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S1 Circle Speaker

S1 Circle Speaker
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The spherical S1 Circle speaker from UB+ offers impressive sound in a small package. It’s about the size of a softball and packs a pair of 2.5″ woofers and 28mm silk dome tweeters for crisp and clean audio, backed by 40-watt and 20-watt amps. It has a strap for carrying and a flat base to keep it from rolling. Available in six colors.

The Overused Gasp

The Overused Gasp

(PG-13: Language) The Wilhelm Scream is known as one of the most overused sound effects in the history of movies and TV. While this sound effect of an audience gasping has yet to catch up with old Wilhelm, it definitely has been used way too many times. There’s a full list of its uses on the Sound Effects Wiki.

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LED Visualizer Vinyl Record Stand

LED Visualizer Vinyl Record Stand

Petru Design’s wood and metal record stand shows off your currently playing vinyl in more than one way. In addition to showing off your record sleeve, it has a built-in microphone and LED audio spectrum analyzer. The display shows colorful patterns based on your tunes and offers adjustable brightness, sensitivity, and animation modes.

Bluetooth Speaker in a Walnut

Bluetooth Speaker in a Walnut

You can buy very small Bluetooth speakers already, but we’ve never seen one embedded inside a walnut. Penguin DIY nibbled on the nutmeat inside before outfitting the shell with a tiny amplifier and Bluetooth circuits, a minuscule speaker, and a rechargeable battery. We worried he would crack it while drilling holes, but the shell remained intact.

Bumpboxx Remixx Boombox Speaker

Bumpboxx Remixx Boombox Speaker
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This retro-inspired bluetooth speaker from Bumpboxx looks like a gigantic cassette tape in the shape of a boombox. It has two 5.25″ mid-bass drivers and four 2″ tweeters, and its amplifier outputs up to 175 watts and it comes with a wireless mic for karaoke sessions. It comes in white, red, yellow, neon blue, black, and magenta.

Soundboks Go Bluetooth Speaker

Soundboks Go Bluetooth Speaker
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This beast of a Bluetooth speaker kicks out monster sound via a pair of 72-watt continuous Class-D amplifiers. It can achieve volume levels up to 121 dB and runs for up to 10 hours at max volume and 40 hours at medium volume. Its 10″ woofer produces room-shaking bass in concert with its Bass Enhancer function.

Tivoli Audio Songbook MAX Speaker

Tivoli Audio Songbook MAX Speaker
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The Songbook MAX is a jumbo-sized take on Tivoli Audio’s iconic audio system. It features a mid-century modern design and cranks out big sound with a 50-watt amp, 4″ subwoofer, 4″ midrange, and .75″ tweeter. In addition to Bluetooth connectivity, it has a 3.5mm aux input, and a built-in DAB/DAB+/FM radio tuner. Its battery runs for 10 hours per charge.

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Oipo Music Sync Light

Oipo Music Sync Light
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This desktop gadget adds a splash of color and movement to any space. It has 240 mini RGB LEDs, which light up in sync with your music. A built-in microphone detects sounds, and it offers multiple color display modes. It has a curved birch wood frame, and light-scattering panels in front of its 12 tubes give it a retro VFD look.

JBL Authentics Speakers

JBL Authentics Speakers
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This trio of JBL Authentics wireless speakers combines 1970s styling with big sound and modern tech, including Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The Authentics 200 has four drivers and a 90-watt amp; the Authentics 300 has 100 watts, larger drivers, and 8 hr. playtime, while the Authentics 500 cranks out 270 watts and 3.1 channel sound with Dolby Atmos.

ESQ Mini Boombox Bluetooth Speaker

ESQ Mini Boombox Bluetooth Speaker

This miniature replica of a 1980s boombox plays music from your phone via Bluetooth. It has two full-range speakers and a 10-watt amplifier, so don’t expect it to sound massive. While it’s made mostly from plastic, it does have shiny zinc alloy accents and a working AM/FM radio. It’s even got a tiny telescoping antenna, just like the real deal.

Performing on a Microphone from the 1920s

Performing on a Microphone from the 1920s

Recorded audio and radio programs from the early 20th century have a distinctive sound. Musician Sam Stafford got his hands on a vintage 1920s carbon microphone and shows how much of that sound was due to limitations in the era’s audio technology. When Sam gets out his banjolele and starts singing, it’s like he stepped into a time machine.

