http://www.ecoustics.com/latest/links Latest links, updated every five minutes http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-17938_105-10382623-1.html?part=ecoustics-cnet Waste recycling firm TerraCycle has developed passive audio player speakers from discarded bags of Doritos and Cheetos and wrappers from Mars candy bars. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:09:45 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/20965 It's been a long time coming but iLuv's 9-inch i1166 portable media player is reaching the market, offering a consolidated way for video fans to watch their favorite content anywhere they go on a screen slightly larger than a postage stamp. The i1166 features a 9-inch display for viewing video from a variety of sources including DVDs (Divx certified!), USB drives, and SD/MCC memory cards…oh, and did we mention it supports video and audio content from iPods? Just pop in any compatible iPod to watch video contentRead | Permalink | Linking Blogs Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:20:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/20904 Peripheral and accessory maker Kensington has introduced a slew of notebook, mobile phone, and computing accessories for the upcoming holiday season—because nothing makes a better gift for the tech-savvy members of your social circle than a little bit of gadgetry, right? Among the notable releases are a USB powered light specifically intended to help video chat work better in low-light situations, and a new car cradle for iPhones that amplified iPhone audio so the device is easier to both see and hear while driving—important for folks using their iPhones for maps or turn-by-turn directions.First up, the Kensington WinRead | Permalink | Linking Blogs Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:20:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/secrets/subwoofers/686 It would truly surprise me if anyone reading this review had not heard of JL Audio. Notwithstanding JL Audios stellar reputation in the car audio world, its Fathom and Gotham series of subwoofers have set the home audio/video world on fire like few products in recent memory. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/guide/298 Taking your music with you used to be as easy as popping the cassette out of your home tape player and into your car, boombox, or Walkman. Not so any more. Though the rise of the MP3 has made it possible to download albums in seconds, share them with your friends, and fit millions of songs in a single box, the actual process of getting it from off a desktop hard drive and playing it somewhere else has taken a step backward in simplicity. But that's quickly changing, as a plethora of services and gadgets have sprung up to fill the void. Leave Bon Jovi at home no more. Let's take a look at some of the ways you can get your music off your desktop.Living RoomUnless you home computer happens t...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/20677 If you live or work in lcoations with a ton of extraneous mouse (the author look meaningfully out the window at the rumbling carpet cleaning van 15 yards away), noise-cancelling headphones can be a godsend if you need to be able to hear details in audio or music, rather than just recognize bits and pieces as they go by. To that end, high-end audio company Bose has announced its QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones, which improve on the active and passive noise reduction and cancellation technologies in earlier models to deliver improved audio quality across a wide range of frequencies in even noisier environments."We believe the QuietComfort 15 headphones offer a combinRead | Permalink | Linking Blogs Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:15:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/20656 Electronics maker Sony and retailer Best Buy have taken the wraps of their jointly developed Altus line of audio gear, which the companies say is the result of almost two years of collaborative market research and engineering. The products are available for pre-order online via Sony's sonystyle.com Web-based store, and will appear in Best Buy retail locations in September…although other retail partners will also be carrying Altus products."By working with Sony throughout the product development process, we were ableRead | Permalink | Linking Blogs Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:25:00 -0400 http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/583483.html Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:44:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/eusb/reviews/17062 Replacing a video and audio cable are no less than three dongles and gizmos requiring a tangle of cables to hook everything together. The end result? Cable clutter gets pushed into view and the consumer is left with more configuration and setup than it might be worth. Great at very targeted applications, but only for diehard techies. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:56:27 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Pioneer_AVIC_U310BT/4505-3430_7-33712797.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Pioneer AVIC-U310BT isn't perfect, but it meets most users' needs for navigation, hands-free calling, and digital audio playback at a very affordable price. