Audio Archive

We spend a lot of time looking at earbuds, and earbuds are great for exercise, commuting on mass transit, and any time you just want to be alone. But there are times you want to enjoy music in a social environment. Parties, barbecues, and camping trips are all times where some music can enhance the atmosphere, but is also meant to be shared. You may …

For years, Amazon has been partnering with other companies to build Fire TV technology into existing devices. From the original basic Fire TV Stick, options have grown to include the Fire TV Cube, as well as a series of Fire TV Edition televisions from several different manufacturers. As a result, it should come as no surprise that they’ve added a Fire-integrated soundbar to their lineup. …

If you’re involved in intense athletic activity, a regular pair of earbuds isn’t necessarily going to be up to the task. Standard earbuds can produce high-quality sound, but they don’t typically do well when it comes to resisting sweat. And sweat is inevitable when you’re running or hitting the gym. So how do you keep your tunes going without wearing out earbud after earbud? You …

Skullcandy earbuds and headphones have been a popular purchase option for a long time. They brand themselves as the nonconformist and sports headphones of choice. Ultimately though that has nothing to do with audio quality so don’t get distracted by the branding. When it comes to making headphones regardless of branding tactics, Skullcandy does have a great reputation as being a quality affordable option. Skullcandy …

If you want to bring your music with you into the great outdoors, it’s not enough just to have the latest smartphone. Barbecues and camping are social activities, and music is meant to be shared. That said, you’ll need to be aware of rain in these kinds of conditions. In the search for a quality set of outdoor speakers, we’ve seen the Braven BRV-XL come …