Category: Audio & Video
I spent months using the only headphones made for metal music, and they truly made me feel like I was back in a mosh pit
I was skeptical when Heavys headphones (not a typo, there’s an ‘s’ on there) started making the rounds on social media. As a lifelong metal fan, there’s nothing in this world I enjoy more than guttural vocals, down tuned guitars, bone-crushing bass and precision percussion performed at 300 BPM. Could an audio company have the…
A British Hi-Fi Great Just Reimagined Its Affordable Amplifier from the ’90s
Musical Fidelity is an acclaimed British hi-fi manufacturer with a history spanning over four decades. It’s best known for its high-quality hi-fi separates, which it sells at relatively affordable prices. And the company’s newest amplifier, the B1xi, adheres to that same exact ethos…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] A British Hi-Fi Great Just Reimagined…
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Is This the Ultimate Hi-Fi Speaker for Your Turntable?
Andover Audio is a Boston-based audio company specializing in speakers designed for turntables. More specifically, their speakers are designed to be placed directly under the turntable, allowing the complete system to look great and take up less tabletop space. Normally, this is frowned upon…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] Is This the Ultimate Hi-Fi…
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Some of the Best Desktop Speakers Just Got Even Cooler
Audioengine’s A2+ powered speaker system has been one of our favorite computer speaker sets for years. And earlier this year, it made them even better. Specifically, it released new and improved versions, featuring an upgraded DAC, support for 24-bit audio (wired) and Bluetooth aptX HD, and a USB-C input on the back, making them easier…
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11 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar
Another week down, and, per usual, a bunch of new tech and gadgets have been announced. This past week, Pro-Ject revealed a new entry-level turntable, Quad introduced new versions of its iconic electrostatic loudspeakers, and Amazon announced a more affordable color Kindle. But that’s just scratching the surface…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] 11…
I like the Nothing Phone 3, but I love the company’s Headphones 1 – they’re my top tech of 2025 (so far)
Can anyone look at the Nothing Headphone 1 for the first time without cracking a smile? It was the talk of TechRadar’s Sydney office when I unboxed it for the first time and has practically everyone else I’ve shown cooed over. And that’s because it wears its best aspects on the outside. The Nothing Headphone…
