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On this week's show we have a review of the Audioengine B1 Next Gen Bluetooth Music Receiver and we take a look at how Streaming impacts viewing on top network shows. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Panasonic is ‘prepared to sell' its TV business 56% of Super Bowl LIX Viewers Expected to Stream Event Tubi had the fastest Super Bowl streaming experience YouTube Viewership On TV Screens Exceeds Mobile For First Time In U.S. Audioengine B1 Next Gen Bluetooth Music Receiver I recently upgraded my audio setup with the new Audioengine B1 Next Gen Bluetooth Music Receiver ($189 direct from Audioengine), because I like buying stuff! The previous model served me well but has gotten a bit long in the… wait for it, Bluetooth.  Like the previous version, the Next Gen turns any wired stereo receiver or powered speaker system into a wireless one. The high-fidelity audio is outstanding, there is support for 16, 24, or even 32-bit quality with the advanced Bluetooth 5.3 and aptX Adaptive support. One cool feature is that the indicator light on the front panel turns orange when you have an aptX connection, so you know at a glance that you are listening at the highest fidelity. I had to borrow my brother-in-law's android phone to test this out. Apple, why won't you give me aptX??  The music sounded excellent. I did my best to A/B with the original B1 using AAC vs the next gen B1 using aptX listening to music I am intimately familiar with. It was hard to hear any major improvement. I could convince myself there was an improvement only after listening to specific parts of a track multiple times. Practically speaking, it really won't matter. If you currently own the previous B1 I would recommend skipping this upgrade unless you stream from long distances. More on that in a bit.  With that said, the high bitrate AAC files on the new B1 sounded excellent and I did not have too much aptX envy.  Another impressive feature is the long-range connectivity. The specification says it will maintain a connection 100 feet away without any drop in sound quality. I walked to all corners of my house behind multiple doors, and could not break the connection. This is a big improvement over the original and is nice if you are responsible for the music at a get-together and you walk around the house chatting with your guests.  The inclusion of both RCA and Optical output options means you can easily integrate it into any existing audio setup. The B1 has a sturdy aluminum housing and the fact that you don't need any special software makes setup a breeze!  The Audioengine B1 is a recommended product for anyone looking to elevate their wired audio experience with wireless streaming.  Here's How Much Streaming Impacts Viewing on Top Network Shows It's a pretty well-established fact that streaming has a sizable effect on ratings for shows that originate on broadcast networks. A new batch of data from Nielsen for this season shows just how big that impact can be. Full article here…  

