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Audio Nerds Love This $900 Japanese Headphone Amp
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Audio Nerds Love This $900 Japanese Headphone Amp
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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Marshall Celebrates 100 Years of the Iconic Celestion Speaker With a Limited-Edition Amp

Marshall pays tribute to the speaker that started it all.

By John A. Paradiso
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IKEA VAPPEBY Portable Bluetooth Speaker

IKEA's recent forays into audio tech have been seriously impressive. They've teamed up with Sonos on a line of integrated home furnishings and now the Swedish giant has released a minuscule Bluetooth speaker. The VAPPEBY is IP67-rated iteration and delivers up to 80 hours of battery life when playing music…

By John A. Paradiso
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The New Sonos Era Speakers Will Make You Rethink Your Home Audio Setup

When it comes to high-end home audio speakers, you want the best-of-the-best while also maintaining convenience. That always meant going with a system like the Sonos Play:3, Sonos Radio, Sonos Playbase, Sonos Play:5 or Sonos One--you get the idea here--it was Sonos all the way because they integrated all the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Master & Dynamic’s Headphones Honor the Legacy of Space Travel

The 1960s were a time of adventure and wonderment. Most specifically when it came to the Space Race, a time in which world powers were competing to make their mark on human history with rockets, space crafts, and a little imagination. Now, audio company Master & Dynamic, in collaboration with…

By Brett Braley
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Marshall’s New Speaker Might be the Best One Yet

Marshall's newest speaker, the Middleton, might just be the most exciting release from the audio brand. It's a powerhouse speaker that's compact but doesn't compromise on any features. Boasting as the loudest Bluetooth speaker on the market, the Middleton integrates Marshall's True Stereophonic technology, which offers a unique form of…

By Brett Braley
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Sony Unveils Stylish and Impressive NW-A306 Walkman

There's been a recent resurgence in vintage tech among the modern generation of consumers. The rise of film cameras and vinyl collecting is the biggest indicator. One thing I wouldn't predict making a comeback is the Walkman. The portable cassette player had a clunky charm, but it felt too outdated…

By John A. Paradiso
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