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Unraveling The Grain Audio Story

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You can’t fault Mitch Wenger and his team at Grain Audio for giving us one of the most compelling portable audio solutions in a long time. While stalwarts were fighting over adding unnecessary features like alarms and loud colors, Mitch and his team of passionate music and design enthusiasts started working on one of the most creative wireless audio solutions with the Packable Wireless System (PWS). Crafted from warm walnut wood and other essential elements, The Grain Audio products are a treat for the true music fan who appreciates audiophile sound quality.

The Packable Wireless System (PWS) is an empowering portable audio system for those who appreciate superior sound quality. With the core team compromising of audio engineers, an architect and music enthusiasts, its easy to see why the speaker is all about belting good sound quality with close attention paid to the smallest details. The striking design makes it very intuitive and easy to use.

This beautifully crafted, walnut wood-embraced sound machine creates a lasting bond between you and your music. If we look at it from the design aspect of things, then there is nothing cooler than using FSC certified wood for this speaker. Even the Bass Isolation system, which elevates the speaker so that it doesn’t move while playing, is a good addition. I have been using this metal-constructed speaker for a while now and my major complaint has been its vibrating crawl, inching it towards the edge of the table. As a solution for this problem, some folks offer a quick fix like a skid-proof mat, and this is a bad work-around.

Paying attention to details is on top-priority here; PWS’s design takes into account accidental falls and uses reinforced wood, saving itself from serious damages. Integration of the Grammy Winning Waves MaxxAudio® suite found in many famous mixing boards is another added advantage. In a nutshell, the role of a speaker is to play great sounding music and this is exactly what Grain Audio has focused upon. (Good Design is the added bonus!)

Specs for the PWS include: 7-inch-wide unit, a pair of 2-inch drivers, a custom designed racetrack shaped passive radiator, and rechargeable Lithium-ion battery with 8-hours playtime.

Elemental Beauty: IEHP – In Ear Headphones.

The IEHP – In Ear Headphones are a creative mesh of aluminum bezel, wood and silicon. They way these elements have been molded, create an incredible fit and are so comfortable, that it will be difficult for you to remove them. In-ear headphones are a very personal experience and getting buds that are a perfect match, are tough. Another thing going for the IEHP is the proprietary driver that features a Neodymium magnet and a CCAW voice coil, creating awesome sound! Simple, elegant sound and form!

To round up this story, kudos to The Grain Audio Team! Stepping out of the KickStarter shoes and now moving on to bigger dreams, I will be out there to back your next project, while I still enjoy the sound of wood for now!

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Sennheiser MM70I In-Ear Headphones Now Available In Canada

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Sennheiser MM70I In-Ear Headphones Now Available In Canada

The Sennheiser MM70I in-ear headphones are currently available in Canada via Future Shop. These earphones come equipped with six ear adapters made of silicone that block unwanted noise. There is also a new smart in-line remote with built-in microphone that works seamlessly with latest generations of iPod, iPhone and the iPad. This remote allows you to end or reject a phone call, and activate Voice Control without reaching for the source device. You have instant control of the volume, and you can play or pause, and skip to the next or previous track. The Sennheiser MM70I in-ear headphones retail for $129.99. [Future Shop]

Slickdeals’ best in tech for October 10th: SSDs, Sennheiser in-ear headphones and more

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Looking to save some coin on your tech purchases? Of course you are! In this round-up, we'll run down a list of the freshest frugal buys, hand-picked with the help of the folks at Slickdeals. You'll want to act fast, though, as many of these offerings won't stick around long.

If the mid-week blues have you down, perhaps a new batch of discounted tech will be just the thing to cheer you up. This time around, solid state drives from both Samsung and Intel make the cut alongside a pair of in-ears from Sennheiser that will allow you to use that Yacht Rock playlist to drown out your coworkers. Jump past the break to view the whole group, but remember to be mindful of those coupon codes and rebate forms.

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Slickdeals’ best in tech for September 26th: HIS IceQ Radeon HD 7870, SSDs and Skullcandy earbuds

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Looking to save some coin on your tech purchases? Of course you are! In this round-up, we'll run down a list of the freshest frugal buys, hand-picked with the help of the folks at Slickdeals. You'll want to act fast, though, as many of these offerings won't stick around long.

If Monday's round of links didn't meet your gadget needs, perhaps today's lineup of discounts will be a bit more enticing. More components make the list this time around as well as a set of gaming keys and a price cut on in-ear Skullcandy headphones. We won't hold you up any longer, so head on past the break to take a gander at the goods. There are a few rebates today, though, so mind the extra links should you need 'em.

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Apple EarPods review: A $29 revolution in earbuds or another set for the recycling bin?

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Whether you think they're infamous or merely a signature piece of Apple design, there's no doubt most of us have been exposed the company's iconic white earbuds. Along with the latest batch of iPods and the iPhone 5, Apple announced the replacement for those dreaded earphones, a pair of 'buds called the EarPods. Given that these are bundled with new iDevices (also sold as a standalone for $29), it's hard not to think that the folks at Cupertino are drinking some sort of spiked Kool-Aid, claiming these rival headphones that cost hundreds more. While reviewing the likes of the iPhone 5, we also gave the EarPods a listen to find out whether or not they're just an over-engineered set of 'buds. You'll find our detailed verdict after the break.

