The $399 MPC Sample Finally Makes Beatmaking Beautifully Portable
The MPC is one of those rare objects that carries cultural weight beyond its function. Since the MPC60 landed in 1988, that grid of rubber…
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This concentric turntable with a CD player is the ultimate Hi-Fi system for newbie audiophiles
Revival of the vinyl records and CD players was inevitable, as we’re seeing a swarm of physical media players that bring the invincible charm of…
AI-powered headphones for private conversations even in the most crowded places
We’ve come a long way when it comes to noise isolation used in headphones and earbuds. The Active Noise Cancellation technology employed in current-generation audio…
DIY Lo-Fi Cassette Machine turns Bluetooth streaming into a living, analog kinetic sculpture
This Lo-Fi Cassette Machine feels like something pulled straight from an alternate timeline—one where streaming never erased the tactile magic of analog media. It takes…
JVC’s Victor WOOD Master earbuds boast self-healing exterior, authentic wooden drivers for pristine sound
Options for true wireless earbuds have exploded in the last couple of years owing to technological innovations and the affordability of owning them. The marketplace…
Hotcake modular speaker concept brings musicians together
Hotcake, a visionary concept by designer Woojin Jang, reimagines how people experience music together, whether they’re across the room or across the world. This modular…
Gadhouse’s retro-inspired headphone boasts high res audio and USB-C jack
We live in an era where wire clutter is the least desirable of all the things we own. Unless you are an audiophile who loves…
Modular music player concept uses RFID chips for a tactile listening experience
If you lived before the advent of music streaming, you’re probably still amazed at how easily accessible music is now. Back in “those days”, you…
Retro Modern Moondrop Ultrasonic earbuds will be the perfect pair for a Mission to Mars
There are wireless earbuds in tons on the market – virtually leaving you frustrated which one fits your requirements the closest. The recent trend of…
Audio Technica’s innovative headphones never touch your ears, still deliver crisp audio and call quality
Bone conduction is a new audio technology that some brands are exploring to gain the attention of music lovers and people with hearing disability. Rather…
This Memphis-inspired turntable seemingly plays the vinyl record floating in mid-air
The Memphis design movement questioned the conventional design methodologies used in furniture, architecture, clothing, and household items. Initiated by an Italian design group headed by…
AI-powered Rabbit headphones concept are a cool pair of cans for Gen-Z
ChatGPT powered Rabbit R1 is a pocketable personal assistant that has a lot under its belt, even though in unpolished software version right now….