TCL Q Class 3.1 Sound Bar + Subwoofer

TCL Q Class 3.1 Sound Bar + Subwoofer
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Most of the best (and all of the cheapest) flat-screen TVs need an external soundbar for a movie theater experience at home. A premium 36” sound bar and wireless subwoofer like the two-component TCL Q Class Q6310 does the trick, delivering 350 watts of audio power for an economical price.

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BE@RBRICK Audio 400% Speaker

BE@RBRICK Audio 400% Speaker
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Medicom Toy and Rinaro created this official BE@RBRICK Bluetooth speaker. The bear-shaped speaker has four drivers in its head and outputs 360º audio. Its track and volume controls are activated bb the bear’s hands. Its battery offers up to 6 hours of playback per charge, and two BE@RBRICK speakers can be paired together. Available in clear, smoke, and black.

Making Flat Speakers from Foam Board

Making Flat Speakers from Foam Board

Inspired by a Tech Ingredients video that claimed that a couple of pieces of foam board and inexpensive audio exciters were the “World’s Best Speakers,” AmplifyDIY decided to put the design to the test. It’s hard to know how they sound in person, but he certainly was impressed at the audio that $60 worth of parts can produce.

Nature Sounds You Never Knew Existed

Nature Sounds You Never Knew Existed

You might not think that plants, spiders, or bacteria make sounds, but it turns out that they can’t be heard by human ears or we’re just not listening closely enough. SciShow host Stefan Chin explains how modern audio technology is helping researchers discover and experience sounds we never knew were there.

Klipsch Promedia 2.1 Heritage Speakers

Klipsch Promedia 2.1 Heritage Speakers
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These desktop speakers from Klipsch nods to the mid-century modern style of their early speakers. The Promedia Heritage 2.1 features a classic box design with a woodgrain vinyl finish and textured grille cloth. Its 2-way speakers offer dynamic highs and mids, while an 8″ sub kicks out 100 watts of bass. The system supports wired and Bluetooth wireless audio sources.

Sound-Deadening Room vs. Echo Chamber

Sound-Deadening Room vs. Echo Chamber

During a visit to 3M’s Innovation Center, James from The Action Lab checked out two very different rooms they use to test sound waves. The first is an anechoic chamber that deadens sound reflections, while the reverberation chamber is designed to reflect sounds. Then, he tested various sounds to see how differently they behave in each space.

The Power of Sound in Movies

The Power of Sound in Movies

The sounds you hear in movies can dramatically enhance what you see on screen. But other than dialogue, most movie audio isn’t created on the soundstage, it’s added in post-production by foley artists and sound editors. Paul E.T. explores the importance of sound effects, music, and speech in filmmaking.

Fender Riff Bluetooth Speaker

Fender Riff Bluetooth Speaker
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Guitar and amp maker Fender cranks up the volume with this portable, 60-watt speaker with six custom-tuned audio drivers. It has touch-sensitive controls embedded in its natural maple lid and a built-in carrying handle. Its substantial battery offers up to 30 hours of playback per charge, and it has a 1/4″ port for connecting a guitar or bass and playing along.

Ultimate Headphone Station

Ultimate Headphone Station
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Audio enthusiasts, Beveled Edge Studios handcrafts this elegant solid wood stand for headphones and personal listening gear. It can hold two pairs of over-the-ear headphones and has six small shelves for DACs, amps, and other small devices. They can also customize the unit to fit your audio equipment’s exact dimensions.

15 Levels of Turntablism

15 Levels of Turntablism

Scratching records on a turntable takes a bit of practice to even get the basics right. In this video from Wired, DJ Shortkut shows us just how far you can take the art of turntablism by gradually ramping up the difficulty level. He does a great job explaining each technique, so it serves as an excellent tutorial too.

Mbeat MB-PT-28 Turntable + Speakers

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Enjoy a complete vinyl listening experience with Mbeat’s turntable system. It has a solid metal platter with resonance damping and a factory-installed cartridge, comes with a pair of 18W speakers, and can also send music wirelessly via Bluetooth. Save 20% off the regular price in The Awesomer Shop.

Alpha Bravo GX-1 Gaming Headset

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Veho’s gaming headset cranks out high-quality, immersive sound. It has a futuristic style and offers comfort for marathon gaming sessions. Its noise-canceling mic is great for co-op strategy or taunting enemies. Compatible with PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

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