True wireless earbuds are all the rage, but we shouldn’t discount the practicality of a good neckband. LG refreshes their Tone lineup, with Meridian tuning and excellent support for your phone’s voice assistant. A cleaner design, and refined build. Can LG make a little noise with some new headphones? Continue reading “LG Tone Flex Bluetooth Earbuds Review: Return of the NeckBand?”
OnePlus 7T vs OnePlus 7Pro: What do you NEED?
OnePlus 7T vs OnePlus 7 Pro! FIGHT! The OnePlus 7T is a monster value. A hot rod phone with all the specs you need. Many believe that makes the 7 Pro an obsolete choice, but what happens when we look beyond specs on paper, and really test these phones against each other? How do we compare “value”? It’s time for a showdown! Continue reading “OnePlus 7T vs OnePlus 7Pro: What do you NEED?”
OnePlus 7T vs OnePlus 6T: A Worthy One-Year Upgrade?
OnePlus 7T vs OnePlus 6T! FIGHT!
The highest compliment I can pay a manufacturer, that a new phone is improved enough to warrant replacing last year’s model. This question is even more difficult to answer when talking about OnePlus. This brand has built a solid reputation for top tier performance. The 6T can still outperform current Exynos Galaxy phones.
Has the 7T evolved enough to replace its predecessor? Let’s take a look… Continue reading “OnePlus 7T vs OnePlus 6T: A Worthy One-Year Upgrade?”
Helm Audio True Wireless 5.0 Review: Diamonds in the Rough
True wireless earbuds are getting really good. Beyond simple convenience, now we’re finally starting to hear different premium solutions. Different features, and different tuning to better fit consumers with different tastes. Audio kit should never be a simple “good” or “bad” review. A healthy ecosystem of products depends on having a variety of solutions.
Helm has been one of my most requested brands to review. The recently refreshed TW5 seem like a perfect place to start! Continue reading “Helm Audio True Wireless 5.0 Review: Diamonds in the Rough”
How to use REAL microphones with your phone or camera? Phantom Power? Comica LinkFlex AD2!
Comica LinkFlex AD2 Review! Sure. Your phone can capture “PRO” video, but what about your sound? Are you treating your viewer’s ears? Comica makes a portable preamp, WITH 48V Phantom power, to make sure you’re using the right mic out in the field! Let’s take a listen to the LinkFlex AD2! Continue reading “How to use REAL microphones with your phone or camera? Phantom Power? Comica LinkFlex AD2!”
Sony Xperia 1 Review: Something Fresh
We can’t keep crying about phones getting boring, then only talk about two or three manufacturers on YouTube. Sony moved to a different style of premium phone, and this aspect ratio change feels fresh. It’s a special device, for a certain kind of premium consumer. Let’s take a look at my month with the Sony Xperia 1! Continue reading “Sony Xperia 1 Review: Something Fresh”
T-Mobile Revvlry+ Review: Don’t Make THAT Face! It’s a GOOD Phone!
In-between reviewing premium EXPENSIVE phones, you’d think a $350 STORE brand device would stand out in a bad way. Thankfully T-Mobile’s Revvl refresh stacks up well to the competition. Obviously not a phone for “power users”, but at least you won’t need to make a face if your Mom buys one without asking you first!
Let’s check out the Revvlry+! Continue reading “T-Mobile Revvlry+ Review: Don’t Make THAT Face! It’s a GOOD Phone!”
Mee Audio MX PRO (part 1): Four awesome new in-ear monitors!
Mee Audio MX Pro review! Picking out good earbuds can be a challenge. There are a TON of great options out there. Mee Audio has revamped their line of in ear monitors, standardizing their accessories, and making differences in tuning much easier to understand. Here’s part one of my review on four awesome new earbuds from a company quickly becoming one of my audio faves!
Continue reading “Mee Audio MX PRO (part 1): Four awesome new in-ear monitors!”