Category: Bluetooth
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AirPods Pro 2nd Generation Review: 5 Reasons They’re Worth The Upgrade (Even If You Have The Original)
AirPods Pro 2nd Generation Review: Are they worth buying (even if you have the originals)? Here are five reasons why the answer is yes! Last month, Apple launched the second generation of the AirPods Pro. They promised better battery life, improved noise cancellation, a better transparency mode over the original, and wireless MagSafe charging. They…
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KEF’s New Mu7 Wireless Headphones Provide Sleek Design, Crisp Audio, And 40 Hours Of Battery Life
Bluetooth, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Videos, WirelessToday KEF announced the release of the $399 KEF Mu7, their latest pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones. The KEF Mu7 wireless headphones are designed by British designer Ross Lovegrove, who also worked with the brand on the flagship Muon loudspeakers, Muo portable speakers, and Mu3 earphones. They feature a sleek, minimalist aluminum design that folds…
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October Prime Early Access Sale For Audiophiles: 10 Best Audio Deals From The Second Day!
Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, News, Portable Audio, Speakers, The BestThe October Prime Early Access Sale Ends Today! The October Prime Early Access Sale is now live on Amazon.com! Deals end tonight (10/12) at midnight PT, and offers discounts on thousands of items across categories like electronics, home & kitchen, toys, apparel, beauty, health & wellness, and more. Since we’re an audio site, we’ve been…
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Prime Early Access Sale For Audiophiles: Amazon Prime Day 2022-The Best Speakers, Headphones, Electronics! (Updated)
Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, The BestUpdated 10/12 (9:33AM CST) Have you heard? The Prime Early Access Sale on Amazon is on, and it’s an opportunity for Amazon Prime members to save money on great holiday gifts before the Black Friday rush. If you’re like most music lovers and audiophiles, you’ll be looking for sales on audio gear like Speakers, Headphones,…
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The New Focal Bathys Is A Stunning ANC Headphone With Speaker Drivers Made In France
Today, Focal introduced Bathys, their first wireless noise-canceling headphone. At $799, it becomes another entry into the ultra-premium ANC headphone class along with the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 and the Mark Levinson No.5909. Like both of those models, the new Bathys has a luxury build, and it may be the most opulent out of the…
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5 Brands Every Audiophile On A Budget Should Know
Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Power Amps, Reviews, Streaming, The Best, Videos, WirelessThe best way to enjoy music is through high-quality audio equipment that will let you hear every detail in your favorite songs. These five brands offer great products at affordable prices! 1. For DACs and Headphone Amps: iFi Audio Since 2012, iFi Audio has manufactured some of the best affordable headphone amps and DACs. Their…
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Best HIFIMAN Headphones For Audiophiles On A Budget! (2022)
Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Music, Portable Audio, The Best, Videos, WirelessHIFIMAN Electronics and their brilliant founder Dr. Fang have been making stellar Planar headphones since the early 2000s. Since then, they have continued to innovate and improve their products over time and offer great value for audiophiles looking for a bargain. Headphones like the HIFIMAN SUNDARA, with Its combination of sensitivity and technicality, changed the…
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Bowers & Wilkins’ New Px8 Is A Flagship Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphone With Drivers Based Upon Their High-End Speakers
Bluetooth, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Software, Streaming, WirelessBowers & Wilkins launches a new flagship wireless headphone, the $699 Px8: From the press release… Bowers & Wilkins, the renowned British premium audio brand, has launched its new flagship wireless headphone, the Px8. The new model sets a new reference standard for sound, build and finish in the active noise cancelling wireless headphone category.…
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EarFun UBOOM L Review: This Awesome Portable Bluetooth Speaker Is A Steal At $79 (Or Less)!
Ed. Note: The EarFun UBOOM L currently has a 15% off coupon on their Amazon product page, bringing the price down to $68…that’s an amazing deal You could be forgiven if you’ve never heard of EarFun, as they don’t do a whole lot of advertising or retail product placement. That said, regarding their true wireless…
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NAD C700 Streaming Integrated Amplifier In The House: First Impression Review
Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Software, Streaming, The Best, Videos, WirelessI marvel at the quality of today’s “just add speakers” streaming integrated amplifiers. The best have beautiful high-resolution screens that wow you with alluring album art and copious metadata displayed in large, crisply rendered fonts. Not only that, they sound better than ever before. In addition, their app-based control opens the door to just about…
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Check Out Andover Audio’s Latest All-In-One Turntable System, The Eye-Opening Andover-One “E”
Last year, we named Andover Audio’s Model One Turntable System Product of the Year under the Best Analog Audio/Turntable Components category, and we still think it’s the best product of its kind on the market. Well, today, we have some news regarding the Model One system. Andover is announcing a name change as part of…
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PSB Drops A Brilliant All-In-One Speaker System With The Powerful BluOS Multi-Room Platform!
