Awesome Audio

Based on the same concept as the Pyro Board, The Blazing Beats is a two-axis version of a Rubens’ Tube, a device which emits variable heights of flame based on sound waves traveling through it. The result is a gas fireplace that dances to the beat of your music.

Audiophile turntable maker Lenco’s unique record player comes as either 3D printable files or ready to use 3D parts, and mechanical bits that you assemble yourself. The minimal design offers modules such as Bluetooth, a speaker, and a solar power unit for customization.

Klipsch’s stylish The Three Bluetooth speaker now comes with Google Assistant. Use it for voice control, connect to your smart devices and search for the weather, news and more. It still has the same room-filling stereo sound and mid-century modern design.

Designed by Jose Levy for Lexon, the Prisme is a Bluetooth speaker with a unique triangular case. Its prism shape makes it perfect for mounting vertically into corners. You can also mount it horizontally. Two units can be paired for stereo output.

If Porsche Design’s 911 GT3 Soundbar is too raw for your taste, check out the new Black Edition. The welding seams and uneven surfaces on the silencer and tailpipes have been smoothed out, and a matte black powder coating has been applied by hand.

With retro looks, modern sound, and a bargain price tag, these lightweight, over-the-ear headphones offer smooth and clean sounds with a wide soundstage. If you prefer something a little less ’80s, they come in a toned-down gray, and a mod white and blue combo.

The ATH-M50xBT is the Bluetooth variant of Audio-Technica’s popular and affordable M50x studio monitors. The headphones feature touch controls and buttons for playback and activating Siri or Google Assistant, and also has a built-in mic. It lasts up to 40 hours per charge.

Anker improves on its popular Nebula Capsule portable projector. It now projects a 720p screen, has Google Chromecast and Google Assistant built-in, charges fast via USB-C, and has 1-second autofocus. It still lets you access Android apps and plug-in via HDMI and USB.

This is Ground’s upcoming leather bag is a stylish way to pamper your audio gear in transit. It has ample space for portable speakers, a pocket and loops for cables and adapters, and a headphone holder, all done in the company’s signature Italian leather.

Take your Amazon Echo sound system to the next level with this set of three speakers, including two 2nd-gen Echo speakers, and an 100-watt, 6″ Echo subwoofer, for room-filling stereo sound when streaming songs from Amazon Prime or Amazon Music.

Some of the best bookshelf speakers we’ve ever heard, the A300s push out tremendous volume with crystal clarity. They feature built-in amplification, Bluetooth, RCA, XLR, and optical inputs, and punch out frequencies from 40Hz to 40kHz. Read our full review on Technabob.

The Nuraphone are Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones that tailor their mids and highs to your hearing. Its sensors and mobile app analyze your hearing to deliver this personalized and optimized sound. Bass, on the other hand, can be adjusted in three levels.

Decibullz’s Black Diamond are true wireless earphones that you custom fit yourself. Dip the earpieces in hot water, put them on the earphones and then in your ears. The earpieces will hold their shape until you reheat them. The earphones last up 6h per charge.

The Kubuni is a headphone stand that does more than display and store your headphones. It lets you plug in over-the-ear wired headphones and connect them to other devices via Bluetooth. You can switch between inputs via its knob. It also has a volume control.

Nexi Tech shows us how to make some truly unique speakers using value-priced parts. The electronics are set into organic looking enclosures designed by Ondra Chotovinsky. The 3D printer he used is the $500 Creality3D CR 10S, which makes great big prints cheap.

Synesthesia’s Pipes is a compact and affordable audio sample player. It supports 24-bit, 48kHz audio with 64 stereo voices, and loads even massive sample files with nearly zero lag. It has digital and analog outputs as well as MIDI and USB inputs.

Devialet’s one-of-a-kind Phantom speakers are as huge as they are pricey. But the entry-level Phantom Reactor is at least within a mortal’s reach. The speaker packs the same room-filling, distortion-free sound as its bigger brothers, but in a smaller and less costly package.

Razer’s new Nari Ultimate gaming headset has vibration motors that let you feel sounds from a wide range of frequency, making gaming sessions more immersive and tactical. Its padded ear cushions have a cut out to accommodate eyeglasses.

Marshall’s Kilburn II portable Bluetooth speaker has a multi-directional sound design, allowing it to output audio from both its front and back sids. Inside the water-resistant case is a 20W woofer and a pair of 8W tweeters. It lasts up to 20h per charge.

Plextone’s in-ear headphones have tiny vibration motors on the earbuds to enhance bass. It also has a detachable mic that weigh only a total of 0.6 oz. The optional control unit provides virtual 7.1 surround sound and an option to emphasize gunshots and footsteps.

JBL revisits one of its most famous and bestselling speakers, updating its cabinet and drivers. The L100 Classic looks strikingly like the L100 bookshelf speakers from the ’70s, but it has an improved tweeter and dome. Available with an orange, black or blue grille.

Soundwave toy inferior, DIY Soundwave boombox superior. I Like to Make Stuff made a boombox-sized Bluetooth speaker that looks like his favorite Transformer, the Decepticon’s Soundwave. As he said, you can choose to tackle the project in a simpler way than he did.

Sony’s WH-1000XM3 has four times better noise cancellation than its predecessor. It still has adaptive noise control, which lets you let background noise in so you can still be aware of your environment. It’s also more comfortable and has improved audio and microphones.