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Consumers are being pushed to Bluetooth audio, as phones ditch the headphone jack. The popular trend is true wireless. It’s kind of futuristic to cut the cord, but is it really better?
It is not.
There’s not a single comparison point where true wireless earbuds are better than a neckband solution, other than “they look nifty”.
Allow me to rant into your ear holes for a minute… Continue reading “Neckbands are BETTER than True Wireless Earbuds: It’s not even close…”
If true wireless has a weakness, it’s battery life. Creative’s Outlier Air were an incredible bang for buck option with (double) marathon battery life. How do we make those earbuds even better? ADD MOAR BATTERY!
Oh, and how about some fancy software modeling to create a 3D effect when listening to music? That could be fun too… Continue reading “Creative Outlier Gold Earbuds Review: The GOLD Standard for True Wireless”
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?”
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”
GoCube Edge Review! A Bluetooth connected Rubik’s cube sounds silly, but I’ve NEVER been able to solve one. The GoGube is a platform not just for teaching you how to solve a cube, but also full of other games and puzzles. A decades old puzzle toy with a fun tech twist! Get it? Twist? It’s a cubing pun. Continue reading “GoCube Edge Review! The Rubik’s Cube FROM THE FUTURE!”
It’s always exciting when an old school audio company starts focusing on new consumer tech. Only the third Bluetooth headset from this company, and the very first with active noise reduction. The Lagoon get so much right, and these are turning out to be the most flexible wireless (and wired) headphones I’ve ever reviewed. These are a top option for travel! Let’s take a look!
Continue reading “Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Review: I can’t believe this hearing test!”
True wireless earbuds are getting good. Really good. The idea of true wireless for under $100 has been daunting, but when Creative throw their hat in the ring, you have to pay attention. The Outlier Air target a specific kinda lifestyle, and arrive at a VERY reasonable price. Will they be the right fit for you? Let’s take a listen! Continue reading “Creative Outlier Air Review: True Wireless Earbuds – MEGA battery life for cheap!”
I suffer from hidden hearing loss. My ears aren’t so damaged that I need a hearing aid, but I have an extremely hard time following conversations in busy environments. The IQBuds Boost are NOT cheap, but they aim to correct EXACTLY the situation I’m in. They’re not hearing aids, but hearing “assistants”. Do they get the job done? Let’s take a listen! Continue reading “NuHeara IQBuds Boost: True Wireless Earbuds Give You Superhuman Hearing!”