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MCM Custom Audio 50-908 5.0 Speaker System ReviewWhen getting into the home theater game, the biggest stumbling block for early adopters is price. The MCM Custom Audio 50-908 speakers consist of the 50-9085 bookshelf speakers and the 50-9080 center channel. As an entry level speaker, the MCM Custom Audio 50-908's blew me away. While they are obviously limited by their price point, what they do manage to do is overperform. For just over $100 you can have a 5.0 system that will not only introduce you to surround sound but not break the bank at the same time. |
EMP ECA-4 & ECA-44 Compact Satellite Speaker System ReviewThis is a must have solution for any application requiring a compact clutter free and inconspicuously mounted installation. For a limited time, EMP is extending more than 50% off their MSRP plus FREE shipping which makes this system even more attractive and a very uncommon value. So basically $729 gets you 5 high performance compact satellite speakers and their new high power compact e10S subwoofer. This is a “cubed speaker system” killer for well under $1k. |
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First Look: Psyko Audio Labs 5.1 Gaming Headphones
by Tom Andry — last modified January 12, 2009 06:18
by Tom Andry — last modified January 12, 2009 06:18
The other gadget we're into is the Psyko 5.1 gaming headphones, which 'won' the best design and engineering award for headphones. The headsets come with a 5.1 surround sound and promise to have zero latency, since they come without the crap digital processing that usually gets in the way of easy listening.According to the manufacturer, these also come with precision directional audio that realistically positions a player within the audio space of a game. This means it could allow a player to react faster to a nearby blown shell in a shooting game and hear it a moment before another player.
First Look: Sleek Audio SA6 Custom Fitted Earphones
by Tom Andry — last modified January 08, 2009 04:33
by Tom Andry — last modified January 08, 2009 04:33
Want custom fitted earphones? Sleek Audio offered more than products this year at CES. Guests and members of the media had the opportunity to fill their ears with silicone as impressions were made for custom, wireless compatible earphones. Sleek Audio specialists demonstrated their SA6 acoustically customizable earphone at the show as well as took ear impressions for those interested in seeing what the combination of hearing aid science and loudspeaker technology sounds like with the Sleek Customs.
Gear Corner: Monster's The Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified October 12, 2008 18:28
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified October 12, 2008 18:28
The Beats by Dr. Dre headphones from Monster claim to be designed for today's digital music. And you know that product with Grammy Award- winning artist and producer Dr. Dre should handle Hip Hop and R&B with aplomb. These headphones make a statement with their styling, features, and Monster price tag. Are they worth it?
Gear Corner: Denon AH-NC 732 Headphones Review
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified October 04, 2008 11:50
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified October 04, 2008 11:50
The Denon AH-NC732 noise canceling headphones join a crowded category of products that frequent flyers are finding they cannot live without. It seems that only a few years ago your only choice for active noise canceling headphones was from the four-letter marketing machine, and you were paying top dollar for a mediocre product and lots of advertising. Denon took it's time entering the fray, but they have delivered some strong competition with the introduction of the AH-NC732 headphones.
Gear Corner: Denon AH-C551K In-Ear Headphones Review
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified August 15, 2008 18:06
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified August 15, 2008 18:06
The Denon AH-C551K represents the middle of the pack of Denon's recently introduced line of in-ear headphones. Denon brings their reputation for high fidelity to the table with these in-ears that feature an 11 mm Nedodymium magnet driver that provides fantastic bass response. While they sound great, the fit will depend on how well you tolerate earbud-type headphones.
Gear Corner: Creative Aurvana LIVE! Headphones Review
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified August 08, 2008 10:02
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified August 08, 2008 10:02
The Creative Aurvana Live! headphones are designed for people who are looking for a comfortable and full ranged headphone that is priced right. They are lightweight and are equally suited for your two-channel rig at home or your iPod, as long as you don't mind a big set of traditional cans on your ears.
Gear Corner: Klipsch Image Earphones Review
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified February 26, 2008 02:21
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified February 26, 2008 02:21
The Klipsch Image earphones are proported to be the "world's smallest high performance earphones," and there is no doubt that they are unlike anything I have seen. I remember seeing them at CEDIA last year and thinking that they would probably be yet another overpriced, mediocre sounding earbud for the iPod. Recently Klipsch sent me a pair and I have been using the Image earphones for a couple of months now, and I am pleased to tell you that I had it all wrong.
Gear Corner: Creative Aurvana X-Fi Noise-Canceling Headphones Review
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified December 11, 2007 12:18
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified December 11, 2007 12:18
Creative recently sent me their Aurvana X-Fi noise-canceling headphones to evaluate, and after a few flights and some time to listen to them, I can tell you that they worthy contenders if you are considering taking the plunge. The Aurvana X-Fi is a great product that accomplishes it's intended purpose. The noise-canceling technology works well, and the X-Fi processing improves most recordings. The Creative Aurvana X-Fi headphones are a huge sonic improvement over earbuds, even without the noise-canceling or X-Fi effects. But, you pay a price. These are heavy, full-sized headphones.
Gear Corner: Jays d-JAYS Earphones Review
by J. Henry Gaddabout — last modified December 04, 2007 17:39
by J. Henry Gaddabout — last modified December 04, 2007 17:39
The Jays line of earphones consists of the j-JAYS, an entry level model at $49.99 MSRP, the d-JAYS in the middle of the line, and the q-JAYS at $179 MSRP. The Jays line-up also offers the BlueStreamer stereo Bluetooth adapter and the m-Jays, which is designed to allow for use of aftermarket headphones with mp3-capable cell phone devices. Packaging is nice but not ostentatious. Fit-and-finish seems top rate.
Tech Article: Tales from the Road Volume I
by J. Henry Gaddabout — last modified June 20, 2007 20:00
by J. Henry Gaddabout — last modified June 20, 2007 20:00
In this column, on a more-or-less monthly basis, I’ll focus my attention on headphones, portable player accessories, and most importantly content. Each column will feature an in-depth, subjective review of a piece of gear, a “teaser” for the following month’s hardware, and an exploration of the various music, songs, words, pictures and podcasts available so readily (and often for free) from the great experiment known as the Internet. In this monthly dose of my tales from the Road, I review the Shure E4c earbuds, the Airhead headphone amplifier and Gigabag all courtesy of our friends at www.Headphone.com.
Pro Review: Denon AH-D1000 Headphone Review
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Pro Review: Jabra C820s Headphones Review
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Pro Review: Bluetooth Headphones Review: ANYCOM BSH-100
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Pro Review: Logitech Wireless Headphones for PC
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