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AIRPULSE launch the A80 bookshelf speakers in electric Blue. #AIRPULSE #Tech #Speakers

AIRPULSE has released the quintessential modern bookshelf speaker – the A80 – in a stunning electric blue. In addition to the original Walnut Finish, the recently released A80 matches in equal parts its technical superiority and stunning design. Created to be the perfect combination of conventional loudspeaker and digital XMOS system, the A80 offers a superb sound quality from a stylish unit. 

The A80 is AIRPULSE’S entry level plug and play speaker that utilizes the brand’s signature horn-loaded aluminium ribbon tweeter and proprietary 4.5-inch magnet ferrite mid woofer to drive the system. The thin aluminium ribbon diaphragm has high sensitivity, superb transient response, extended frequency range and well-defined resolution. This meticulously formulated horn shape produces directional and optimized high frequencies from the ribbon tweeter, so they are aimed at the listeners, minimizing unwanted inflections and producing a superior, three-dimensional sound with excellently defined details. 

The mid woofer is a 4.5’ hard anodized aluminium alloy cone suspended in a heavy, ultra-rigid cast magnesium alloy frame. Featuring a 30mm diameter voice coil, it is unusually larger than most loudspeakers of this size. It has been shown that larger voice coils have less power compression because they run at a cooler operating temperature. In terms of this sound produced, this means a more realistic and dynamic representation of the music. 

The interior of the A80 is padded with professional pyramid soundproofing foam, reducing unwanted resonance, while the oval vent tube is carefully designed to minimize wind noise while in use. The A80 cabinet is built with an 18-mm thick high-strength MDF in beautiful walnut finish that, while making this a stylish addition to any room, further reduces coloration and audio distortion. 

Connect audio sources to the A80 via AUX, RCA, optical, coaxial, USB, professional balanced input, and Bluetooth. The Bluetooth input uses version 5.0 and has support for Qualcomm aptX codec, resulting in minimal interruptions. The well – known American TRANSPARENT cable is used for internal connections to ensure minimum signal loss, producing a reliable sound quality. 

Bass, treble and volume controls are located on the back panel. Easily brighten the highs-frequency to your taste and adjust the amount of bass according to the listening environment. Included with the pair of speakers is a wireless remote that allows you to switch between inputs, adjust volume and mute your speakers from a distance.  

Specifications 

Tweeter: Horn Loaded Ribbon Tweeter 

Mid-Woofer: 4.5-inch Aluminum Cone Magnesium Ferrite Mid-Woofer 

Total Power Output: R/L(treble): 10W+10W  

          R/L(woofer): 40W + 40W 

Signal to Noise Ratio: L/R: ≥90dBA 

Frequency Response: 52Hz –40KHz 

Input Sensitivity:  AUX: 450±50mV; 

  USB: 400±50mFFs, 

Optical: 400±50mFFs; 

Bluetooth: 500±50mFFs    

Sub Out: 1200mV Max

Inputs: AUX, PC, USB, Optical, Bluetooth 

The USB and Optical inputs support up to 192 KHz Input Sample Rate

Mains Voltage: AC 100-240V / 50-60Hz

 

Active/Passive: Active 

Cables: Internally cabled with Transparent

Cabinet Size: 140x250x220mm

  

Price & Availability

Available on Amazon.co.uk for £629 – https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirPulse-AIRPULSE-A80-Electric-Blue/dp/B08N9NCQQ6 

Tech Review -UNBREAKcable Bluetooth 5.0 FM Transmitter for Car. #Tech #Motoring

This is a neat little gadget for you car and offers several solutions in on with this model in particular, We have seen several options of bluetooth transmitters available in the past that I have typically used and now they have advanced some more due to technology.

This is a simple plug and play solution to get calls, music and audio onto your current vehicles set up not only that it charges your phone too and also offer a USB port to plug in music from a flash drive etc and keeping you hands free too. To set up you simply tune into a free station on your current radio and connect via bluetooth via your smartphone and away you go it is that easy.

