Even if you could get perfect sound from a pair of speakers, if they were bright pink and had pictures of Hannah Montana on them (that’s what the kids are watching these days, right?) we would never buy them. Are we image obsessed? Hell yeah we... continue...
We love bikes. We love music. We would love to be able to combine the two of them so we could feel like Peter Griffin in that episode of Family Guy when his life has its own soundtrack, but it never seems to be that easy. Earbuds fall out. Studio cans... continue...
As we made our way through the various rooms at The New York Audio and AV Show (you can read about it here), we were struck by a common theme: We can’t afford any of this. Don’t get us wrong, the stuff was amazing, but it left us wishing... continue...
Let’s be honest, the speakers on our portable gadgets are garbage. Listening to something on your iPhone without additional amplification sounds like the muffled beats escaping from the headphones of some dude sitting next to you on the train.... continue...
Every year, unbeknownst to most of the public, the most outrageous and amazing pieces of audio equipment are tossed (see: very carefully placed) into one hotel for The New York Audio & AV Show. This is not the kinda stuff you get at Best Buy or hook... continue...
Incorporating some skulls into your décor and wardrobe can be risky. Done right, it adds a hint of danger, manliness and a “Don’t F with me” attitude to your life. Overdone, however, and suddenly you’re the guy who hangs out in cemeteries at... continue...
To some, speakers are simply pieces of equipment that get placed in corners, partially hidden from view. They deliver acceptable audio in an aesthetically bland design. We’re going to go out on a limb and say, that as a reader of Cool Material,... continue...
Do you remember a time when a proper home audio system cost thousands of dollars and required separate cabinets just to house a bunch of different pieces of audio equipment that we would consider ugly by today’s standards? We do. We also happen... continue...
Let’s face it, the speaker in your phone sucks. The phone volume is deafening with a really nice pair of headphones, but disconnect those bad boys and your party instantly goes to shit. If you’re within arms reach of a stereo (read: crashing... continue...
Removing a home speaker set up to bring to a party, friend’s house or anywhere you want to impress people with a band they’ve never heard of, usually results in showing up with a heavy duffel bag with cords spilling out of it and an annoyed,... continue...
If you’re anything like us (and we suspect you are), then you expect your laptop to be constantly multitasking as you update Facebook, browse YouTube videos, check email, and challenge your friends to online poker simultaneously. And thanks to... continue...
You may think you’re happy with your computer’s audio quality (or maybe you’re just resigned to dealing with the distortion and drops that come with most machines), but hold onto your ski hat, because Beats Audio™ is about to blow... continue...
These days, portable speakers that connect to your cell phone are kind of like energy drinks – everyone with any amount of star power has their name on one, and most of them suck. The Spar Zephyr breaks that mold. Yeah, it does the stuff all the... continue...
When some dude sitting in his basement can throw together a bunch of speakers, some wiring and a suitcase and turn it into audio dynamite, it’s difficult to justify the premium most manufacturers charge for their sound systems. Unless you just so... continue...
Throughout recorded history there have been men that refused to color within the lines of convention. These rebels, these bad boys, all believed in something—even if it was only looking good. With a little bit of cash and a desire for some good,... continue...
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