It was once considered nature’s most fearsome predator, and made us afraid to go back in the water. But now the great white shark has been reduced to a passive iPhone amplifier, blasting out your Nicki Minaj and MIA. More »
The Digitech iStomp isn’t the first iPhone-controlled guitar effects pedal, but it’s the first one that feels more like a legit guitar accessory than an iPhone toy. More »
Shure has been killing it for years with their line of professional in-ear monitors. In 2010, they turned their attention to full-sized headphones. Does the SRH-940, their latest and greatest closed-back model, earn its keep? More »
Computer speakers are maybe the least inspiring pieces of audio equipment in the world. They always look and sound like some designer’s boring afterthought, especially compared to the great bookshelf speakers I’ve got stacked around my house. More »
One day you might not have to worry about sticking your left and right earbuds in the correct ears. Because researchers have created a clever system that automatically adjusts the stereo mix depending on what side each bud is inserted. More »
Paradigm have been making high-quality audio equipment for a long, long time. But last year they launched their new Paradigm Shift line to bring their revered technologies to the masses at more accessible prices. Enter the A2-powered monitors. Do they live up to the family lineage? More »
The new Koss Porta Pro KTC headphones aren’t exactly new. They’re an update to a product that’s been a mainstay since the ’80s. And now you can get these retro cans with an iOS remote. It’s about time. More »
Mackie’s compact mixers can be found in recording studios across the US, but the company’s new iPad-controlled DL1608 is sure to be a hit for live performances since it allows engineers to wander the venue, fine tuning the mix from every corner. More »
Beats by Dre headphones are great for listening to hip hop and looking cool around the city. But if you’re not into their bottom-heavy sound, you’re left out of the party. More »