Using the device itself also offers all the functions you need with a twisty wheel up top that can control music and calls and works really well overall it is a simple to use product that makes like so much easier in the vehicle, it was a good test sample in my case as I have a brand new vehicle and cant connect my devices to it via bluetooth and awaiting a software update by the manufacturer which is unreal in this day and age and people cant here me but I can hear them but with this unit it all works fine, I tested this with an iPhone 12 and Google Pixel 5 and worked flawlessly on both phones and that includes my music too and calls are great. To top it off you get a bass button for the bass lovers.

Features

Compatible with most devices on the market.

● Dual USB charger with one PD 18W USB-C port and a QC 3.0 USB port.

● CVC technology is anti-interference performance and noise suppression.

● Bluetooth 5.0 for strong and stable connection.

● With bass booster button helps to add bass to songs fast and easy.

 

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Review – The Sharp Party Speaker PS-919 #Sharp #PS919 #Tech #Speaker

Need a new speaker for the summer or what is left of it well this speaker is one to check out with all the features on board and some really thumping bass to go along with it, Joking aside about the summer this is an ideal house speaker too and will certainly fill a large room easily and it looks well and built well and will get those tunes going in no time,this is loud it packs a punch WITH A 130W and has other features thrown in for good measure.

Bigger than many portable speakers it is still portable and can be used anywhere and it has really nice lights on the front and sides too to spice up the effects,most speakers come with no lights so this one is different, there is easy to use controls too and it is IPX5 rated and can also act as a powerbank should you need to charge your phone or tablet which is handy especially outdoors if you are streaming from your smartphone or tablet. This has 14 hours of battery life so it will easily last a good night in the back garden or house or even at a picnic somewhere.

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The controls are great and place well on top of the speaker where you can skip,reverse,play pause and change your volume with nice rounded buttons that sink into the top of the speaker which is easy to navigate, on the underside you have rubber footing too and a tripod mount should you wish to use one, the build is solid and will take a beating by the looks of it and you have a handle on the rear which makes it easy to pick up,, check out the video below for a full tour and sound test and hear that bass go. One thing I might add if you have the money I would buy a second one just to enhance things even more.

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Review – The @AUKEYofficial Eclipse Bluetooth Speaker. #Aukey #Speaker #Tech

I love my Bluetooth speakers and Aukey have sent us one of their latest ones on offer, Aukey is a brand that offers good tech at decent prices and we have their Eclipse Wireless speaker in for review, built solid and packing a decent punch with some good bass this is simple to use and has a fabric based finish with metal covered tweeters on the sides and body is made of tough plastic which makes it tough and can be used indoors or outdoors.

On top there is several buttons which are raised slightly to distinguish the buttons but they are also marked, you can also take calls on this speaker which are good and you can control your music too, this speaker will look well anywhere indoors or outdoors and comes in a range of colours,the speaker is loud too and can easily fill a big room. You have also got a big 4000mAh battery on board too which will last a day easily.

 

  • POWERFUL MUSIC: Thanks to the 20w powerful driver with elastic cavity from Eclipse, AUKEY SK-M30 delivers crystal-clear and balanced sound as well as rich bass
  • SUPER LONG PLAYING TIME: with the powerful 4000mAh battery, you can enjoy 12 hours of carefree music enjoyment without constant recharging
  • IDEAL GIFT: Curved design with massive forming and knitted cotton mesh looks serious and classic. Distribute metal plate on both sides of the speaker, small details are also excellent
  • Bluetooth 4.2: You can get a fast connection to almost all devices of up to 10 m via Bluetooth (or if necessary also via the supplied 3.5 mm audio cable)
  • INCLUDED IN DELIVERY: AUKEY SK-M30 wireless Eclipse speaker, micro USB cable, 3.5 mm audio cable, user manual, 24-month replacement guarantee and friendly customer service

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Review – The Crave Curve Bluetooth Speaker plus get 10% discount site wide #Crave #Tech

I go through many bluetooth speakers and in fairness most pass the test and are good value for money but it is rare when one just has that perfect sound and good looks and slightly different to the normal industry design we are use to seeing on offer and this is where the one we are reviewing today kicks in and it is mighty for its size.

