Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # MakeItSoundGreat.com Specialty and Niche Audio Equipment Reviews, Comparisons, and More ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Soundcore A20i vs Life P2 Mini Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/soundcore-a20i-vs-life-p2-mini-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony Soundcore is a relatively new audio company, but they've managed to now become one of the most popular brands for budget earbuds. The P2 Mini and subsequently released A20i are two such products. The P2 Mini has become very popular since its release, and emphasizes bass and power with compact portability. - [Anker Soundcore Life P2 Mini Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/soundcore-life-p2-mini-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony The Life P2 Mini is one of the variety of budget TWS earbuds Soundcore released circa 2021. It is advertised as a "bass boosted" earbud with "oversized" 10mm drivers, yet is still a relatively small and light - a petite bass cannon and an interesting idea that I think would appeal - [Soundcore by Anker A20i True Wireless Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/soundcore-by-anker-a20i-true-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Soundcore A20i Specs and Features at a Glance Released: April 2023 Price-point: budget-tier (around $25) Design/Driver style: stemless contoured housing, single 6mm dynamic driver Purported battery life: 9h earbuds, 28h total with case recharges Bluetooth version 5.3 Weatherproofing: IPX5 Onboard controls: touch based EQ app compatibility: yes (but only pre-sets) Noise - [Anker Soundcore Life P2i Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/soundcore-by-anker-life-p2i-true-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Soundcore is the newer audio focused a sub-brand of Anker Innovations, a Chinese company that produces a wide variety of consumer electronics. I've listened to and reviewed earbuds made under the Anker brand in the past, and they were good in my experience, so when I noticed some brewing hype surrounding - [Soundcore Life P2 Mini vs Life P2i Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/soundcore-life-p2-mini-vs-life-p2i-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony Soundcore is a relatively new audio company, but they've quickly become one of the most popular brands for budget wireless earbuds. The Life P2 Mini and Life P2i are two such products - they are both stemmed budget wireless earbuds that emphasize power and bass with portability. The Life P2 Mini - [Soundcore by Anker P20i Review (Also Called The R50i)](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/soundcore-by-anker-p20i-r50i-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony The P20i true wireless earbuds are one of Soundcore's newest budget TWS releases of 2023 and are rapidly growing popular - in the short time since my Soundcore P20i review was initially published here, it has become one of the currently most visited reviews on this entire site. Anker Soundcore P20i - [Anker Soundcore Life P2 Mini vs P20i Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/anker-soundcore-life-p2-mini-vs-p20i-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony Soundcore has become one of the most popular brands for budget wireless earbuds, and the Life P2 Mini and P20i (also called the R50i in certain regions) are two such inexpensive stemmed earbuds that both emphasize power with portability. They look fairly similar, but is one decidedly better than the other? - [Anker Soundcore Life P2 Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/soundcore-life-p2-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony The Life P2 is a larger and more rugged stemmed earbud that's one of the few products that has both button based controls and waterproofing. It's a bit old an dated now (by TWS earbud standards) but is still a very popular pair of wireless earbuds that's now amassed over 115k - [Anker Soundcore Life P2 vs Life P2 Mini Wireless Earbuds Comparison - A More Compact and Better Upgrade?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/anker-soundcore-life-p2-vs-life-p2-mini-wireless-earbuds-comparison-a-more-compact-and-better-upgrade/) - Written by Pete Anthony Soundcore has become one of the most popular producers of affordable wireless earbuds in 2023. The Life P2, despite being over four years old now (which is ancient by TWS standards), still remains quite popular. The aptly named Life P2 Mini is a revamped miniature version that contrasts with the rather - [The Best Budget True Wireless Earbuds (Under $30)](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/the-best-budget-true-wireless-earbuds/) - Written by Pete Anthony The market for wireless earbuds has exploded in the last few years. It wasn't too long ago that wireless earbuds were a novelty and prohibitively expensive, but now there are a plethora of products to choose from that are good and fairly inexpensive. Why Listen To Me? To date, I have - [JBL Tune 230NC Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jbl-tune-230nc-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony JBL is one of the biggest and most prolific consumer audio companies in the world, and is also a subsidiary of Harman International, who has decidedly set the modern gold standard of headphone tuning with their eponymous "Harman Curve." The Tune 230NC is one of their performance tier earbuds with active - [JBL Tune 230NC vs Vibe 200TWS Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jbl-tune-230nc-vs-vibe-200tws-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony JBL is now a prolific producer of affordable true wireless earbuds, and the Tune 230NC and Vibe 200TWS are two such products that are fairly similar to each other. Is one better than the other though? I have fully reviewed them both and will answer that in this comparison article. JBL - [QCY T13 Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/qcy-t13-true-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony QCY, an acronym that interestingly stands for quality, creative, and youth, is a