#i think range wise astro would be a good fit

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I get that they’re under hybe but not having bonedo cover got7 and/or astro is a true missight

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The Masked Singer Season 3 Episode 13: The Battle of the Sixes (Commentary & Guesses)

Hello my Masked Singer loving friends! It’s that time of the week, time for Ana’s Masked Singer Recap. We are nearing the wire with the Masked Singer, now down to the top 6. So, ya, now the judges are like in their aha moment & they are going on the same page as me (and most of the internet as I saw from YouTube & Twitter comments), so we are going to honor the judge who got it with a trophy emoji because they deserve a trophy & a round of applause yelling FINALLYYYY YESSSS! Anyway, the guest judge for this episode was pro chef & the Simon Cowell of the culinary world (think about it, that’s a pretty accurate description for him), Mr. Gordon Ramsey, so the contestants had food clues called “Masked Munchies” which we will be talking about. Anyway, let’s get started! (Disclaimer: Spoilers ahead, proceed with caution.. don’t say I didn’t warn you)

Alright, so let’s start with the elimination/mask coming in 6th place (I kind of wanna do their places from now on) was: 

*SAD DRUMROLL PLEASE*

THE ASTRONAUT 🥺😭

Ok, so yeah I was really upset by this one. Seriously?! He went out wayyyy too early in my opinion... his performance of Story of My Life by One Direction was amazing & it showed his vocal range, I loved it. He was one of my favorites on the show (only him & Turtle are my faves), so I am so sad to see him go. I adore him & not like just Astro but also who he is (which I knew from his first performance... actually from the promo of his first performance haha) 

Having said that (and cried a bit out of disappointment), he was revealed to be...

HUNTER FREAKING HAYES

Notice how I said freaking in between his name. It’s because I genuinely adore Hunter Hayes. I am not a country fan but I like love him. If I were older (we are 8 or 9 year apart age wise), I would 100% wanna date him, because I genuinely think he’s super cute and so talented... and did I mention that I love him? Because I do! Ok, anyways, having said that, bitch ofc I knew who he was from Day 1 baby! His voice is so distinct & the new clues gave it away as well: 

Masked Munchie: King Cake = Hunter is from Louisiana where this cake is a delicacy for celebrations

Crawfish= his hometown is the crawfish capital of the world (again I say Louisiana baby!) 

Alright, not a clue, but let’s give the 🏆to Nichole because she ended up guessing as her final guess Hunter Hayes, hallelujah! To the other judges, it was a no from me, dawg. 

Alright, so here we have it our top 5, baby! It’s not the top 5 I would’ve hoped for because Astro isn’t there, but it’s fine, I still am routing for my main man, Turtle.

Anyways, let’s look at the remaining 5 & do some commentary on their performances/reiterate why my guesses are all spot on: 

1. The Kitty 

Performance: Ok, so she sang “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” by Marilyn Monroe and I really don't think this was her best performance (not her worst either, but not her best). I was expecting more from her to be honest. It wasn’t her best in terms of vocal ability. I just don’t feel like the song fit her voice nicely or as great as others she has done in the past. I think the song choice was a bit off for me.  

Guess: Jackie Evancho  

Clues: 

Masked Munchie: Cake identified by Gordon as an Opera Cake= Jackie is known to be an opera singer 

Silver Apple= album called Songs from the Silver Screen 

Nobody gets a  🏆 because none of the panel guessed it even though Gordon Ramsey was the closest. 

2. The Rhino 

Performance: First of all, I am a bit salty that he didn’t leave so I am going to be a little more critical with him because I thought he should’ve been eliminated & not Astronaut. Ok, so he sang Die a Happy Man by Thomas Rhett and yes it was his best performance yet, but it doesn’t compare to the other contestants. He’s great and all but the other masks have more personality than he does and more vocal ability too. 

Guess: Barry Zito

Clues:

Masked Munchie: Spaghetti & Meatballs= reference to his last name Zito, Italian & sounds like Ziti (baked Ziti, get it?) 

Yoga clues in the package= Zito is really well known for doing yoga & meditation before and after his games.

Alright, for this one, let’s give the 🏆 to Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg for finally connecting the clues. *round of applause* 

3. The Frog 

Performance: Ok, again, I am gonna be critical, but this is mostly because I don’t like Frog and that he’s way overhyped, sorry I said it, if you like him, good for you, but no I don’t (I know a lot of people who do but I personally don’t). However, I do gotta say that this was his best performance and he did do something different which is what I wanted him to do in the previous round. He sang “Whatever it Takes” by Imagine Dragons, and it was surprisingly really good. I just, I don’t know, there isn’t any versatility in his vocal ability like some of the other contestants who can go into falsetto or a high note (or actually sing and not just rap, no shade just facts). 

Guess: Bow Wow  

Clues:

Masked Munchie: Cat Fish= someone pretended to be him on the show Catfish & also it is southern (he lives in Atlanta) 

Holding a basketball= “basketball is my favorite sport, I like the way they dribble up & down the court” 

Alright, not a clue, but let’s give the 🏆 to Robin, YESSS I am so proud, I could cry (but I won't because I saved my tears for Astronaut’s elimination, yes I am still salty). What I really liked from him getting it was that Nichole was like ya it could be Bow Wow and there are a lot of Bow Wow clues, but no it ain’t Bow Wow, it’s Omarion... really Nichole?! 

