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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer
By Beau Hayhoe
Audio Nerds Love This $900 Japanese Headphone Amp
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Audio Nerds Love This $900 Japanese Headphone Amp

The generation that grew up with compressed MP3s is suddenly discovering all they've been missing.

By Kahron Spearman
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The Nocs Monolith Aluminum Is the Best Designed Bluetooth Speaker We’ve Ever Seen

Nocs Design returns with a stunning all aluminum edition of its Monolith Bluetooth speaker.

By John A. Paradiso
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The Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker Is New, Improved, and Affordable

The Beats Pill now comes equipped with a 24-hour battery life.

By John A. Paradiso
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The Como Audio SpeakEasy Has Google Assistant Built-In

When it comes to speakers and sound systems, Como Audio has always impressed us with their focus on functional design and a warm, wooden appearance. The new SpeakEasy with Google Assistant built-in has all the modern tech you could ask, all housed in a furniture grade wood cabinet that makes…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Lofree QTV Retro Bluetooth Speaker

We'd never trade our fancy smart TV with built-in Netflix and Prime Video for one of the vintage models that our parents grew up with, but that doesn't mean we don't appreciate the simple and iconic design of old technology. The new Lofree QTV retro wireless speaker is the perfect fit for…

By Cooper Fleishman
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HD Vinyl Will Hit Stores Next Year

Sound quality remains one of the main reasons people turn to vinyl. It sure as hell isn't convenience, right? Well, as early as next year, that sound quality is getting better. Rebeat Innovation, an Austrian-based startup, received millions in funding to help place the first HD vinyl record in stores…

By Mike Newman
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IKEA Bluetooth Speakers

Love the IKEA aesthetic and looking to add a stylish speaker to your home or office? IKEA is making Bluetooth speakers now. That's right, everyone's favorite Swedish furniture store just released details on a line of Bluetooth speakers they're calling ENEBY. The minimal speaker comes in 8" or 12" options…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Marshall Noise-Cancelling Headphones

When it comes to noise-cancelling headphones, we believe Bose is king. That said, we've long loved the design of Marshall cans and have wished for a pair that could compete with some QuietComforts. Those headphones have now arrived. Marshall Mid A.N.C. is the latest headphone model from the legendary brand,…

By Mike Newman
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