lesser known Chinese audio company that is a subsidiary of Hele Electronics, which is a company that has collaborated with many big audio names on the manufacturing side. QCY earbuds have started to make waves in the audio - [QCY T13 vs Soundcore A20i Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/qcy-t13-vs-soundcore-a20i-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony QCY and Soundcore are both relatively new and niche audio companies that produce wireless headphones and earbuds almost exclusively, which is a direction that many audio companies are starting to go since the TWS market has become massive and continues to grow quickly. QCY's T13 has become a very popular pair - [SoundPEATS Clear Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/soundpeats-clear-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Preliminary note: SoundPEATS was awesome to give us a review unit The Clear is another pair of budget wireless earbuds from SoundPEATS - it features, apt to its name, a case with a clear lid and clear stems that allow you to see some of the inner electronics. Kind of neat, - [JBL Vibe Beam Review (Also Called the Wave Beam)](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-also-called-the-wave-beam/) - Written by Pete Anthony The Vibe Beam, also released as the Wave Beam in some global regions, is yet another of JBL's prolific collection of earbuds. The Vibe Beam touts itself as a straightforward and simple pair of inexpensive true wireless earbuds, but one that also has a few extra neat features. JBL has done - [JBL Tune 230NC vs Vibe Beam Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which One Is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jbl-tune-230nc-vs-vibe-beam-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-one-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony JBL is one of the largest and most recognizable audio companies in the world, and they produce a huge variety of speakers and headphones, now including a lot of different true wireless earbuds at affordable prices. Enter the Tune 230NC and Vibe Beam - the Tune230NC came out in mid 2021 - [Skullcandy Smokin' Buds Review (Also Called The Smokin' XT Buds)](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/skullcandy-smokin-buds-review-also-smokin-xt-buds/) - Written by Pete Anthony The Smokin' Buds are Skullcandy's recent addition to their budget TWS lineup. They are apparently an identically named next gen version of the older Smokin' buds, released way back in 2015, that are non-wired but not true wireless as they have a neck band that joins the earbuds. I'm not sure - [Skullcandy Dime 2 Review - A Better 2nd Gen Upgrade?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/skullcandy-dime-2-wireless-earbuds-review-a-new-and-better-2nd-gen-upgrade/) - Written by Pete Anthony Skullcandy is one of the headphone companies that, very smartly, got ahead of the marketing curve and as a result is one of the few audio companies that currently has mainstream recognition. Years ago, Skullcandy was the butt of audiophile jokes - they were the cheap products that only the "normies" - [Skullcandy Smokin' Buds vs Dime 2 Wireless Earbuds Comparison - An Improvement Upon the Popular?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/skullcandy-smokin-buds-vs-dime-2-wireless-earbuds-comparison/) - Written by Pete Anthony Skullcandy has positioned itself as one of the most recognizable and popular headphone companies in the world, and like many others they've delved into the rapidly growing budget TWS market - both the Dime 2 and Smokin' Buds are budget wireless earbuds that are similarly targeted at the casual user. But - [SoundPEATS Free2 Classic Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/soundpeats-free2-classic-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony box on arrival out of the box What Accessories Come Included With the SoundPEATS Free2 Classic? manual booklet 2 pairs of different sized replacement tips short USB-C charging cable charging/carrying case earbud front and back nozzle How Good and Comfortable Is the SoundPEATS Free2 Classic Fit? in ear fit The Free2 - [Anker Soundcore A20i vs SoundPEATS Free2 Classic Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/anker-soundcore-a20i-vs-soundpeats-free2-classic-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony Soundcore and SoundPEATS are both relatively new and niche companies that produce true wireless headphones and earbuds pretty much exclusively, which is a direction that a lot of audio companies are starting to go since the TWS market has quickly become massive and is still growing rapidly. The Free2 Classic and - [SoundPEATS Air4 Pro Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/soundpeats-air4-pro-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Preliminary note: SoundPEATS was awesome to give us a review unit The Air4 Pro is a next generation version of the Air 3 that utilizes an in-ear design with tips as opposed to a no tip on-ear design. The new Air4 Pro boasts a variety of improvements and neat features. SoundPEATS - [Soundcore by Anker A20i vs P20i/R50i Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which One is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/soundcore-a20i-vs-p20i-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-one-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony the battle of the lanyards! Soundcore, the new audio subsidiary of Anker Electronics, has released a wide variety of budget true wireless earbuds over the last few years and has established itself as a competitor in the niche. The A20i and P20i were both released recently in the spring of 2023 - [JBL Vibe 200TWS vs Vibe Beam Wireless Earbuds Comparison](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jbl-vibe-200tws-vs-vibe-beam-wireless-earbuds-comparison/) - Written by Pete Anthony The Vibe Beam is a new gen version of the Vibe 200TWS, which was released about a year and a half prior to it. Though they look almost identical, the Vibe Beam adds some new features and improved specs. But is it a worthwhile upgrade over its predecessor? I have fully - [TOZO T6 vs JLab GO Air