4. The Night Angel

Performance: Yeah, oh no I am going to be critical again, yikes. Yeah, she can sing and has a great voice, she sang “Black Velvet” by Alannah Myles, which showcased her vocal range. I don’t know I just think that she is trying so hard to belt every note out that it’s getting repetitive. Omg, yikes I feel like I am being harsh, I swear I am not, I just don’t think this was her best performance. 

Guess: Kandi Burruss 

Clues:

Masked Munchie: Crickets on a stick = co-wrote “Bug-a-boo” by Destiny’s Child

Rotary phones in the clue package= reference to her group Xscape’s 2nd album off the hook  

Alright, not a clue, but let’s give the 🏆 to Jenny again but I am not surprised she guessed it because she kind of got it previously but second guessed herself a few times so.. I kind of believed in her. I was losing hope in Robin tbh. 

5. The Turtle 

Performance: Ok, I saved the best for last aka my favorite ever! Did I think his performance was his best one yet? No, by any means, but I was happy to see that he did choreography. I loved the dancing, he really was being competitive with Frog, which I think is super smart of him to do. The singing is amazing, like always, but it didn’t show as much of his vocal range that I know he is capable of freaking doing some beautiful falsetto and I kind of missed it a bit. However, he really did stepped it up and performed the crap out of that song, which was Stay by Alessia Cara & Zedd (not my favorite song tbh). 

Guess: Jesse McCartney  

Clues:

Masked Munchie: Chips & Apple Salsa = he is from NY aka Big Apple 

King chess piece with a heart over it= he voiced 2 characters in the popular video game Kingdom Hearts 

Stuffed Ram= he’s an Aries 

Chess game= he has a song called check mate 

Nobody gets the 🏆 because lemme reiterate this for the people who are as clueless as the judges IT IS NOT ADAM LAMBERT, THAT DOESN’T SOUND LIKE ADAM LAMBERT, ADAM LAMBERT DOESN’T SOUND LIKE A TEEN HEARTTHROB OR A BOY BANDER 

Alright, so we are done! Let me know your thoughts! See you guys next week! Top 5 wow, my prediction is that Rhino will leave next. Bye!! 

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I'd like to talk a little about the concept of inter-rider compatibility of the items used by the riders in a series. For this, unless I state otherwise, it is assumed most more powerful items/main forms are only usable by the riders who use them due to personal compatibility.

While my discussion on this topic is motivated by recent events in Zero-One, I won't be talking about that here.

First up Ryuki. We actually know exactly what happens with trying to use Advent Cards beside your own. The effect is triggered, but for the person whose card it is. Cards like Copy Vent and Freeze Vent might be an exception. Each Rider is compatible with at least one Survive Card. Odin is the exception to this, but he doesn't need a Survive Form, and he can use all three together to be invincible anyway. The Alternative cards wouldn't be compatible with the other Visors, and vice versa.

Faiz, I don't know if we have confirmation either way of if the other Mission Memories can be used on another Rider weapon.

Blade we got a pretty good answer for. While for the 3 BOARD Riders they would only be able to use their particular Ace with their Belt, and their particular Royals with the Rouze Absorber, we know from a period when Leangle had most of Chalice's cards that they can use cards out of their suit, even if the Rouzer doesn't announce the name of the attack. And King Form has an attack using all 4 Category 6. As for Chalice, at least for transformation, he should be able to use every single Undead. Attacks probably the same.

Kiva is where I want to talk about a slight deviation to my theme, the concept of using other Rider's gears (mostly weapons) as a mechanism of their powers in at least one form. Despite the obvious fact that toy wise all Fuestles are compatible with all belts, in theory, in the canon there is no evidence for this. The Arms Monsters, the Garulu Saber, Bassha Magnum and Dogga Hammer are usable by Kiva, Ixa and Dark Kiva. The three are directly tied to Kiva's powers due to their loyalty to Wataru/promise to Otoya, able to grant him various forms. Ixa has Fuestles that enable him to steal the Arms Monsters from Kiva after he summons them, though only did so once, with Garulu. Finally, the 1986 Dark Kiva is responsible for them being Arms Monsters in the first place, having used his Fuestles to transform them.

Decade has two things to consider in this regard. The first is that all of Decade's personal cards are exclusive to him, and all of Diend's are the same. The exception to this is the occasion where Decade Complete used the Diend Kamen Ride Card to trigger a double Dimension Shoot. As for cards of other Riders, Decade is able to transform into any of the 9 Heisei Riders and use their initial forms and abilities via cards, as well as Final Form Ride them. A few cards can effect other Riders (seen with Amazon) but that's limited. Diend on the other hand can summon any rider using their Kamen Ride card, but only in their main form. He also has Final Form Ride cards for all 10 Heisei Riders.

In Zi-O, where their repertoires have been altered somewhat, things are different. While no Final Form Rides are used I wouldn't rule them still having them out. Decade now only has cards to transform into the 19 other Heisei Riders, lacking Form Ride and Attack Ride cards, however, he has now demonstrated the ability to use those forms weapons of abilities in the Rider's main form. Diend's cards have been more significantly altered, as he now only has Rider Cards for the 19 secondary Riders.

