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iLuv ReF On-Ear Headphones Review

iLuv ReF On-Ear Headphones Review

Michael Convente December 25, 2013 1

Today’s music consumers want more than just quality sound out of their headphones.  The launch of Beats by Dre headphones back in 2006 ushered in the “fashion headphone” era, and seven years later the

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Logitech UE Boom Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Review

Logitech UE Boom Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Review

Michael Convente July 31, 2013 1

I know what you’re thinking – can this flashy, wild-colored, “astronaut”-promoted wireless speaker really be a quality product?  I mean, come on, we all have seen the heavily celebrity-promoted Beats by Dre and Monster headphones

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Logitech UE Boombox Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Review

Logitech UE Boombox Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Review

Patrick Nosker July 30, 2013 1

The last time I stopped by the Ultimate Ears headquarters in Irvine, California I had a nice discussion with Chuck Reynolds (former Worldwide Director of Sales at Ultimate Ears and now Director of Sales

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Orb Audio Mod1 Speaker/Amplifier (and Super Eight Subwoofer) Review

Orb Audio Mod1 Speaker/Amplifier (and Super Eight Subwoofer) Review

Patrick Nosker July 15, 2013 0

When I first read about Orb Audio’s Mod1 system I couldn’t believe my eyes. $300 for what amounts to a pair of single 3″ cones in a steel spheres and a 15 watt per

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CES 2013 Recap

CES 2013 Recap

Mark Pinkerton January 9, 2013 0

The pnosker.com staff saw a lot of neat things at CES. This is the first of a few updates about the coolest things we saw at the 2013 International CES. Pat- Motörheadphones The band Motörhead

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Marshall Minor Black Headphones Review

Marshall Minor Black Headphones Review

Michael Convente December 6, 2012 0

The Marshall name in music has been around for over 50 years, starting in the early 1960s when rock-and-roll pioneer Jim Marshall created a cutting-edge amp for local musicians.  More than 50 years later

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RHA MA350 Noise Isolating Earphones Review

RHA MA350 Noise Isolating Earphones Review

Matt Moran November 18, 2012 0

The RHA MA350 delivers high quality sound for a very reasonable price. The MA350 is a simple yet elegant pair of black earphones (an aluminum and fabric woven cable to be exact) that provides

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Logitech Ultimate Ears UE Personal Reference Monitors (PRM) Review

Logitech Ultimate Ears UE Personal Reference Monitors (PRM) Review

Patrick Nosker November 2, 2012 1

Ultimate Ears is famed for making very good consumer level headphones but their origins lie in the performance market. Originally designed by Jerry Harvey to be used by on-stage musicians in lieu of wedge

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ClarityOne EB110 Earbuds Review

ClarityOne EB110 Earbuds Review

Michael Convente April 19, 2012 0

So I’ll admit, I’ve had these ClarityOne EB110 earbuds since CES 2012 (that’s over 3 months for those of you keeping track).  So yes, you could say this review is… ahem… a bit late. 

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Sonomax eers PCS-250 Custom Earbuds: Changing the Game of Custom Personal Audio (Review)

Sonomax eers PCS-250 Custom Earbuds: Changing the Game of Custom Personal Audio (Review)

Patrick Nosker January 24, 2012 3

Sonomax has changed a lot in the last year. Moving from proof of concept to production, they have optimized their Sonofit custom molded earphones technology to be more robust and easier to use. The

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