Audio Quality Archive

  • CSR aptX Codec Gives Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus Superior Wireless Audio

    CSR aptX Codec Gives Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus Superior Wireless Audio

    Posted on November 10, 2011 | No Comments
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  • Fairchild Semiconductor Launches Mobile Audio Initiative Targeting Demand for Louder, Better Speakers in Mobile Devices

    Posted on June 6, 2011 | No Comments
    SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE:FCS) is stepping up its efforts to address one of the most significant challenges facing audio applications in the ...

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  • Hands-on with Creative’s ZiiSound D5 and D200 Bluetooth speakers

    Hands-on with Creative’s ZiiSound D5 and D200 Bluetooth speakers

    Posted on June 17, 2010 | No Comments
    I’ve been following Creative for so long I feel like they’re old friends to me. I’ve been impressed over the years with their MP3 player line but they, like so many audio manufacturers, have seen the writing on the wall and the future isn’t in making the MP3 players – it’s in making the stuff [...]

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  • Sony releases Piiq headphones for skaters, kids who want to be skaters

    Sony releases Piiq headphones for skaters, kids who want to be skaters

    Posted on June 2, 2010 | No Comments
    Sony just released the Piiq line of headphones ranging from $99 to $14. They claim they are full of "skater fashion" and "high-concept urban awareness," which means Sony's designers in Tokyo watched some MIA and Lady Gaga videos.

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  • Gimped “Avatar” Blu-ray coming soon

    Gimped “Avatar” Blu-ray coming soon

    Posted on March 16, 2010 | No Comments
    Everyone’s favorite Dances With Wolves remake, Avatar, is coming soon to Blu-ray and DVD. Just don’t expect many extras. Or 3-D. As reported by the great TheDigitalBits.com, 20th Century Fox will shortly announce a 4/22 release date for Avatar on Blu-ray and DVD. But be aware that if you want some bonus features, or 3D, you [...]

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  • Review: Creative World of Warcraft headset

    Review: Creative World of Warcraft headset

    Posted on March 14, 2010 | No Comments
    Short Version: Fresh from the box, Creative’s World of Warcraft, is here! They were designed for WoW players and their performance definitely reflects that. While a tad bulky, they don’t feel heavy. Pros • Very Comfortable • Hard to hear outside the headphones • Wireless Mic works well. Does not get in the way. • Driver allows deep customization of audio to serve your needs. Cons • No way to determine battery power. • Volume buttons feel a little flimsy. • Microphone can adjust but not very well. • In order to download drivers, you must register the product. • Reasonable but not impressive range. • Not compatible with consoles (at least the PS3)

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  • Aliph launches Jawbone ICON bluetooth headset

    Aliph launches Jawbone ICON bluetooth headset

    Posted on January 19, 2010 | No Comments
    Bluetooth headsets usually don't look very exciting, but the Jawbone series is generally a bit more tasteful then a lump of plastic you stick in your ear. Aliph just launched their new ICON line, which adds some extra features to make their headset stand out.

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  • Hands-on Sennheiser/Adidas 680 sports headphones

    Hands-on Sennheiser/Adidas 680 sports headphones

    Posted on January 9, 2010 | No Comments
    We found a pair of these previously announced Sennheiser headphones here at CES and got a hands-on demo for you guys. The short version: Rugged, solid feel and great sound quality. A bit pricey, but if you are an avid outdoorsman, you won't go wrong with these.

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  • Jabra launches two new bluetooth devices at CES

    Jabra launches two new bluetooth devices at CES

    Posted on January 6, 2010 | No Comments
    Good news for Jabra fans; they just announced two new Bluetooth devices at CES. For the traditional headset wearer we've got the Jabra Extreme, and for the speakerphone fan we've got the Cruiser Bluetooth speakerphone. Both devices use Jabra's new Noise Blackout technology, to cut down on the background noise issues.

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  • Jabra STONE Bluetooth headset review

    Jabra STONE Bluetooth headset review

    Posted on October 23, 2009 | No Comments

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    Finally, the teaser's over. The latest delivery to Engadget's UK penthouse is the Jabra STONE Bluetooth headset due out in the US on 8th November, and we took no time to extract the pebble from the transparent cylinder. In front of us are the two parts of the STONE: an earpiece of a breakthrough form factor that instantly makes you pity its rivals, and behind it is the accompanying portable charging base which serves as an external battery. The latter is equipped with a micro-USB port and an LED indicator -- simply green or red -- to show whether there's enough battery juice for one full charge. It's a pretty neat idea as this is the only feasible way to fit eight hours of talk time (or twelve days of standby time) into such tiny package: two on the earpiece and an extra six from the surprisingly light battery base -- our scale reckons it is just under one ounce. We also dig the auto-off function when you dock the earpiece and vice versa. Docking and undocking are pretty straight forward too: just snap in for the former, and poke your thumb through the bottom hole of the base to push the earpiece out. The generic click button hidden under the Jabra badge is easy to access and responds well. Above that is the invisible vertical touch strip for volume control and similarly it responded nicely to our strokes. What's left on the earpiece are the two LED indicators on the underside for Bluetooth connectivity and battery. So far so good, but what really matters is the ear-on experience and the audio quality -- listen for yourself after the break.

    Jabra STONE Bluetooth headset review originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Rhapsody iPhone app to get offline playback, still isn’t Spotify

    Rhapsody iPhone app to get offline playback, still isn’t Spotify

    Posted on October 13, 2009 | No Comments
    Let’s be frank here: Rhapsody has some seriously big shoes to fill. Even though it hasn’t yet come stateside, Spotify has set a new standard for mobile music, and let’s face it: Rhapsody Mobile’s first few steps out of the gate haven’t exactly been well-received. So what can they do to pick up some steam (and [...]

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  • Review: Technical Pro PM-21

    Review: Technical Pro PM-21

    Posted on October 12, 2009 | No Comments
    Podcasting. Is it still relevant? Do people listen to them? Is there any point? I mean, we do one, but what about the rest of the world? Should they do it? Well, it’s definitely gotten easier. The PM-21, for example, is a $129 podcast kit that includes a mini-mixer, microphone, mic stand, and Audacity software. It’s [...]

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  • Review: Jabra Halo Bluetooth stereo headphones

    Review: Jabra Halo Bluetooth stereo headphones

    Posted on October 1, 2009 | No Comments
    I love wireless technology and will write-off a lot of its downfalls for the advantages. For instance, it doesn’t bother me that the audio quality of the Jabra Halo is sub-par, because they are wireless and very comfortable. Plus, I can deal with a lot of connection issues if I can eventually get it to [...]

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  • Review: Bose QuietComfort 15 headphones

    Review: Bose QuietComfort 15 headphones

    Posted on September 23, 2009 | No Comments
    If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my years of tech reporting it’s that you should never say Bose makes good products. Bose, like Apple, is a lightning rod for informed and uninformed attacks from both the pro and con camps and to say they do things well – or poorly – is a dangerous [...]

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  • Survey: iPhone 3GS best selling cell phone in Japan in July

    Survey: iPhone 3GS best selling cell phone in Japan in July

    Posted on August 17, 2009 | No Comments
    It seems Japan, the country with the most advanced mobile infrastructure on the globe, has come to embrace the iPhone. According to a survey conducted by market research company GfK's Japanese subsidiary [JP], the 32GB model of the iPhone 3GS was the most popular phone in Japan last month.

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