Gaia Memories in W have a bit of an unclear status with their use between Riders. It's clear that any T1 Memory or T2 Memory can be used in any Maximum Slot to trigger a Maximum Drive, and most of these memories would seem to be usable in a Lost Driver. Accel's seem to be specifically designed for his equipment, and while CycloneAccel Xtreme theoretically exists, I don't think Accel could be used with the W Driver.

OOO we know exactly how it works. OOO can use any Core Medal to transform as long as it's in the correct slot, with the exception of the Black Medals, which still have a variant in different colours which are compatible. He only uses Cell Medals for the Ride Vendors and Medjalibur, which are add-ons to his power, and the Taja Spinner and Medagaburyu. The Birth system meanwhile only uses Cell Medals. Poseidon uses Core Medals, but is probably designed only for those specific ones.

With Fourze's Astro Switches, only Circle switches are usable by anyone other than Fourze. Nadeshiko has only been seen using the Rocket Switch. Meteor is able to use the Elek, Fire and N Magnet Switches to trigger finishers, and Fourze in Cosmic States is able to use the Meteor and Meteor Storm Switches in the Barizium Sword, but can only use the Meteor Switch in the Fourze Driver thanks to Fusion.

Wizard we know how it works, the Beast Driver can only use Beast's Rings, while the Wizardriver can use Beast's Mantle rings to trigger a spell affect of their own.

Gaim, we know that any Rider using a Sengoku Driver can use any standard Lockseed, and via a Genesis Core any Energy Lockseed for a Jimber form, not withstanding the individuals ability to withstand the effects of some of the stronger Lockseeds. The few weapons that do use Lockseeds seem able to use any of them. The Genesis Driver can only use Energy Lockseeds, but the Sonic Arrow can use the normal kind.

For Drive, Drive itself is unable to use anything not designed for it to use without some reworking of the systems. It can read Roidmude Viral Cores, but the Tridoron and Heartron Cars both had to be altered to allow for a transformation. The Chaser system can use any non-transformation Shift Cars to channel their abilities, except the Pit Crew, as well as read data from the Shift Speed Prototype. The Mach Driver system is demonstrated to be able to use the same range of Shift Cars to channel abilities, and Chaser can use Shift Speed Prototype the same way. It's also able to read the Tridoron Key or Shift Viral Core to allow the transformation into Chou DeadHeat, which isn't designed to be used. On my occasional weapon use topic, Type Special is able to use Mach and Chaser's weapons.

Ghost, any Eyecon for a historical figure is usable by any rider, as long as either the spirit is willing or the rider is able to control the spirit. The Necrom Eyecons don't seem to have any restrictions who uses them, and Necrom is in fact compatible with with the Ghost Driver. Almost every other Rider's main Eyecon is either connected to their own soul (Takeru, Daigo, Ryu) or the soul of someone related to them (Makoto, Ayumu), what soul is responsible for Dark Ghost I don't know, but for these reasons they're only usable by those specific people. Toucon Boost is only usable by Takeru for the same reason, and the same with Mugen, Sin Spectre and Yujou Burst. Deep Spectre might be usable by Takeru, at least originally.

Gashat rules actually seem to be fairly clear cut. In fact, given the examples we see with Dangerous Zombie, Girigiri Chambara and Kamen Rider Chronicle, it seems that either Driver can be used to transform into Rider form, as long as you're physically capable of using the Driver, or resisting the effects of the Gashat. It might be that the Bugle Driver variants are only capable of transforming into Level X Riders or Cronus, but we only see one example of a trying to Henshin using a Gashat that doesn't fit those criteria, not including Girigiri Chambara, which was especially modified to give it a Level X form. Higher level Gashats are only usable by the characters who use them in canon, either due to their unique circumstances (Ex-aid and God Maximum Mighty X) or an acquired resistance to the specific strain of the Buster Virus those Gashats inflict on the wearer (Snipe and Brave), with Para-dx's ability to use Level 50 and later Level 99 effortlessly being down to the fact he's a Bugster. Whether the Level X Gashats could be used for a Level X form by anyone besides the ones who use them is hard to say. The Level 3 and 4 Gashats should be usable by anybody who has a Gamer Driver. As for the Level 2 Gashats, each regardless of who is actually using it, would only transform you into the Rider who normally uses it, since the suit data is part of the Gashat, not the Driver. The last things to note are that every Gashat can be used in any Kimewaza it as long as it's large enough, but Proto Gashats do not have Critical Finishes, just Critical Strikes. We also have 3 Gashats designed just for Finishes, specifically Doctor Mighty XX, Bang Bang Tank and Mighty Novel X, though the last was reprogrammed for a transformation.

Fullbottles are the basis around which all Henshin devices in Build are based around, and even if a system doesn't use any of the 60 Fullbottles for transformation, they can still use them for attacks. The TranSteam Gun relies on Lost Bottles (probably only the specific two) for transformation, and the Nebula Steam Gun has its transformation initiated via Gears, but both have other attacks using Full Bottles, and in the case of the latter, Lost Bottles. The Sclash Driver works much the same way in attacks, but can only have transformations using either Sclashjelly or the specially created Crocodile Crack Bottle. The Evol Driver can use Evolbottles for Evolt to transform, or based on the existence of Mad Rogue, any Best Match pair to transform. Any Fullbottle with an associated weapon, used with the Rider Evolbottle, will summon that weapon. The Build Driver is most versatile of the systems, but can only use proper Fullbottles in Biotic Abiotic pairs (RabbitDragon is a unique situation stemming from both bottles' evolution), all other forms require a special device to be created, in some cases channeling a single bottle.

