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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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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 The portable cassette player had a clunky charm, but it felt too outdated…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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Charge All of Your Modern Devices Wirelessly With This Tesla Tech

Outside of a few select cases, almost every piece of modern tech you can hold in your hand--from smartphones to earbuds, and everything in between--can be charged wirelessly. While there are plenty of great brand-specific options that fit the bill, what happens when you want to mix Apple and Android…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Sonos and IKEA Teamed Up Again for a New Symfonisk Floor Lamp Speaker

Sonos is one of the best brands in the home audio space. IKEA is a household name and a stalwart brand when it comes to furniture. It should come as no surprise that the two have enjoyed a Marvel-esque team-up success story over the years with their line of Symfonisk…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Wrensilva Loft Tuxedo Limited Edition Turntable

The Wrensilva Loft Tuxedo goes above and beyond conventional audio components with its ebonized hardwood and textured white diamond grille that wraps around teh entire case. It also has black anodized faceplates and knobs with white engravings, a matching cocktail tray, and a lighted upper wood deck. The Loft Tuxedo's…

By Amos Kwon
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Nocs Design Releases Stunning Monolith Speaker

It's been roughly two years in the making but Nocs Design has finally unveiled its impressive and beautiful Monolith speaker. Designed and engineered in Sweden, the Monolith offers a next-level audio experience. Constructed from a combination of local birch plywood, Scan-Speak high-end speaker drivers, and a lovely matte black sheen,…

By John A. Paradiso
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