Category: Sound

Pioneer’s Rayz Plus Might Be The Best Option For iPhone 7 Users
Pioneer is widely known for their supremacy in audio tech industry. Yet, they have just introduced another line of lightning port ear-buds and it couldn’t be any better. Besides being fancy & shiny earbuds, Pioneer Rayz Plus feature an integrated charging port that allows you to charge your iPhone while listening to the music at the same time. This time Pioneer didn’t only use the industry standard features to boast about their product. There’s also RAYZ APP, [Available at AppStore], in order to enhance the user experience with smart features e.g., Activate custom calibration of Smart Noise Cancelling, Equalizer, HearThru, Auto Pause, Eco Mode and more. The headphones are equipped with Avnera’s LightX technology that promises to take the least amount of power from your phone. Rayz have six built-in microphones and are capable of delivering better voice quality even if you’re surrounded by noisy machines. Smart button is also another cool thing that allows you to control different features of iPhone while you’re not looking at the screen. The headphones are compatible with iPhone 5 and newer phones.

The standard model [Without Integrated Lightning Port] is available at $99.95 while the Rayz Plus [Integrated Lightning Port] will run for $149.95.
February 17, 2017
iXoost XiLO 5.1 Bluetooth Speakers

iXoost offers an awesome collection of custom made Formula-1-themed Bluetooth Speakers. Xilo 5.1 Bluetooth Speakers boast 140-watt premium quality subwoofer along with two 40-watt midrange drivers and one 40-watt tweeter. The company offers even more customization where you get to choose between (Oak or Mahogany base) with the combination of silver or red anodized color. The exhaust is stainless steel. Plus you can also get an engraved wooden tag by just adding €80 to its original price. For fun, the speakers come with an app that can play sounds of different engines and noises. (more…)

May 4, 2016
Fluance Fi70 Wireless High Fidelity Music System
There are now dozens of Bluetooth Speaker available but very few think of out of the box for streaming services for which they are usually used. Fluance brings the Fi70 with idiosyncratic aesthetics of some 60s home furniture with their comical curves.

The Fluance Fi70 ($499) comes with 6 speakers, a 280 watt amplifier and a built-in equalizer. For other devices, of course, a input port is provided, radio is in there as well as a USB port for charging other devices.

If you want to connect headphones, the speaker has a 3.5mm output jack. Volume, bass and treble can be adjusted from the remote. Speaker Stand comes with large screen and built small LED-type touch controls.
January 30, 2016
Porsche Design Converts 911 GT3 Exhaust Into Soundbar
From 0 to 100 in 3.5 seconds. Up to 9,000 revolutions per minute and 315 km/h top. And the sound of exhaust beats a man’s heart higher. For those sound of the high-performance sports car isn’t just enough, the Porsche Design has developed the 911 Soundbar.

This is a 2.1 virtual surround sound system with the original silencer and -Endrohrblende the 911 GT3 as a subwoofer-extension. 200 Watt system performance and DTS TruSurround ensure the sound. Bluetooth® wireless technology provides wireless audio transmission from the tablet or smartphone and much more – for the ultimate sound experience to the rhythm of the race track.

The mass of this soundbar is approximately 74 x 28 x 32 cm and weighs 19kg. The price of the Porsche Design 911 Soundbar is set at €2,900.
January 14, 2016
LuguLake II Wireless Speaker with Charging Pad and Stand Dock
If you’re looking for High Quality Wireless Speakers that’s more than a music box, you might wanna buy this LuguLake II Wireless Speaker with Charging Pad and Stand Dock. What could go wrong when you watch videos or listening music on the go?…That’s Right, Nothing! Except the battery, that always runs down. We won’t say it’s the Best High Quality Wireless Speaker out there, but it’s best value for money in terms of quality, style and features.

