Audio equipment

With podcasts, streaming, and bedroom music studios becoming more and more commonplace these days, USB mics have become invaluable. Thankfully, there are some truly studio-quality USB-connected microphones out there. Here are our picks for the best USB microphones right now. Our top pick: Blue Yeti We’re starting the show with a showstopper here, for better or worse. The Yeti microphone from Blue has managed to establish itself as the industry gold-standard of USB microphones. Since it’s introduction only a handful of years ago, the Blue Yeti has climbed the ranks thanks to a huge amount of exposure on YouTube. This little microphone that could become the USB mic of choice for many YouTubers including, of course, PewDiePie and the rest, as they say, was history. But it’s not just a case of being in the right place at the right time for the Blue Yeti, the fact is that this is an absolutely stellar USB mic. If you put us on the spot right here, right now, which USB … [Read more...] about The Best USB Microphones in 2017

Whereas once they were the almost exclusively the province of music snobs, noise-cancelling headphones have become more mainstream. This is a good thing for both audio enthusiasts and rank-and-file commuters alike; noise-cancelling headphones can deliver fantastic listening quality, blotting out the rumbling noise of a train or a screaming baby on a plane. Not only is your music – or podcast, audiobook, or anything else for that matter – easier to hear and crisper in its quality, with outside noise obliterated, you’re able to listen to your choice of entertainment at a lower volume, which your eardrums will thank you for. Even entry-level noise-cancelling headphones beat out traditional sets, but in this field of gadgets, you really do get what you pay for. If you’re after the best aural experience available, read on – and prepare to crack open your wallet. Sony WH-1000XM2 Arguably one of the best wireless headphones set on the market right now, … [Read more...] about Best noise cancelling headphones in 2018

With the ever-increasing amount of phones and devices being released without a traditional headphone jack, wireless Bluetooth headphones are becoming more and more of a necessity. Even if you don’t have a newfangled device, there are many benefits to going with completely wireless headphones. Here are the 7 best Bluetooth headphones available right now. When shopping around for which Bluetooth headphones to get, one of the first things you’ll probably notice is that the prices can get pretty high pretty quickly. While some headphones will sit comfortably within the ‘luxury item’ section of things and there are budget-friendly alternatives available, it’s worth remembering that by opting for a cheaper, untested set of wireless headphones you may be opening yourself up for battery problems and poor audio in the future. That being said, there are plenty of headphones out there with less extravagant price tags that have proven themselves over the years … [Read more...] about The 7 best Bluetooth headphones available right now

Groupon is currently offering up a set of Sennheiser HD 206 over-ear headphones for only £19.99, the lowest price around at the moment.  These headphones are some of the most highly regarded sets of cans in the audio world, so much that they’re a bit of an industry standard. £19.99 Sennheiser HD 206 over-ear headphones from Groupon Buy Now … [Read more...] about Sennheiser HD 206 over-ear headphones for £20

Whereas once they were the almost exclusively the province of music snobs, noise-cancelling headphones have become more mainstream. This is a good thing for both audio enthusiasts and rank-and-file commuters alike; noise-cancelling headphones can deliver fantastic listening quality, blotting out the rumbling noise of a train or a screaming baby on a plane. Not only is your music – or podcast, audiobook, or anything else for that matter – easier to hear and crisper in its quality, with outside noise obliterated, you’re able to listen to your choice of entertainment at a lower volume, which your eardrums will thank you for. Even entry-level noise-cancelling headphones beat out traditional sets, but in this field of gadgets, you really do get what you pay for. If you’re after the best aural experience available, read on – and prepare to crack open your wallet. Sony WH-1000XM2 Arguably one of the best wireless headphones set on the market right now, … [Read more...] about Best noise cancelling headphones in 2019

If you’re looking for a high-quality gaming headset for cheaper than you’d normally find them, you can head over to Argos’ eBay outlet this week. There, you’ll find that Argos is selling off all its old stock of the Titanfall-themed Turtle Beach Atlas gaming headset, compatible with Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC, for only £34.99. £34.99 Turtle Beach Titanfall Ear Force Atlas gaming headset from Argos via eBay Buy Now … [Read more...] about Turtle Beach’s Titanfall-themed Atlas gaming headset for Xbox and PC down to £35