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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 Mos Khan · Posted
If you’ve ever run out of power at an inconvenient time, you know just how important it is to keep an extra battery pack around. Battery packs are one of the most saturated accessory markets out there and finding the best one often requires a little bit of research. We've put together this list of our favorites to help you find the perfect one to throw into your bag, no matter what your everyday carry might look like.
– Best Battery Pack Overall:
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 Jill Waterman · Posted
Did you know that power cords and surge protectors have a limited lifespan? It’s true! With continuous use, these products gradually become less effective, so you should try to replace them every 3–5 years. If this is a shock (ha ha), you’re not alone. There are a lot of not-so-obvious dos and don’ts when it comes to electrical safety, so let’s review with a surge protector and power strip rundown.
Safety Basics
We’ll start with some basic information about power cords and work our way into the nitty gritty
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 Nicholas Messitte · Posted
They arrived on my doorstep nestled in a cardboard box—two Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition Speakers, offered on loan for review. These bookshelf speakers are geared for hi-fi enthusiasts who might not have the wherewithal to go full “rabbit hole” on the pursuit.
by Richard Stevens · Posted
This isn’t the article I planned to write when I was offered an opportunity to review the new Arc from Sonos. Soundbars aren’t a new concept, in fact this is Sonos’s 4th-generation model following the highly lauded PLAYBAR, the
by Rich R · Posted
Thanks to a partnership with Sonance, Sonos now offers in-wall, in-ceiling, and outdoor speaker options. They’re all available in pairs, and are all optimized for use with the