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JayBird intros Freedom Sprint: the JF3 Bluetooth stereo fitness headset gets 40% smaller

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JayBird intros Freedom Spirit Bluetooth stereo headset the JF3 gets 40% lighter

It's been quite a while since we last heard from JayBird, but now it's back with another set of Bluetooth in-ear headphones for fitness activities. Unveiled and available today, the new Freedom Sprint ($130, pictured right) joins the ranks of the company's Freedom JF3 headset ($99) -- it's essentially the same Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR headset, albeit with 40-percent less of a footprint for the earpieces (33 x 16 x 8 mm vs. 44 x 19 x 9 mm). The petite size naturally means a smaller internal battery (rated for 4.5 hours, compared to the original's six), but JayBird let us know that the Sprint is acoustically identical to the JF3. While size is the main focus, there are also a few other improvements being toted in the Sprint -- it sports a micro-USB port for charging (changed from mini-USB), a softer cable between the buds, an inconspicuous notification LED, enhanced call quality and the multifunction button has been repositioned to the top of one of the earpieces (the JF3's is on the outside). Sounds like the Sprint could be the $130 ticket if Bluetooth, small size and a secure fit are your main concerns for a pair of in-ears. You'll find more images in the gallery below and further details at the source link.

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Engadget’s back to school guide 2012: portable audio

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Welcome to Engadget's back to school guide! The end of summer vacation isn't nearly as much fun as the weeks that come before, but a chance to update your tech tools likely helps to ease the pain. Today, we're taking our audio with us -- and you can head to the back to school hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back -- at the end of the month we'll be giving away a ton of the gear featured in our guides -- and hit up the hub page right here!

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With all of the studying and on-campus traveling you're about to delve into, sometimes adding a bit of music to your step can spice up those mundane times in your daily routine. That's why we've rounded up a selection of portable speakers and headphones that'll not only help you rock out whenever the mood strikes, but also go a step further by letting you take phone calls without skipping a beat. It may not be audiophile-grade gear in the official sense, but it won't matter when you're enjoying good sound just about anywhere your smartphone-connected life takes you.

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Ears-on with Klipsch’s latest intra-aural headphone lineup: Image S4 (II) series, X7i

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Earson with Klipsch's latest intraaural headphone lineup Image S4 II series, X7i

Been fancying a new set of in-ear headphones as of late? If you'll recall, it was last week when Klipsch quietly revealed its new $200 Image X7i and a trio of Image S4 (II) series in-ears. Today, after getting our mitts on the new Image One on-ear models at its NYC event, we were able check out the in-ears for the first time. To refresh your memory, the X7i is the company's first set crafted from ceramic materials, featuring balanced-armature drivers and intended as a step-down option from its $350 X10i. The S4 (II) models, on the other hand, are unsurprisingly refreshes of its tried and true S4 line. So if you're interested in finding out more, join us past the break for our detailed impressions.

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Klipsch quietly teases new in-ear headphone lineup: S4 (II) series, S7i set to arrive this month

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Leave it to Klipsch to surprise us with new gear for our ears when we least expect it. Within the last day or so, the company quietly pushed a "coming soon" page live on its website chock full of new in-ear headphones. To start, the S4 series is getting a complete refresh across the lineup and taking up the (II) moniker -- namely, the $80 S4 (II), and the $100 S4i (II) and S4a (II), which respectively feature an inline remote / mic for iOS and Android devices. While the trio of intra-aurals look largely similar to their ear-pleasing predecessors, Klipsch has graced them with flat cables to kill the tangled-cord issues we've experienced.

Better yet, it's also showcasing the $200 S7i (seen middle), a curvaceous set of balanced armature-loaded ceramic 'bubs, equipped with an iOS-compatible remote / mic. The S7i essentially fills the "mid-range" gap in price from the S4i to the $350 X10i. Detailed specs for all the sets aren't anywhere to be seen currently, but we'll likely find out more at Klipsch's NYC event next week. For now, you can rest assured knowing that you'll have a choice of black or white for everything except the S4a (II) -- and that it's all already up for pre-order at the source link below.

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Ferrari, Logic3 team on headphones, may be closest we get to an Enzo’s engine note

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Ferrari, Logic 3 team on headphones, may be the closest we get to Enzo sound in our ears

Ferrari likes to brand just about everything. That said, the two new lines of in-ear and over-ear headphones it's introducing with Logic3's help seem like more natural fits for the supercar brand than for other gadgets. The speed-loving elite will inevitably swing towards the Cavallino series' premium materials and universal microphone remote. Us plebeians have to consider the more plastic-laden Scuderia range, which still manages to pack in some Formula 1 styling along with the remote control. Prices are high at $150 to $315 for the Scuderias, or $201 to $352 for high rollers eying the Cavallinos -- but it's hard to dispute that either series is much more likely to turn up at our houses than a hybrid Enzo.

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