The second half of the 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #3 got a little crazy as  Rosemary Orchard and Jeff Gamet took off on a side discussion about various options for one of Jeff's picks, while David Ginsburg and Chuck Joiner stuck with the regular format. All told, a good time was had with a whole both laughs and great gift picks. (Part 2)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark. What happens before and after the shows is uncensored, on-topic, off-topic, and always off the wall. Sign up as a MacVoices Patron and get access! http://patreon.com/macvoices Show Notes: Links: Rosemary Orchard's Picks: ULANZI TC001 Smart Pixel Clock - Social Media Counter - Digital Alarm Clock with Weather - Awtrix Simulator - Retro Pixel Art Scoreboard Pomodoro Clock Bedside Gaming Room & Office Decor https://amzn.to/4i6wCEs Blueforcer SONOFF Zigbee Smart USB Outlet, 5-22V DC Outlet Timer Smart Switch https://amzn.to/4i6wGUI SONOFF Micro 5V USB Smart WiFi Adaptor https://amzn.to/4i7Dwtl Mous for iPhone 16 Case MagSafe Compatible https://amzn.to/3ZiVa5 David Ginsburg's Picks: SUPERDANNY LED Desk Lamp for Office Home, Eye-Caring Desk Light with Adjustable Gooseneck, 12W Touch Control Dimmable Brightness, Architect Clamp Lamp https://amzn.to/413znR4 OWC 1TB Envoy Single Ultra Portable Aluminum Bus Powered 10G/s USB-C Thunderbolt Compatible External NVMe SSD Drive https://amzn.to/3V3H99C OWC Express 1M2 Portable NVMe Thunderbolt (USB-C) SSD USB4 Ultra Fast External SSD Drive with Aluminum Heat Sink Enclosure (Enclosure Only) https://amzn.to/4eNlABk Jeff Gamet's Picks: Audioengine A2 Bluetooth Speakers https://amzn.to/4i6x9WY Audioengine S6 210W Compact Powered Mini Subwoofer https://amzn.to/494e6sq Audioengine D1 32-bit Desktop DAC and Headphone Amp, Preamp https://amzn.to/499V7MX LEGO Icons Succulents Artificial Plant Set https://amzn.to/3Z77Zix PILOT Metropolitan Collection Fountain Pen, Black Barrel, Classic Design, Fine Nib, Black Ink https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Metropolitan-Collection-Fountain-91111/dp/B00KRPFD96 PILOT Kakuno Fountain Pen, Clear Barrel, Fine Nib https://amzn.to/3V96FKB Keychron C2 104 Keys Full Size Wired Mechanical Keyboard https://amzn.to/4fMJ4ba Pilot Multi-Pen Body, Hi-Tec-C Coleto 500 https://amzn.to/3Z3tjFt Pilot, G2 Premium Gel Roller Pens, G2 Boost Pink Pack, The Colors of Optimism, 8 Pack Pouch, Fine Point 0.7 mm https://amzn.to/4g1Nzhr BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto EDC Titanium Pen - Machined Raw https://www.jetpens.com/BIGiDESIGN-Ti-Arto-EDC-Titanium-Pen-Machined-Raw/pd/24961 Platinum Fountain Pen, Preppy, Fine Nib, Pink https://amzn.to/49alQt2 TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen Black https://amzn.to/4ePLOTH PILOT Iroshizuku Bottled Fountain Pen Ink, Take-Sumi https://amzn.to/49amN4A PILOT Iroshizuku Bottled Fountain Pen Ink, Momiji, Autumn Leaves (Red) 50ml Bottle https://amzn.to/4g3iTwt Diamine Inkvent Calendar and 24 Inks https://amzn.to/3CILVDn Blue Pilot G2 Gel Ink Refill for Rolling Ball Pens, Bold Point 24 REFILLS https://amzn.to/4fFBiQh Chuck Joiner's Picks: OWC 5 Port Thunderbolt Hub https://amzn.to/4g17Eo5 Under Desk Cable Management Tray https://amzn.to/4fE0E0P Magnetic Torpedo Level, Spirit Level 3 Bubble Level Torpedo Magnetic Level Bubble Measuring Tool (6 inch) https://amzn.to/3ZmVIrB Guests: Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter.    Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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Our third 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features picks from Rosemary Orchard, Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, and Chuck Joiner. Some unusual non-tech picks are included, as well as several practical items that everyone should consider. (Part 1) http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV24283.mp3 Today's MacVoices is supported by 1Password and their new 1Password Extended Access Management. Security for the way we work today, Learn about the problems it solves at 1Password.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Rosemary Orchard's Picks: Belkin SoundForm Connect AirPlay 2 Adapter & Airplay 2 Receiver - Wireless Streaming for Apple Devices to Bluetooth Speakers - Optical & 3.5mm Speaker Inputs https://amzn.to/491LzDT Anker USB C Cable, 4 ft 2-in-1 USB C to USB C Cable 140W Max, Fast Charging for iPhone 16 Series, MacBook, iPad, and More https://amzn.to/3ZkDBSO David Ginsburg's Picks: 3 in 1 Charging Station for iPhone 16/15/14/13/12 Series, Travel Charger for Multiple Devices https://amzn.to/4921i5L Elgato Stream Deck +, Audio Mixer, Production Console and Studio Controller https://amzn.to/4g32tUN Jeff Gamet's Picks: ExcelMark Personalized Book Embosser https://amzn.to/3ZkG8MR SketchBox https://getsketchbox.com/ Chuck Joiner's Picks: Audioengine A5+ Wireless Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers https://amzn.to/4fJmSym Philips Hue Bloom White and Color Ambiance Smart Lamp, Works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Homekit and Google Assistant https://amzn.to/416DknV   Guests: Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter.  Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Brian and Murdock examine the significance of Soul legend Curtis Mayfield, the amazing career that got him into the Rock Hall of Fame TWICE, and the fateful day in 1990 that would change his life forever. Support the show by buying yourself some new speakers! Check out these offers from Audioengine. SHOW NOTES: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-multi-time-inductees/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Butler https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Mayfield https://wschronicle.com/senior-spotlight-jerry-butler-soul-survivor/ YouTube guitar lesson on Curtis' style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaYasnu5Oi4 https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/did-john-mayer-rip-off-curtis-mayfield-waiting-on-the-world-people-get-ready.103508/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Parks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Fly_(1972_film) https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/curtis-mayfield-super-fly-things-you-didnt-know-1364038/ https://magazine.waxpoetics.com/connections/hey-america/article/curtis-mayfield-gangster-boogie/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtom_Records https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtom_Records https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marty_Markowitz https://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/16/arts/music/16concerts.html https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/read-excerpt-from-curtis-mayfield-bio-detailing-tragic-accident-126593/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_World_Order_(album) https://www.popmatters.com/curtis-mayfield-new-world-order-2496160140.html https://www.goldradiouk.com/news/music/curtis-mayfield-accident-death/

On this week's show we discuss the merits of an expensive wired whole home audio streamer vs putting one together with Airplay 2 or Chromecast. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: YouTube introduces pause ads to TV app LG TVs are getting a free audio upgrade that Apple users will absolutely love 85% of Amazon Prime Video Subscribers Are on the Ad-Supported Tier Samsung's new, cheaper OLED TVs are now available to buy EchoStar Loses 348,000 Pay TV Subs in 1st Quarter Juke+ Audio Streamer Juke+, as described on their website, is an audio distribution system designed to provide high-quality sound across multiple rooms in a house. It runs about $2,500 and that's without speakers. So here is our question; do you think it's worth the money when you can put a high end wireless system together including speakers for significantly less money?  First let's take a look at what the $2500 Juke+ System gets you: Audio Quality and Control - The Juke+ system can power 6 audio zones with 12 speaker channels at 100 watts per channel, ensuring pristine audio quality. Users can fine-tune the audio settings in each room through an app-controlled audio equalizer for optimal sound customization. Wireless Control - The Juke Audio application enables comprehensive control of the audio system via Android and Apple devices. Various features include playing to any combination of zones, independent volume control for each zone, simultaneous streaming from multiple users/devices, and access through a web interface on PCs. All-in-One Solution - The Juke system integrates the functions of powering, controlling, and streaming audio to multiple speaker sets throughout the house, eliminating the need for separate receivers, streamers, or in-wall controllers. Airplay 2 Integration - Juke displays connected speaker zones as independent Airplay inputs, facilitating streaming from Apple devices to specific audio zones. Users can group zones directly within the Airplay menu and stream to Juke and other Airplay 2 devices simultaneously, maintaining audio sync. Spotify Connect Support - Each connected speaker zone is independently recognized in Spotify, allowing premium users to stream content seamlessly. The Juke app's grouping feature enables setting multi-zone endpoints in Spotify for convenient whole-house or room-specific playback. Bluetooth Connectivity - Juke supports Bluetooth streaming from any compatible device, allowing users to play content without relying on a local Wi-Fi network. Juke+ provides multiple options to enjoy TV audio through its audio distribution system. Wireless Audio from Apple TV via Airplay - You can wirelessly send audio from any app on Apple TV to Juke using Airplay over the Wi-Fi network.  Bluetooth Connectivity from Compatible Smart TVs - Juke supports receiving audio from compatible Smart TVs via Bluetooth. Hardwired Connection from TV to Juke - For a more traditional setup, you can run a hardwired connection from the audio output of your TV back to the Juke system.  Our wireless system consists of a Belkin SoundForm Connect AirPlay 2 Adapter or a Chromecast Audio ($80) and a pair of Audioengine A5+ ($500 per pair) for a grand total of $580 per zone or $3480 for six zones with speakers included! Similar passive speakers from Audioengine cost $400 which would bring a similar system to $4900. A difference of $1420.  Let's see if you miss anything: Audio Quality and Control - You can control each room with any app that plays music on your phone or tablet but you can't set separate EQ. +1 to Juke+ Wireless Control - Our system does the same as the Juke+. No advantage to either  All-in-One Solution - Our system does the same as the Juke+. No advantage to either Airplay 2 Integration - If you use the SoundForm you have identical capabilities. However, if you use a Chromecast you have capability that the Juke+ does not have. +1 to our DIY system Spotify Connect Support - if you have the Spotify app on your device you essentially have this capability through Airplay or Chromecast. No advantage to either Bluetooth Connectivity - The Audioengine A5+ supports AptX while the Juke+ supports Bluetooth 5. +1 to our DIY  TV Support - identical capabilities. No advantage to either Our DIY system is better in two categories and equivalent in all others. Room EQ  being the only category that the Juke+ is better. Plus you save $1420! Our DIY system is not meant for everyone. Our speakers are harder to discretely place throughout your house. In addition the Juke+ gives you greater choice in speaker selection since you don't have to limit yourself to powered bookshelf or desktop speakers.  However, you don't need to buy expensive speakers for all zones. But this applies to both systems. You could also use the Airplay2/Chromecast capability of your receiver to add a zone for essentially no cost and add the ability to EQ a room. So what do you think? Which system would you choose?

