Ideally, you should consider the output of a speaker before buying it, to be sure that it meets your usage needs. However, it is all too common for people to ask, “How do I make my speaker louder?” By this point, it is too late to buy a louder, higher-output speaker. Instead, we need practical …
Portable speakers have become a billion-dollar industry globally, which shows in the steady release of new mobile speakers by top audio brands. You can see these products made by Sony, JBL, Marshall, Ion – and in the case of this article – Bose (SoundLink Flex) and Bang & Olufsen (Beosound A1). While Bose might be …
Nothing feels more frustrating and deflating than getting a beautiful new speaker, setting it up in the most attractive part of your room, and failing to connect your Bluetooth. Even more frustrating is that most Google searches will lead you to the wrong product or web pages that don’t completely answer your question. Thankfully, with …
Bose has become a giant in the audio equipment industry and is easily one of the most iconic names across all speaker brands. What you may not know is that they have also made some fairly quality wireless earbuds over the years as well. While these products can be very efficient and easy to use, …
You have heard a lot about sneaky fees that different service providers tack onto their regular service fees to make an extra buck. However, unless you have crawled through your receipts and itemized every dollar you have spent you may have never actually seen one of these fees in action. (With all the following information, …
It can be frustrating when your earbuds’ crisp and clear sound changes for the worse. It can be even harder to figure out what’s wrong with such a small item, especially if you don’t know to take them apart and troubleshoot them. The good news is that cleaning out muffled earbuds doesn’t have to be …
If you would have asked me what a matinee was as an adolescent I would have shown you a picture of an endearing sea cow. The truth is, this word has permeated the English language for some time and little of the population is familiar with what it really means. Thankfully, for my fellow amateur …
It can feel like an extensive knowledge of filmmaking is needed to enjoy movies nowadays. To the layperson, it can seem like film, and the methods we employ to enjoy them are changing and evolving faster than we can keep up with. Luckily, we’re here to explain the nitty-gritty in a digestible way for everyone! …
Vlogging and streaming have never been more popular, and with popularity comes a demand for more accessible tools of the trade. Cameras have largely moved past the need to be bulky to provide good quality video; you can even get cinema-quality cameras that fit into the palm of your hand! The Logitech Mevo Start and …
The methods we use to watch movies seem to be changing faster than we can keep up with them. As a result, it looks like every cinema has a new and exciting product to sell you that will “enhance” your movie-going experience. We’ve taken a look at what AMC’s Dolby Cinema has to offer you, …
Video doorbells are becoming more and more popular with every passing year. What we once achieved using a peephole is now achieved digitally using a video camera attached to the doorbell. Some cameras are motion detectors that start recording before the bell is even rung. Newer technology has synced our video doorbells up with our …
When shelling out the extra cash for Dolby Cinema, you want to take advantage of their assigned seating. When you have the option to get the best seat in the house, there’s no reason not to try, are we right? Here’s a quick guide to picking the best seats in a Dolby Cinema theatre. What …
Sony XB23 and JBL Flip 6 are similarly designed bluetooth speakers that are popular choices in the sub-$130 price range. Flip 6 brings louder and clearer audio and is the obvious winner for sound. The design also looks much nicer, at least to my eye. Sony XB23 still isn’t a bad choice, and it generally …
Over the last decade plus, digital cinema has made traditional 35 mm film nearly obsolete. Rather than a reel of film, movies are now stored on a hard drive that can be played digitally. However, the digital age has also brought with it some confusing terminology. Instead of a movie being either 35mm or 70mm, …
For anyone looking to build or buy an arcade machine, it is essential to get the aspect ratio correct. Modern television displays have “stretched” in recent decades, with the 16:9 widescreen format now being the industry standard for shows and movies. But if you try stretching Pac-Man or Donkey Kong into that format, you will …
When it comes to arcade machines, everyone seems to have a strong opinion on one topic – upright versus cocktail. The debate between which one is better – an upright arcade machine or a cocktail arcade machine – is a matter of personal preference, so it will never be settled. Many of us are nostalgic …
We have all experienced the frustration of wondering exactly what time a movie starts. Sure, the ticket might say 7:30 showtime. But if you show up early for good seats, not only do you have to wait until 7:30 for the programming to start, but then you are stuck watching previews and advertisements. On the …
Summary In the world of portable speakers, JBL is a name that has become synonymous with consistency. They have thoughtful designs for the majority of their products as well as inspired sound quality when compared with a good deal of their competitors. I am not getting paid by JBL to say any of this, despite …
While not as universally recognizable as names like Sony and Bose, JBL might quietly be the best audio equipment brand on the market today. Their Bluetooth speakers, headphones, and sound systems are known for being fairly inexpensive while also carrying admirable bass and intuitive, uncomplicated designs. To offer a better idea of their best portable …
Summary Ion Audio, founded in 2002, has quietly become one of the go-to brands for solid, affordable portable speakers with impressive battery life. To offer you better insight into which portable speaker will be preferable to your own tastes, we will be going over these three products in as much detail as we can find. …
