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by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Big news for consumers who want to look as fresh as their music sounds: the new BUTTONS Wireless Earphones from i.am+ are now available at B&H. Lauded by fashion mags and audiophiles alike, these earphones marry the best of both worlds to deliver a sleek-looking headset that’s also capable of delivering high-fidelity audio.
The BUTTONS’ unique design was inspired by the classic look of old-school vinyl
by Rich R · Posted
Founded in the early 1990s by an aspiring movie producer and his band of engineers, designers, and classically trained musicians, Definitive Technology has sought to build speakers that could produce detailed, full-range sound, and these speakers, as well as their Bluetooth headphones, home theater amplifiers, wireless speakers, and wireless adapters for conventional stereo systems, are now available at B&H.
Definitive Technology is known primarily for its home theater speakers, such as the
by Ephie Mandel · Posted
Motion detectors are typically associated with adrenaline-packed thriller movies in which an undercover spy tries covertly to scoot across a room guarded by nothing other than motion sensors. Infrared beams fragmenting the entire room, the agent must contort in awkward positions to reach the prized diamond or jewel and bring it back to a secret lair. However, motion detectors have a much more practical use—increasing the functionality of your surveillance system. Bosch’s new motion detectors offer a wide range of detection distances
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
In-ear, over-ear, wireless, wired, iOS, Android—there’s something for every headphone preference in the HD 1 series. For instance, if you’re looking for an over-ear pair of Bluetooth headphones with leather earcups, the ability to reduce noise, and a voice-optimizing microphone for phone calls, there’s certainly an option for that configuration. Perhaps you’re a fan of wireless Bluetooth but would prefer something in an in-ear, neckband style. If that’s the case,
by Rich R · Posted
If you’re looking for a new affordable projector, whether for presentations or home use, Pyle’s newest projector lineup aims to please. For data presentations in relatively small rooms, the PRJD903 is a good choice, thanks to its 854 x 540 native resolution and 60 to 120" image size. It outputs 2000 lumens of brightness with a 2000:1 contrast ratio to help it overcome ambient light. In addition to its VGA, composite video,
by Rich R · Posted
If you’re looking to stream 4K HDR video and games to your display, then NVIDIA likely has a solution for you—the new SHIELD TV and SHIELD TV Pro will do that and more. They each allow streaming of 4K HDR video content from more than 1,000 apps, such as Netflix, Amazon Video, YouTube, Hulu, HBO, ESPN, and more
by Christopher Witt · Posted
Meade Instruments’ StarNavigator line of telescopes has, for years, been a boon to amateur astronomers, providing GoTo functionality at a modest price. These computer-controlled optics eliminate complex and time-consuming setup, allowing the user to find an object quickly and easily and start observing right away.
Meade has updated the StarNavigator line for 2017, with six telescopes in its Next Generation series—two achromatic refractors, two Newtonian
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
Fresh air scented with pine needles, evenings around a campfire, and a night sky full of stars: for a great many people, camping is the ultimate getaway. More than 22 million Americans enjoyed some kind of camping in 2014, reports the Outdoor Industry Association. Some like it active and adventurous, others lazy and restful, but all find it restorative for body and spirit. As George Washington Sears wrote under the pen name Nessmuk, in 1891, “We do not go to the green woods and crystal waters to rough it, we go to smooth it.”
A camping trip is
by Ryan Zanoni · Posted
Nature calls to certain people. For some, the sea and rivers call the loudest, beckoning them to aquatic exploration and experiences, and they answer fervently. In rare cases, this passion leads to amazing things. Julieta “Jules” Gismondi and LouAnne Harris, river guides and paddling instructors at Manhattan Kayak + SUP [Stand Up Paddling], in New York, NY, are two such people. Together, the friends are known as the Atlantic SUPergirls, and as their story proves, the name is apt.
LouAnne Harris (left) and Jules Gismondi (right)
Just over a
by Morgan Lyle and Ryan Zanoni · Posted
The fan of fresh air in your life might just be the easiest person to please at the holidays. Practically all outdoor activities require some kind of gear, and new products come along on a regular basis to make those activities safer, easier, and more fun. If there’s a challenge, it’s narrowing down the gift choices for your favorite outdoors enthusiast. Fortunately, B&H is here to help, with a great selection of gear for everyone from the casual dabbler to the obsessed adventurer.
Optics: Getting a Better View
Everyone should have a nice
by Ryan Zanoni · Posted
Whether we wear them when trekking to school, work, camp, or the summit of the mountain, backpacks are a long-standing staple of supply and gear transportation. The ability to carry your belongings on your shoulders and back, with the weight of the burden evenly distributed, provides several advantages over alternatives: comfort, balance, better posture, greater load-bearing capacity, reduced strain on the body, and hands-free
by Christopher Witt · Posted
This might come as a surprise to many of you, but B&H Photo Video Pro Audio sells a lot more than just what’s in our name. You probably know about the computers, home and portable entertainment devices, surveillance, maybe even all the telescopes and binoculars we stock… but did you know we have a large (and growing) catalog of Outdoor Gear? It’s true! And one of the fastest-growing areas of the Outdoor Stuff is
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
The better you sleep, the more fun you’ll have the next day. Helping campers and backpackers get a good night’s rest has been a big part of Teton Sports’ mission since the company was founded, in 2005. B&H carries a great selection of Teton Sports gear to keep you comfortable in camp, so you’ll have the energy you need for the adventures on your agenda.
A down-filled sleeping bag will keep you toasty on chilly backcountry nights. Traditional down, however, can be fussy; if it gets
by Christopher Witt · Posted
Celestron’s Astro Fi line of telescopes represents the next step in computer control and user interface by discarding the familiar tethered hand-controller and instead utilizing an internal antenna to emit a localized Wi-Fi signal so you can control the motorized mounts from an Android or iOS smartphone or tablet
by michael sukhotin · Posted
Whether you’re displaced by an emergency or natural disaster or enjoying outdoor recreation, there’s no higher priority than potable water. You simply can’t live without it for very long. The same gear used by hikers, backpackers, off-road cyclists, and other adventurers could become essential in the event of an emergency. Here’s a look at some gear for transporting and filtering water, recommended by the B&H Outdoors Team.
For a weekend in the woods or an unplanned stay in the outdoors, the