of those companies that really take their audio seriously, not just out to make a quick buck. On the box, it says that … [Read more...] about HiFiMAN RE300a InLine Control Earphones
Marblue Reviews, Part 2: Headforms headphones for kids
Okay, it is time to talk about Marblue's headphones, the HeadFoams. That's right, it is the HeadFoams, as in something that is soft on your head. Now, I said in my first Marblue review that I am reviewing these products myself. These ones are definitely designed for kids, because you can bend them in all different ways. So if your kids are fighting over them, then it is … [Read more...] about Marblue Reviews, Part 2: Headforms headphones for kids
Alpine Headphones, ’nuff said!
Alpine Headphones are amazing, and I want to try them out. I believe that they have a slogan is "sound that you can feel". Part of the sound that you can feel is TKR3 Full Frequency Immersion Technology for a beat. It has 2 x 40 mm high performance drivers, and it also has a 24-bit stereo audio analog-to-digital/digital-to-analog converter. Oh, did I mention that there … [Read more...] about Alpine Headphones, ’nuff said!
Life n Soul MT 101 Bluetooth Earbuds
With the holiday season underway now that Halloween is over, you might be in the market for an inexpensive pair of Bluetooth earbuds. I have reviewed many in the past, but Life n Soul's MT 101 is pretty good for your price. The MT 101 has a small Bluetooth adapter as well as a small set of earbuds. This adapter will actually work with any pair of wired earbuds, turning … [Read more...] about Life n Soul MT 101 Bluetooth Earbuds
The Dash-A Portable Bluetooth Speaker from Soundmatters
I've reviewed Soundmatters products before, such as the Dash7, and I had a chance to review a similar portable wireless speaker, the Dash-A. As you can see, the Dash-A is flat, and can pair with a mobile device from about 10 meters away. Apparently, it was designed to work specially with the Amazon Kindle Fire HD, but not the first version of the Kindle Fire, as that … [Read more...] about The Dash-A Portable Bluetooth Speaker from Soundmatters
Orcas Wireless Headphones from Outdoor Tech
I'm sure you know that I have to go to the companies themselves to receive product reviews, and I contacted Outdoor Tech to receive the Kodiak and the Orcas. I reviewed the Kodiak, and it took a while before they sent the Orcas wireless headphones to me. The first thing that I want people to know that I had forgotten that the Orcas earbuds were wireless. So when I got … [Read more...] about Orcas Wireless Headphones from Outdoor Tech
Hooke, Hooke, give us the 3D sound of the Hooke!
Okay, I know that there has been a craze for 3D vision, and perhaps you as wondering what is 3D audio? Well, if you had the Hooke, then you would know. The Hooke is a pair of Bluetooth wireless headphones that have a microphone in each earbud, also known as Binaural recording. This allows the user to record off their camera and hear the sound all around him/her. Then … [Read more...] about Hooke, Hooke, give us the 3D sound of the Hooke!
Axent Wear Cat Ear Headphones
For some odd reason, the image of the cat lady, a woman with cat ears, is really popular in anime. I hope that the reason isn't perverse, but if you like a like things like the Neocomimi, then you might like the Axent Wear Cat Ear Headphones. The Axent Wear is developed by two UC Berkeley alumni, and it has ears on the top that look like cat's ears, and double as speakers. … [Read more...] about Axent Wear Cat Ear Headphones
Jabra Move Wireless headphones
It has been a while since I reviewed a product from Jabra, makers of a lot of cool wireless products like the Rox Wireless. The Jabra Move Wireless is an over-the-ear headphones with wireless capacity, and it is, of course, very cool. Yeah, you know that I'm always ready to give Jabra products a good review, just like I like most Pixar films before 2010. As I have stated … [Read more...] about Jabra Move Wireless headphones
Plantronics RIG SURROUND PC Gaming Headset
I might as well start by telling you that I am reviewing a product that I have reviewed before, at least in its first iteration. The Plantronics RIG SURROUND is a step up from the Plantronics RIG, and it shows. Actually, I should say that it blows. Okay, that doesn't sound right, unless your implying that it blows your eardrums off. The first had 40mm drivers, but this … [Read more...] about Plantronics RIG SURROUND PC Gaming Headset
HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset from Kingston
I had a chance to see Kingston at PAXPrime 2014, and this company known for storage devices like thumb drives had other terrific products out like the HyperX Cloud Pro Gaming Headset. I am assuming that they are called Pro Gaming Headset because pro-gamers (and they do exist) would love to use them. It has a solid aluminum build with 53mm drivers. I'm using them right … [Read more...] about HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset from Kingston
Star Wars First Edition STREET by 50 On-Ear Headphones
Okay, this is one of the times in reviewing a product where the headline really kind of says it all. I have stated many times that reviewing headphones is difficult because how am I going to describe an audio experience in my written medium? Personally, I wanted it because it has Star Wars on it, and Star Wars stuff just sells because it is Star Wars. All right, so how … [Read more...] about Star Wars First Edition STREET by 50 On-Ear Headphones
BioSports Earbuds, a Fitness Tracker that needs no batteries
SMS Audio recently partnered with Intel in order to create the BioSport In-Ear headphones. Why Intel inside? Because these headphones can do what a fitness band can do, but without charging. Somehow these headphones can track the user's heart rate. It can also take this information and pass it through the audio jack and pass it through a smartphone to be used on an app … [Read more...] about BioSports Earbuds, a Fitness Tracker that needs no batteries
Kusky Glosync Headphones glow to the beat of your music
Last week, I reported on the SOUNDSIGHT Kickstarter project, a pair of headphones that doubled as a life-logging video camera. Today, I reporting on a pair of headphones that are also unusual, the Kusky GloSync. The Glosync is a pair of headphones that will glow while you are playing your music, and will even keep the beat. Just think of it as a way of giving your … [Read more...] about Kusky Glosync Headphones glow to the beat of your music