Next on the agenda for the MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, Mike Potter, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, and Jim Rea are some questions and answers about enjoying lossless music that include both hardware and services choices by panel members. The discussion turns from audio to video, and the reasons you may want to purchase DVDs or Blu-ray copies of your favorite movies and TV shows to be sure you can watch what you wish, when you wish, and how you wish. (Part 2) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23152.mp3[/embed] Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It's Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Collective, an all-in-one financial solution for the self employed. Make your S Corp Election by  June 30th and save thousands at Collective.com. Show Notes: Links: Schiit Modi 3+ D/A Converterhttps://amzn.to/3BErnbm Audioengine A5+ Wireless Bluetooth Speakershttps://amzn.to/3MDLD2X Netflix to End DVD-in-a-Red-Envelope-in-The-Mail Service on September 29thhttps://www.mactrast.com/2023/04/netflix-to-end-dvd-in-the-mail-service-on-september-29th/ The Simpsons: Every Banned Episode (& Why)https://screenrant.com/simpsons-show-episodes-banned-censored-reasons/Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, and on his blog, Trending At Work. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud Michael Potter  is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies, but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab. Jim Rea has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim on Twitter. Support:     Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices     Enjoy this episode? 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The 2022 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features picks from Kirk McElhearn and Wally Cherwinsi, and run from books to iPhone accessories, Mac, iOS and iPad software to AirTags, audio choices to connectivity. And some surprises as well. MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: MacVoices 2022 Holiday Gift Guide - Master List on MacVoices site MacVoices 2022 Holiday Gift Guide on Flipboard (available on the web but best viewed in the Flipboard app on Mac or the iOS/iPadOS Flipboard app). Kirk McElhearn's Picks: My Window - David Hockney https://amzn.to/3BIMSYP Waltr by Softorino Peak Design Mobile Everyday Case iPhone 14 Pro https://amzn.to/3V7LRAz Belkin iPhone Mount with MacSafe for Mac notebooks https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HQ642ZM/A/belkin-iphone-mount-with-magsafe-for-mac-notebooks Bandbreite https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bandbreite/id1528561380 CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock - 18 Ports, 98W Charging, 3x Thunderbolt 4 40Gb/s, 5 x USB-A, 3 x USB-C (10Gb/s), 2.5GbE, Single 8K or Dual 6K 60Hz Displays https://amzn.to/3FCLKXR Wally Cherwinski's Picks: MacPaw Readdle Skylum Software elago Shuffle Case Compatible with Apple AirTags Case https://amzn.to/3W7IevG Classic Mac Ice Cube Mold https://cozy-industries.com/collections/shop/products/drink-different Custom Portrait by Nitrozac of Joy of Tech http://www.geekculture.com/geekculturestore/webstore/nitroportraits.html Kirk McElhearn in Joy of Tech: http://www.geekculture.com/joyoftech/joyarchives/1009.html The Best of The Joy of Tech https://amzn.to/3YwNBpO Chuck Joiner's Picks: Audioengine A5+ Plus Powered Speaker https://amzn.to/3YtQ2th Anker PowerConf C200 2K Mac Webcam, Webcam for Laptop, Computer Camera, with AI-Noise Canceling Microphones, Stereo Mics, Adjustable Field of View, Low-Light Correction, Built-in Privacy Cover https://amzn.to/3YzSz4W GRID Deconstructed and Framed iPhones and other gear https://gridstudio.cc/collections/grid-apple Flipper Big Button Remote for Seniors, Elderly - Universal TV https://amzn.to/3FxPY2W Guests: Wally Cherwinski is a Videographer based in Ottawa, Canada. Originally trained as a scientist, he spent a portion of his career in research and teaching at the University of Cambridge, England while doubling as a freelance photographer and writer. Later, he joined Canada's National Research Council and spent many years managing communications for the Canadian Space Program. Find some of his work on his YouTube channel. Jim Rea has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim on Twitter. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

