Even the best TVs need a bit of help in the sound department. A full home theater or surround-sound system can be costly and often rather large. An affordable yet remarkably powerful option is a soundbar. It will take your movie soundtracks, music, and other audio to new levels. We take a look at the…
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Writing full time from home, Charl enjoys modern technology and advanced gadgets but still has a soft spot for quality reliable appliances. He is passionate about durability and quality going to great lengths to find the very best ideas and leading products to share with readers.
What is IPX Rating?
There are many terms and words used when comparing speakers and headphones. Some can be a bit confusing, especially if you have not had much experience shopping for this equipment. We look at one of the specifications you will come across and answer the questions – what is IPX Rating? Before we get into more…
What Is Bass? (Answered)
Bass, in audio terms, refers to the low deep frequencies, generally in the range of 16 to 256 Hz. The frequency range is responsible for those moments in music or movies where you can literally feel the sound. It reverberates throughout your body. It adds power to the sound and the experience. While music has…
The 10 Best Headphones With Mics of 2024
Headphones are one of those things that everyone kind of needs in their life. In addition, working from home has become so common that it’s understandable that you might be in the market for a new set of headphones with a mic component to them. It was hard to pick a winner as we looked…
What are Woofers?
The woofer is the main loudspeaker driver or bass speaker. In order to understand the woofer one needs to know a bit more about the entire speaker design. A woofer does not work in isolation so it is necessary to understand the modern speaker. We will explain what are woofers while taking you through the…
The 8 Best Wireless Earbuds for Small Ears of 2024
When it comes to earbuds, there is seldom a “one-size-fits-all” solution. Many people have smaller ears. While this is not an issue it does make selecting the correct earbuds a bit of a challenge. We will help those of you looking for the best wireless earbuds for small ears. We looked at the very best…
The 8 Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for Kids of 2024
As the world becomes more and more connected through technology the use of headphones has increased substantially. Headphones allow kids to enjoy music and have conversations from anywhere at any time. Selecting the best noise-canceling headphones for kids is not always easy but we will guide you through them. While we reviewed only the very…
The 8 Best Outdoor Alexa Speakers of 2024
Every household needs a great outdoor speaker. It’s almost and essential at this point. It doesn’t matter what the occasion, be it a camping trip, barbeque, trip to the beach, or simply working in the yard, having an outdoor speaker is always welcome. Now, not every outdoor speaker works with Alexa, however. So we’re going…
What Is Midrange in Audio?
The midrange is probably the most essential part of the music. Why? Mids define the overall accuracy of a speaker. So in order to have things like clean highs or super low thunder bass, you need an excellent midrange that isn’t harsh, too forward, or undefined. What is the midrange responsible for? The midrange is…
What Is a Speaker Baffle? (Answered)
A speaker baffle is a crucial component of any speaker system. It’s the front-facing part of the speaker, the part that points toward the listener. All types of speakers, from the smallest portable ones to the largest concert systems, use a range of drivers like woofers, tweeters, and midrange cones to produce sounds of varying…