Ridewatches would have a simple answer if not for one thing. But before I get to that, it's pretty clear that only Ridewatches can be used with the Ziku Driver, and only Miridewatches with the Beyondriver. Also, all transformation Ridewatches and upgrades can only be used by the specific Rider. That leaves us with the Legend Watches. It's known that producing a single Ridewatch cuts you off from all powers associated with that Rider, and that it is possible to produce Ridewatches representing super forms of another blank watch is used. It would be easy to assume that every Ridewatch is usable for a weapon finisher, powering up Time Mazine, or, for those with enough power, using their abilities just by activating them, and only the Heisei Riders would produce a Ride Armour. Unfortunately, GenmArmour confirms other Riders can have armours, although I would still argue watches for other forms do nothing

I wasn't originally planning to cover Zero-One when I started this post, back when His debuted, but now I think I will. The months have given me more to talk about.

First of all, in the world of Zero-One we have two types of key, ZetsumeRise Keys and ProgRise Keys. Both now have an associated type of monster that can be created using an appropriate device on a singularity achieving Humagear or ZAIA Spec using human respectively. I had initially presumed that the ZetsumeRise keys were derivative technology, now it seems likely they were developed in tandem, although it's hard to say why. There is, at present, only two known ways for the keys to produce Keys. The Ark satellite is able to produce both types, but for the past 12 years, between Daybreak and it's restoration via Ikazuchi, it has been unable to produce Progrise Keys. I am uncertain about ZetsumeRise Keys. The other method is Satellite Zea via the 3D printer in the President's office at Hiden Intelligence. As far as has been shown, it can only produce Progrise Keys. While the origins of a number of Progrise Keys are known or deductable, the origins of those keys initially seen in the possession of AIMS or ZAIA are unclear. Of the 4 driver types so far, in theory all should be able to use any Progrise Key to initiate a transformation. This is confirmed for the Zero-One Driver, which requires a link to satellite Zea to produce the animal data, as official images of Zero-One using every current Progrise Key except Assault Wolf have been revealed. The Shotriser doesn't produce a Data Animal, and all the confirmed forms have a sort of incomplete look to them, and despite a number of the Progrise Keys so far used only for attack being with AIMS, no official images exist of them being used in the Shotriser. The ForceRiser, when used with Progrise Keys, forcibly opens the key and extracts the data animal, and then converts that into the armour. One ZetsumeRise Key has been used successfully in the ForceRiser to transform into a Rider, but it should be noted that said Key, Dodo, had already been shown to evolve throughout its use by a Magia, this also involved no Data Animal. A variant of the ForceRiser, the CycloneRiser, when used with the Rocking Hopper ZetsumeRise Key, also allowed transformation into Kamen Rider Ichigata. The newest driver, the ThousanDriver, is intended to work using both the Awaking Arsino ZetsumeRise Key and Amazing Caucasus Progrise Key for a PerfectRise. While this is the only depiction we have seen as of yet, the toy, when Awaking Arsino isn't used, or a different Progrise Key, or both, will only initiate a ProgRise.

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Agilenano - News: The Best Audio Equipment of 2019

CGMagazine The Best Audio Equipment of 2019

With the advent of new technologies such as smart assistants, Wi-Fi speakers and more advanced Bluetooth headsets, the audio landscape has gotten much more interesting in recent years.

It seems everyone is looking to jump into the space, offering an exciting and diverse series of products all looking to snag your holiday dollars. From Sonos, to Amazon, there are countless devices that look to play your music while at home, or even on the go. With so many options, its challenging to decide which devices are the right ones to suit your needs.

This is where CGM comes into the picture. We have taken the time to sort through all the products currently on the market and find the best and most powerful ones to suit your audio listening needs. As always, CGMagazine only endorses products we have tested, so there always can be a piece of gear that while amazing, has not made it into our office for review.

Sonos Move

The Sonos Move carries forward years of technology and refinement and packages it into a relatively convenient, easy to understand device. The addition of a 10-hour battery, Bluetooth, and easy charging makes the Move one of the most exciting and most versatile devices Sonos has released in a long while.

Sonos has spent years developing the Move, and from the sound quality to the design, this effort and attention to detail is seen throughout the device. It sounds good and can take the punishment needed to be a speaker on the go. From drops of rain to general wear and tear, the Sonos Move is built to last.

Sonos set out to make the ideal Wi-Fi portable speaker, and they succeeded with the Move. This is a testament to the quality and time Sonos spends on their products, building devices that both last and sound great. While not for everyone, if you are already a part of the Sonos ecosystem and are in the market for a new speaker, look no further than the Sonos Move.

You can purchase the Sonos Move for $499.99 at Bestbuy or directly from Sonos.

Echo Studio

With the Echo Studio, Amazon is finally admitting good enough no longer cuts it within smart speakers. Amazon was one of the first on the smart speaker scene with the original Amazon Echo. Now, years and countless Echo based products later, Amazon is finally offering an option that competes against the likes of Sonos or the higher end range of Google and Apple smart speaker entries. While it is a more costly option, the Echo Studio offers tremendous value for the price, ushering in a truly fantastic sounding speaker, that also happens to be equipped with Alexa.

