Altec Lansing GT5051 Multimedia Speakers

When it comes to 5.1 multimedia speakers, we all know how it can be annoying when trying to setup the rear speakers.  For one thing, the wire needs to be long enough to reach behind you.  Another problem is finding the right place to place the speakers to get the desired 5.1 sound effect.  Some people just don't have the room or the proper place to place the rear speakers.  For instance, I usually place one rear speaker on my printer on the right behind me.  Behind on the left, I'm forced to place a speaker on my bed post.  Altec Lansing has devised a solution that will eliminate this problem with the GT5051 multimedia speakers.  These multimedia speakers do involve 5.1 sound, but rather than place the rear speakers behind you, there were placed on the front satellites.  Let's find out if these speakers are more effective or worse than a tradition 5.1 setup.

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Yahba Opus Earphones

You might've seen from the previous reviews on the site that I'm very interested in sound.  In fact, I'm always on a quest for better sound.  Today, I will be looking at a set of earphones called the Yahba Opus earphones.  Yes, the earphones are made by a company called Yahba.  You probably have not heard of the company for probably two main reasons: the first being that they are an extremely small company; second is that they only offer a single product which are the earphones which I am talking about now.

In general, earphones can be obtained quite easily.  They are cheap and earphones can be found packaged with MP3 players and such.  Instead, we are looking for a better set of earphones that can produce better sound.  The Yahba Opus earphones retail at a low price of $29.99 making them very affordable. 

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LTB 5.1 USB Headphones

In general, there hasn't been any headphone innovations for many years now.  You have your typical headphones which have the usual 2 speakers, one on the left and one on the right with a band usually on top of your head.  Companies have produced alternative headphones.  For instance, I have seen more portable solutions where the band wraps behind your head instead of the top of your head.  Also, there have been improvements in sound quality while still keeping headphones very affordable.  Today, I will be reviewing the LTB 5.1 channel USB headphones.  Yes, that's right, headphones which incorporate 5.1 channel sound technology.  What is also interesting about these headphones is that it connects with a USB port rather than the typical microphone jack on the back of your sound card. When dealing with 5.1 channel sound technology, we immediately associate it with surround sound. In this review, we will examine these headphones in terms of sound quality, directional sound, and how well these headphones work with a USB port.

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Zvox 315

One relatively unsaid topic regarding TV's is the quality of the sound that comes from the speakers built in your television.  The same can be said for LCD monitors that have built in speakers as well.  When buying a TV, people mainly place a priority on the picture quality rather than the sound.  If the picture quality on the TV is good or excellent, there is no doubt the TV will be purchased as long as it is affordable and sounds decent to the consumer.  Compared with dedicated stereo or home-theatre speakers, the sound that comes from a TV is no comparison.

Today, we will be having a look at a unique solution that attempts to provide a better sound solution for your TV.  It is called the Zvox 315.  In general, it is a speaker that you place on top of your television to replace or go with the built in speakers of your TV.  One might ask how it can offer better sound.  For one thing, a dedicated speaker can offer a much fuller range of sound making things sound richer and clearer.  In this review, we will answer several questions that include whether it sounds good and whether it is easy to connect to your TV, or even your computer!

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With the beautiful and elegant design of the iPod, it can be difficult finding the perfect case.  A leather case can easily make it much bulkier and might not retain the 'cool' appearance of the iPod.  Today, I will be reviewing the iSkin eVo2 case for the iPod.  Unlike the materials you'd might expect in typical cases, the iSkin eVo2 is entirely made out of silicone.  As a flexible material, let's find out if this case has what it takes to maintain the elegance and functionality of the iPod. Click Here For More...

With the outstanding popularity of the iPod, I thought it would be appropriate to begin a set of reviews of the wide variety of accessories available for the iPod.  We begin with two different kinds of accessories by Griffin Technology: the iBeam and the Earjams.  These are two products which are purchased separately.  The iBeam allows you to use your iPod as a mini flashlight as well as a laser pointer.  The Earjams, on the other hand, attaches to the default iPod earbuds to provide bigger and better sound. Click Here For More...

As an audio enthusiast myself, I have always appreciated the possibilities of achieving higher sound quality in all applications.  Today, I will be having a look at a unique set of earphones called the Etymotic ER 6i Isolator earphones.  As the name implies, these earphones isolate unwanted sound and are in the form of small earphones.  There are two types of earphones that I'm aware of.  The first kind is also known as earbuds, which are the kind which are generally placed in the ear.  The other kind are ones that are placed further in the ear just like the ones being reviewed today.  It is just like placing those foam tips in your ear if you are at an extremely loud rock concert or event. Click Here For More...

mobiBLU DAH-1200 MP3 Player

With the overflowing amount of MP3 players to choose from in the market today, it can become a daunting task to decide which one to buy. Since there really has not been any technological advances in the playing of music files, the companies' main concern has been refining the player. Companies mainly differentiate their MP3 players either through design or features.  The design of an MP3 player includes making it smaller and more compact. On the other hand, companies can also add a unique set of features such as a longer battery life or the ability to play multiple types of media files. Today, I will be reviewing the mobiBLU DAH-1200 MP3 player.  This MP3 player is a flash based player with a maximum capacity of 256MB.

