LG Tone Free FN6 True Wireless Earbuds: A Better Direction

Progress.

I had concerns with last year’s open-ear Tone Free. This year the FN6 move to an in-ear design, and that improves the audio performance. LG still has a few teething pains to sort out though… Continue reading “LG Tone Free FN6 True Wireless Earbuds: A Better Direction”

HELM DB12 AAAMP Review: Makes Mobile Audio LOUD

It’s not hard making audio louder.

It’s a bit more difficult making audio louder without adding a ton of noise or distortion. HELM has an option on presale to add 12dB of clean gain to any device rocking a 3.5mm headset jack.

The question is though, in a world of gadgets losing the 3.5mm, who might this little gadget be for? Continue reading “HELM DB12 AAAMP Review: Makes Mobile Audio LOUD”

Tilted Nation Shadow RGB Headphone Stand: Light up your Desk!

It’s a thing, and another thing, and ANOTHER THING! Tilted Nation packed a lot of cool features into their gamer focused headphone stand. Let’s take a quick tour! Continue reading “Tilted Nation Shadow RGB Headphone Stand: Light up your Desk!”

Audeze LCD-1 Review: My FIRST Planar Magnetic Headphones! WOW!

I’m embarrassed to admit I’ve never test driven planar magnetic headphones. They always seemed a bit TOO exotic, or a little TOO pricey.

Audeze was looking to school me on my preconceived bias, and I’m glad they did. Let’s have a chat about some premium cans! Continue reading “Audeze LCD-1 Review: My FIRST Planar Magnetic Headphones! WOW!”

1More Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless Review: Bluetooth Neckbands Rule!

NECKBANDS RULE!

1More has refreshed their dual driver Bluetooth earbuds!

Better battery! Better Noise Reduction! Let’s take a listen to 1More’s PRO neckband! Continue reading “1More Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless Review: Bluetooth Neckbands Rule!”

Mixcder E10 Bluetooth Headphones with ANC: More fashion bang for your buck?

Bluetooth Headphones with ANC: More fashion bang for your buck? from SomeGadgetGuy on www.twitch.tv

Good Bluetooth headphones, WITH noise cancellation, don’t need to break the bank!

I enjoyed my time with the Mixcder E9 last year, an affordable option for wireless audio with ANC. My wife REALLY liked the bang for buck and stole them shortly after my review.

New for 2020 is a refresh for the design, and some improved tech specs, but also a slightly higher price tag. Let’s take a quick listen to the Mixcder E10!
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BLON BL-03 Review: $30 Earbuds, Should we believe the hype?

BLON BL-03 Review!

We’re in a low cost earbud renaissance! The BLON have been getting enthusiastic reviews for their gorgeous design and single driver tuning. Taking the BL-03 for a spin, should we but the hype?

Let’s give them a listen! Continue reading “BLON BL-03 Review: $30 Earbuds, Should we believe the hype?”

Setting a Safe Volume for Your Headphones (Can Be Tricky)

You set the volume to “half” on your phone and it’s WAY too loud. You “cranked” the volume to the max, but it’s still too quiet. There might not be anything wrong with your ears!

Setting a safe volume for your headphones is a really good habit to get into.

There’s just one SMALL issue.

There is no universal agreement on how “loud” headphones get when plugged into different devices. Laptops, Desktops, Phones, Tablets, DAPs, if you “set the volume to half”, you still might be listening too loud.

Here’s a quick break down on what influences the volume on your headphones! Continue reading “Setting a Safe Volume for Your Headphones (Can Be Tricky)”