Sitting at the top of the Echo Studio is a 55mm mid-range speaker, that utilizes the cut-out to maximize bass output while playing heavier songs. There are three 55mm mid-range speakers in the Echo Studio, one faces up, while the other two act as left and right. To push the audio forward, Amazon has a single 25mm tweeter. If that were not enough, the Echo Studio also features a 133mm downward-facing woofer to ensure all the songs have the impact the original creators intended.

Amazon has done a fantastic job building a high end for its echo line, and the Studio stands as one of the best speakers you can get for sub $300 CAD. While I hope Amazon improves on the inputs if they iterate on the Studio next year, as it stands now, the Echo Studio is a great value and an all-around fantastic sounding speaker.

You can buy the Echo Studio from Amazon for $259.99.

Lucid Sound LS41 Headset

Times have changed since then as headsets have entered the luxury sphere, with pricier entry points and more features cropping up on the regular. Enter Lucid Sound, an emerging headset maker whose goal is to fit right into this luxury sphere. While they havent been around for very long, their new LS41 flagship headset is a triumph that very much puts them on the map with crisp sound quality, comfortable design, and intuitive features.

The LS41s sport 7.1 DTS Headphone:X Surround Sound that manages to bring an impressive layer of immersion to gaming. While playing, I regularly noticed sound cues that I dont normally hear on my standard headset. As a result, I felt even more immersed in the world of the game, and it made for a truly cinematic sound experience.

The LS41s are rather pricey, clocking in at $200.00 USD, and are no doubt out of many gamers peripheral budgets. That being said, if you do have the money and are interested in a great wireless headset that packs impressive sound quality and comfort then the LS41s are a great choice.

You can buy the Lucid Sound LS41 from Amazon for $259.99.

Sonos Ikea Symfonisk

When you think of high-end wifi audio, you dont tend to think of Ikea, yet in a recent partnership with Sonos, they are looking to change that. The Symfonisk is a result of that partnership, a simple, yet exciting bookshelf speaker that sounds good, and brings with it all the power of Sonos, only a bit cheaper, and with that special Ikea style.

At first glance, it may be hard to imagine this speaker holds the power of Sonos behind it. It looks very Ikea, with simple lines, and all fabric covering. But once you plug it in, and set it up, things change. The IKEA Symfonisk sounds fantastic far better than the $149.00 CAD pricetag would suggest it should. It would be hard to compare it to the Sonos One, although for most people it has a similar sound profile. It is powerful and elegant in design, making it an ideal addition, especially if you want to avoid the tech, smart home house look.

Sound-wise, the IKEA Symfonisk has a bold, full-bodied sound that will more than fill most rooms. And while the balance may be a bit heavy on the treble, overall, the IKEA Symfonisk sounds good and strikes a good balance for most audio setups, especially with some basic tweaking to the EQ.

For the price, the IKEA Symfonisk makes a fantastic addition to the Sonos family of products. It looks good, sounds fantastic, and will fit into most living spaces with ease. While it may not have the sound profile of some of the higher-end Sonos range, it more than makes up for that in price and style. It is a great speaker and a great gift for anyone looking to jump into wifi audio this holiday.

You can purchase the IKEA Symfonisk at Ikea starting at $149.00 CAD.

Astro A50 Headset + Base Station

For those unfamiliar, the Astro A50 are a pair of premium $399.99 CAD headphones that are equipped with a flip-down microphone and a base charging station. There are two models: PlayStation 4/PC and Xbox One/PC, with a switch on the headphones themselves that determines which of the available two the headset will interface with. Built by ASTRO Gaming, these are meant to be top-quality gaming headphones.

The charging station serves as the A50s anchor and link to your device of choice. It can smoothly hook up to a PC with a USB cable, and can be attached to either a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One (we are reviewing the PS4 model) with a slightly more involved, but well explained and quick setup process using an optical cable. The base must be plugged into a device, otherwise the headphones will not work. You have to commit to a location.

The Astro A50 headphones are a perfect fit for gaming. These headphones have good sound, a convenient wireless design, and a comfortable fit you can wear for long gaming sessions without any fatigue. They have a clear and reliable microphone, a good battery life with power saving features (annoying as they are), and an excellent sound for both gaming and listening to music. For gaming, and for stationary activities like watching shows or movies, these headphones are worth their asking price.

You can by the Astro A50 at Bestbuy or Amazon for $299.99 CAD.

Creative Outlier Air

Ever since the 3.5mm headphone jack became a rare commodity, the race to build the best possible Bluetooth headset has been on. Everyone from Razer, Samsung to Apple have thrown their hat into the ring, offering a wide range of options, all with advantages and disadvantages. Now Creative Labs, the company behind some of the best sound cards of the 90s is stepping in, with their new Outlier Air. This small sport wireless headset promises sweat-resistance, in-ear controls, and hours worth of battery while on the go, all for $69.99 USD. While not the best available, for the price, the Outlier Air is hard to resist.

