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With reportedly more than 70,000 units sold since its October 2015 release, Chord’s Mo(bile) Jo(y) has become a personal Hi-Fi style and design icon. Immediately recognizable and passionately loved by many, the Mojo remains a staple for audiophiles on the go. Now 4-years after launch, I’ll be taking a look to see if it still lives up to all that hype and if it really can bring portable happiness. Chord Electronics was founded in England in 1989 by owner and chief designer, John Franks....

Fearless Audio has a rather interesting and bold name. Founded in 2012 Fearless Audio has gained mainstream attention in the past couple of years and has a rich portfolio of IEM offerings. However, most of them are in the midrange and high-end price tiers. Design alone does not cut it anymore in the hyper-competitive IEM market and these IEMs need to show their tuning chops as well to stand out....

Adding boxes upon boxes is easy, and if you’re a devotee to Hi-Fi separates, it can be fun to build your perfect system this way, switching out components as your tastes evolve. But what if space is a consideration? What if you prefer the path of the minimalist? Fortunately, there are some great sounding all-in-one solutions at multiple price points, and in this review, I’m looking at a fine desktop DAC/amp that packs a lot into a compact package....

The Hidizs Mermaid MS2 are the logical step up from the Mermaid MS1. While the MS1 have a single dynamic driver setup, the MS2 are hybrids, with a dynamic driver and a balanced armature on each side. About Hidizs Hidizs was founded in 2009. They started their business by producing quality budget music players. Their AP80, AP80 Pro have been very popular as entry-level DAP options for a lot of head-fiers because of their budget price and high-quality sound....

Sennheiser’s 500-series of headphones have always been overshadowed by their immensely popular 600-series brethren. The HD 598 and later the HD 599 have both been above average in their performance, but never quite gained the same cult following. The HD 560S aim to change all that with a reference tuning aimed towards studio use and those who seek neutrality. Let’s see if they managed to hit that lofty goal, while being different enough to stand out from the much lauded 600-series....

I am a product of the 1980’s, which means when some electronic device goes haywire, switching it off and on will probably fix it. That, or a good whack. I’m not averse to technology, just a bit old-skool, so you will find CDs, Blu-Rays and headphone cables taking up a lot of space in my house. Words like streaming, blockchains or clouds give me goosebumps. In my day clouds just brought rain....

Sennheiser has just restocked the refreshed 2019 version of the Sennheiser HD600 Open Back Professional Headphones to the excitement of customers in the United States. The 2019 Version The refreshed version of the HD 600 has remastered high fidelity audio that will give enough reason for customers to depart from their hard-earned money. Aesthetically, it replaced the previous faux marbling design with a more modern finish. Comfort is also not an issue with the newer version as the earpiece perfectly fits most users, and does not bring discomfort even during a prolonged period of use....

Spotify is arguably the most popular streaming service globally, offering high-quality audio and an immense library containing music and a wide variety of podcasts. Though not as widely available, Tidal has a pretty good competitive edge thanks to lossless audio, podcasts, and video content. As such, it can be understandably difficult to choose between the two seemingly similar services. So, to help you reach a more straightforward answer, we’ve analyzed the different features of each app to see which one is worth your money....

How often do you order new earbuds because your old pair has stopped working again? If the answer is every few months, you’re not alone. Fortunately, you can prolong your earbuds’ lifespan by understanding why they keep breaking. Below, you’ll find some of the most common causes for earphones breaking too fast, as well as the best habits and routines to prevent this from happening to your own earphones....

How to Pick the Best iPhone Equalizer If you’re fairly new to the Apple universe, you may be surprised to know that Apple iPhones and iPads come with built-in equalizer presets that allow you to alter the sound on these devices – but only if you use Apple Music. Unfortunately, Apple Music has only 16% of the global music streaming service market, far behind Spotify’s 32%. This means there are still other music streaming services – and there’s a chance you may prefer one of them over Apple Music....

