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The Defunct Hi-Fi Brands Any True Audiophile Would Remember
Gone but not forgotten, these extinct hi-fi brands used to make great audio components like speakers, stereos and more.
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U-Turn Audio launches the next generation of Orbit turntables | Digital Trends
U-Turn Audio's popular line of Orbit turntables has gotten its first revamp in a decade. It includes an upgraded tonearm, automatic speed control, and more.
Music | Music
How Marantz became the gold standard of luxury audio
From humble beginnings at a kitchen table
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
Best phones for music 2021: top phone choices for audio
If music is your main priority then these are the best phones for you.
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Retro cassette players for people who like it old-school
Cassette tapes are making a comeback, probably because you can’t beat them for making a mixtape or recording the weird things you hear on the radio.
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Sony’s WH-1000XM4 headphones may let you pair more than one device - The Verge
New leaks have surfaced on the internet strongly hinting that Sony’s WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones may include some new features on an otherwise fantastic product.
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Don’t bother with AirPods when these $200 Sony earbuds are down to $84
“WF1000XBM1” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as “AirPods,” but Sony’s true wireless buds do have a few things going for them. First, they sound fantastic.…
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Apple AirPods Pro vs. Sony WF-1000XM3: Battle of the best ANC buds
For a while, Sony's WF-1000XM3 stood alone as the only true wireless earbuds to offer active noise cancellation. But Apple's AirPods Pro are now here and they match the Sonys almost perfectly on a price and features basis. But which ones have the features
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple's AirPods Pro are $249, add noise cancellation and might actually fit in your ears
The newly designed wireless earbuds will be available in stores on Wednesday.
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Audio-Technica's $99 true wireless earbuds sound amazing
Audio-Technica is no stranger to the true wireless game, and at IFA this week, the company debuted two new models. For me, the $99 ATH-CK3TW is the more compell...
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Don’t sneer at this Bluetooth-enabled Walkman clone
Back to the future
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Man Restoring a Classic Synthesizer Goes On a 9-Hour Acid Trip After Accidentally Touching LSD-Covered Knob
There are plenty of wild rumors, mythologies, and eyebrow-raising stories from the long history of music, including claims that parts of synthesizers designed by electronic music pioneer Don Buchla had been dipped in LSD. But as engineer Eliot Curtis rece
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The Elvis is the cutest retro-inspired Bluetooth speaker I’ve seen | Yanko Design
With a retro name and a personality to match, the Xiaomi Elvis Atomic is adorably small, and is styled to look like a miniature memento or trophy, rather than a Bluetooth speaker. Its design pulls inspiration from the turntable, and looks like it belongs somewhere in Fallout 76, according to Mike Chua.
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The best smart speakers for 2019
Smart speakers add convenience to your life, and these are the best right now
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Apple AirPods upgrade: Two reasons 2nd-gen AirPods are worth it - SlashGear
Apple's new AirPods are here, and while there are several obvious reasons to upgrade, for me it's the small - but important - details that have my finger
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The best true wireless earbuds for 2019
If you can't stand the tangle of cords, or you're just excited about completely wireless earbuds, you're going to need some help separating the wheat from the chaff. Our list serves up the best in true wireless earbuds, from sweatproof work
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Samsung Galaxy Buds last an hour longer than AirPods on a single charge
In addition to the Galaxy S10, Samsung announced Galaxy Buds. The new wireless earbuds last an hour longer than Apple's AirPods on a single charge.
Miscellaneous | Podcasting
The Audio Boom: How Podcasts Are Changing The Game For Marketers
What’s driving the increasing popularity of audio storytelling?
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Crosley to unleash tiny, three-inch record player for Record Store Day
Crosley Radio has come out with another trend-setting record player. However, this one is tiny. So that means it’s cuter.
Music | Music
The best wireless powered bookshelf speakers
By Brent Butterworth This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutte...
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Blue Microphones sells to Logitech for $117 million
As the market for equipment needed by podcasters, streamers and other content creators grows, Blue Microphones has become a trusted and well-known name. Now Log...