Built for consumers looking to be free of wires, the Outlier Air offers an easy design and concept. They manage a fantastic battery, in headphones and with the case, meaning you will have little to worry about while on the go or working out. The IPX5 certification means sweat, minor water spillage, or even the sporadic downpour should be no issue, at least were the headphones are concerned.

While the Outlier Air may not be the best headphones on the market, they offer an amazing value for money proposition. The Outlier Air are comfortable, affordable and is packed with features that should satisfy even the most discerning buyers. While they dont have the polish or isolation seen in other brands, for the cost, the Outlier Air is a must-buy for anyone looking to go wireless.

You can buy the Creative Outlier Air on Creative for 74.99 USD.

Jaybird Tarah Pro Bluetooth Headphones

The Jaybird Tarah Pro are headphones built for the runners, athletes and fitness nuts out there. They are solidly built, corded headphones that feel good and sound great. While not true wireless headphones, for the people these headphones are built for, that is a bonus there is little chance of dropping and losing a headphone while on the go.

The Jaybird Tarah Pro are a good balance between utility and craftsmanship. They feel comfortable when worn and look good up close. There was clearly a lot of time and effort to build a Bluetooth headset that can withstand an active lifestyle and still look stylish while doing so. They fit comfortably even when using them over long periods or while working out or being active.

The Jaybird Tarah Pro charge quickly, are easy to get setup, and most importantly, sound great. Often sport headphones put so much attention into making them rugged or able to withstand water that audio is an afterthought. Thankfully, thats not the case here. Audio feels natural, allowing the music or spoken audio to shine even though Bluetooth audio compression. From electronic, vocal, to instrumental, everything sounded good, with no aspect of the audio greatly overpowering a piece of music.

The Jaybird Tarah Pro are not the highest end bluetooth headphones you can buy, but they are some of the most well rounded, most well equipped sports headphones we have ever tested. They sound good, are comfortable to use, and are just plain nice to look at. If you are looking to a gift for the indoor or outdoor athlete in your life, look no further than The Jaybird Tarah Pro. They will make any fitness enthusiasts very happy.

You can buy the Jaybird Tarah Pro for $199.99 at Bestbuy or Amazon

Amazon Echo Dot with Clock

In a modern world where we are constantly surrounded by smart speakers and devices, the concept to use that power to ask the time seems silly. According to Amazon, one of the most asked questions of Alexa is the time, so it makes sense that at least one of their devices would come with a clock built-in. Enter the Amazon Echo Dot with Clock, a simple addition to an already great device that somehow makes it infinitely more useful to people.

This new $59.99 USD smart speaker, places an LED digital clock in front of the already fantastic design of the Echo Dot. It seems like a no brainer for the little device, and it works wonderfully. With this new addition of a digital display, the Amazon Echo Dot with Clock also has a few other tricks under its sleeve to use this new readout.

Ultimately, Amazon has added a great new feature to an already great device. Do I feel it is a game-changer for the echo range of products? No, but what it does do is give a quality of life improvement that was much needed. If you are looking to pick up a gift, or want to enter the world of smart speakers, the Amazon Echo Dot with Clock is a great starting point. It is simple, inexpensive, and a great addition to the range and a must-buy for anyone looking for an inexpensive smart speaker.

You can buy the Amazon Echo Dot with Clock from Amazon for $59.99.

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Who Makes Portable Speakers?

In stereo gaming headset the world of audio programs, wireless encompass sound techniques have all however replaced the traditional, wired hello-fi stereo methods with their mess of tangled wires. The surging recognition of the encompass sound system has led to a plethora of many brands out there. Audiophiles can pick from a wide range of manufacturers according to their specific stereo gaming headset vs surround requirements.

For novices in the discipline or who simply want a good wi-fi surround sound system and should not too occupied with sophisticated configurations, the HTP-4600 by Pioneer is right for them. It's simple, easy to place together and the speakers and terminals are coloration-coded headphones with volume control on cord to facilitate easy utilization. The main speakers are slim and glossy while the surround audio system will be detached and made to face any angle. The sound high quality of the system is excellent, given its worth and it's a hassle-free system for freshmen.

Amongst many manufacturers available in the market, Philips, too, has jumped on to the bandwagon of surround sound techniques and offers a "residence theater in a box" system with its LX3750W. With its slim speakers, it definitely makes for a lovely-looking sound system and can also be simple to place up.

This specific wi-fi surround sound system offers spectacular bass as well as treble sounds but the midrange sounds are likely to get blurred. This primarily occurs when the volume is turned up as a result of the speakers don't have the energy expected from such a system. Nevertheless, a DVD player is also built-in within the system and for most customers the Philips LX3750W is nice enough for his or her residence.

Samsung has built-in the newest Bluetooth expertise in its HT-DB390 model. It is a wireless 5.1 channel system and incorporates a 100 watt subwoofer. This technique can play many codecs like the DVD, MP3, WMA and JPEG discs. For film lovers, especially United Speakers bluetooth surround sound system those who indulge in movie marathons, Samsung's HT-DS690 is a excessive-finish wi-fi system by which even the rear audio system are wireless, apart from the facility outlet. A 5-disc DVD changer ensures that the movie marathon runs smoothly.