Pop Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which Is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/tozo-t6-vs-jlab-go-air-pop-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony Both the TOZO T6 and JLab GO Air Pop are currently very popular true wireless earbuds that are available for a minimal price. I've also reviewed both of them and think they're both good products. Is one objectively better overall than the other? Which should you get between the two? That's - [The Best True Wireless Earbuds Under $50-$60](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/best-true-wireless-earbuds-under-50-dollars/) - Written by Pete Anthony The true wireless earbud market has exploded in the last few years, and is projected to continue growing exponentially into the future. It definitely seems like everyone is wearing them nowadays and that wires and 3.5mm plugs are going to the wayside. While TWS earbuds used to be a prohibitively expensive - [JLab JBuds Mini Review - The Smallest Wireless Earbuds Yet?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jlab-jbuds-mini-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony JLab has made a name for itself in the last few years for producing a variety of decent wireless earbuds that are really aimed at the practical user and practical situations, one of which is the need for something that's very small and portable. Enter the new JBuds Mini - they're - [Soundcore Liberty 4 vs Space A40 Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/soundcore-liberty-4-vs-space-a40-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony The Liberty 4 is Soundcore's current flagship premium true wireless earbuds, and the now 4th iteration of the series has become quite popular over time. And then there's the Space A40 - it's not quite as expensive or well known, but it too is presented as a HiFi tier piece of - [JBL Vibe Buds Review (Also Called the Wave Buds)](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jbl-vibe-buds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony The Vibe Buds were one of several releases in early 2023 to JBL's already prolific earbud collection. It appears to be a next gen version of the popular Vibe 100TWS released two years earlier. The Vibe Buds are also apparently released with a different name in the UK as the Wave - [JLab GO Air vs GO Air Pop Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which One Is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jlab-go-air-vs-go-air-pop-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-one-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony JLab's original GO Air and next gen GO Air Pop are two of the most popular budget wireless earbuds ever. While JLab advertises that the GO Air Pop is an upgraded improvement on the GO Air, which they obviously would, the GO Air remains very popular despite being five years old - [JBL Vibe Beam vs Vibe Buds Earbuds Comparison (Also Wave Beam vs Wave Buds)](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jbl-vibe-beam-vs-vibe-buds-earbuds-comparison-also-wave-beam-vs-wave-buds/) - Written by Pete Anthony The Vibe Beam and Vibe Buds, also released as the Wave Beam and Wave Buds in some global regions, are two of JBL's newest budget TWS earbuds. They are both compatible with (what I think) is JBL's latest app control schematic, which includes their "Ambient Aware" and "Talk Thru" technologies. The - [Are JBL Wireless Earbuds Good? 2023 Brand Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/are-jbl-wireless-earbuds-good-brand-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony The true wireless earbud market has quickly become massive and is continuing to grow rapidly, and just about every major audio company is now trying to get in on it. This includes none other than JBL - they're one of the oldest, largest, and most recognized audio brands in the world, - [The Best 9 Channel Receivers for the Money (Aug 2023 Update)](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/the-best-9-1-and-9-2-channel-av-receivers-for-the-money/) - Multi channel surround sound and spatial audio was once something you had to go to a movie theater or other such professional venue to experience, but with more and more technology being developed and a/v products being released at tenable and competitive prices, it's becoming more and more accessible to residential home theater enthusiasts. There - [Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 vs Life P3 Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-4-vs-life-p3-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony Soundcore has become a very popular TWS earbud company, and the Liberty 4 and Life P3 are two of their higher end products. They are both new iterations of the previously popular Liberty 3 and Life P2 respectively, the latter of which I reviewed very favorably and is in fact still - [Anker Soundcore Life P3 Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/soundcore-life-p3-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony The Life P3 is the next generation of the Life P2, which is still a quite popular and, in my opinion, very good sounding (reviewed here) pair of wireless earbuds. The Life P3 is designed in the same spirit of the Life P2, but adds a variety of modern features including - [Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Review - Top Tier Noise Cancelling Earbuds?