When your AirPods flash white, it means that they are entering pairing mode or attempting to connect to a nearby device. That’s why it’s perplexing when your AirPods flash white but won’t connect. Sadly, aside from the AirPods’ flashing status light, there are no other clues as to what the precise issue is. So, you are left to determine the issue on your own. Not to worry! Here’s a one-stop guide with all the possible fixes you can try if your AirPods are flashing white but not pairing....

Nothing can dampen your good mood quite like having your AirPods disconnect randomly from your iOS device in the middle of a music-listening session or, worse, an important meeting. Sure, it’s not too much of a problem the first time it happens. But if it keeps happening, your 10-minute phone call can quickly turn into a series of callbacks. In this article, we’ll take a look at why your AirPods may be disconnecting from your iPhone or iPad and how you can resolve the issue....

AirPods are amazing wireless audio accessories that are easy to use in the Apple ecosystem. Unfortunately for non-Apple users, AirPods can sometimes have intermittent connectivity with devices like Windows PC. This can be especially frustrating if it happens at the worst times, like during work calls, intense movie scenes, or important online classes. In this guide, we’ll explain why your AirPods won’t stay connected to your PC and share several practical solutions to help you solve this problem....

Having headsets playing only in one ear can be frustrating, especially if listening to music or watching videos is part of your daily routine. Plus, if you’ve relied on your earphones and your favorite songs to block off noise as you work, then this issue is bound to hurt your productivity as well. Below are several tips and quick fixes you can do if only one of your earbuds is working....

In this post, you’ll be learning how to properly pick the right hearing protection that fits your needs. It will also include information on: When you should get hearing protection The different exposure durations with their corresponding noise levels Pros and cons of ear plugs and ear muffs Different factors for you to consider How overall comfort plays a vital role in your choice And more! So if you find the right hearing protection for you, then you should keep reading on....

Active noise cancellation (ANC) is one of the best things about the AirPods Pro 1 and 2, promising a distraction-free listening experience. But their minimalistic design and lack of indicators often make it difficult for new users to enable the feature. When you’re on a loud flight or in crowds, not knowing how to enable the ANC feature can be extremely frustrating. Add to it the nagging feeling that you’re not getting the most out of your AirPods, and your whole day may fall apart....

Where to Buy? You can purchase the Jabra Elite Active 65t at Jabra Elite 65t’s Case Case Battery The Jabra Elite 65t charging case can roughly charge the earbuds fully for 2 times which adds up to another 10hrs of playback time. The Jabra’s charging case has micro USB as the only charging connector. The micro USB is situated at the bottom of the case. Case UX The smooth matte material combined with the curvy exterior, makes it really hard to open the case....

Powerbeats Pro earbuds are great workout earbuds, used even by NBA legends like LeBron James and Kevin Durant. They are not, however, immune to problems such as one side not working. Your workout mood can be quickly ruined if only one of your Powerbeats Pros is functioning. Even more upsetting is the fact that the Powerbeats Pro are not cheap, so one wouldn’t expect this kind of issue from them....

The history of the electrostatic headphone is mostly dominated by a single company: Stax Audio, a Japanese manufacturer, has released most of the more notable electrostats in headphone history. In 1990, though, Koss, an American manufacturer that’s still best known for budget-fi classics like the PortaPro and KSC75, released their own open-back electrostatic classic, the USD$999 ESP950. Although it wasn’t their first foray into the world of estats, it’s the only Koss-manufactured headphone that’s stood the test of time, and it’s still considered a classic today....

The SeeAudio Yume are the first pair of IEMs by SeeAudio. They are a pair of hybrid IEMs, with 1 dynamic driver and 2 balanced armature drivers. As expected, the dynamic driver is for the low end, while the balanced armatures handle the midrange and the high frequencies. This sort of setup is pretty standard these days. The star of the show is probably Yume’s Harman Curve tuning. To put it in simple words, the Harman Curve is a “proven” tuning designed to sound good for most people based on extensive research and testing....