Here’s what can make you smile. This portable speaker has a built-in 4000mAH lithium ion battery to juice up your device & promised to give you 30 hours of playtime. A built-in cradle houses a smartphone or tablet firmly (without Case) and gives comfortable viewing angle. Needless to say, it makes a beautiful Smartphone/iPad Dock. It’s got smart charging tech that keeps your device from overcharging syndromes. Thanks to its Bluetooth 4.0 low-energy technology and high transfer speed that makes it easy to stream music even from 33 feet away.
Well, everyone’s a bit sceptic, when it’s about Sound Quality of these so called 40$ Bluetooth Speakers. LuguLake II Wireless Speaker got 2×5-watt amplified speakers make it highly sensitive and throw surprisingly satisfying bass (can get distorted on high volume though). LuguLake II Portable Bluetooth Speaker features aluminum shell and that means two things, premium look and durability. Have a look!
January 10, 2016
Phazon Earbuds – One Size Fits All Ears
The specialty of Phazon earbuds is that it comes in one size that fits all. Thanks to its patent-pending twist motion design which shapes itself within ears. The design seems to be inspired by origami. These bluetooth earbuds weighs only 7.8g and use 50mAh battery which can be charged via USB. The Phazon are uses IP68-rated waterproof housing. Currently Phazon earbuds are collecting funds on Indiegogo campaign where you can pre-order them for $149.
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November 20, 2015
Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear
Sennheiser Momentum in-ear looks glossy and promises a better listening experience with a unique in-ear canal design. Unlike a conventional earphone, Sennheiser’s Momentum features earbud canal design that tilts with an angle into the ear’s canal adeptly to provide excellent attenuation of ambient noise.