This week we look at an article that claims a QLED TV is finally on par with OLED. We are not as convinced. We also review the Audioengine S6 Powered Desktop Subwoofer. And as usual we read your email and cover some of the week's news. News: Eve Water Guard leak monitor integrates with Thread LG Launches First 2022 4K LG CineBeam Projectors Average Broadband Usage Hits A Record Half a Terabyte In 4Q21 Other: Join the Neat Exchange - Social Media for Whiskey Drinkers Ara's Woodworking Join the Flaviar Whisky Club and get a free bottle HT Tours #1 John's 5.1.4 Soundbar Theater Why 2021 was the year QLED finally beat OLED When it comes to grading the best TVs, Tom's Guide takes a two-pronged approach. We arrive at a verdict after first analyzing lab test results, then reporting anecdotal viewing experience. In both assessments, QLED beat OLED this year. Full article here… Audioengine S6 Powered Subwoofer Review The HT Guys have been using Audioengine products pretty much since there was an HT Guys! From their powered desktop speakers, wireless audio adapters and now to the new S6 desktop subwoofer. The S6 (MSRP $299) is a small subwoofer that packs a huge punch. Measuring a mere 10″ (25.2 cm) x 8.7″ (22.2 cm) x 10″ (25.3 cm) and weighing a paltry 15.4 lb (6.98 kg), the S6 is the smallest subwoofer we have reviewed to date.  Specifications: Amplifier Type - Class D Power Output - 210 W peak power total (140 W RMS), AES Drivers - 6″ long throw front-firing woofer Inputs - 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack, RCA L/R Input Voltages - 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz auto-switching SNR - >100 dB (typical A-weighted) Frequency Response - 33Hz – 132Hz ±1.5dB Input Impedance - 10K ohms unbalanced Crossover Frequency - 40Hz – 130Hz Protection - Output current limiting, thermal over-temperature, power on/off transient protection Standby Consumption -

This week we look at an article that claims a QLED TV is finally on par with OLED. We are not as convinced. We also review the Audioengine S6 Powered Desktop Subwoofer. And as usual we read your email and cover some of the week’s news.

David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Warren Sklar, Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith finish up our discussion of our workspaces and some of our most essential gear in this MacVoices Live! session. Video and audio gear, charging stations, keyboards, and even desks for our remaining panel members are part of the conversation. (Part 3) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22028.mp3[/embed] Patreon This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: TwelveSouth HoverBar Duo for iPad / iPad Pro/Tablets | Adjustable Arm with Weighted Base and Surface Clamp Attachments for Mounting iPad Dual Monitor Stand- Ergonomic Monitor Stands for 2 Monitors, Dual Monitor Mount Desk for 17-27",15.4 lbs/arm, Swivel VESA Mount 75x75mm/100x100mm, Computer Monitor Stand,Dual Monitor Arm Easy to Setup Julius Studio 5 ft.(W) x 6 ft.(H) Collapsible Green Chromakey Panel Screen, Background Stand with Aluminum Hard Case, Backdrop Stand Frame, Easy Setup, Wrinkle Resistant, Auto-Locking Frame Dazzne D50 Desk Mount Video Light with C-Clamp, LED Studio Photography Light with Wireless Remote, 15.4 Inches 45W 3000K-8000K 3600LM Dimmable 0-100% for Video Conference OWC Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock Sabrent 10-Port 60W USB 3.0 Hub with Individual Power Switches and LEDs Includes 60W 12V/5A Power Adapter Harman Kardon SoundSticks III 2.1 Speaker System IK Multimedia iRig Pro Duo I/O Mobile 2-Channel Audio/MIDI Interface for iPhone, iPad, Android and Mac/PC Quartet Glass Desktop Computer Pad, 18" x 6", Whiteboard, Dry Erase Surface, White Surface Wireless Charging Station for Apple - 3 in 1 Wireless Charger Dock Stand Watch and Phone Charger Station Camo by Reincubate WorkFit-D Sit-Stand Desk Matias Ergo Pro Keyboard for Mac Ameriwood Home Odin Glass L-Shaped Computer Desk Audioengine A5+ Plus Wireless Speaker Guests: Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, and jeffgamet on LinkedIn., and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65. Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She hosts the Daily Observations Podcast at MacObserver.com, and appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts I Want My M(CU) TV. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter. Jim Rea has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim on Twitter. Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits on Twitter, catch him on Mac to the Future on Facebook, and find everything at VertShark.com. Warren Sklar helps host the Mac to The Future Group on Facebook, and is the co-host of In Touch With iOS with David Ginsburg. Brittany Smith is a cognitive neuroscientist who provides a variety of consulting services through her business, Devise and Conquer that includes ADD/ADHD coaching, technology coaching, productivity consulting, and more. She is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”, and holds a M.S. degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator. Check out her latest project, a YouTube channel of tech tips. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? 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Guests Charles Edge, Elle Newman, and Brett Terpstra wrap up our third holiday gift guide in a fun look at some unusual choices. (Part 2) MacVoices is supported by quip. Better oral health made simple. Get your first refill free at getquip.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Guests: Charles Edge has written 9 books and over 3,000 blog posts on technology, with a focus on large-scale systems and server management, including Take Control of OS X Server. He is currently a product manager for JAMF Software. When not playing with computers at work, he can be found at home tinkering with computers for fun. His personal blog is krypted.com, his podcasts are JAMF After Dark and The Mac Admins Podcast, and you can follow him on Twitter. Elle Newman is a facilitator, a life coach, and a yoga teacher. Find out more about her at her personal web site. find her on her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter as @ElleMoreen, and on Micro.Blog as @Elle Newman. Charles Edge has written 9 books and over 3,000 blog posts on technology, with a focus on large-scale systems and server management, including Take Control of OS X Server. He is currently a product manager for JAMF Software. When not playing with computers at work, he can be found at home tinkering with computers for fun. His personal blog is krypted.com, his podcasts are JAMF After Dark and The Mac Admins Podcast, and you can follow him on Twitter.   Links: Charles' Picks:Mobile UI/UX Design Notebook Dungeons and Dragons Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments Underdark Paint SetD&D Beyond   Elle's Picks: Burnout the Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski  1MORE Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth Headphones Dual Driver, WNR, 20H Playtime, IPX5 Waterproof, 4 Mics for Phone Call Work   Brett's Picks: The Last Glue Adhesive Cable Management Clips, 50Pcs Adjustable Nylon Cable Strap Ties Wire Clips Clamps Organizer with Strong Adhesive Tape, Extra Screw & Hole for Strong Fixation Home Office   Chuck's Picks: Audio Engine A5+ Powered Wireless Speakers Gator Frameworks Desktop Clamp-On Studio Monitor and Speaker Stand - Set of 2   Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

