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by John Foldi · Posted
Sonos’s recently announced Sonos Era 100 SL and Sonos Play speakers have made it even easier to begin or expand their own speaker collection. The Era 100 SL is a more affordable sibling to the Era 100 that has comparable acoustic quality to the latter. The Sonos Play, on the other hand, delivers a durable, long-lasting speaker for home or outdoor enjoyment.
Sonos Era 100 SL and Sonos
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Netgear announced its new Nighthawk M7 5G Mobile Hotspot Router, ensuring travelers have some element of network service no matter where they go. Whether you are at home or abroad, stationary or on the move, you will be able to get online anywhere that 5G or even 4G cellular can reach.
by John Foldi · Posted
What’s the best camera, you may ask? Why, it’s the one you have on you. For many people, smartphones are exactly that. In fact, we often treat our smart devices as cameras first, phones second. And why not? Thanks to the rapid advancement of mobile camera technology, smartphones have greatly outpaced and subsequently replaced many entry-level point-and-shoot cameras. Although higher end ones are having a bit of a comeback, smartphones are just oh so convenient. But what if you want to take your smartphone photography to the next level? Enter
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Despite what you might have heard, dads are complicated creatures. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, with personalities and interests to match. Thus, shopping for dads presents a unique challenge—one necktie, as it turns out, does not fit all. To make things a little easier, we’ve compiled a list of gift suggestions sure to please every type of father, no matter where his interests may lie.
Bose® QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
One thing dads always seem to agree about is that things were better in “their day.” Better sports, better
by John Harris · Posted
I did a quick survey of the women in my life. As it turns out, most of them are somebody’s mother, and one of them is even my mother. I asked what gift they would like for Mother’s Day—items that B&H sells, anyway. Two of them mentioned items they didn’t realize B&H sold, like
by Richard Stevens · Posted
When ELAC introduced its original Debut ConneX DCB41 powered speaker system, it was met with much of the same praise the brand has become accustomed to hearing. Terms like “expansive soundstage, detailed high frequencies,” and “value leader” have practically become synonymous with ELAC. As great as the original design was and is, it’s hard to stand out in a crowded speaker landscape that’s filled with similar innards and bland black boxes.
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Music is the great enhancer. No matter where you are or what you're doing, virtually everything is better with a song. With that sentiment in mind, we've put together a list of some of our favorite speakers and portable music players. With each device, we've also included a song recommendation—just a handful of tracks we've been listening to a lot lately. Hope you enjoy!
Sonos Move 2
Last fall, Sonos released the Move 2, the
by Atane Ofiaja · Posted
Since its introduction in 2013, the Aria line of speakers by Focal has been a popular choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike. The French manufacturer unveiled the new and revamped Aria Evo X range that includes three floorstanding speakers, a bookshelf speaker, and a center channel.
Focal Aria Evo X N°1 Two-Way Bookshelf Speaker
Visually, the new Aria Evo X maintains the sleek, modern appearance of the
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
The holidays are here, which means it’s time to unfurl those shopping lists, unfreeze your credit cards, and cast aside any concerns about cost or consequence. However, if you’re not feeling so cavalier with your capital—fear not. We’ve compiled a list of 50 great gifts, all under $50. We’re talking stocking stuffers, high-quality bargain-buys, and all-around great gear for a price that won’t cause your credit score to V-fib.
Nothing’s worse than your phone (or tablet) dying while you’re out and about. That’s why the
by John Foldi · Posted
With the release of the Move 2, Sonos has made significant improvements in its portable home wireless speaker. The major upgrades of this second-generation Move speaker include stereo sound vs. mono, and drastically increased battery life of up to 24 hours vs. 10 hours. The essentials of the Move stay the same with this update. It continues to offer Trueplay audio tuning, a portable design with integrated handle, and robust
by Mos Khan · Posted
Apple has announced a new, supposedly improved, second-generation HomePod Smart Speaker. The announcement comes just a day after the reveal of the new MacBook and Mac mini, continuing Apple’s recent trend of rolling out revised products on the heels of its keynote. The revamped HomePod is the first update to the full-sized model
by John Foldi · Posted
Experience what Yamaha calls “True Sound” with the combination of the newly released R-N2000A network receiver and NS-2000A floorstanding 3-way speaker. As part of Yamaha’s True Sound, internal components of each address a trio of aural concepts: tonal balance, sound image, and sound dynamics. The
by Mos Khan · Posted
If you haven’t yet heard about gallium nitride (GaN) charging technology, you soon will. The secret behind a new generation of smaller yet more efficient chargers and power bricks, GaN technology is the obvious successor to today’s ubiquitous silicon chargers, and for good reason.
What is GaN technology?
GaN is a material that was initially used to manufacture certain types of LEDs and LED screens in the early 1990s. Back then, GaN technology was also used to develop a type of blue laser that was used in certain media consoles. If you’ve
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Not every specification for the products that B&H Photo sells requires a secret decoder ring. We all know what height, width, length, and weight are. Photographers are familiar with megapixels and ISO ranges. However, there is one specification that pops up across many product lines that you might not be familiar with: IP Rating.
You will find the “IP Rating” specification on products like hard and waterproof cases,
by Phillip Nichol… · Posted
Google knows tech, and the company brought its A-game to a lower price point with its latest true wireless in-ear headphones, the Pixel Buds A-Series. Available in clearly white and dark olive finishes, the Pixel Buds A-Series brings a slew of features from the popular Pixel Buds to create a cost-effective true wireless