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/soundcore-by-anker-liberty-4-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Soundcore is now mostly known for their wide variety of budget earbuds and headphones, but the Liberty 4 is their currently newest and most expensive pair of TWS earbuds, and Soundcore's shot at competing in the HiFi category, which is becoming more and more popular and in demand. The Liberty 4 - [Are TOZO Earbuds Good? 2023 Brand Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/are-tozo-earbuds-good-brand-review/) - TOZO now has some of the most popular earbuds. But are they actually good? I listened to them to find out. - [Are JLab Earbuds Good? 2023 Brand Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/are-jlab-earbuds-good-brand-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony The wireless headphone and earbud market is growing massively, and with it the number of companies creating products to compete in it. If you go onto a big e-retailer like Amazon and look at the sheer volume of earbuds that are now being sold, there's a good chance you'll notice just - [JLab vs TOZO Earbuds - Which Brand is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jlab-vs-tozo-earbuds-which-brand-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony The wireless earbud market is growing rapidly, and two companies that are at the forefront of it are JLab and TOZO. Just ten years ago JLab was an obscure no-name brand and TOZO didn't even exist yet. But now, both are global juggernauts and sell millions of products per year all - [The Best Earbuds For ASMR (Get Those Nice Deep Tingles)](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/the-best-earbuds-for-asmr/) - ASMR can feel amazing, but you need the right equipment. Learn how to pick the best stuff here. - [JLab GO Air Pop Review - Top Tier TWS Sound For a Bare Minimum Price?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jlab-go-air-pop-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony JLab Audio is an American electronics company founded circa 2005. They mainly produce headphones and earbuds, but also make an handful of other personal electronics products. The company has recently made some waves in the audio world with some very favorable reviews, and the Go Air Pop wireless earbuds reviewed herein - [JLab GO Air Review - Still the Best Ultra Budget Wireless Earbuds?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jlab-go-air-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony The GO Air earbuds are a very interesting product now - they are ancient by TWS standards, and should be long gone and obscure like most of the earbuds that came out more than four years ago are, yet the GO Air still remains quite popular. JLab continues to sell them - [Banana Plugs vs Bare Wire Speaker Connections - Which is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/banana-plugs-vs-bare-wire-for-speaker-connections-which-is-better/) - One aspect of setting up an audio or home theater system is connecting the speakers, and possibly other components, with speaker wire, and there are a variety of ways to do it with multiple connection type options. Two common and popular such options are bare wire connections or banana plugs. Difference Between a Bare Wire - [Are Expensive Headphones Really Worth The Money?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/20-vs-200-are-expensive-headphones-actually-that-much-better-than-cheap-ones/) - Written by Pete Anthony To date I've written and published well over 100 headphone and earbud reviews, and listened to yet many more. I've reviewed products that span all along the range of price: from cheap but passably decent - which is around $20 in my opinion - to expensive enough where the marginal improvements - [Is Speaker Wire Dangerous? What You Need to Know About Speaker Wire Safety](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/is-speaker-wire-dangerous-what-you-need-to-know-about-speaker-wire-safety/) - Fear of harm or damage is actually a significant hurdle that stops many people from getting into the world of audio. When some people learn that most high end speakers need to be connected with speaker wire, they think electricity, shocks, fires, and get the heebie-jeebies. It's perfectly understandable that the idea of electrically wiring - [TOZO T10 vs T12 Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/tozo-t10-vs-t12-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony TOZO is a relatively new audio company that came into prominence for having made a variety of high quality, feature rich wireless earbuds at minimal prices. The T10 was one of their original models, debuted circa 2018, and has since become one of the most popular earbuds ever on Amazon, having - [The Best 5.1 and 5.2 Channel AV Receivers For The Money (Sep 2023 Update)](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/the-best-5-1-and-5-2-av-receivers/) - There usually comes a point where an aspiring home theater enthusiast wants to add surround sound to their system to improve the feeling of immersion, and a 5 channel receiver is the entry point for doing that - in addition to powering a pair of main left and right speakers like a 2 channel stereo - [The Best Budget Stereo Amplifiers (Under $100)](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/the-best-budget-2-channel-desktop-amplifiers-under-100/) - The budget audio market, specialty components in particular, has grown massively in just the last decade - all kinds of great setups are now possible for even the layperson on a low three figure budget. And we see no reason why this market will not continue to proliferate - more and more people want to - [JLab GO Air Pop vs Skullcandy Dime Wireless Earbud Comparison - Which is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jlab-go-air-pop-vs-skullcandy-dime-wireless-earbud-comparison/) - Written by Pete Anthony The JLab GO Air Pop and Skullcandy Dime are both very popular budget wireless earbuds. I've reviewed them both and can say they are both good products for the price, but they do have notable differences. Is one better overall than the other? Which of the two should you get? That's - [TOZO T6 vs NC9 Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which One Is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/tozo-t6-vs-nc9-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-one-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony TOZO is an audio company that has become highly successful in the ecommerce market, mainly for having produced a wide variety of good sounding, versatile, and feature rich wireless earbuds at very affordable prices. This includes the T6 and NC9, which are two of their most popular products. The T6 is - [TOZO NC9 vs T12 Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which One Is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/tozo-nc9-vs-t12-wireless-earbuds-comparison-is-one-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony TOZO is still a relatively new and lesser known audio company, but they've come into prominence for having released a variety of well performing and feature rich pairs of wireless earbuds at very modest prices. 