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:01:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/20315 Sure, gamers might shell out lots of many for overclocked behemoth computer systems loaded with graphics cards and storage, and hooked up to enough audio gear to heat a small home. But gamers aren't the only ones who get big toys: computer maker Hewlett-Packard has taken the wraps off its new xw9000 workstation, and while it's aimed at high-end applications like 3D modelling, oil and gas exploration, scientific visualization, if notghing else it's a hint at what's to come to consumer systems—and even gamers—in the future."HP understands the immense pressure its customers are under to deliver more return oRead | Permalink | Linking Blogs Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/20292 The folks behind the infamous Pirate Bay site (which tracks BitTorrent feeds worldwide) are apparently getting ready to fire another shot across the bow of the so-called Content Cartel with Video Bay, and experimental site that aims to provide high-definition in-browser via using new features in HTML 5 (like the <video> and <audio> tags) to stream content directly to users without making them wait for massive content to download first. And, in true Pirate Bay fashion, the site doesn't seem very concerned with only providing access to material that's being distributed with permission of copyright holders.Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:15:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Alpine_CDE_102/4505-3424_7-33526693.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Alpine CDE-102 is an excellent OEM replacement stereo, but serious audiophiles and system builders should look further up the product lineup. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:15:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/167151 Want to record the audio that's coming through your speakers? Windows XP made this easy, but in Vista it requires a little third-party help. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:32:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/ah/reviews/cables/gefentv-wireless-hdmi-extender-5-ghz-review GefenTV uses wireless 802.11n to do its thing and operates in the unlicensed 5GHz band to transmit HDTV. For sure the GefenTV isn't for everyone; if your HDTV isn't wall mounted or your A/V components aren't separated away from the display, there's little need to pay this price just to hide the cables. But if you're looking to cut loose without giving up on HD, it sure beats running cables under carpets or along baseboards, or poking holes in walls or ceilings. So while it might be called a "one-trick pony", it's fair to say that the GefenTV does a competent job of delivering high-definition video and multichannel audio through the airwaves. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/ah/reviews/speakers/architectural/mc-6aw At first I was mainly thinking of the RBH Sound MC-6AW as patio speakers but upon setting them up for some listening tests I discovered ?indoor? possibilities as well. They shared many of the sonic virtues of my larger floorstander reference speakers and their performance absolutely bellied their asking price. As I listened, over and over I kept forgetting that these were small indoor/outdoor speakers and kept thinking they sounded better than some speakers I?ve reviewed from more prestigious brands costing several thousands of dollars. The MC-6AW?s can be used in multiple environments. They would be great mounted on the wall next to an on-wall television in either a bedroom or a family room. You could also class up your pool parties by using them on your pool deck or any patio. Just be careful not to make your audiophile friends too envious when they hear such great sound outdoors which ordinarily wouldn?t seem possible. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:07:38 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Eclipse_AVN726E_DVD_GPS_receiver/4505-3430_7-33668147.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Eclipse AVN726e will cover most users hands-free calling, navigation, audio/visual needs in a single installation, while also being an excellent starting point for system builders. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:54:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/165589 For a terrific price ($60), this portable Bluetooth speakerphone offers basic calling features and average audio quality. Fri, 29 May 2009 20:30:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-13645_3-10238424-47.html?part=ecoustics-cnet You don't need to be an audiophile to care about sound quality, but you do have to listen. Really listen. Sat, 16 May 2009 13:25:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/568748.html Fri, 15 May 2009 15:12:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/163412 The SP700 Bluetooth car speakerphone offers mostly dependable audio quality, and its music streaming and integration with the car stereo are a bonus. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/163415 If you want a solar-powered car speakerphone--and you can expose your vehicle to the sun regularly--consider the Iqua. The audio quality is nothing to write home about, however. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Alpine_KCE_400BT_Bluetooth_Adapter/4505-6448_7-33623593.html?part=ecoustics-cnet For users who already own an Alpine car audio receiver, the KCE-400BT offers an easy way to extend the functionality, safety, and usable life of the headunit by adding clear, hands-free calling and wireless audio streaming. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:44:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Alpine_iDA_X305/4505-6729_7-33490617.html?part=ecoustics-cnet For people who listen primarily to MP3/WMA/AAC audio, the Alpine iDA-X305 offers one of the easiest-to-use interfaces for in-car browsing of digital media. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:43:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/ah/reviews/acoustics/auralex-room-analysis-plus Acoustics. Next to your speakers, your room is probably the biggest contributor to the quality of the sound. We here at Audioholics care about acoustics as we understand that it is one of the major factors affecting your listening experience. The Auralex Room Analysis Plus gives you the ability to not only get recommendations about treating your room, but a report based on ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS! And it doesn't cost thousands of dollars either. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:30:00 -0400