This edition of MacVoices Live! featured three main topics: Apple’s move into lossless streaming audio, who has had wha experiences with 5G, and a survey that demonstrates just how brand loyal Apple customers are. David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Andrew Orr, Jim Rea, Frank Petrie, and Jay Miller deliver a spirited conversation on all three…and don’t agree on any of them. Today's MacVoices is sponsored by Upstart. Fair and fast personal loans. Go to upstart.com/macvoices and find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments. Show Notes: Guests: David Ginsburg is the President of the Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group, and is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Find and follow him on Twitter as @daveg65. You can also hear him share his knowledge on his podcast, In Touch With iOS. Jeff Gamet is the author of Fresh Brewed Tales, a chronicle of Jeff's strange adventures at coffee shops. You can find his regular updates on Twitter. Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits on Twitter, catch him on Mac to the Future on Facebook, and find everything at VertShark.com. Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits on Twitter, catch him on Mac to the Future on Facebook, and find everything at VertShark.com. Andrew Orr is a freelance writer and amateur photographer. He loves Apple products and enjoys writing and sharing all things tech. When he's not writing about Apple, you can often find him snapping photos with his iPhone. Read what he writes at The Mac Observer, and follow him on Twitter. Jim Rea is the brains behind ProVue, the developers of the Panorama X database. Follow him on Twitter as @provuejim. Frank Petrie is an author and contributor to ScreenCastsOnline Magazine. Follow him on Twitter and check out his web site, ympnow.com. Jay Miller is a Developer Advocate and Podcaster based in San Diego, Ca. A multipotentialite, Jay enjoys finding unique ways to merge his fascination with productivity, automation, and development to create tools and content to serve the tech community. Hear him on his podcast, The PIT Show, visit his web site at kjaymiller.com, and follow him on Twitter as @kjaymiller. Links: Audioengine D1 24-Bit DAC, Premium Desktop Digital to Analogue Converter & Headphone Amplifier Apple 2021 New Products Survey Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Our MacVoices Live! Open Mic Night session with David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Brittany Smith, and Guy Serle shifted to our reflections on the loss of guitar legend Eddie Van Halen, and then got serious about the conclusions drawn by the U.S. House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee about tech companies, including Apple. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode, high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. Sign up for your free account and get $100 in credit at Linode.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Guests: David Ginsburg is the President of the Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group, and is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Find and follow him on Twitter as @daveg65. You can also hear him share his knowledge on his podcast, In Touch With iOS. Frank Petrie is an author and contributor to ScreenCastsOnline Magazine. Follow him on Twitter and check out his web site, ympnow.com. Kelly Guimont is a longtime Apple geek, sitting down (on a telephone book) in front of an Apple IIe in 1983. She can still hear the ticking of the ImageWriter. Thanks to the miracle of the adjustable leg desk, she no longer needs the phonebook. Kelly writes for The Mac Observer, is the host of the Daily Observations Podcast, is co-host of The Aftershow, and yet still has more to say which she saves for Twitter and Micro.blog. Brittany Smith is a cognitive neuroscientist who provides a variety of consulting services through her business, Devise and Conquer that includes ADD/ADHD coaching, technology coaching, productivity consulting, and more. She is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”, and holds a M.S. degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator. Check out her latest project, a YouTube channel of tech tips. Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits on Twitter, catch him on Mac to the Future on Facebook, and find everything at VertShark.com. Links: U.S. Antitrust Committee Likens Tech Companies Including Apple to 'Oil Barons and Railroad Tycoons' on MacRumors Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

In the first part of this MacVoices Live!, the panel of David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, Kelly Guimont, Brittany Smith, and Guy Serle talked about what Apple Stores are open before succumbing to the temptation to speculate on Apple’s October 13 event. Much of the discussion centered on, of all things, the rumored HomePod mini. Find out why the group was so excited by the possibility, and where they see such a device fitting in to Apple’s product line. (1) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV20231.mp3[/embed]   This edition of MacVoices is supported by LinkedIn Jobs. Find the right person for your business today with LinkedIn Jobs. Visit LinkedIn.com/MacVoices to pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Show Notes: Guests: David Ginsburg is the President of the Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group, and is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Find and follow him on Twitter as @daveg65. You can also hear him share his knowledge on his podcast, In Touch With iOS. Frank Petrie is an author and contributor to ScreenCastsOnline Magazine. Follow him on Twitter and check out his web site, ympnow.com. Kelly Guimont is a longtime Apple geek, sitting down (on a telephone book) in front of an Apple IIe in 1983. She can still hear the ticking of the ImageWriter. Thanks to the miracle of the adjustable leg desk, she no longer needs the phonebook. Kelly writes for The Mac Observer, is the host of the Daily Observations Podcast, is co-host of The Aftershow, and yet still has more to say which she saves for Twitter and Micro.blog. Brittany Smith is a cognitive neuroscientist who provides a variety of consulting services through her business, Devise and Conquer that includes ADD/ADHD coaching, technology coaching, productivity consulting, and more. She is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”, and holds a M.S. degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator. Check out her latest project, a YouTube channel of tech tips. Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits on Twitter, catch him on Mac to the Future on Facebook, and find everything at VertShark.com.   Links: Audioengine A5+ (Plus) Powered Speaker | Desktop Monitor Speakers   Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