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The T6, which originally came out in 2018 and was updated in 2022, is their arguable flagship product and has amassed a lot of popularity - [The Best Budget Stereo and AV Receivers (Under $200-300)](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/best-budget-stereo-and-av-receivers/) - As cool as multi-channel and dimensional surround sound is, there's something to be said for a simple and classic 2 channel stereo setup - it is still the best way, in our opinion, to really invest in and maximize the speakers themselves and experience great musical fidelity. There are now more affordable receiver options than - [Skullcandy Jib True 2 Review - 2nd Gen TWS Earbuds](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/skullcandy-jib-true-2-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony The aptly named Jib True 2 is the next generation version of the popular Jib True, adding significantly more battery life, an upgrade from Bluetooth 5.0 to 5.2, and Tile compatibility, a technology which helps users find lost earbuds among other things. box on arrival out of the box The packaging - [JLab GO Air Pop vs Skullcandy Jib True 2 Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jlab-go-air-pop-vs-skullcandy-jib-true-2-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony Since JLab's GO Air Pop came out in mid 2021, it has become one of the most popular pairs of budget true wireless earbuds ever. 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Here's - [Are Skullcandy Earbuds Good? 2023 Brand Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/skullcandy-earbuds-review-are-they-actually-good/) - Written by Pete Anthony The earbud market has grown rapidly in the last few years, and is poised to continue growing exponentially into the future. Skullcandy is one of the companies that's been in this market since the beginning, and now they are one of the most recognized and financially successful headphone companies in the - [TOZO T6 vs T9 Wireless Earbud Comparison - Which is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/tozo-t6-vs-t9-wireless-earbud-comparison-which-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony The T6 earbuds, which originally came out circa mid-2019 (and updated in 2022), are largely responsible for TOZO's quick rise in popularity as an audio brand. Since then, TOZO has released a variety of budget wireless earbuds, including the T9 circa mid-2021 that uses a stem design. 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I have now reviewed well over a hundred pairs of headphones, many of them TWS - [Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Review - The Next Best TWS You Can Get?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/samsung-galaxy-buds2-pro-wireless-earbuds-review-still-the-best-tws-you-can-get/) - Written by Pete Anthony The original Galaxy Buds Pro came out in the beginning of 2021, and was considered by many to be the best sounding true wireless earbuds available. And I was inclined to agree - in my review of them, and in countless subsequent listenings of them in comparison to other TWS products, ## Pages - [Great Sound Is for Everyone. Not Just the Audiophiles.](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/) - Speaker reviews, product reviews, audio guides, and more. 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And all that for much more affordable prices. There's also more choices and product turn - [Taotronics TT-BH07 Wireless Water Resistant Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/taotronics-tt-bh07-wireless-water-resistant-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 9-12-20 The TT-BH07 is a wireless pair of earbuds that's IPX6 certified water resistant, which means they'll be fine against anything short of full immersion. The earbuds are merely connected to each other and don't have a 3.5mm jack, meaning these are only usable via Bluetooth. This - [Superlux HD681 Semi-Open Over Ear Headphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/superlux-hd681-semi-open-over-ear-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 3-23-19 Superlux isn't a company I'd heard of before looking into and eventually reviewing the HD681 headphones, and in fact their online presence was hard to find - they're a ~40 year old company based out of Taiwan that, as far as I could tell, only has a - [Skullcandy Method Sport Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/skullcandy-method-sport-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 5-1-19 Skullcandy's Method is a relatively inexpensive so called "sport" earbud that's intended for active/exercise related use - in addition to being lightweight it's also sweat/perspiration resistant, though it doesn't appear to have an official water resistance grade via the standard IP Code as some other speakers - [Skullcandy Ink'd 2 Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/skullcandy-inkd-2-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 4-19-19 Skullcandy's Ink'd 2 is a revamped popular budget earbud - the new aptly named "two" version ditches the neck band and wireless in-line controls and switches to a traditional joint and wire with a jack, and is actually less expensive. It comes without or with an - [Skullcandy Hesh 2 Wireless On/Over Ear Headphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/skullcandy-hesh-2-wireless-on-over-ear-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 3-19-19 Skullcandy is a heavily marketed and now highly popular audio company that produces a wide variety of budget to higher end headphones, many of which have in-line mics for seamless switching between music and phone calls. The Hesh 2 is one such of those products, and - [Shure SE112 Sound Isolating Earphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/shure-se112-sound-isolating-earphones-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 