Category: Earphones

Aurvana In-Ear 3 Plus Headphones – Review

Audio, Earphones, Headphones, Headset, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTunes, Macintosh, Microphone, Music, Review, Speakers 0

Creative’s Aurvana In-Ear 3 Plus Headphones produce sound so luminous and detailed that the experience left me feeling as though I was sitting in front of two high-end speakers precisely spaced in a room with fine acoustics. It was hard to believe this concert filling my ears was coming from earphone speakers smaller than a dime.

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Optoma NuForce BE6i Wireless Headphones – Review

Audio, Battery, Bluetooth, Earphones, Headphones, Headset, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Macintosh, Microphone, Music, Review, Speakers, Wireless 0

Optima NuForce BE6i arrived with a boat-load of earpieces including two with sound deadening memory foam and two small wings that help hold the earphones in place. As with most in-ear headphones, a key factor in comfort and sound quality is the earpiece fit, and these have seven styles to chose from.

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re-fuel High Performance Sports Wireless Earbuds – Review

Audio, Battery, Bluetooth, Earphones, Headphones, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTunes, Macintosh, Music, Review, Speakers, Wireless 0

All earbuds are not created equal. The audio market is flooded with adequate Bluetooth earbuds selling for $30 or less. If you lose them, it may not break your heart or your bank account to replace them. When you want to have really good sound and comfortable earbuds with a battery that won’t die in an hour or two, try re-fuel’s $100 High Performance Sports Wireless Earbuds.

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NuForce BE Sport3 Bluetooth In-ear Headphones – Review

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OptomaUSA’s new BE Sport3 Bluetooth In-ear Headphones are excellent for music listening during active sports, while reading the paper, and when doing the dishes. Choose a comfortable set of ear tips from the many sizes and materials included, then select a pair of wing stabilizers to keep the buds in place while on the go. Stow the headphones in the squishy neoprene case with an affixed carabiner clip.

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MS02 and Rain3 In-Ear Stereo Earphones – Review

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My first impressions of the sound of the thinksound MS02 and Rain3 earphones (in-ear monitors, or IEM) are based on comparisons to other IEM (Sennheiser IE800, RHA T20, B&O H3), to a few reference headphones, and to notes I’ve accumulated from many prior reviews. I’ll describe how I relate to these IEM (i.e. my personal tastes and how I use these earphones) only after covering all of the objective issues.

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On2 Headphones – Review

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My first impressions of the sound of the thinksound On2 headphones (On2 hereafter) are based on direct comparisons to other headphones, particularly those that resemble its design (mid-size portable), and also to a few premium headphones for reference. I’ll describe how I relate to the On2 (i.e., my personal tastes and how I use the headphone) after covering all of the objective issues.

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Bicycling with Headphones – Sam’s Suggestions

Audio, Bluetooth, Earphones, Headphones, iPhone, iPod, iTunes, Review 0

Are Bluetooth headphones superior to wired ones for outdoor sports? Until recently, I was convinced Bluetooth earphones were one of the best accessories I could use on my bike rides. I have my iPhone mounted on my handlebars, and with no wires attached, I can listen to music for the length of my ride—usually two or three hours, three or four times a week—without any impediments.

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USB-C Docks from OWC and StarTech – Review

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Apple’s newest MacBooks have only one multipurpose USB-C port. Other World Computing (OWC) has an affordable, versatile solution to expand usage to include USB-3, HDMI, audio out, SD card, Ethernet, and a second USB-C port. Buy the OWC USB-C Dock and put it into action today. It will make your computing life more efficient, enjoyable, and productive, especially when at a fixed location. This dock is compact enough to be usable also when traveling. Thanks, OWC!

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1More MK802 Headphones – Review

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My first impressions of the sound of the 1More MK802 headphone (MK802 hereafter) are based on direct comparisons to other headphones, particularly those that resemble its design (full-size portable), but also to a few premium headphones for reference. I’ll describe how I relate to the MK802 (i.e., my personal tastes and how I use the headphone) only after covering all of the objective issues.

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TomTom Spark Cardio + Music – GPS Fitness Watch Review

Apps, Audio, Bluetooth, Earphones, Headphones, iPhone, Macintosh, Music, Review 0

In the crowded category of fitness watches and bike computers, there seem to be new players every six months. Most of the better ones, like the feature-rich TomTom Spark, are reliable performers and highly competitive. With the introduction of the Spark, TomTom has added the ability to load music onto the watch and allows the user to listen with its high-quality Bluetooth earbuds, which come with the watch.

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