Smart gadgets are becoming common staples in homes to help people better navigate their days, entertain guests and relax after a long day. However, many connected devices don’t fit in with modern home aesthetics or add to their surroundings. Pantheone Audio, a new Australian design firm, decided to reimagine the world of smart speakers with […]
Australians have always known popular audio brands like Bose, Sony, Jabra, Plantronics and many others but there are other, higher profile international brands out there. For example, I was introduced to Focal (an audio company from France) a few weeks ago, reviewing their Focal Chora 806 audiophile speakers. Focal is a very popular audio brand
Amazon Echo Studio Review – For a while now, fans of Amazon speaker products (like the Echo Dot or Echo) were longing for something more, something that sounds better. Not that the Amazon Echo sounds bad, but it’s just that the competition is high. With premium speakers offering voice assistants like Apple HomePod with Siri
Focal Chora 806 Speakers Review – It’s no joke. At around AU$1,299 retail price, these bookshelf speakers are not your usual bookshelf speakers that you can grab for just a couple of hundred bucks. But in fact, these bookshelf speakers come from a very well-known brand to audiophile and sound enthusiasts, Focal. Saying that, however,
Amazon Echo 3rd Gen (2019) Review – Amazon Echo speakers are not new. In fact, this one is the third iteration of Amazon’s smart speakers and it comes with significant upgraded audio quality. With a 3-inch woofer and increased back volume, the bass now feels stronger without having to grab that extra Echo Sub, plus
AudioEngine A2+ Wireless Speakers Review – I’ve had the AudioEngine A5+ Wireless speakers for quite a while and hooked them up to my TV through Amazon Echo Link, plus the AudioEngine S8 Subwoofer for serious movie watching & music listening. When I was given a chance to check out the A5+’s smaller brother (sister?), the
AudioEngine S8 Review – Many spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars for a huge soundbar or for a stereo speaker system but they forgot about the subwoofer. There is a misconception that if you do not like bassy music or loud explosions in a movie, there is no need for a subwoofer. The thing is,
Amazon Echo Sub Review – The title says it all. The Amazon Echo Sub is basically a bass upgrade to your Amazon Echo speakers set up and it’s a worthy investment for serious music listeners. While we can hear a bit of bass from these Echo speakers, it doesn’t do justice. If you really want
Amazon Echo Dot Review (3rd Generation) – The Amazon Echo Dot is the small gateway to having Alexa and a smart speaker at a minimal cost. It’s basically a compact speaker with built-in Amazon Alexa where you can use voice commands to play music from your favourite music streaming services, ask for the weather today,
Amazon Echo Link and Echo Link Amp Review – The Amazon Echo is probably one of the most popular smart speakers out there in the world, thanks to its built-in Alexa integration. But to those who want to enjoy the best sound quality possible while watching movies on their TV or listening to music, they
GravaStar Review – Speakers don’t have to be boring. While sound quality is definitely the most important feature on a speaker, one should not forgo design and aesthetic. The GravaStar from Zoeao is definitely the most sci-fi-looking Bluetooth speaker I’ve ever come across with. The alien-bot-looking speaker will definitely be the eye-catcher in the room,
At CES 2019, Edifier announced 3 new, cutting edge wireless speakers and headphones that will send your ears to heaven. We’ve reviewed quite a few speakers from Edifier here at Craving Tech such as the Edifier Spinnaker (which I hook up to my 75″ TV at the moment) and also the Luna Eclipse. Their design