10-2-19 Shure is a near 100 year old American audio company that has primarily focused on performance grade audio equipment such as microphones, radio components, mixers, etc. More recently the company has developed similarly professional grade earphones, and while most of them are high end with a - [Senso ActivBuds S-250 Wireless Waterproof Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/senso-activbuds-s-250-wireless-waterproof-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 4-8-19 The S-250 is an inexpensive and currently popular wireless pair of earbuds that's actually full immersion IPX7 certified waterproof. They're merely connected to eachother and there's no 3.5mm jack, so these are only usable via Bluetooth. out of the box The packaging was nice - once - [Samsung U Flex Wireless In-Ear Headphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/samsung-u-flex-wireless-in-ear-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 5-20-19 Samsung's U Flex is a highly popular pair of wireless in-ear headphones that have a neckband, with in-line controls at each end. There's no 3.5mm jack and they're only usable via Bluetooth. They caught my eye in particular because, at the time of this writing/update, they've - [Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-wireless-active-noise-cancelling-bluetooth-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Jul 19, 2022 Samsung has been around forever, and is currently one of the largest and most globally recognized electronics companies in the world. The larger companies are generally not as competitive in the audio market as the smaller more niche and perhaps more focused/dedicated audio companies are, and - [Philips SHE3590, SHE3595 In-Ear Headphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/philips-she3590-she3595-in-ear-headphones-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Mar 31, 2019 Philips is a well known and prolific electronics company that produces a wide variety of consumer products, including a bunch of budget to high end headphones. The SHE3590/3595 is one of their most popular offerings, a very inexpensive earbud that, purportedly by many, has great quality - [Phaiser Tecton BHS-730 Wireless Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/phaiser-tecton-bhs-730-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 5-5-19 The BHS-730 is wireless pair of earbuds with a wire that merely connects the buds to each other - there's no 3.5mm jack and these are only usable via Bluetooth. These caught my attention particular because they've been significantly discounted to a fraction of the original - [Panasonic ErgoFit (RP-HJE120) In-Ear Earbud Headphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/panasonic-ergofit-rp-hje120-in-ear-earbud-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 3-29-19 Panasonic is one of the biggest consumer electronics companies in the world, and in recent years they've produced a wide variety of premium/studio grade to very inexpensive headphones. The ErgoFit earbuds are currently their cheapest offering, available at less than $10, as well as one of - [OnePlus Nord Buds True Wireless Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/oneplus-nord-buds-true-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Jan 18, 2023 OnePlus is a relatively new Chinese electronics company that primarily makes smart phones and related accessories, but has recently released a handful of headphone products, including the Nord Buds reviewed herein. box on arrival out of the box The Nord Buds have somewhat minimal but pretty - [MPOW H5 Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/mpow-h5-noise-cancelling-bluetooth-over-ear-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 3-25-19 MPOW is a relatively new, unknown, and somewhat mysterious audio company with a nondescript about us page that doesn't shed much light at all on the company's history or the people behind it. Yet despite the apparent lack of marketing and brand recognition, multiple products of theirs - [MPOW 059 Over Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/mpow-059-over-ear-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 3-16-19 MPOW is a company I'd never heard of before researching the headphones reviewed herein, and their very short and nondescript about us page didn't really shed any additional light on who these guys are or what their history is. A few of their headphone products, though, have - [Monoprice 8323 DJ Style Over Ear Headphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/monoprice-8323-dj-style-over-ear-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 3-21-19 Monoprice is a relatively new general consumer electronics company that produces an extensive variety of products and accessories. While they're not a dedicated audio company, they have produced a few speakers and headphones that are very performant for the price and have earned spots on various best-of - [MAONO PD200X USB/XLR Microphone And AU-B01 Boom Arm Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/maono-pd200x-usb-xlr-microphone-au-b01-boom-arm-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: May 30, 2023 Preliminary disclaimer: MAONO was awesome enough to send us a free review unit. the nice looking stock photo with the neat rainbow LED lights (affiliate link) MAONO is a relatively new audio company, started circa 2017, that I had never heard of before they reached out - [KZ ZST Pro In-Ear Headphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/kz-zst-pro-in-ear-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 4-9-19 KZ is a newer company that has started to make waves in the audio community for producing a now fairly extensive collection of in-ear headphones, some of which have become highly regarded. The ZST Pro, a high quality yet relatively inexpensive earbud, is currently one of - [KZ ZSR Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/kz-zsr-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 5-10-19 Knowledge Zenith is a relatively new audio company that's quickly built itself a reputation from producing several very