Audio
Review: UBSOUND Orchestra In-Ear Earphones
When I heard UBSOUND have a new pair of budget earphones available, I was curious to see how they stacked up against their higher end Dreamer On-Ear Headphones and Fighter In-Ear Earphones (which I’d reviewed in the past). These both had impressive audio performance, but I’d expect more than a few compromises with their new Orchestra earbuds since they have a very reasonable £20/$24 price tag. Alo...[Read More]
Review: iClever IC-BTS03 Bluetooth Speaker
iClever’s IC-BTS03 waterproof Bluetooth speaker comes in a cardboard box along with an instruction leaflet and both micro USB and 3.5mm audio cables. It’s a fairly small speaker coming in at just under 4” wide, and has a square shape with speakers located at the front and back. The control buttons are along the top, with ports behind a rubber seal along the side and a standard 1/4″ tripod sc...[Read More]
Review: Rock Jaw Audio Clarito Wired In-Ear Headphones
We’ve previously reviewed version 1 and version 2 of Rock Jaw Audio’s Alfa Genus headphones that include interchangeable tuning filters, but today we’re taking a look at their Clarito in-ear headphones for those who have no need of such things and would prefer to save a few bucks. Inside the box along with the headphones you get a drawstring pouch, an instruction leaflet and spare silicone small, ...[Read More]
Review: EC Technology Bluetooth Sports In-Ear Earphones
This Bluetooth headset from EC Technology has a distinctive black and red look with handy magnets on the ends of the earpieces allowing them to be joined together and quickly fastened around your neck while not in use. They are connected by a short cable that runs behind your neck or under your chin. The earpieces are small and light, made from a good quality plastic shell made The double-headed t...[Read More]
Review: Coocheer CH-080 Bluetooth Speaker
This speaker comes packaged in a cardboard box along with an instruction leaflet, drawstring carry pouch and both micro USB charging and 3.5mm audio cables. At around 6.6” long, the unit itself has an oval shape with an aluminium speaker grill combined with a soft-touch plastic shell. Everything seems good quality and I’d expect this speaker to be durable. Audio from the twin 3W speakers comes out...[Read More]
Review: Coocheer 1357 Bluetooth Sports Headphones
These budget wireless in-ear headphones come in a cardboard box along with an instruction leaflet, USB charging cable and large set of ear tips (which can replace the fitted medium size). They consist of two earpieces with a shiny black plastic shell and a cool looking triangular pattern. These loop over the top of your ears and are connected by a short plastic cable. The controls, microphone and ...[Read More]
Review: Omaker W4 Bluetooth Speaker
This little Bluetooth speaker hasn’t the longest list of features, but for me what really sets it apart is it’s size. Being a cube that’s just under 2” wide makes it extremely portable, and an optional carabiner clip is included so you can hang it up. While the cube shape isn’t quite as pocketable as a flatter design, you shouldn’t have any issues carrying this little speaker around. The met...[Read More]
Review: WESTLINK (New Bee) NB-9 Bluetooth Headphones
Check out the video review of these NB-9 headphones from WESTLINK (branded New Bee). In summary… – Fantastic sound – rich bass accompanies great clarity in the mids and highs with an impressively broad soundstage. – Well made with soft-touch plastic and extra-soft PU leather earpieces. – Very comfortable and snug fit. – Great battery life. – Handy control button...[Read More]
Review: 1byone DAB Radio / Bluetooth Speaker
This compact silver-coloured radio has a large mono speaker which can play audio from it’s built in DAB and FM radios, or from an external wired or wireless Bluetooth source. About the size of a kids shoe box, the front has a metal grill, volume dial and round display insert with the rest of the shell made from plastic. A black rubber strap extends from the volume dial and loops onto the back for ...[Read More]
Astell & Kern announce their latest earphones at CES
This year at CES 2016 in Las Vegas, celebrated high resolution audio experts, Astell & Kern, have just announced the next generation of their acclaimed Layla, Roxanne and Angie earphones, as well as a brand new entry level model, they’ve named Rosie. Engineered in partnership with Jerry Harvey, who has developed in-ear monitors for the likes of the Rolling Stones, the eye-catching range...[Read More]
Review: Gear4 Soundwave Bluetooth Speaker
Home audio company Gear4 have their products available from a few major high street stores here in the UK. I was interested to see how their Soundwave speaker compares since I’ve found major chains often charging more for under-spec’ed products, assuming bricks-and-mortar shoppers will be less tech-savvy than online bargain hunters. Build Quality & Design Likely taking their design cues from t...[Read More]
Review: UBSOUND Dreamer On-Ear Headphones
Back in August we reviewed Italian new-start UBSOUND’s Fighter earbuds and came away impressed. Now they have introduced Dreamer wired on-ear headphones and were kind enough to send us a pair to see how they stack up. Build Quality & Design Dreamer have a mostly black plastic shell which makes for a very light headset. This seems to be quality plastic and gives a good impression of durability,...[Read More]