A List Of All Our Recommend Audio Gear
This is a list of all our recommended audio gear:
Audio Equipment
8000Kicks: Sneakers Made Of Hemp and Algae Bloom
8000Kicks are remarkable sneakers. The exterior and insoles of the sneakers are 100% hemp. The outsoles of the sneakers are made with a superlight algae bloom.
The Best iPad Speaker Docks Of 2017
During my research for the best speaker dock, I discovered that there are that many iPad docks available. The new trend to produce devices that only allow bluetooth connections, and thus lack a real docking feature. Here are some reliable speaker dock that still allow you to dock your iPad and immediately play your music:
Convert Vinyl Records To HiFi Digital Recordings
Digitization isn’t anything new in the audio world. Since vinyl’s surprise resurgence in popularity began half a decade or so ago, a host of USB vinyl players appeared on the market claiming to digitize your record. Marketed for a generation who had grown up without ever playing a vinyl record, these players were simple to use and inexpensive compared to analog turntables. The problem is that they are also cheap, most of them insultingly so.
The Best Bookshelf Speakers Under $300: RTi A1 By Polk
These RTI A1 speakers from Polk Audio are perhaps the best bookshelf speakers that can be purchased for under $300. They have an excellent sound that rivals speakers costing many time more.
V-Moda Headphones Can Withstand Salt Spray, UV Exposure and Extreme Temperatures
The V-MODA XS is the most durable portable headphone I’ve found. This headphone is designed to be rugged — it has a steel frame, and a headband that can be bent flat without breaking. It also features cloth braided cords (for durability), and it complies with 810G U.S. Military Standard tests for extreme temperatures, humidity, salt spray and UV exposure.
Best USB Microphones For Podcasts
A good microphone is a must for those who make and broadcast podcasts. While traditional electronic microphones from Shure, Sennheiser and Neumann transmit with crystal-clear quality, they come with ¼” or XLR microphone plugs.
How To Set Up A Wireless DJ System
Being a live DJ is as much about the performance as it is the music. For a performance without the restraint of wires, a complete wireless DJ system allows you to move around with unfettered freedom. It is also a great option for the amateur who wants to impress at a house party, or take …
The Best Compact Wireless Hi-Fi Speaker System of 2016
The DeVialet Silver Phantom is the ultimate compact wireless hi-fi system, delivering incredible power with no sacrifice of sonic clarity even at the highest volumes.
The Best Mounted Wireless Hi-Fi System of 2016
The BeoSound 35, made by Bang & Olufsen, is a wireless hi-fi “super soundbar” that stands as an unbeatable “all-in-one integrated music system”.
The Best Wireless Headphones Under $300 of 2016
The Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphone II is lightweight, comfy, awesome-sounding, and pretty close to unbeatable within its price range.
The Best Surround Sound Speakers
The Andrew Jones-designed Pioneer SP-EBS73-LR bookshelf speakers are designed to look graceful and classy, and their “virtual surround sound” qualities of clarity and power seem unable to be matched by any other speakers in their price range.
The Best Waterproof Earphones of 2016
Swimbud’s redesigned Sport Waterproof Headphones are the best waterproof earphones of 2016. The new model comes with 4 different style of earbuds to adapt to environment and ear type. They are made with a rugged waterproof design and come with a 1 year warranty.
The Best Stereo Receiver
The Onkyo TX-NR545 Receiver is our choice for the best stereo receiver. This receiver produces excellent sound via 7.2 audio channels. It comes with HDMI 2.0 capabilities, allowing it to support 4K UltraHD sound and video, WiFi and streaming options.
The Ruggedest Audio Player
The Cowon Plenue 1 portable MP3 player is diamond-carved out of a solid slab of aluminum, making it impressively durable. In addition to its durability, it’s equipped with the world-renowned Burr-Brown PCM1792A Audio DAC, allowing it to deliver awesome sound quality that any audiophile would love.