Losing Headphone Jacks was ALWAYS Ruthlessly Greedy! Consumers Haven’t Given Up On Cables!

SGGQA Podcast Special Report!

I cut down a section of this week’s podcast. Enjoy!

Bluetooth audio delivers higher revenue growth, and companies make more money by forcing people to replace headphones more frequently.

Have consumers really moved on? Is everyone cutting the cable? Or is there an opportunity to “innovate” by bringing back a useful feature?

We have some sales data to analyze…
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Audeze MM-100 Headphones Long Term Review: For Work AND Play!

Audeze MM-100 Review!

I’m a sucker for a good planar magnetic headphone. Audeze has a fun hook here, promising tuning and performance for both audiophiles and people who work in recording.

Are these finally the cans you can use for both work and play?

I THINK THEY ARE! Continue reading “Audeze MM-100 Headphones Long Term Review: For Work AND Play!”

ROG Cetra SpeedNova Review: True Wireless Earbuds For Gamers?

Gaming audio is growing up. It’s not enough to dump a bunch of bass into a weird plastic shell. Users now demand higher fidelity, premium features, and the LOWEST latency.

Borrowing a feature from high end wireless headsets, true wireless earbuds are set to compete with other expensive solutions.

ROG is making this for a specific kind of consumer. Is there broad crossover appeal? Continue reading “ROG Cetra SpeedNova Review: True Wireless Earbuds For Gamers?”

1More Sonoflow Pro Review: Two Small Upgrades CHANGE EVERYTHING!

Sonoflow Pro review!

This headphone is NOT a radical redesign of the previous Sonoflow cans. This is very much a “refinement” product, but a couple small tweaks deliver some NICE quality of life improvements.

Better still, 1More is launching this headphone at a LOWER price. Let’s take a look!

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1More Open Fit S70 Review: Open Earbuds Aren’t for Me…

… but I think YOU might like them!

Spending some time with 1More’s new sporty earbuds, the S70 are a fun take on an open-ear audio solution. Can we improve audio quality while maintaining awareness of your environment?

Let’s check them out!

Save 20% on 1More headphones with coupon code “SOMEGADGETGUY” at checkout!
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Edifier Stax S5 Planar Magnetic Bluetooth Headphone Review: Properly Audiophile

They’re pricey, but they’re fantastic.

I love how a planar driver produces sound, and I’m excited to see more and more consumer focused options with closed back designs. Edifier lacks ONE feature for broad consumer adoption, but we can’t fault the sound quality here.

This is a wonderful consumer headphone. Continue reading “Edifier Stax S5 Planar Magnetic Bluetooth Headphone Review: Properly Audiophile”

MEZE Boom Mic + 99 Neo Review: Will a Great Headphone Be a Great Gaming Headset?

Meze Boom Mic Review!

Meze makes some of the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever worn. What if we took some classic premium cans, and tried to use them for gaming? Let’s take a look! Continue reading “MEZE Boom Mic + 99 Neo Review: Will a Great Headphone Be a Great Gaming Headset?”

OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Review: Absolute BANGERS!

Top tier earbuds. Full stop.

These are feature complete, high quality audio gadgets, that go toe-to-toe with all the top consumer brands. They might COST less than AirPods, but don’t think that means they’re “less good”.

Here’s a quick look! Continue reading “OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Review: Absolute BANGERS!”