competitive sounding earbuds, in the budget category in particular. The ZSR is one such popular moderately priced multi-driver earbud. It comes either without or with an in-line mic - [KZ ZS6 Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/kz-zs6-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Jul 24, 2019 The KZ ZS6 is yet another pair of earbuds from the recently prolific and now highly popular headphone brand Knowledge Zenith. While KZ is primarily known for making impressively high quality headphones at minimal prices, The ZS6 is a middle-tier pair of in-ear headphones that's currently - [KZ ZS5 IEM Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/kz-zs5-iem-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 5-2-19 The KZ ZS5 is one of now many budget IEM earbuds from Knowledge Zenith, an audio company that's become increasingly popular for producing several high quality, competitively priced earbuds. The original MSRP of the ZS5 was around $40, but as of the time of this writing/update - [KZ ZS3 In-Ear Headphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/kz-zs3-in-ear-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 4-3-19 KZ, founded circa 2013, is a new and still relatively unknown brand, but they've already got an extensive lineup of in-ear headphones that has started to make impressions in the audio world. The inexpensive ZS3 is currently one of their most popular products, and, according to - [KZ ED9 Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/kz-ed9-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 4-23-19 KZ's ED9 is a fairly standard wired budget pair of earbuds, but with one interesting feature: It comes with two sets of removable "balanced" and "bass" tuning nozzles that screw onto the fronts and hold the tips, effectively giving you the option between two different sound signatures. - [KZ ED12 Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/kz-ed12-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 4-30-19 The ED12 is one of now many budget earbuds from Knowledge Zenith, which has become an increasingly popular and regarded audio company for having made several very competitive earbuds at various price points. out of the box The packaging is nice - the cover slides off - [JBL T450BT Wireless On-Ear Headphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jbl-t450bt-wireless-on-ear-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 3-27-19 JBL certainly doesn't need an introduction - they're one of the largest and most well known electronics companies in the world, and a prolific producer of audio products, some of which have rightfully earned top spots on best-of lists over the years. The T450BT is one of - [JBL Reflect Mini Wired Sport Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jbl-reflect-mini-wired-sport-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 5-6-19 JBL's Reflect Mini is a very lightweight sport earbud that's designed for active use. They're sweat proof and, befitting their name, have reflective insulation along the wire. The Reflect Mini appears to be officially discontinued and is no longer listed on JBL's product page, though is - [JBL FLIP 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jbl-flip-5-portable-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: 4-28-21 out of the box The packaging was nice - the speaker came inside the carrying case which was further embedded in a fitted Styrofoam packing piece, and could probably survive a bomb blast. Included with the speaker: carrying case quick start pamphlet usb charging cable safety and warranty - [JBL E15 Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jbl-e15-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 5-1-19 JBL's E15 is a popular wired earbud that has seen some fairly significant discounts from the original MSRP, which I think are due to it being superseded by the newer Tune series earbuds. out of the box The packaging is nice - there's an outer then - [Jabra Elite 85t Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jabra-elite-85t-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Jul 22, 2022 The Jabra Elite series, according to many, set the overall standard for wireless earbuds when it was released circa mid-2020, and they remain highly popular. I was excited to get a pair and see how they stacked up to the hype and some of the subsequent - [Jabra Elite 85t vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which One Is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jabra-elite-85t-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-one-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Apr 15, 2023 In a world where premium audio is becoming more accessible, portable, and in demand, the Elite 85t and the Galaxy Buds Pro are two of the most popular true wireless earbuds. Both companies promise unmatched quality, and both of these products have their cohorts of dedicated - [How To Make Budget Earbuds (Around $20) Sound Their Best](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/how-to-make-budget-earbuds-around-20-sound-their-best/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: May 4, 2022 Just because a pair of earbuds is inexpensive doesn't mean it has to sound lousy. Far from it. Not only are there now a lot of very solid sounding products that are not expensive, there's actually a lot of things you can do to make the - [How I Evaluate The Sound Quality of Headphones and Earbuds](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/how-i-evaluate-the-sound-quality-of-headphones-and-earbuds/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Aug 21, 2023 The purpose of this page is to explain, per my reviews, what good sound actually is. Or at least what I think it is. I don't claim to be fully objective, or "right," or the "best" by any means - all I know is I have - [Final Audio Design E3000 Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/final-audio-design-e3000-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 10-8-19 Final Audio is yet another lesser known international company that has recently entered the increasingly competitive mid-fi earbud market. I'd never even heard