Audio Equipment

The Best Noise Canceling Earphones Of 2011

Noise canceling headphones work their magic by producing sound frequencies that directly counter the sounds of ambient noise, while still allowing desired sounds (such as music) to come through crystal clear. Full-size noise canceling headphones can offer fantastic sound quality, but sometimes users need a smaller, more portable package for traveling or working out. To allow [...]

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Best Computer Speakers

A quality computer speaker system is required to enhance the listening pleasure of those who use their computer for music, movies, or gaming. Fortunately there are many excellent computer speakers to choose from depending upon personal needs and budget. After scouring reviews at PCMag, Cnet, CrunchGear and Amazon, the following are our picks for the [...]

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The Best Noise Cancelling Headphones Of 2011

Stereo headphones with active noise cancellation technology let travelers hear their music with greater clarity and less ear fatigue. These headphones are useful for those who want to seal out their surroundings, since noise cancellation circuitry is especially effective at countering low-frequency tones (like crowd noise or engine noise on an airplane). Here are four [...]

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Best Waterproof Headphones For 2011

Ever since we saw Michael Phelps with his headphones at the Olympics not only have we asked the question, “What’s on Michael Phelps’ iPod?”, but more importantly, “How can we too enjoy music in and around the water?”.  With science continuing to advance in developing underwater headphones, water lovers can now bring their tunes with [...]

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The Best Computer Speakers Under $400

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The best computer speakers under $400 will fall somewhere in between bookshelf speaker quality and iPod speaker quality. They are specifically designed to boost a weak computer output without causing distortion, as well as providing a decent bit of headroom for volume overall. Good quality computer speakers often provide a good representation of the audio [...]

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The Best Home Theater Receivers

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The best home theater receivers are packed with features and give users the ability to make the most of their home theater systems. And with great new abilities like home networking, advanced audio processing, and better speaker control, there’s not much a user can’t do with these best home theater receivers. Many receivers even allow [...]

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The Best Stereo Amplifiers

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The best stereo amplifiers provide owners plenty of power and control over their audio without the worry of overloading or blowing out a speaker system. Many of the best stereo amplifiers have energy saving features and heat control elements. Manufacturers like Behringer, Onkyo, and Adcom produce some of the best stereo amplifiers on the market.

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The Best Earbud Headphones

The best earbud headphones are designed to give users the best in noise isolation and sound quality. Many steps above the standard low quality headphones that come bundled with MP3 players, or even the inexpensive budget brands, these best earbud headphones earn their price tag through durability and aural brilliance. Most of these models are [...]

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The Best Subwoofers Under $500

The best subwoofers give consumers that low end from the movie theater that can only be achieved with a dedicated bass channel. They can also fill in the missing bass element in your stereo system — pair a good subwoofer with some good bookshelf speakers, and you’d got the entire audio spectrum covered. Luckily there [...]

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The Best Stereo Receivers

The best stereo receivers have become more versatile because of the sheer number of inputs that are now available to consumers. From digital audio to classic phono, there is no shortage of sound waiting to be amplified. Many of the best stereo receivers offer better surround sound capabilities, as well as more support for video [...]

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