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://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/iVoice_R1_Bluetooth_hands_free_speakerphone_car_kit_shiny_black/4505-6448_7-33715553.html?part=ecoustics-cnet There is much to like about the iVoice R1 Bluetooth hands-free kit's call quality, we just wish the interface was easier to use and understand. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:46:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/iVoice_R1_Bluetooth_Hands_Free_Speakerphone_Car_Kit_matte_black/4505-6448_7-33522220.html?part=ecoustics-cnet There is much to like about the iVoice R1 Bluetooth hands-free kit's call quality, we just wish the interface was easier to use and understand. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:46:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/582684.html Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:04:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/168177 Calibrating your HDTV and carefully setting up your speakers will give you a great picture and rocking sound. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/578823.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:15:00 -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/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://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/571836.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:10:00 -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://www.ecoustics.com/dt/look/305 We’ve all heard how the latest netbook, smartphone or even Nintendo DS can double as a recipe book in the kitchen. But if you’ve actually dragged any of these fragile digital gadgets into the realm of splatter and spray, you’ve surely discovered their main problem. They get dirty. And unless you want to be puffing flour out of the speakers on your laptop and degreasing the buttons on your phone with a rag full of Lysol afterward, you have to be really careful with them.The new Demy dig...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs Wed, 13 May 2009 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/163421 Bluetooth car speakerphones sound better--and let you do more--than your cell phone's itty-bitty speakerphone. Our top product, the affordable Motorola T305, is compact and a cinch to use, and it delivers reliable call quality most of the time. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/163411 LG's Bluetooth car speakerphone delivers great-sounding calls, most of the time. But if you live in an area that's usually overcast, you can't maximize the solar-power benefit. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/163413 Parrot's Bluetooth car speakerphone does a great job with calls, and its phone-book downloading works as advertised, but voices often sounded muffled or far away to other parties. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/163282 Motorola's ultraportable, easy-to-use T305 Bluetooth car kit delivers satisfactory call quality for a great price. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/163420 The BlueAnt Supertooth 3 speakerphone provides plenty of features, but in tests the call quality was up and down. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -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/Scosche_SolChat_solar_powered_Bluetooth_speakerphone/4505-6448_7-33563215.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Scosche SolChat solar-powered Bluetooth car speakerphone has a nice feature set, decent performance, and offers a convenient way to go hands-free--and cord-free--in your vehicle. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:02:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/162757 No Mute button on your keyboard? Here's a simple way to transform your Caps-Lock key into something more useful. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:33:00 -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 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/19622 Not content to allow you to dock your BlackBerry on your desk, listen to music from it while out, and on your home stereo, Research in Motion threw one more neat accessory into its growing line of BlackBerry accessories on Wednesday. But maybe you missed it in the buzz surrounding the App Store.The as-of-yet-unnamed speakerphone uses Bluetooth to connect wireless to BlackBerry devices and broadcast callers over a car’s built-in speaker system using an FM transmitter. Much like simiRead | Permalink | Linking Blogs Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:34:29 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/secrets/home-theater-speakers/536 To say I was excited about the prospect of reviewing AV123s new entry-level surround sound system is an understatement. For those that dont know, AV123 is one of many companies that sell loudspeakers from their website only. The drawback is that one cannot audition the speakers before you purchase them. However, these companies usually offer an audition period where you can listen to them in the comfort of your own home without any pressure to buy as the company will refund 100% of your payment (these particular speakers carry a 3 year warranty with a 30 day trial period Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/19504 For those moments when your cell phone’s wimpy built-in speaker doesn’t quite cut it for blaring your choice of music on a bus or subway car full of annoyed commuters, Sony Ericsson has an upgrade. On Tuesday, the company launched its Outdoor Wireless Speaker MS500, an egg-shaped speaker designed to go anywhere.The palm-sized unit uses Bluetooth (and the high-quality A2DP profile) to play audio from your phone orRead | Permalink | Linking Blogs Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:20:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/look/283 As Sony’s aggressive line of car speakers and UFO-like mini-systems indicate, the company has never been shy or understated in the design of its audio equipment. Though its new MDR-EX500LP earbuds don’t promise to blow out your ears with a name like Xplod, the pair that tops Sony’s new EX line certainly haven’t gone quietly on style.Upon first inspection, the first thing that stands out about the EX500 are their disc-like drivers. Unlike a traditional earbud that has the flat portion of drive pointing directly into the ear,...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:00:00 -0500