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by Frank Abbate · Posted
Some projectors are built to provide the most accurate picture in dark cinema spaces. Some projectors are engineered for everyday living rooms with higher brightness and easy-to-use features. Few projectors have tried to deliver all these things in one package. Say hello to the new Hisense XR10, attempting to bridge the gap between high-end lifestyle and high-performance home cinema
by Richard Stevens · Posted
Leica’s Cine Play 1 is one of the most interesting laser projectors on the market. At first glance it looks like a stylish portable projector, but if you take a deeper look, there’s a lot more happening under the surface. All the typical specifications you’d expect to see in a portable system are present here—wireless connectivity, integrated
by Nwakego Nwasike · Posted
From obnoxious car horns interrupting your tranquil yoga session to the loud coworkers distracting you from meeting that important deadline at work, it’s certainly a noisy world out there. Enter noise-canceling headphones, a quick-fix to unwanted noise that’ll save you a down deposit on a cabin in the woods, as well as your sanity. Once a novel feature, noise-
by John Foldi · Posted
With the announcement of the M2 Pro, Hisense adds a new portable projector to their lineup that exudes playful styling while being packed with technologies that deliver amazing picture quality, robust gaming support, and multiple adaptability features to promote taking it outside or to a friend’s house. It’s a jack-of-all-trades projector that looks to master many of the aspects needed for high-quality home entertainment
by Frank Abbate · Posted
So, you’ve decided to maximize your screen size and bring the cinema home. Big TVs are nice, especially for everyday viewing with lights on, but when you want a truly immersive experience, nothing beats a giant screen in a dark room.
Choosing a home theater projector can be daunting, to say the least. There are so many different types, models, and prices ranging from a few hundred to tens of thousands of dollars. To help you in your search, we are here to talk about some of my favorite home cinema projectors currently available. I’m not here
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
Whether you’re looking for safe and fun headphones for your tot or need to equip your elementary-grade child with a good quality headset for computer-based learning, we’ve got a bunch of models that should be optimal for their needs. We’ve included both Bluetooth and wired options with safety volume limits for hearing protection. So, let’s get started.
Wired Headphones
Parents who’ve bought headphones for their little ones have likely had to buy a
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
Over the past few years, interest in bone conduction headphones has steadily increased, with more and more people growing curious about bone conduction technology and its applications. Today, we're going to break down exactly what bone conduction headphones are, how they work, and who they're designed for. We'll also discuss what to expect in terms of sound quality and comfort, as well as provide a few product examples should you choose to invest in a pair.
What are Bone Conduction Headphones?
To understand how bone conduction headphones work
by Mos Khan · Posted
Right now, the idea of heading back to school means different things for different people. For some, it means returning to a full-time schedule on a conventional campus or classroom. For others, it’s attending a virtual classroom or participating in some variation of remote learning. But regardless of what "back to school" means to you, there are plenty of great headphone options to address all your wants and needs.
One of the most important
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
For many of us, earbuds are an essential accessory, providing us with endless hours of audio entertainment and enjoyment. However, for some, the cost of prolonged use is a nagging itch. Why does this happen and what can you do about it? Let's talk about some of the potential causes of itchy ears and what you can do to stop it.
The Causes of Itchy Ears
Allergies
One of the most common reasons for itchy ears is allergies. That’s right. You may be allergic to silicone material, or at least the grade of silicone used by most earbud brands. This
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
For all of us avid fake readers out there, it’s imperative that we savor our precious time alone with an audiobook, whether on our commute to the office or in between moments of existential despair. So, let’s not mess around with crappy headphones. We deserve better.
What Makes a Good Audiobook Headphone?
It’s all about balance. If a headphone has too much bass, our narrator will sound like a dying walrus moaning in his last breath. On the other hand, if the headphone presents too much treble or sibilance, then every “S” that is uttered will
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
Despite its decades-long dominance of the high-end wireless speaker market, Sonos has yet to enter the wireless headphone category—until now. Introducing the Sonos Ace, the legendary speaker-maker’s first-ever pair of wireless headphones. Designed to rival flagship offerings from heavy hitters like Sony, Bose, and now Apple, the Ace headphones offer great sound quality, a sleek build, and some of the latest
by Robert Rives · Posted
Legendary speaker-maker Sonos is releasing its first-ever pair of wireless headphones, the Sonos Ace. Featuring an objectively stunning design, exceptional sound quality, and “world-class” active noise cancellation, the new headphones appear to be a premium product capable of competing with big-name brands like Apple, Sony, and Bose.
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
When Bluetooth headphone technology first arrived on the scene, wireless headphones couldn’t come close to offering the same resolution as a wired headphone. And in some respects, this unfortunate fact remains true.
However, Bluetooth technology has undoubtedly improved since its early days, now offering Hi-Res Bluetooth codecs like aptX HD, aptX lossless, and LDAC. In short, you can now play Hi-Res Bluetooth audio without compromising too much sound quality. As a result, many audiophiles have accepted Bluetooth headphones as a reasonable and
by Frank Abbate · Posted
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
AirPods Max are undoubtedly popular these days, but you don’t necessarily need to flock to Apple for a great pair of luxury, over-ear headphones. Price, compatibility, battery life, and comfort are among many reasons to scope out the AirPods Max competition, so let’s check out a few worthy options.
– Best overall: Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones
– Best noise cancellation : Bose® QuietComfort Ultra™ Headphones
– Best sound quality: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4