Sony is one other of the various brands which offers a classy wireless surround sound system. It uses digital infrared know-how which permits sound to be transmitted to the 2 rear speakers with astounding clarity. United Speakers headphones with volume control The models from the DAV series from Sony look extremely-trendy and modern with silver colored, slender prisms serving as speakers. DVD/CD players are included in lots of their models from the DAV sequence.

The HTB-S610 from the Kenwood stable uses radio expertise to send out 5.1 channel surround sound to its many speakers. The rear audio system will be placed 100 feet away from the receiver yet the transmission is impressive. With so many brands available on the market the client is definitely spoilt for alternative.

Some distinction that we normally can feel when are being in a cinema is the encompass system. That sound surround does not only catch the whole room of the cinema with fully encompass of sound however our coronary heart beats emotionally feeling the situation of that movie due to the encompass sound. Technology has been creating time to time giving us one thing more. And now we cannot only get such situation of being in a cinema only in cinemas, but you possibly can build your personal non-public cinema in your own room. Of course it is accompanied by the great sound too.

How can we get the consequences we would like from House Audio system?

Audio system are the key that offers you great surround sound programs and audio system are normally consisted of stereo sound gear which will cooperate to produce the perfect sound system but something that you United Speakers large portable bluetooth just shouldn't forget is the fundamental point of understanding house surround sound. as a result of when you've gotten already understood in speaker's work you'll be easily getting the effects you need.

What's it the encompass system?

Surround sound what you often get from watching cinema or having fun with music concert is the sound that catches and beats every place, each level and spreads out every route. In a closed room, sound system is in-built permanently however in an opened room, it's usually well done by experienced technician. And each single of musical instruments sound is separated into completely different sort of audio system. So what you'll hear from right speaker is completely different with the left speaker.

What pattern merchandise can be your references?

Samsung HT-Z310T dwelling sound systems with 1000 watt, I believe may be of your reference. With 5.1 audio system include 5 compact audio system and one sub woofer that includes Bluetooth wi-fi system and an iPod dock, Strategic USB port's place that won't make you troublesome to plug in. with handbook instruction that can allow you to to set it easily.

The Samsung HT-Z310T 5.1-Channel house theater surround sound system is a 7-piece system with 5 compact speakers and one sub-woofer. The audio is powered by a hefty one thousand watts that's more than enough for any room and household. This audio system portable bluetooth speakers lelong has all of the contemporary options. It's Bluetooth enabled, wi-fi ready and likewise comes with an iPod dock. There may be additionally a strategically situated USB port where you may simply plug in your thumb-drive and enjoy instant audio playback.

Organising the Samsung HT-Z310T 5.1-Channel house theater encompass sound system was comparatively straightforward. It took me simply over 15 minutes to get the entire thing hooked up. It cable connections had been surprisingly straightforward. Unfortunately, the instructions on this guide makes things more sophisticated than it seems. Its better that you just attempt to set up the system with out using the guide.

The value of the Samsung HT-Z310T 5.1-Channel residence theater surround sound system should be considered one of its greatest promoting elements. At just a bit over $200 (on the time of writing), it is simply an unbeatable bargain. The audio high quality on this headphones with volume control best buy method can be quite spectacular. I play a whole lot of dance music so it will be important that I get a powerful bass. The bass on this Samsung mannequin is simply astounding! I swear I noticed cracks on my partitions that were never there earlier than!

If you have a Samsung HDTV, you have to get the Samsung HT-Z310T 5.1-Channel residence theater encompass sound system.

All Samsung devices can share the identical distant. You possibly can management the amount of the sound system through the controls of your TELEVISION. Neat! For the worth, this blog the audio high quality and options that you just receive in this model will exceed your expectations. Briefly, this sound system gives an amazing worth on your cash.

Can you think about your self playing your favourite video games without hearing the gunfire and explosives, as well as different sound effects in the recreation? Effectively perhaps not. So if you wish to totally enjoy your video gaming expertise, you must make investments on a great high quality headset, one thing that will final for a very long time. Listed here are one of the best recommendations of headsets that you can use on your video game console.

Astro A40 - 2011 Edition

The Astro A40 is very advisable for those who are on the lookout for a headset that is light-weight and one thing which have comfortable ear pads that are so pleasant to the ears. This headset is fully equipped with a 7.1 United Speakers Dolby Digital encompass sound system, and it could support an iPad, a wise telephone in addition to laptops and personal computer systems. It's related by the use of a 2.0 USB connection and is powered by four batteries.

Turtle Seashore Ear Force PX5

Similar to with the Astro A40, this wireless headset can be totally outfitted with a 7.1 Dolby Digital surround sound and it is able to enhancing the sound effects in your video video games, such as the gun shots and footsteps of the gaming characters check more info for us here It contains a unique voice morphing skill that can disguise your voice and it even has voice prompts on the headset in case you get low bat. The headset is wireless and features by means of a Bluetooth, and can be utilized in both your cellular phone and computers.

Tritton AX Professional Dolby Digital Precision

The Tritton AX is absolutely geared up with a 5.1 Digital Encompass Sound and is ideal for PS2, PS3 and several LAPTOP Programs. It could work with any gadgets which have three.5 analog output as well as those with digital optical output. It is usually fully outfitted with a removable microphone that you need to use for your XBOX live chat.

