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Ineo Alien Vibes W601 Speaker System Review

Ineo Alien Vibes W601 Speaker System Review

When it comes to getting speakers sadly many people just simply go to the store and pick up what they have there and do not do any research at all. Speakers allow you to take the headphones off and share the music you are listening to. Today we are taking a look at an interesting 2.2-channel speaker system from a new company called Alien Vibes. The Alien Vibes W601 features a large dual subwoofer, dual 15-watt satellites, wooden construction and a built in card reader and USB port that you can use to play music from different devices. Will the W601 impress? Read on to find out.

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ASUS Announces Xonar U7 USB Soundcard and Headphone Amplifier

ASUS Announces Xonar U7 USB Soundcard and Headphone Amplifier

ASUS has just announced their new Xonar U7 USB Soundcard and Headphone Amplifier. It offers users powerful and clear 114dB SNR audio, with an included headphone amplifier, Dolby Home Theater v4 support, plus dedicated microphone and volume controls. It has the convenience of being able to be connected via USB so it requires no standalone power supply and works instantly setup-free with no need to open your system up.

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RHA MA450i Earphones Review

RHA MA450i Earphones Review

For some earphones are what they occasionally use when they need to and most likely those people are fine with the earphones that come with their device. Others are people who depend on their earphones to take them away from their surroundings or keep them motivated. These are people who are traveling, working out, or are working remotely. They not only want great sound, but also great comfort as well. RHA, a company out of Glasgow, UK has sent us their latest earphones, the MA450i. These earphones feature a solid aluminum design, 10mm Mylar drivers, seven interchangeable ear-tips and a fabric braided cable. The MA450i has also been certified for use with iPhone, iPod and iPad devices so you will be able to make and receive calls.

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X-mini UNO Capsule Speaker Review

X-mini UNO Capsule Speaker Review

“Sound beyond size,” claims the packaging of the X-mini Capsule Speaker. This tiny collapsible speaker pops open with a twist, and a built-in cable jacks into whatever audio device one desires. With the flick of a switch, and a press of Play, sweet tunes fill the air for up to 20 hours. Does the full package deliver? Read on to find out. X-mini was nice enough to hook us up with one of the UNO Capsule Speakers at CES 2013.

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Mad Catz Announces the F.R.E.Q.7 Surround Sound Gaming Headset

Mad Catz Announces the F.R.E.Q.7 Surround Sound Gaming Headset

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. announced that the F.R.E.Q.7 Surround Sound Gaming Headset featuring Dolby Headphone Technology is now available for pre-order. Part of the Company’s range of GameSmart products, the F.R.E.Q.7 is compatible with a wide variety of devices and is expected to ship in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Ideal for use with gaming, movies, music and more, the F.R.E.Q.7 features Dolby Headphone Technology and Dolby Pro Logic IIx technology, expanding stereo and 5.1 audio to rich 7.1 surround sound, perfect for empowering gamers with a competitive edge. In addition, PC gamers can instantly toggle between surround sound and stereo to ensure they have the right audio for their game or music.

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Razer Kraken Pro Gaming Headset Review

Razer Kraken Pro Gaming Headset Review

The Kraken Pro Analog Gaming Headset was a product that I received after competing in the annual Tiger Direct PC Race. Only after the event was over and all the hoopla from CES calmed down did we decide that the Kraken Pro was one of the products we received that we legitimately wanted to review. Razer has a history of making wild claims regarding PC products, i.e. The Razer Blade: The World’s First Gaming Laptop or the Razer Edge Pro: The World’s First Gaming Tablet but with the Kraken Pro they are making a claim based on one of the most subjective topics in product reviews…comfort. The Kraken Pro has a lot to live up to, especially when you make a claim like that, so let’s see how it holds up.

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Antec AMP SP1 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review

Antec AMP SP1 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review

I’m sure when you hear the name Antec you think of cases and power supplies, I know I do.  Well Antec has a new division called Antec Mobile Products (A.M.P.) which creates unique products for your mobile devices.  Today we are taking a look at their flagship product the SP1 which is a Bluetooth speaker that allows you to take phone calls as well.  Antec is not new to audio products as their Soundscience Rockus speakers were a huge hit in 2011.  Can their new AMP SP1 Bluetooth speaker compete against all of the other Bluetooth speakers out there?  Read on as we take a look…

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Genius Releases New SP-U115 USB Powered Speakers

Genius Releases New SP-U115 USB Powered Speakers

Genius today is pleased to announce the SP-U115, a pair of USB powered speakers in stylish color options. These affordable and compact USB speakers can be connected to your desktop or laptop in a matter of seconds, giving you the volume boost needed when listening to music or watching movies. The two glossy SP-U115 satellite speakers with 2-inch driver units ensure an audible volume level for home entertainment use, which built-in laptop speakers often fail to provide.

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Razer Carcharias Headset Redesigned for the Xbox 360

Razer Carcharias Headset Redesigned for the Xbox 360

Razer, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, announced its new and improved Razer Carcharias gaming headset for the Xbox 360. Building on the ergonomic and aural standard set by the original Razer Carcharias for the PC, this new gaming headset from Razer brings pro audio fidelity to console gaming with extraordinary comfort. From beach landings and storming the enemy fort to blasting undead in outer space, the full over-ear coverage of the Razer Carcharias ensures a comfortable fit. It boasts a fully adjustable, padded head rail, 1.25 in/3.18 cm on either side, to accommodate a wide range of head sizes, with its soft, pliable, removable ear cups.

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Skullcandy Launches the PLYR2 Wireless Gaming Headset

Skullcandy Launches the PLYR2 Wireless Gaming Headset

Skullcandy, Inc., a high-growth, performance lifestyle audio brand, today announced the launch of the Skullcandy PLYR2 Wireless Gaming Headset – the second in the company’s new line of gaming headsets designed to deliver a unique combination of high quality audio performance, cutting-edge features and a stylish aesthetic for gamers worldwide. Available now, the Skullcandy PLYR2 is the first ever wireless headset developed by Skullcandy and features a host of innovations designed to deliver the best possible gaming experience through dramatically improved audio performance. The Skullcandy PLYR2 is entirely platform agnostic providing perfectly pitched audio and crystal clear voice chat via the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Mac and most mobile gaming solutions.

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