It is not the lightest speaker for its size but this is ok as the sound it puts out will vibrate anything it sits on and having tested it at full volume it does not budge and sits nicely on rubber feet underneath,it is best thought to have it on a good solid flat surface as it helps with the sound. This is certainly one for the bass lovers too….

The build quality is excellent with an excellent metal finish this is robust and tough yet will fit and look well anywhere,once more it is portable too and packs 20 watt dual drivers. Given that you would think it is more powerful when you listen to it. On top we have simple controls to change the musics tracks and take calls and so on,evertything you expect to find in a bluetooth speaker.. Taking calls is great if you ever need to with clear sound and loss of clarity or disconnections seen and the same applies to the sound output here.

You have 66ft distance to play with here more than your average speaker which makes it more versitile and for instance if you have a large house and back garden this is ideal, even testing here in my place through closed doors you could still here it pump out the tunes no problem at all.

The sound though is where it will matter for most and it is good and what is really nice here the louder you have it the better and no distortion on testing from my usual music tracks overall I was more than delighted with the punch and the bass this delivers, but less of the usual chat on genres and so on and take a listen in the video review below..

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Review – The Anker Portable Conference speakerphone. #Anker #Tech #Conference

Bluetooth speakers come in all sort of configurations which is great for choice but one with built in capabilties for conference calls is something different with a smaller variety on offer. Anker have such a solution which comes in a well built and designed product via the portable conference speakerphone. The name is in the product being portable this can be used anywhere and is portable and not a fixed solution we tend to see on many offices today this can be brought anywhere with you in your tech pack and it is smaller but delivers on its output with sound.

Instant set up.. If on the go or at home this can be set up super fast with bluetooth and no drivers os required of connected to a pc via USB which is great On my testing I used on PC and mobile and the bluetooth connection is just great with no lag or disconnecting issues thanks to bluetooth 5.0 while we are in a state of lockdown here it has been a valuable kit here in the house to use doing my daily duties and keeps the phone out of my hand keeping me free to use both hands for typing and working which is a bonus.

The call quality is excellent and can be heard in a large room easily with its 360 degree coverage and the 6 mics makes this an ideal kit for small office type or meetings and today especially ideal for teams of small groups of 6-8 for example or more makes it the perfect kit do get work done in a closed environment or even outdoors..

The build quality is excellent too and the simple controls on board which does not complicate things. Up top we have a navi pad area that has an status LED ring around it that controls your calls,volume etc and you also have a mute feature you can also use some fucntions to control music if you use it for this too which is possibleand why not, another bonus is you can charge your mobile phone form the device. The best thing is this is compatible with all conference services like zoom..

There is a power on/off key on the front and a bluetooth connection button which keeps the design minimal but offers maximum features via the navi pad up top of the device. The housing of the unit is also has a premium look and will blend in anywhere at home of the office or even and outside environment.

Is this a product to reccomend? Well yes especially today in the current crisis and the fact it is portable with a 24hr battery life it is easy to do so and is not expensive either and ideal for anyone really and can be used for a personal speaker to and you can charge your device so it offers several features that are beneficial to it users, See below in the video how it works and sounds.

Features

  • Omni-Directional Voice Pickup: 6 microphones arranged in a 360° array pick up voices up anywhere in rooms for up to 8 people.
  • Smart Voice Enhancement: A custom DSP algorithm offers real-time echo cancellation up to 70 dB, de-reverberation, and reduces background noise by 20db to ensure your voice is picked-up without distracting noises.
  • Optimized Clarity and Volume: PowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone automatically balances the sound of your voice to make up for differences in volume and distance from the speakerphone.
  • Instant Setup and Universal Compatibility: Connect to your phone via Bluetooth or to your computer with a USB-C cable with no need to install drivers. PowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone is compatible with all popular online conferencing services.
  • 24 Hours of Call Time: PowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone has a built-in 6,700mAh battery to power days of calls. Integrated Anker PowerIQ technology allows you to charge other devices via PowerConf at optimized speeds.

