dupes. guides. rants.
dupes. guides. rants.
Gaming was one of the things that kept me from losing my mind during Covid, when work was slow and going out was a fading memory. My Switch and PS4 gave me a good distraction from the real world (or lack of it), but sharing a TV with all of my roommates was a challenge….
12/9/2022 Update: BestBuy still has the lowest price, but now it’s $699 instead of $599. Update: This sale went live before Thanksgiving but as of 11/28 it’s still available The 65″ R646, which I reviewed here, is one of my favorite TVs to snag a deal on. It’s not OLED, but with its mini LED…
Buying a headset for your PS5 (or PS4) can feel complicated, and as someone who has been trying to find the perfect headset, I’ve really been through it. There are great headsets with a couple of issues that can be dealbreakers for many, and this even includes offerings direct from Sony. I’ve bought both the Pulse…
Consumers have finally realized that TVs on their own have terrible sound. As our TVs get keep getting flatter, the built-in speakers have to keep shrinking in order to keep up. This also means that the built-ins run up against simple physics, there’s just no way to make the sound good without using up more…
11/23 Update: This TV (65″) is currently on sale for $599 at Best Buy. Have you ever had a piece of technology that seemed amazing, but suddenly seems outdated and old after a few years? This is exactly what happened to me with the last TV that I bought in 2017. It seemed great at…
Normally I talk about physical things on this site, but today I want to talk about a piece of software that has made my audio equipment work better. The software is Boom 3D for Mac or PC, an app I’ve been using that has made audio from any headphones I throw at it sound great…
If you don’t have an iPhone and want Airpods/Beats, or you don’t want to spend a lot of money on non-Apple premium wireless buds, then it’s time for some Airpod dupes! There are an absolutely shocking number of cheap alternative earbuds available here, and to be honest I won’t even be scratching the surface. But…
In my prior post about choosing wireless earbuds, I said that I prefer Apple’s offerings including Airpods and Beats due to the inclusion of the H1 chip. It’s what makes the pairing process and device switching to other apple devices so seamless. But what if you don’t have a Mac, iPhone, or iPad? Should I…
Back in my post about the best PlayStation headsets, I mentioned that Sony’s own headset is one size fits all as there isn’t really any adjustment to make it more comfortable. This is pretty annoying considering how comfortable some of their other headphones are! What this has meant for me and my large head is…
Now that we’ve covered the overall difference between Apple’s offerings and the alternatives, it’s time to get into the actual products and compare them all. Let’s start with H1 devices, which for wireless earbuds include the Airpods 2, AirPods 3, Airpod Pros, Powerbeat Pros, and Beats Fit Pro. What are the important factors when ranking:…
Apple may have pioneered wireless earbuds the Airpods several years ago, but there are a LOT of other Bluetooth options across a wide price range now. Now that there are contenders in this space such as Samsung, Sony, and countless dupes, the decision process can be complicated. I prefer the Apple offerings and by extension Beats,…
I’ve written about my favorite PS5 wireless headsets and gave my recommendations for those who prefer to have wireless functionality with their headset. The problem is that they are generally a bit expensive, and you probably wouldn’t use them for anything non gaming related. Sure, you maybe could use one on your PC for conference…
A lot of games on the PS5 feel designed to be played with headphones on, especially with the focus on 3D audio. When playing a game like Returnal, you will be at a distinct disadvantage if playing without 3D audio. Fun fact, all headphones/earbuds support 3D audio! This is not something you need a special…