January 29, 2016

Vifa Helsinki Portable Wireless Speaker Review

January 29, 2016/ Nir Schneider

Vifa might not be as big or as widely known as Bang & Olufsen, but it's easy to see why they're just as good when it comes to uncompromised audio. Vifa is a Danish company and like all good Danish brands, Vifa's Scandinavian design prowess is unquestionably embedded into every one of its beautifully crafted, one-of-a-kind products. The Helsinki is one of three wireless speakers under Vifa's umbrella, which were all named after Nordic city capitals – the $449 Helsinki, the $799 Copenhagen, and the $1,699 Stockholm wireless soundbar. Vifa's Helsinki is the most portable of them all, features a leather carry handle and a fashionable chic design with a total of six drivers under that petite Nordic body for authentic sound reproduction. So can this finally be the portable speaker to beat the JBL Xtreme, and is it really worth its price in sound? Catch out full review to find out!

January 23, 2016

Master & Dynamic MW60 Wireless Headphones Review

January 23, 2016/ Nir Schneider

Wireless headphones are officially so popular right now that every audio brand now makes a pair. One of those brands that has recently joined the club is Master & Dynamic, the maker of one of our most favorite pair of high-end and ultra-premium headphones. The company's new MW60 are the first over-ear headphones to feature wireless audio with the usual Master & Dynamic touch of excellence in style and build quality. With a premium price to match, the MW60 strive to be the finest wireless headphones money can buy. Because after all, we're talking about what is in fact the most expensive pair of wireless headphones you can get right now. That's right, $550 gets you a lifetime of enjoyment with Master & Dynamic's MW60. Wondering what such beautifully crafted headphones sound like? Wonder no more! Our full review has all the details.

January 20, 2016

Peak Design The Everyday Messenger Bag Review

January 20, 2016/ Nir Schneider

This is the Everyday Messenger. It isn't just another camera bag. It's an all-in-one gear bag. A lot of thought went into making the Peak Design Everyday Messenger that it almost seems like everyone’s needs are answered by this one bag. Billed as a premium everyday gear bag for professionals and commuters alike, Peak Design’s The Everyday Messenger is everything you want it to be. It’s a shoulder bag, a messenger bag, a camera bag and a bag for everything else that is essential to your daily or once-in-a-year trip. Whatever it is that you’re looking for in a great gear bag, this bag apparently has it, does it all and is warranted for life. But will it be good enough to replace less expensive options such as Think Tank's Retrospective series of shoulder bags? Our full review awaits you down below!

November 19, 2015

Oppo PM-3 Over-Ear Headphones Review

November 19, 2015/ Nir Schneider

We've reviewed a bunch of headphones over the years, and what they all had in common were traditional, commonly used voice coil dynamic drivers as a means of producing sound. But very few headphones use a driver technology that's called "planar magnetic drivers", which are large thin diaphragms sandwiched between magnetic grids that use all of their surface to produce sound, don't have two moving parts like dynamic drivers, and have an ultra-fast transient response. You'll only see these being used on high-end, expensive headphones from companies like Audeze and HiFiMan. Another brand that prides itself in using planar magnetic drivers is Oppo, a company you may not immediately recognize or associate with audio at all. Oppo's PM-3 are the company's entry-level over-ear headphones which use planar magnetic drivers to produce high quality sound that's more accurate and has less distortion than other similarly priced headphones with typical dynamic drivers. So how does a $400 pair of planar magnetic headphones sound like? You can check out our full review down below to find out!

November 10, 2015

Jays q-Jays (2nd Gen) In-Ear Monitors Review

November 10, 2015/ Nir Schneider

Jays is back with what can be described as its greatest achievement yet. The new 2nd generation q-Jays are the world’s smallest reference-class in-ear headphones to feature exchangeable cables and have one of the most awe-inspiring build qualities. But that’s not all they boast. They also pack dual balanced armature drivers that consist of a standalone woofer driver and a midrange/tweeter driver said to produce well balanced, neutral sound with pristine clarity and detail reproduction – as well as a controlled deep bass response. But before you read any further, prepare your wallet for some serious fat burning. Our full review is waiting for you after the break!

November 04, 2015

JBL Flip 3 Portable Wireless Speaker Review

November 04, 2015/ Nir Schneider

The Xtreme is a great and powerful speaker, but not everyone can afford a $300 Bluetooth speaker. Fortunately, JBL's new Flip 3 is one wireless speaker that's affordable and very portable too. The Flip 3 improves upon its predecessor using two 40mm drivers flanked by dual external passive bass radiators for much better sounding bass, has double the battery life and features a rubberized water-resistant fabric design for greater outdoor durability. And like JBL's Xtreme and Pulse 2 speakers, the Flip 3 can also be used in a multi-speaker setup by wirelessly connecting to multiple JBL Connect-enabled speakers for an amplified audio experience much like UE's Double Up mode. In short, the Flip 3 is JBL's greatest Flip speaker the company has ever made. Could this be the the best new super portable speaker to get for under $100? You'll have to read our full review – complete with a UE Roll and UE Boom 2 speaker comparison – to find out!

October 30, 2015

Beats Pill+ Portable Wireless Speaker Review

October 30, 2015/ Nir Schneider

If you're in the market for a supremely stylish portable Bluetooth speaker, chances are that you're seriously considering the new Beats Pill+ right now. The Pill+ is the first portable speaker to come out of Beats since Apple purchased the brand a few years ago, and unlike the original and hugely popular Pill 2.0 speaker, the Pill+ has Apple's DNA written all over it. But as popular as the original Pill was, we never thought it sounded good enough to recommended. So how will the new Pill+ stand against some of the best portables you can buy right now? Let's find out!