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Review – The Tronsmart Element T6 Plus bluetooth speaker. #Tronsmart #Tech

If you are in the market for a new bluetooth speaker this is one to look at easily. This one is on the bigger size from their range but let me tell you it packs some sound and easily can fill a big open environment or room you will hear this no matter where you are in your house even with doors shut it is that loud.

Also good here is the bass level and bass fans will love it with three levels to choose from with an EQ button on the rear. Again this is comes with soundpulse technology offering a 40w output which is great and packs a real punch and for me it was surprising how loud this is and how effective the technology is without the loss of clarity. Full max volume will at times sound distort depending on what you listen too.

On the back you have an array of buttons. From the top you have play pause and skip track and tws paring on one segment,next is the EQ button which has three modes complemented by an LED a the end to let you know what mode you are in, then you have a mode button and power on/off one.

Under all this is your i/o options which is USB-C Micro USB port, UAB-A port and a 3.5mm port so you can directly connect your device if it supports a headphone jack given it is being killed off slowly. All this is in a rubber texture with the flap covering the i/o ports for waterproofing. The top of the speaker has a nice circular button with the tronsmart logo and illuminated sides which looks nice in a darker room and this controls the volume level,play/pause music call control and voice assistant.. Underneath there is rubberised feet and the rest of the unit is constructed with fabric and housed in rubber in general and a really solid build.

Controls are simple to use and once you are paired up get ready to enjoy really loud bass driving music sit back and enjoy. This will offer a 360 degree experience so it is best placed standing but you can use it sat down on its side. Overall this offers some punch for its size and is certainly worth a look and you can also pair another one to it and if you have two of these you can put your old speakers away and enjoy these as they are portable and can be taken anywhere.

 

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First look at the Sharp Sound Partner neckband speaker. #Sharp #Tech

The Sharp Sound partner is a portable speaker you place around your neck and something we are starting to see more of now with several products on the market but much more expensive, This is a wearable that fits nicely around your neck and blasts out the audio and gives you a different experience than what we are use too with a typical bluetooth speaker or earbuds,This is a new idea and we most likely will see more of these products in the coming year but the audio experience is different on first testing and better than you might expect.

This can also pair to your TV via a bluetooth transmitter which is great and gives the speaker more usability rather than just being connected to your smartphone. Any questions hit us up while we check it out..

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Microsoft silently announces the Nokia BH-222 Headset in the UK. #Nokia #Microsoft

Not very often things get announced without official announcements but it does happen,its happened before and has happened yet again,this time its a Bluetooth headset not a phone or any like it.

Currently the status says its “Coming Soon” But we are all aware of how that phrase sounds now.

The Nokia BH-222 bluetooth headset is what we are talking about not seen anything of late on this department but here we have it.

 

Nothing is known about price or availability just now so its a guessing game as to what the future holds for this..

 

  • Listen up

    This tiny headset lets you effortlessly enjoy music, podcasts and calls from any Bluetooth enabled device such as a smartphone, laptop or tablet while freeing your fingers for more important business.

  • Universally accepted

    Charge your headset through a USB port in your laptop, car or even boat and enjoy hours of music or conversations with a single charge.

 

Stay free of distractions. The crystal clear sound quality helps you stay on top of calls even in the hustle and bustle of busy streets. Available in timeless black or white colours, the BH-222 rests subtly and lightly in your ear.

 

No need to change batteries. A universally available USB port and the included micro-USB plug is all you need to keep your headset fired up for hours on end.

 

  • Dimensions

    • Width: 15.5 mm
    • Length: 57.5 mm
    • Thickness: 8.6 mm
    • Weight: 8 g

  • Audio

    • Audio features: Mono
    • Digital/active noise reduction in uplink audio: Yes

  • Usage

    • Maximum talk time: 5 h
    • Maximum music playback time: 5 h
    • Maximum standby time: 4 days

  • Connectivity

    • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0
    • Bluetooth profiles: Headset profile (HSP) 1.2, Hands-free profile (HFP) 1.5

     

    You can read more from the UK store .