REVIEW – I have the privilege of using the shower in my basement that I rebuilt. I say privilege because I am the only one who uses it and I like that. When I rebuilt it, I was not sure exactly how it would be used in terms of who would use it, so I …
REVIEW – As the holidays approach, you may be thinking of either giving—or getting—a Bluetooth speaker as a gift. Unfortunately (or fortunately), there are so many to choose from, I almost feel sorry for the person who has to choose. I pay close attention to what’s available and I’m overwhelmed. Besides the big players in …
Tronsmart Bang Mini Portable Party Speaker review – She may be mini, but she be fierce Read More
REVIEW – Portable audio is such a common thing today. People are always listening to music, podcasts, videos, etc., on wired headphones, Bluetooth headphones, the speaker on their phone, a portable speaker, whatever. Whether we like it or not it’s all around us. If you’re wanting to listen to audio at a volume louder than …
REVIEW – Let me say upfront that I am a fan of mid-century modern design. I love the clean, uncluttered lines, the smooth expanse of wood in the furniture, and especially the “atomic ranch” look of that period’s TVs and radios. Mid-century also recalls a simpler time that I’m sure I look back on with …
Muzen Original III AM/FM Radio & Bluetooth Speaker review – Back to the future Read More
REVIEW – For the past few years that I have been a part of the Gadgeteer team, I have been able to test and review several portable Bluetooth speakers of different sizes, power, features, and sound quality. Generally, all of the speakers I reviewed were decent with some outperforming others within their respective categories of …
Tribit StormBox Blast Portable Bluetooth Speaker review Read More
REVIEW – I know about Edifier’s reputation for speaker products (my son has a pair for his turntable), but now I have something new to play with! We’re looking at the Edifier WiFi Smart Speaker, which promises powerful sound with Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. Does it rock? Does it whimper? To the review! What is …
Edifier WiFi Smart Speaker review – big sound, no foolin’ around! Read More
REVIEW – I will state up front that I love portable Bluetooth speakers. It doesn’t matter how big or small they are, how expensive or cheap they are, or how good or bad they sound—well, scratch the bad-sounding part. I like them because I listen to music all the time. And so I use different …
Soundcore Motion Boom Plus Bluetooth speaker review – A better Boom Read More
REVIEW – We just opened our pool for the season and I wanted to be able to play music outside. Obviously, the concern being that I want to have speakers and gadgets out there that are waterproof, especially with kids jumping in and out and splashing everywhere. I got to try out the MIFA A90 …
NEWS – Summer is here! And that means it’s time to start planning your next trip to the beach. If you’re heading that way, take a look at the new cooler that Igloo recently announced, the KoolTunes Boombox Playmate. As the name suggests, it’s a cooler with a built-in boombox, all the way back from …
adjective: Portable able to be easily carried or moved, especially because being of a lighter and smaller version than usual. Notice that when you look up the word “portable” in the dictionary, you don’t find any reference to the new Soundboks Go portable speaker. It’s true that the $700 Go speaker is a lighter and …
REVIEW – I live in the Pacific Northwest where it rains, a lot. I try to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible and if you want to listen to some music while outside with others you need a waterproof speaker. Enter the Tronsmart Trip waterproof Bluetooth speaker. Let us see if it can hold up …
Tronsmart Trip waterproof Bluetooth speaker review – the little speaker that could Read More
REVIEW – Finally after what seems to have been a never-ending winter, the Spring season is in the air and it is almost warm enough to sit on the deck at night again warmed by the firepit and relaxed by my favorite smooth contemporary jazz playing in the background. For the past couple of years, …
NEWS – IKEA may not be the first brand that comes to mind when you think of Bluetooth speakers, but the Swedish company known best for flatpack furniture and meatballs is looking to change that. The IKEA VAPPEBY is a battery-powered portable Bluetooth speaker with an IP65 water resistance rating to keep the music going …
The IKEA VAPPEBY is an IP65 Bluetooth speaker with ambient lighting Read More
REVIEW – There are two things most good parties have in common, loud music and colorful lights. The Tronsmart Bang is a portable Bluetooth speaker that promises both things. I was recently given the opportunity to check one out. Here are my thoughts on whether it lives up to the moniker of being a party …
Tronsmart Bang Bluetooth Speaker review – The speaker for your next party Read More
REVIEW – A year and a half ago, I reviewed the Tribit StormBox Micro, calling it the audio bargain of the year. I use that little speaker every day, either in the bathroom while showering or in the kitchen while doing dishes. It has become part of my daily life. Since that review, Tribit has …