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Kelly Lytle heads Findaway Voices, a new audiobook creation and distribution service from Findaway. Kelly's team works closely with independent authors and small to mid-sized publishers to connect them with a community of world-class narrators, create audiobooks, and market and sell those audiobooks everywhere in the world. At Findaway, Kelly also played a key role in launching the Navy eReader Device (or NeRD), and growing AudioEngine into the world's largest business-to-business audiobook platform.Kelly published and narrated his memoir, To Dad, From Kelly, about his relationship with his late father, college football Hall of Fame running back Rob Lytle, in 2014. Kelly speaks often on the concussion crisis in professional sports and has been featured in Sports Illustrated, The Denver Post, and The Detroit Free Press. Find out more at kellylytle.com and findaway.com/findaway-voices. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

Kelly heads Findaway Voices, a new audiobook creation and distribution service from Findaway. Kelly’s team works closely with independent authors and small to mid-sized publishers to connect them with a community of world-class narrators, create audiobooks, and market and sell those audiobooks everywhere in the world. At Findaway, Kelly also played a key role in launching the Navy eReader Device (or NeRD), and growing AudioEngine into the world’s largest business-to-business audiobook platform. Kelly published and narrated his memoir, To Dad, From Kelly, about his relationship with his late father, college football Hall of Fame running back Rob Lytle, in 2014. Kelly speaks often on the concussion crisis in professional sports and has been featured in Sports Illustrated, The Denver Post, and The Detroit Free Press. CONNECT ONLINE: Website(s): https://findawayvoices.com/ Twitter handle(s): @findawayvoices @kelly_lytle Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/Kelly-Lytle/e/B00OK8YQAS/3 MENTIONS: Email Kelly Lytle at klytle@findaway.com D2D blog post on the Findaway partnership: bit.ly/FindawayD2D ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673)

Audioengine HD3 Powered Bookshelf Speakers We listen to so much audio sitting at our computers, whether it be a Youtube video, your music library, or watching something on Netflix, we may as well have some nice speakers to listen on. Sure you can buy bookshelf speakers and hook up an amp and then you need to find room on your desk to fit everything. Or you can buy some speakers designed for the desktop with an amp built in. They range from junk to really good. Read that as cheap to expensive. But if you want small powered speakers that sound good, really good, take at look at the Audioengine HD3 (Buy Now $399) speakers that were recently introduced. Features: High-fidelity Bluetooth® with aptX®, extended range and simplified setup USB audio input Dual analog audio inputs and a full-range variable output Custom Kevlar woofers and silk tweeters Hand-built cabinets with furniture-grade finishes Detachable magnetic speaker grills Threaded brass inserts to secure speakers to floorstands We have always been impressed with Audioengine products and the HD3 is no exception. They are truly well built. The fit and finish are first rate. They are made out of .7 inch (18mm) MDF with real Walnut or Cherry veneer or Satin Black. The amplified speaker weighs 4lbs (1.8Kg) and the passive speaker weighs 3.4lbs (1.5Kg). Each speaker measures 7”(H) x 4.25”(W) x 5.5”(D) so they will easily fit on your desk. Audioengine includes everything you need to get up and going in the box. Of course there is power cables but they also include speaker cables pre-fitted with high quality banana plugs,  and 3.5mm audio cables. There is also a Micro USB cable to connect directly to your computer or mobile device. For our testing we used the USB and Bluetooth connections. One of the big selling points of the HD3 is that it's Bluetooth supports AptX technology. AptX is a compression codec that is highly efficient which allows for higher quality audio as well as lower latency. We listened to music that was ripped with Apple Lossless or 256Kbps AAC.   For those who connect directly through their computer's USB port, Audioengine has essentially taken their audiophile grade 24 bit D1 DAC (only 48Khz vs 96Khz input for D1) and put it into the HD3. So you can go directly from your computer to your speakers in the digital domain with the highest quality possible. Audioengine has put a lot of technology into these speakers resulting in a higher signal to noise ratio with lower distortion that will reward the listener who uses the USB connection over Bluetooth. The HD3s also have an extended range that allowed us to move throughout the house without any audio dropouts. Finally, if you want to to be respectful of your co-workers or family members within earshot of the HD3s, there is a headphone jack built into the front of the powered (left) speaker. Audioengine says the amp is able to provide low-impedance, high-fidelity audio and a 2-volt output which will drive a wide range of headphones. Performance Before we did any critical listening we let these speakers break in. It is recommended that you play music at low levels for at least 24 hours and then gradually increase the levels for another 24. It seems like a pain but you will notice a huge difference after listening on speakers that have properly broken in. Being a desktop setup we lowered our expectations a little. Audioengine makes great speakers but how much sound could they get out of such a small package? The answer is a lot! First we focused on songs with a lot of bass to test what we thought was going to be a limitation of the HD3. We were pleasantly surprised by how low these speakers can go. The HD3 is ported along the bottom front of the speaker to extend the bass and when we listened to “Sexy and I know it” by LMFAO we were treated to a cool breeze from all the air that driver was moving. The result was some decent low end thump. The specification says the speakers can go as low as 65 Hz which is really good for such small speakers. There is a bass reduction switch that limits the amount of bass to 100 Hz. We activated it on Tin Pan Alley by Stevie Ray Vaughn and immediately noticed the bass tighten up. It also softened up to the point of losing its punch. You may like this feature but for us we prefered the booming full effect so for the remainder of our listening we turned this feature off. To test the mids and highs we some BB King. His Guitar sounded precise, warm, and fluid depending on the song. His voice sounded full and textured. We can easily see working on a project at your computer and listening to the HD3 being a perfect combination Then we listened to some modern “loud” music. Some Swedish House Mafia, Icona Pop, and Imagine Dragons. All songs that we have listened to in the past and enjoy. The results were OK. The audio just kind of got muddy and it was hard to zero in on specific sounds. We know that's how some of this music is mastered but larger speakers were able to deal with it better. Lowering the volume helped though. We did the above tests with both the USB and Bluetooth (AptX) connections. While AptX did sound very good the USB connection was clearly better. We did not use an analog connection as we felt it would not highlight the capabilities of these speakers. We also watched some movies with the speakers and felt it was good. The dialog was clear and there was good separation but the bass was definitely missing. If you are going to watch a lot of movies you may want to consider a subwoofer.  We don't recommend these speakers for TVs because what sets these apart from the Audioengine A2+ is the DAC and Bluetooth. So you would be spending more money and not necessarily getting the benefits. If you do want better speakers for your TV we would say go with the less expensive A2+ (Buy Now $249) Conclusion The Audioengine HD3 desktop speakers are a must have for anyone who is particular about the quality of their music and doesn't want a massive speaker setup on their desk. Listen from your mobile device via Bluetooth or from your PC via USB and you will be rewarded with a musical experience that you used to only get from speakers costing hundreds of dollars more.  