It features low resonance stainless steel housing in which hi-fi dynamic transducers are built. You can enjoy ingenuously clear and detailed sound with minimum low distortion. The design is ultra-compact and offers more tailored and secure fit. It’s available for both iOS and Android devices.
September 22, 2015
Aumeo – World’s 1st Tailored Audio Device
Unlike hearing aids, Aumeo provides personalized audio experience and unlocks the perfect balance of music, filtered with unprecedented clarity. According to WHO’s latest findings, there’s a chance of getting your ears permanently damaged due to unsafe use of personal audio devices, Aumeo makes sure you hear the best tones/music in the way they are meant to be heard. Aumeo is a small pocket-sized device that helps you adjust the audio according to your hearing sensitivity by using Companion App. It boasts features like auto gain control system, Bluetooth 3.0 tech for audio transmission, built in amplifier for clearer audio. The Aumeo device also has an inbuilt function that automatically measures your left and right ears’ hearing individually and tailors the audio according to your hearing sensitivity.
June 15, 2015
Brookstone Waterproof Floating Bluetooth Speaker
Craze for music underwater deep in the pool or lake side drove them to generate this awesome waterproof gadget. The new Waterproof Floating Bluetooth Speaker designed by Brookstone is an answer to that dilemma of music-mania limitations. It keeps pumping up the music without any interference. It also floats and does the dips like a diver up to 3 feet depth with an IPX-7 Rating. The speakers have LED pairing light, the wireless radius of 33 feet while pairing up with MP3 players, Smartphones, tablets, laptops or any other compatible device while keeping them at the discoverable mode and the built-in rechargeable battery has 20 hours of streaming. You can operate from underwater. Just don’t let the water to come in-between!
January 18, 2015
DIY Bullet Casing Earphones
It’s right, you might have seen such types of cool Bullet Casing Earphones. But, most of them aren’t necessarily feature the original bullets. Apart from it, the inner satisfaction issue can only be resolved by doing it yourself with your two hands. This is all what made Igor from Inspiretomake create his own original bullet casing headphones. You can do it too if you have 2 buller shells (.40 Cal), old headphones, 10mm wooden dowel, sandpaper, hacksaw, drill machine and a soldering iron. These DIY bullet casing earphones look really great and sound amazing. Limited Edition Available. You should also consider buying Munitio Nines Tactical Earphones made with Titanium coated machined copper, if you prefer performance and sound quality!
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December 20, 2014
Jambanz Wearable Wireless Slapband Speaker
We can’t say you lose the freaking headphones every now and then but, this speaker can replace them. Jambanz is the world’s first portable Bluetooth ‘slapband’ speaker that combines two funs at a time. An awesome experience of wearable wrist slapband with a wireless rechargeable audio speaker. Jambanz comes in multiple color silicone slapbands and attractive design options. Best for kids and teens, it features an interchangeable Bluetooth speaker unit that can be moved from band to band. Wear it on your arm or slap it on your bike. Jambanz wireless Bluetooth speaker is compatible with all Bluetooth enabled smartphones and tablets.
December 10, 2014
HTC Plaster Based Gramohorn II
Enjoy the old school vibes with the HTC Plaster Based Gramohorn II. This creative design is a retro-inspired, 3D-printed speakers and work as a flaccid sound amplifier. It is made of plaster material with shiny gold finish. No cords or battery are required for these speakers. Just place your phone into this portable speaker off stand and there you have the naturally amplifies sound. These speakers are compatible with HTC One, One Mini, One Max, HTC BoomSound stereo speakers and of course other Smartphones. You can acquire the Gramohorn II in 28 different color preferences. If you don’t like plaster then you can also buy a metal-based version for $8300.
July 16, 2014
OJAS X Saturdays NYC Speakers
Saturdays NYC marks their one-year anniversary of its store in Kobe, Japan with their hands in hands of graffiti artist Devon Turnbull of OJAS. And, to celebrate it in industrial way, they have introduced a series of various limited-edition products including these massive wooden Altec Lansing floor-standing speakers. When we talk of floor-standing speakers, design matters a lot. The OJAS speakers may pose a tough and vintage construction yet offer high quality sound and acoustic performance. The unique design with simplistic aesthetics is a masterpiece at the hands of Turnbell, a graduate in audio engineering, and would suit to any room settings.
June 7, 2014
Aftershokz Bluez 2 Open Ear Wireless Stereo Headphones
Aftershokz offers nicely designed Bluez 2 open ear wireless headphones specially made for sports and exercise enthusiasts. The headphone promises premium sound quality with bone conduction technology that uses vibrations to transmit sound waves directly to the cochlea. OpenFit assures comfort and helps to experience ambient sound awareness. To connect to your family and friends on the go, the wireless Bluez headphone features Bluetooth technology and dual microphones to deliver clear communication even in noisy environment. A rechargeable battery gives smooth 6-hour per charge. The Bluez 2 stereo headphones are exceptionally lightweight and comfortable, and only headphones equipped with patented Bone Conduction Technology.
June 5, 2014
The Immersive Audiophile Pod
So this is what we want to see, a unique pod that houses an iPad too. Hammacher Schlemmer has designed a complete and Immersive Audiophile Pod for music lovers that not only makes you listen but also feel it. It has five built-in powerful speakers tucked into the ceiling with separate tweeters, mid-range drivers and a subwoofer. The killing music experience you go through comes when the Pod creates frequencies down to 16Hz, just inaudible to a human ear. But, what you feel are the chilling vibrations transmitted by a structure-borne membrane inside the backrest. A 16 GB swiveling iPad is also included in the Pod, rests on a brushed aluminum mount inside the Pod. Of course, it will work as a music bank. Further, the integrated RCA ports in the Pod allow you to connect to an external audio source. Made in Germany, the Immersive Pod features aniline dyed leather exterior paired with plush microfiber upholstery. The pod stands on a stanless steel base that rotates it up to full 360 degrees.
May 29, 2014
Tone Infinim Headset
The Tone Infinim is a brand new behind-the-neck Bluetooth headset with retractable earbuds produced by the mutual partnership of LG with Harman Kardon. Apart from audiophile specific features, the most you would like is the long lasting stand-by hours; 550 hours. Besides, it integrates 220mAH battery that offers 17 hours of talk time and 14 hours of playback. A bit amusing part of the story is that LG have planned to market these stylish and premium stereo headsets as a perfect accessory for their LG G3. Don’t worry, you can use them with any Bluetooth 3.0 enabled device too. However, being fully optimized with the futuristic G3, the Tone Infinim will offer something cool when paired with the G3, like Name Alert feature when someone calls you. Secondly, the Answer Me+ feature lets you disconnect the headset from your G3 Smartphone when you raise your phone up to the ears, so that you can talk normally with the headset. The Tone Infinim (HBS-900) will come in silver first, and later with multiple color options, presumably in late summer.
May 28, 2014
24K Gold Over Ear Monster DJ Headphones
Meek Mill, rapper and producer, promotes the professional DJ grade over-the-ear 24K headphones by Monster. The limited-edition pair of headphones is uniquely designed with advanced audio technology and entirely coated in gold. The headphones are DJ friendly featuring swivel padded earcups, super plush cushions, and ControlTalk Univeral in-line controls. ControlTalk Universal allows you to switch between the tracks and incoming calls in a brand new way where an in-line mic syncs and controls for Android smartphones and tablets.
May 22, 2014
Philips Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Philips introduces slim and advanced wireless Bluetooth speakers to bring big tunes in your life. These portable and lightweight speakers feature built-in NFC technology that allows one touch pairing with iPhone, iPod, iPad or any other Bluetooth devices. To make it a bit unconventional as regards to audio performance, they have featured anti-clipping that allows distortion-free extra loud sound experience. A built-in microphone helps to attend hands-free phone calls. It doesn’t project that atypical design yet Philips enjoys the trust of millions by showing no compromise on the performance. It’s really a grab-and-go design for outdoor trips and party. Run on rechargeable lithium ion battery, it gives impressive 10W RMS output and lets you play hi-fi wireless music on the go.
May 15, 2014
Libratone Live Wireless Speakers Feature AirPlay
Unconventionally designed and built to give a ground-breaking acoustic performance, we have the Libratone Live wireless sound system by Danish audio brand. The minimalistic Scandinavian design lets the speakers adapt any place, room, kitchen, living or lounge. Externally covered with fine wool, the coloumn speaker’s internal system features 5-inch bass and 2 mid-range drivers and improved wireless technology to sync with iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Mac or Android devices to give a full 360-deg stereo.