Turtle Seaside Ear Force X41

This headset is supplied with a 7.1 Dolby Digital surround sound, and can be linked with a house theater system, so it is usually perfect for film viewing in your home theater. It is wi-fi and has a transmission vary of as much as 30 ft, and its large 50-mm audio system is sure sufficient to boost the bass quality of the sound that comes out of the speaker. It may be related to an Xbox using a USB port connection and is being powered by two batteries.

Given the huge choices obtainable for your video gaming headset, it's now very difficult to search for one thing that fits you finest.

When searching for a good headset, make sure that you choose one thing that is fully equipped with a digital encompass sound system, so you will fully get pleasure from your gaming experience. big w portable bluetooth speakers The headsets mentioned above perhaps a bit pricey, as compared with a typical headset, however the expertise you may have when using it on your recreation is definitely value it.

Why do you need to care about encompass sound? From the phrase "encompass", the system is designed to provide you an audio listening experience that utterly surrounds you. It provides you excessive-quality digital sound from all angles, just the identical because the audio expertise in cinemas and theaters. It works by providing great diversified audio by way of the center audio system, rumbling deep bass by the subwoofer and subtle sound results delivered through the satellite speakers.

There are several types of this system from 2.1 Channel (2 Satellite Audio system, 1 subwoofer), 5.1 Channel (4 Satellite tv for pc Audio system, 1 Middle Speaker, 1 subwoofer), and the newest 7.1 Channel (6 Satellite tv for pc Speakers, 1 Middle Speaker, 1 subwoofer).

These different techniques are then positioned in keeping with the room measurement stereo gaming headset ps4 Investors as well as private persons can benefit from these superior sound systems by enjoying high constancy investing movies in their front room and following the teaching actions they see displayed on their laptop screens. This helps immensely to dam out noise interference which facilitates concentrating on the video content to learn how to handle budgets and investments total.

Many electronic firms seek methods to innovate this know-how by including more features and creating hardware tweaks to supply extra satisfaction to customers. Samsung, one of the profitable electronics companies in in the present day's period, continues to deliver revolutionary technologies in sound programs to redefine residence leisure headphones with volume control best buy Samsung provides shoppers a pack of nice features of their residence leisure techniques that would go well with most clients' style and preferences. The listing of features of Samsung encompass sound methods includes the following:

• Smart Home Theater- Brings the wonders of Samsung's Smart TV into any flat display tv that the consumer has. It permits the buyer to connect to the net by Wi-Fi, which means you may surf via more information on wikipedia websites, use applications, stream content material, use providers and lots of extra applications by way of the Good Hub. All of this can be experienced whereas enjoying the immersive audio.

• Vacuum Tube Amplifier - The combined energy of analog and digital technology offers one incredibly natural and classic sound. Shoppers can now get the very best United Speakers stereo gaming headset of both worlds by combining the power and efficiency of digital expertise and the natural sounds of analog, two technologies that work in concord with each other

• Glass Fiber Speaker Design - Produces excessive constancy quality audio by the combination of part plug design and glass fiber materials

• Down Firing Subwoofers - Subwoofers are cleverly designed to "down-hearth" the deep bass sounds to ship a richer high quality.

• Rear Wireless Speakers - Frees up the trouble of using wires on your speakers and the choices for speaker placement with this technology. usb portable speakers with fm radio in india The wireless audio system give the patron the freedom to sculpt your audio and position it simply the best way you like without limitations.

Apart from the standard home theater techniques, Samsung provides consumers varied choices for them to expertise the encompass sound expertise. Studying learn how to manage budgets better for the family and to research investments from watching videos on the computer screen whereas immersed in the surround sound system delivers a deeper and more concentrated learning surroundings for the parents and investors studying higher management and investing techniques. The next are other types of merchandise they provide that function this technology:

• Wi-fi Audio Dock - Lets you get pleasure from gorgeous music from numerous sensible gadgets that Samsung provides and through different products like apple devices http://www.unitedspeakers.org/ It makes use of valve amplifiers for a richer and warmer sound expertise and Bluetooth 3.0 for wi-fi audio streaming without losing any quality. Samsung's wi-fi audio docks provide a dual docking system whereby the dock is suitable to most devices, saving you the trouble to purchase numerous sound methods for particular gadgets.

• A/V Receivers - Permits you to amplify audio and route video by means of any system by using the ability of HDMI and utilizing a number of HDMI connections. These receivers characteristic nice audio where you possibly can position the sound all through your area for a cinematic sort sound expertise.

• Sound Bars - Gives the consumer with the last word residence theater audio style and provides a higher sound expertise, all in a smooth, horizontal speaker bar. Sound bars headphones with volume control may be easily positioned beneath your flat display tv with none bother. They may also be used in taking part in wireless audio from your gadgets by Bluetooth expertise.

At the Shoppers Electronics Present of 2013 exhibition, Samsung revealed quite a lot of products in retailer for the 12 months 2013 in the case of Sound Systems. The firm claims they'll have a sound bar that will have a built-in vacuum tube with Bluetooth connectivity. 7.1 channel surround sound techniques are also designed to be higher with a pack of additional options added. Samsung actually blows the minds of customers with these great innovations and guarantees many more sound experiences to come back within the close to future. Now, families can study better budgeting strategies from the comfort of their front room watching how you can funds videos on their giant computer screens while the surround sound system talks to the consumer from all 4 corners of the room.