A few years back, we reviewed the smooth and natural-sounding new powered speakers from PSB Speakers, the Alpha AM5. Built on the foundation of PSB’s capable (and affordable) Alpha Series passive loudspeaker, it definitely sounded good, but it also lacked some of the advanced features provided by active speaker systems with Wi-Fi (like Kef’s LSX…
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The Hottest Budget Audiophile Gear Right Now: New Stuff From Elac, Meze Audio, Buchardt Audio, And More!
Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, First Impressions, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, News, Portable Audio, Software, Speakers, Streaming, The Best, Videos, WirelessNow that we’re moving into the fourth quarter of the year, and simultaneously sliding into the holiday season, the new product announcements are coming in hot and heavy! Today, we have a list detailing some of the hottest new budget audiophile gear we’ve seen this week, including a value priced set of powered bookshelf speakers…
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ICYMI: Bluesound Intros The $649 POWERNODE EDGE, A Small-Scale and Low-Cost Streaming Amplifier
Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Power Amps, Software, Speakers, Streaming, WirelessThis past week, Bluesound announced the $649 Powernode Edge, a new streaming amp that will sell alongside their long-time “just-add-speakers” option, the $949 Powernode. Marketed as an entry-level device, the Powernode Edge has a smaller footprint than the Powernode but much of the same functionality, like access to Bluesound’s impressive BluOS, a multi-room, hi-res (up…
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The Best Labor Day Deals For Audiophiles: Speakers, Headphones, And Electronics! (2022)
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Reviews, Speakers, The Best, WirelessIf you’re looking for the Best Home Audio deals this holiday weekend, then look no further! We’ve got a great round-up below! This weekend there are some great deals on integrated amps by Yamaha, speakers by Klipsch, and Headphones from Sony. Plus a lot more! Check out all the great stuff, and take advantage of the savings! Check…
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The Best Budget Audiophile Gear Of 2022 (Fall Edition): Speakers, Headphones, Etc.
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, The Best, Videos, WirelessIf you’re putting together an audio system on a budget, it’s an excellent time to be alive. Affordable hi-fi gear has never sounded better, so getting more system for your money is easy if you know where to look! We here at Hifitrends.com eat, sleep, and breathe affordable hi-fi, so we have both studied and…
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Gravastar Sirius Wireless Gaming Earbuds Review: Thumbs Up For Movies And Games, Thumbs Down For Music
TL;DR These earbuds are comfortable and sound good when playing games or watching movies, but they’re underwhelming when listening to music. Intro I’ve reviewed a lot of True Wireless Earbuds, but Gaming Earbuds are something new to me. They are a relatively new subset of TWS earphones, usually with DSP-enhanced low-latency modes. The low-latency option…
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SoundPEATS Free2 Classic Review: The Best True Wireless Earbuds Under $30! (W/Coupon)
TL;DR Great looks, comfortable fit, and excellent sound make these earphones an impulse buy for those looking for affordable true wireless earbuds without ANC. Intro With many smartphones getting rid of headphone jacks, folks are forced to carry around a dongle for wired earphones or pick up a pair of wireless earbuds for phone calls…
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We’ve Built A Intoxicating Budget Audiophile Setup Using One Of The Best New Bookshelf Speakers!
Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessI just finished reviewing the new Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M II speaker, and I was very impressed by its transparency and dynamics. The soundstage and imaging are also top-notch. You get a lot for a very affordable $749, which inspired me to build a musical budget audiophile around this awesome bookshelf. The only knock against…
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Amazon Prime Day (2022): The Best Deals Still Available! Home Audio, Speakers, Headphones, Electronics
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, Deals, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Portable Audio, Speakers, WirelessAmazon Prime Day 2022 is in the rearview mirror, but there’s no need to think you missed out on all the fun. There’s still a lot of stuff on sale at Prime Day prices, or very close to it. Check out our list of the best Amazon Prime Day deals still available, and if you…
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