Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Boyamic 2 Review: The best wireless microphone bang for buck!

 

When you just have to cut the mic cable, but you still want good audio!

Boyamic tends to undercut brands like RODE and DJI. The refreshed Boyamic 2 arrive at a very attractive price, with a great set of features. It's solid pro-sumer hardware, but what's up with all this AI stuff?

Let's take a listen!

Boyamic 2 on Amazon https://amzn.to/4dljh9s

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Edifier NeoBuds Planar Review: Sound Quality Stands Apart

NeoBuds Planar Review! 

I'm a NUT for that planar punch! I'm still concerned about the longevity of EXPENSIVE true wireless earbuds, but if we're going to take TWS more seriously, we need to see more options in the premium space. Sound quality doesn't necessarily improve with a more expensive earbud, but we should see competition that delivers more specific tuning and presentation. 

No one stumbles on Edifier by accident. This is something unique. 

NeoBuds Planar on Amazon https://amzn.to/42inmWQ

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Sony Bravia Theater U vs The 8-YEAR-OLD LG Tone Studio - Neckband Speakers!

Playing with the Sony Bravia Theater U (a wireless neckband speaker) inspired a little trip down memory lane. Let's see how far this idea has evolved over eight years. If you want a premium portable speaker solution, Sony has a wild option to offer!

Sony Bravia Theater U on Amazon https://amzn.to/4cL7AIG

Friday, April 25, 2025

1More Sonoflow Mini BT Headphones Review: You Know! For Kids!

 

 

1More Sonoflow Mini review! 

We can give our kids better options for listening, and help teach them better habits. It's not enough to just make a headphone smaller, we want to include good tools for kids and parents to control the experience. The Sonoflow Mini are a high recommendation on my list for parents. 

Let me explain why... 

More info on the Sonoflow Mini onemore.pxf.io/09j4AV

Shokz OpenMeet UC Wireless Headset Review: Never seen bone conduction like this...

Shokz OpenMeet UC review! 

I love bone conduction headsets. They serve a unique role for folks who like keeping their ears open, cool, and uncovered. There's a general shape and build on these headsets, which we've seen refined over YEARS of using different products. It's exciting to see a wildly fresh take on a business headset from a brand known for making sport headphones. 

The OpenMeet UC are unlike anything I've seen before... 

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

EARS ARE GROSS! BeBird EarSight Cleaning Cameras Review!

BeBird Ear Cleaning cameras review! 

Ears are kinda funky. Weird shapes, lots of "stuff" like wax, hard to care for, and REALLY sensitive. Adding a small ear camera to your family's medicine toolbox is a REALLY good idea. BeBird is hoping to make endoscopic cameras as common in homes as thermometers and scales. 

Let's chat about some options for family health tech! Here's a look at the BeBird EarSIght Pro and Earsight Complete (and a look INSIDE my own ears)! 

Monday, April 21, 2025

H2O Audio Tri 2 Pro Bone Conduction Headphones: TOO Sporty for Me?

H2O Audio Review! 

I'm a BIG fan of bone conduction headphones, but even these might be a bit above my pay grade! You've got to build audio to a different level to cater to folks competing in triathlons. For someone how takes casual hikes out in the hills, I'm definitely not working this headset as hard as it can go. 

For the folks who NEED that kind of capability though, I think they're in for a treat... 

Saturday, April 19, 2025

KZ Zenith IEM Earbud Review: KZ Tuning is Growing Up?

KZ Zenith Review! 

This brand helped introduce me to a whole world of cabled audio experiences. While I often hold them up as examples of the genre, I've kinda grown into preferring other solutions. The Zenith bring in some interesting new tech bits, and a four switch tuning feature, but most importantly, I think KZ is changing up how they tune their earbuds. 

A little. I think... 

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Meze 105 AER Open Back Headphones Review: This Sound Quality Broke My Brain

Meze 105 AER review! 

I'm having so much fun in this premium "mid-range" place for headphones. We've got a bunch of TERRIFIC options to play with. Meze is back with a brilliant option that might just pull me away from that "planar presentation". 

Let's chat! 

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Edifier Stax Spirit S5 Review: Planar Magnetic Headphones are SO tasty!

Edifier Stax S5 review! 

They're pricey, but they're fantastic. I love how a planar driver produces sound, and I'm excited to see more and more consumer focused options with closed back designs. Edifier lacks ONE feature for broad consumer adoption, but we can't fault the sound quality here. 

This is a wonderful consumer headphone.