A Libratone specific PlayDirect lets you get rid of a WiFi access point or router while the digital signal processing and amplification aim to soundtrack your digital life. You can also calibrate the output using their dedicated app (both iOS and Android) to optimize the acoustics with respect to wall proximity and floor gap. If you want to feel more convenient, stream your entire hi-def music library wirelessly in the palm of your hand as it also supports AirPlay. Available in creative colors including blueberry black, slate grey, lime green, vanilla beige and blood orange.
May 14, 2014
Glowdeck A Cool Kickstarter Thing with Dozen Features
Glowdeck promises something that will blow your mind away. We’ve been seeing different Smartphone docks, wireless stations, Bluetooth audio and speakerphones, and so on. As a matter of kickstarter fact, this dock is the coolest presentation of all these features in one place, in one deck, the Glowdeck. It features a WiFi-enabled OS that displays everything of your Smartphone with the help of an app. The special feature of LED light system underneath the deck, having 56 multicolor LED light array, lets you get alerted to notifications and events. It also sync with the music and shows a dynamic light show in real time. Of course, for music mania, the Glowdeck has integrated powerful and crispy Bluetooth stereo speakers. A noise-canceling mic for speakerphone and voice commands (messaging, calls) adds more versatility.

You don’t have to make a special frenzy mood about charging your Smartphone for the Glowdeck offers precise wireless charging. Charge any device (Qi-compatible) by simply putting it on the surface of the deck. iPhone and Galaxy can also be wireless charge-enabled with the help of an accessory. The compact and lightweight profile comes in four wood finishes to best fit to everyone’s taste. You better be using it from bed, and soon you’ll be badly addicted.
April 29, 2014