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Altec Lansing MX5021 Multimedia Speakers

Computers have now evolved into a media centre in which you can listen to music, watch movies, and even play games.  With this is mind, having a good set of speakers can make the difference in your media centre experience.  Decent-sounding speakers can make music much more enjoyable as well as games more immersive.  Today, I will be reviewing Altec Lansing's MX5021 multimedia speakers.  This is a 2.1 speaker configuration (2 satellite speakers and a subwoofer) aimed at users looking for full and accurate sound.  Since these speakers are also THX certified, you can probably expect that these speakers will sound just as great when watching movies.

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JetAudio iAUDIO 4

The JetAudio CW300 was a successful model due to its small size, it’s 30 hour playback on a single AAA battery, and its incredibly high sound quality with a 95db signal to noise ratio.  There were also additional features such as a built-in FM tuner and a voice recorder.  JetAudio now continues the iAUDIO series with its latest MP3 player.  Rather than naming the next device the CW400, it is simply called the iAUDIO 4.  The iAUDIO 4 boasts new features such as what they call ‘Color Sound’ as well as sound enhancements such as BBE and Mach 3 Bass ( I will talk more about these later in the review).  Let’s find out if the new iAUDIO 4 has what it takes to be a worthy successor to the CW300.

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Altec Lansing FX6021 Multimedia Speakers

There are tons of multimedia stereo speaker systems available in the market to choose from. Stereo multimedia speakers generally refer to either just two satellite speakers or two satellite speakers and a subwoofer.  Although consumers can choose from other speaker configurations such as 4.1 or 5.1 channel speaker systems, most stereo speaker buyers either just want decent sound coming from their computer or just find more than two satellite speakers unnecessary to them.  Altec Lansing has released a product that seems to be in its own niche.  With a MSRP of $299.99 according to Altec Lansing's website, Altec Lansing has released the FX6021 speakers.  These multimedia speakers consist of two satellite speakers and a subwoofer.

One might wonder why would someone want to pay nearly $300 dollars for these speakers when they consider other products such as Logitech's Z-5300 or even Z-680 speakers.  At $300, I would expect near audiophile quality.  This review will be an interesting one because we will find out if the FX6021 has what it takes to deserve to sit near your computer.  From my experience, Altec Lansing is known to make high quality multimedia speakers for your computer so I can expect to some degree that these speakers may just be worth it.

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Logitech Z-3 Multimedia Speakers

Ever since reviewing Logitech’s 5300 and Z-680 multimedia speakers, Logitech has proven to be more than competent in making speakers considering that they specialize in quality mice and keyboards. 

This time I will be reviewing Logitech’s lower end speakers called the Z-3 multimedia speakers.  The Z-3 is a 2.1 configuration consisting of 2 satellite speakers and a subwoofer.  These speakers are intended for individuals who can’t quite afford Logitech’s higher end speakers and are on a budget.  These speakers retail for about $100 according to Logitech’s website.

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Logitech X-530 Multimedia Speakers

Having taken a look at many of the audio products in Logitech's multimedia speaker line, Logitech has again introduced another multimedia speaker set for gamers on a budget.  It is called the X-530.  The X-530 is a 5.1 speaker setup that is composed of 4 satellite speakers and a subwoofer.  This speaker boasts an RMS power of 70 Watts. 

Although Logitech currently has other 5.1 multimedia speakers available, this speaker set is different than the others because it contains the newly introduced FDD² satellite technology designed by Logitech to bring bigger and better sound. 

Let's find out how well this speaker set sounds compared to Logitech's higher end models such as the Z-5300. 

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Altec Lansing VS3151 Multimedia Speakers

Altec Lansing has been manufacturing computer and home audio speakers for quite a long time now.  As a previous owner of Altec Lansing’s ACS54 4.1 multimedia speaker system, I can safely say from experience that Altec Lansing manufactures high quality speakers that produce great sound at very affordable prices. 

Today, we will be taking a glimpse at Altec Lansing’s latest speaker series, the VS series.  The speakers I will be taking a look at is a 5.1 speaker setup.  A 5.1 setup includes two front channel speakers, two rear channel speakers, a center channel, and a subwoofer.  As these speakers provide surround sound, it makes it ideal for music, movies, and especially games.

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Logitech was an unheard of brand name when talking about quality multimedia speakers.  When Logitech released the Z-560 speakers, everyone was amazed at their quality and power with the reasonable price tag.  It proved that the company had potential in making higher end computer speakers.  Logitech has now converged the home theatre realm into the computer realm with the release of the Z-680 and Z-5300.  Instead of the 4.1 setup of the Z-560 speakers, the Z-680 and Z-5300 are a 5.1 setup.  Although the Z-5300 set is second from the top, it doesn’t mean that the quality is diminished.  The main difference between the Z-5300 and Z-680 is the lack of DTS decoding; otherwise the Z-5300 boasts many great features at an affordable price tag.

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EARS EM3 earphones from Future Sonics

Would you pay some $160 dollars for a set of earphones?

No, not for headphones but “just” for in-canal type earphones that you can use on your iPod or Digital Audio Player.

While that may sound like a lot of money it may well be worthwhile if you can really hear the difference.

We’re testing (very subjectively, I might add) the EARS EM3 Universal Fit Monitor Earphones from Future Sonics (FSI).

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