Audioengine enjoysa strong reputation for high-quality speakers at prices that won't make you cry. TheHD3 desktop speakers retail at $400, which places them at the upperend of Audioengine's desktop line of powered boxes, but below the top-endHD5 speakers. I held high expectations for the HD3s. AsI unpacked them, I felt pangs of nostalgia over the wires and cables. It's been awhile since I plugged a pair of nice speakers into my computer.

Audioengine HD6 Powered Speaker Review We have been reviewing Audioengine speakers since just about the beginning of the company's existence. We started with the A5 and have more or less used every product that Audioengine has released. Whether it's been the original A5s from almost 10 years ago to their high performance D1 DAC. Everyone product we have reviewed has delivered on Audioengine's commitment to build innovative and high quality audio products! Today we are reviewing the flagship HD6 powered speakers (Buy Now $750). The HD6 takes everything we liked about the A5 and turns it up a notch. In addition to the analog inputs of the A5 you now can add digital optical along with aptX Bluetooth to supply your HD6 with the highest quality audio that you can. With the Bluetooth option you no longer have to connect an external device to drive the speakers which makes placement a breeze.   Fit and finish are first rate (veneer over MDF) and you have three to chose from, Walnut, Cherry, and Black. We received Walnut and they look beautiful and matched our living room perfectly. Each speaker is quite heavy with the one that includes the amplifier weighing in at 17.5 lbs (8kg) while the passive speaker weighs 12.5 lbs (5.5kg).  The speakers come double boxed which will protect them during shipping and they are packaged in soft felt bags that can be reused. Features: Built-in Class A/B monoblock power amplifiers Inputs include analog, optical and Advanced Bluetooth aptX Audiophile-grade components Furniture finishes and magnetic grilles Solid aluminum remote control Setup It's pretty much a three step setup. First you connect the left and right speakers with the included speaker wire. A nice touch by Audioengine is that the wire is pre-fitted with banana plugs. Next you connect your source. In our case we connected an Apple Airport Express via an optical cable. Then we connected power! That's it! If you wanted to use bluetooth you would substitute pairing the devices with connecting your source. Either way it's three steps and you are off to the races. The speakers also include an aluminum remote control which feels pretty substantial in the hand. There is no setup required to use the remote. Once we set a volume that we were happy with we pretty much never picked it up again rather choosing to use the volume control of our iPhone or itunes. Performance These speakers sounded great out of the box but the bass was a bit boomy. Audioengine recommends about 40 hours to break them in but we heard dramatic improvement after about ten. The bass tightened up and the mids and highs were clear and no longer obscured by the bass. The Eagles - Hotel California Hell Freezes Over Live Album We have used this track on many of our speaker reviews because it really shows how well a speaker can reproduce the high frequencies and bass in one track. The intro guitar solo is crisp, clean and tight! Then you are rewarded bassy drums that are just as good. The last 45 seconds of this track feature some of the best acoustic guitar you will hear anywhere. The HD6 reproduced this faithfully. The Who - Baba O'Riley We chose this track for the classic intro that has become iconic. You clearly hear the sound moving from right to left. Then comes the piano, drums, and guitar and with each additional element we listened to make sure that they were distinct and clear. We did not have to struggle to hear the instruments separate from the vocals. Steely Dan - Deacon Blues (Actually the entire A Decade of Steely Dan Remastered Album) Deacon Blues was already one of Ara' favorites but the remastered version is even better! You can hear everything clearly and the HD6 is just sound so smooth and warm. Everything from the drums, bass and especially the sax sound like the band is in the room with you. Listening to this track specifically and the whole album in general transported Ara back to his highschool days listening on an old beat up turntable.  The original never sounded this good back then but Ara remembered it so fondly that you might call the HD6s a time machine for transporting him back in time. Beastie Boys – Brass Monkey Say what you will about the song but it's a great test for how well your speakers can get down. We mean really down. The HD6 did extremely well  with it. The bass was super tight and clear. We had it cranked up pretty loud too! As long as we were on the Beastie Boys we kept it going with Fight For Your Right (to Party). That was more of an homage to every hockey rink in North America that plays that song after a fight! Not quite as loud as Staples Center but still fun anyway. Stevie Ray Vaughan – Tin Pan Alley This track has wide dynamic range and excellent stage presence. You can hear the separation between individual instruments and vocals so clearly that you think you are in a club listening to him. And the bass, oh man the bass is awesome! Seriously this man left us way too early! Conclusion If you are serious about your music you have to give the HD6 an audition. The HD6 produces rich deep bass and crisp clear high frequencies that you will discover nuances in music that you have been listening to for years . At $750, the HD6 is a bit on the expensive side, but for those who want to fill a large room with music, they're worth every penny!