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This guy uses old vinyl records to make gorgeous Bluetooth speakers
Industrial engineer Jeff Davis is selling customizable Bluetooth speakers made from old records — you can even submit your own artwork or request an album.
Music | Music
The best smart speakers for music fans
If you're a music fan, the first wave of smart speakers was probably a disappointment. While Alexa and Google Assistant have definitively proven they have a pla...
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RokBlok Wireless Record Player Gets Wrecked on Reddit
Redditors are destroying a Kickstarter-backed wireless record player after one user posted a video demonstrating its laughably terrible quality.
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The 15 best new turntables of 2017 for every budget
Best turntables 2017? Whether you're after an entry-level deck or an audiophile performer, here's your guide to the best budget, mid-range & high-end decks.
Music | Music
The Third Man Records x Beats Headphones Are A Rock Lover's Dream
Third Man co-founder and spokesman Ben Blackwell discusses the unique and incredible teaming up of two modern technological trailblazers.
Music | Vinyl Records!
10 Turntables for Every Vinyl Enthusiast
As vinyl continues to drive music sales, here's a list of 10 turntables that cover any listening need, no matter your record player budget.
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A LEGO Record Player Could Become a Reality | Mental Floss
To provide LEGO fans with a double dose of nostalgia, LEGO Ideas community member Speederrider has designed a working record player constructed from the tiny childhood toys.
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This $409 record player is ready for the future
Seed, by HYM Originals, has it all.
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Looking for New Headphones? Try a Set From Across the Pond
When asked to point out the hotbeds of audio innovation on a map, the casual headphone buyer probably wouldn't finger the United Kingdom.
Music | Vinyl Records!
How Do I Convert Vinyl LPs to Hi-Res Audio? | Sound & Vision
Are there any devices I can connect to my turntable to make hi-res transfers of my record collection?
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Reel-to-Reel Tape Matures as a Viable Format at RMAF 2016 | Analog Planet
This short video makes the point that reel-to-reel tape has finally become a viable playback format if you have the cash to play. The refurbished machines are costly and the tapes @15 IPS are pricey at more than $400 each. But now that the majors are open
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Spiral Groove’s Revolution turntable offers ultra high-end sound and a price to match
With its Revolution Turntable, shipping now, Spiral Groove is offering a combination of premium build and materials along with a price tag to match.
Music | Vinyl Records!
What I Learned Visiting Elite Audio Systems In San Francisco | Analog Planet
"Why would you fly to San Francisco for one day?" friends asked when I told them recently that I was visiting Elite Audio Systems for a one day in-store appearance and flying home the next day.
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7 Ways to Up Your Streaming-Music Game
Products to help you get the most out of your digital sound – no matter which service you use
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
#Silence is Important to the #Brain
A 2013 study on mice used differed types of noise and silence and monitored the effect the sound and silence had on the brains of the mice. The silence was intended to be the control in the study but what they found was surprising. The scientists discover
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These headphones mold to your exact ear shape in 60 seconds
Audiophiles will lose their minds over these custom-fit Revols earbuds.
Science & Technology | Tech
Sony video teases new wearable wireless audio device
In an apparent attempt to regain some of the innovation cachet it enjoyed in decades past, Japan's Sony has announced its Future Lab Program.
Music | Music
Crosley’s First Direct Drive Turntable Doesn’t Disappoint
The C200 is Crosley's first direct drive turntable, and it doesn't disappoint.
Science & Technology | Tech
Samsung's new 'ring' speakers pipe sound in every direction
Samsung has tackled just about every kind of speaker you can imagine, but it hasn't had an answer to hot-selling 360-degree speakers like the UE Boom. We
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Six of the best noise-cancelling headphones to silence the commute | Technology | Observer.co.uk
With so many choices, picking a new set of noise-cancelling headphones for the train, plane or car journey without over- or under-paying, is difficult. Here’s a guide to a few solid options. By Samuel…
