The great thing about Ion Audio is that they concentrate on fun audio products: seriously, who else puts a speaker in plant pot? At CES, Ion has continued in the tradition of fun with two products for two very different environments. Todd listens in with Wendy Fortin, Ion Product Manager. First up is the Block Party Live, a 50W PA
Bluetooth and WiFi speakers are commonplace today, so manufacturers have to go to great lengths to distance themselves from competition. That's the case this year at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where all sorts of new and innovative products are on display. Zetally is unveiling its Avy, a WiFi Android-powered speaker with a unique twist. It may not
Bluetooth speakers seem to be a dime a dozen on the market these days, and some are better than others. Braven tends to rank up there among the better quality ones available. The company produces a range which even includes water-resistant models that are ideal for outdoor use. But what about filling the inside of your home with sound? That
Sennheiser has been busy over the past few days announcing two new products, Urbanite headphones and Momentum In-Ear earbuds, both of which look outstanding. The new Urbanite headphones are aimed at the fashion-conscious Gen Ys, with a high quality product that emphasises bass. "Sennheiser Urbanite headphones are for the generation of Millennials who know more and demand more. They love their
There is no shortage of Bluetooth speakers on the market these days, and Logitech makes some of the best -- I've found the UE Boom to be the finest I have used. Now the company has unveiled its latest model, named the Logitech X300 Mobile Wireless Stereo Speaker. The X300 has a unique design, with the speakers angled. It's made to spread the
I was watching an ABBA retrospective on BBC4 last night and to my surprise, there was Benny and Bjorn wearing Sennheiser HD414s in the recording studio. Lest anyone think that I'm a complete Sennheiser nerd, the HD414s have bright yellow earpads and are very recognisable. With the trip down memory lane complete, let's take a look and a listen to
I first came across Libratone at the The Gadget Show earlier in the year where their colourful hi-fi speakers with interchangeable covers stood out against the more run-of-the-mill Bluetooth speakers. On the back of my interview, Libratone kindly sent me a Zipp, a portable wireless AirPlay speaker, to further my education in their products. Let's take a look and a