Audioengine B1 Bluetooth Receiver   Both iOS and Android device users have easy ways to wirelessly transmit audio. For Apple users, Airplay sends music to the AppleTV and various Airplay speakers. Android users have Chromecast which has similar functionality. But what if you want to OS agnostic solution? Fortunately for you there is the Audioengine B1 Bluetooth Receiver (Buy Now $189).   The B1 streams high-quality audio from your Bluetooth enabled smartphone, computer, or tablet to any music system or powered speakers. Audioengine used the aptX codec which enables your mobile device to transmit 24 bit audio to the B1. The aptX® audio codec algorithm originated in the late 1980s at Queen's University Belfast. The research was focused on bit rate reduction and achieved significant bit rate efficiencies while preserving audio quality. Features: Fast Setup Plug-n-play, no software to install Superior sound and extended range Streams audio from any media player (iTunes, Amarra, Youtube, etc.) Connects to any music system with an audio input Setup: The physical part of the setup is pretty straight forward. Connect power via USB and connect the audio, either RCA or Optical. Then pair your source device through its Bluetooth settings. That's it! The entire process is less than 5 minutes. Then on your device you select the B1 in your bluetooth settings and anything you listen to will be routed to the device. That means all apps work with the B1. If you have a player that makes use of 24bit audio you are good to go! If your app is only 16 bits, the B1 will pad out the bits to 24 which will get you a better signal to noise ratio. Audio: We tested the B1 with four songs played on an iPhone, Macbook, and Samsung S5. We tried to find music that had a lot dynamic range, (Diana Krall - Fly Me to the Moon, Eagles - Hotel California) as well as some Rock from our youth (Van Halen - Ain't Talkin' ‘bout Love) and finally some current stuff (Imagine Dragons - Its Time).   The sound was quite good. Highs on the first two songs were crisp and airy. You could swear the piano was in the room with you. The mid-range was smoother than a fresh jar of skippy. Bass was tight and felt full. In all you could close your eyes image the soundstage in front of you. The music was easy to listen to and didn't sound cluttered or muddy. Summary: Now we're not saying that the B1 made the music better or clearer but we are saying that it didn't add any artifacts that would distract from listening to it. If you are looking for a cross platform cross device product that allows you to share your music in crystal clear quality, the Audioengine B1 is made for you.

Dayton Audio XRA25 Wireless Rear Channel Amplifier Since the beginning of this podcast we have been on the lookout for a product that will wirelessly transmit audio from your receiver to the surround speakers. To date there have been a few that sort of got the job done. To be fair, a lot depends on where your live. In areas that do not have a lot of interference you have a much better chance of success with most products. In areas where home are right on top of each other, or have a lot of wireless devices you may be better off running cable.   About six months ago I (Ara) went through the process of finding a product that would get me a 5.1 system in my master bedroom via wireless surround speakers. I tried three products all of which failed miserably. Again, it may have been because the environment has a lot of interference but the bottom line was no joy on the wireless solution. I had resolved myself to running cable to my speakers. Because of the layout of my bedroom I would need about 100 feet of speaker wire and speaker hiding channels (Wiremold C110 White Cordmate Kit) to run cables along the baseboards. The actual surround speakers are only about 15 feet away from the receiver but require a path along the baseboard that pretty much run the entire perimeter of the bedroom. Since I had to move all the furniture to snake the cable I had put off the project instead enjoying a 3.1 system. Then I found the Dayton Audio XRA25 Wireless Amplifier (Buy Now $99) and decided to give it one more shot. Features: Subwoofer channel for placement of a powered subwoofer at the rear of the room 25 watts per channel output power at 4 ohms, 12.5 watts at 8 ohms 2.4 GHz transmission band with 34 transmitting channels Transmitting range up to 100 ft. Adjustable output level for achieving proper volume balance Setup: Connect the transmitter to the receiver surround speaker outputs with either RCA or speaker cable. The receiver we used did not have pre-outs so we used speaker wire. On the receiver side you connect the speakers via speaker wire. If you made the subwoofer connection then you connect the subwoofer out to the subwoofer via RCA cable. Power on both units and you are good to go! To pair the devices you simultaneously press and hold the “M” button on both the receiver and transmitter. The LED on the front of the units will blink green and blue. When they are both blue they have found an open frequency on the 2.4 GHz spectrum. Performance: Or lack or performance as it were. The issues I had started right out of the gate. I could not get the units to sync. The receiver would show a solid blue LED but the transmitter never would. The manual says to make sure there is a signal so I put a test tone on the surround channels. I even disconnected the speaker cable running from the AVR to the wireless transmitter and connected directly into a speaker to make sure there was a tone.   Next, thinking that there could be interference, I turned off my wifi and cordless phone and tried again. Still nothing! The next morning I called customer support and verified that I did everything as I should. In the end I decided to send the unit back.   Apartment dwellers would be ideal candidates for a product like this, but that environment is even noisier than living in a tract home. I have one last hope but its expensive. I am going to use a couple of devices from Audioengine and see if I can get this to work.   The system will consist of an Audioengine W3 Wireless Audio Adapter (Buy Now $149) which is primarily for sending music from your PC to some powered speakers but can definitely work for this application. On the speaker side I will use the Audioengine N22 desktop amplifier (Buy Now $199) to bring the speakers to life. The N22 has a USB port so it can power the receiver side of the W3 without need of a power adapter. Like I said its on the expensive side but I know it will work because we reviewed the W3 with great success a couple of years ago.

The Featured Product for this episode is the Audioengine B2 Premium Bluetooth Speaker. Is this the $299 speaker you have been waiting for? Also, great feedback from listeners, as well as discussions on Pixelmator, Debalelizer, batch file processing, Alex’s Apple Orchard, Open Doc, and a lot more.

We love looking for speakers that make whole house audio simple and provide high quality sound. There are plenty of choices out there, but few can fill a large room with sound and deep bass all from a package that measures 10.75" (27cm) x 7" (18cm) x 7.75" (20cm). We are talking about the Audioengine A5+ (Buy Now $399) powered speakers.

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