Category Archives: product reviews

The leader of the pack (imo).

By mtc | Published: May 19, 2009

The Plantronics take on Avnera’s first gen AudioMagic chips seems to capture the yellow jersey.  Logitech, Creative, and Freetalk may very well still be selling at a strong clip, but the feature set and execution of the .Audio 995 seems to resonate with consumers more than the others – who admittedly are getting long in [...]

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Only one issue as Vizio Soundbar VSB210WS is reviewed on I4U (scored 8 out of 10)

By mtc | Published: May 19, 2009

Eight out of ten ain’t too shabby! I’ve written much about the Vizio soundbar and the next paragraph is no exception, but it’s nice to hear someone else’s take on products that wirelessaudioblog holds dear.  That said, a little more of my warm air follows…
I live the review, generally, but I do take umbrage with [...]

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“Craziest Gadgets” article cracked me up.

By mtc | Published: May 17, 2009

It looks stunning thanks to the glass front (which you need to keep dry because it’s Slippery When Wet). The system will be There For You because it features “4” honeycomb woofers and 1” silk dome tweeters, delivers stunning sound with restored harmonics, increased clarity and deep bass.
iHome iP1 Bongiovi Studio Series Audio System » [...]

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Photo gallery and short review of iHome Studio Series iP1 up on Engadget

By mtc | Published: May 14, 2009

See entire gallery here.

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NY press spreads the word on Vizio Soundbar

By mtc | Published: April 30, 2009

Check out the short writeup in The New York Times about the Vizio Soundbar VSB210WS.
It was also picked up in New York Magazine as a clutter reducing gadget for city dwellers.
At $350, it’s a pretty affordable lifestyle impact gadget in these tight economic times. Basically it’s a hi-fi makeover kit that will make you wonder [...]

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Predictably disappointing review of Cisco’s Linksys Wireless Home Audio

By mtc | Published: March 10, 2009

Ouch!  Gizmodo has a rough go of it with the Linksys WHA.  Not surprising to hear.  It’s a shame they failed to get reliability to the point needed to make the user experience smooth and intuitive.
It’s also disappointing, but I guess not shocking seeing as this is Cisco, that the hardware look/feel does not seem [...]

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