of them before getting and listening to their E3000s, but these earbuds are seemingly popular and highly regarded within the audiophile community. I - [FiiO F5 Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/fiio-f5-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 8-19-19 FiiO is a relatively new audio company, founded circa 2007, that has recently produced a variety of highly acclaimed earbuds. Their budget F3s (reviewed here) are still at the time of this writing/update, I think, the best overall earbuds available at the $20 or less price-point. - [FiiO F3 Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/fiio-f3-in-ear-monitor-headphones-review/) - By Pete Anthony Last updated on: 4-1-19 with/without the over-ear wire pads FiiO, founded circa 2007, is a newer and still relatively unknown Chinese audio company. Per their about page, they aspire to "raise the reputation of [the phrase] 'Made in China'." They currently make a variety of in-ear headphones and other a/v gear - [FAQ: What's The Difference Between Studio Monitors and Regular Bookshelf Speakers?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/difference-between-studio-monitors-and-regular-bookshelf-speakers/) - Last updated on: 9-24-18 Answer: probably nothing really, at least at the non-professional level. A lot of speaker descriptors, like "monitor," have lost their distinction over the years and have devolved into mere marketing words. A "monitor" traditionally described a speaker that's intended for extremely accurate reproduction in a recording studio or other such professional - [FAQ: Is Adding A Subwoofer To My Home Sound/Theater System Worth It?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/faq-is-adding-a-subwoofer-to-my-home-sound-theater-system-worth-it/) - Last updated on: Apr 2, 2022 Quick Answer: yes, almost certainly, at least to a degree. Not only will a subwoofer improve sound it itself, it will also make the actual main speakers perform and sound better as well. When the average person hears the word "subwoofer," they often think loud, big, booming, thumping, chest - [FAQ: How Many Watts Does My Amp Need To Power My Speakers?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/faq-how-many-watts-does-my-amp-need-to-power-my-speakers/) - Last updated on: Mar 29, 2022 Quick Answer: it can depend significantly on a variety of factors, but it's much better to have extra unused power than not enough. A reliable guideline is that your amp's power per channel should be equal or greater to each speaker's continuous/RMS power handling, though you'll rarely ever actually - [FAQ: Does My Home Subwoofer Need A Separate Amplifier?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/faq-does-my-home-subwoofer-need-an-amplifier/) - Last updated on: Mar 24, 2022 Quick Answer: probably not - almost all home subwoofers are powered/active, which means they have an amplifier built into them. The ideal way to hook up a home subwoofer is through a sub-out input on a receiver with a simple male/male RCA cable. To the uninitiated, figuring out what - [FAQ: Do I Need A Separate Preamp For A Power Amplifier To Function?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/faq-do-i-need-a-separate-preamp-for-a-power-amplifier-to-function/) - Last updated on: Mar 28, 2022 Quick Answer: no - technically a power amp can run speakers when directly connected to most modern digital sources, and there are simple and inexpensive products designed to do just that, but there's a chance the sound will have perceptible issues. A power amp is what's needed at an - [FAQ: A Soundbar vs A Pair Of Bookshelf Speakers - Which Is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/soundbar-vs-bookshelf-speakers-which-better/) - Last updated on: 9-23-18 Answer: in general, bookshelf speakers will give more power and value for your dollar, but the aesthetics and convenience of a soundbar might make it a better choice in some cases. Bookshelf speakers are the flagship consumer product of the audio world, and they've been around since the beginning, whereas the - [Etymotic Research mk5 Isolator Series Earphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/etymotic-research-mk5-isolator-series-earphones-review/) - Pete AnthonyLast updated on: 9-9-19 The mk5s are a distinct pair of earbuds in that they primarily focus on noise isolation, or blocking out as much external sound as possible. This isn't to be confused with noise cancellation, whereby active electronics actually create counter sound waves to negate external noise. Either way, external noise reduction - [Etymotic Research ER3SE Studio Edition Earphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/etymotic-research-er3se-studio-edition-earphones-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: 6-24-20 Specs at a glance: price point: ~$200 driver type: single armature weight: ~0.5 oz response range: 20 - 16k Hz impedance: 22 Ohms sensitivity: 102 dB/MW wireless: no warranty: 2 years out of the box I first got the ER3SEs several months ago and have no idea where - [Edifier P210 / H210 Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/edifier-p210-h210-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 9-1-19 Edifier is a somewhat newer American audio company that has recently garnered a lot of praise and reputation for producing several industry leading budget bookshelf speakers - you can see how they're currently dominating Amazon's best sellers list. The company also now produces a wide variety - [Do Online Customer (Or "Professional") Reviews of Audio Products Really Matter?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/do-online-customer-reviews-of-audio-products-really-matter/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: May 14, 2023 In the world of ecommerce, it now feels like online customer reviews are everything - they're a seemingly unbiased, democratized, and honest look at how good or bad a product actually is, all thanks to the power of the globally connected internet. Just about everyone looks - [Do Bigger Headphone Drivers Sound Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/do-bigger-headphone-drivers-sound-better/) - Last updated on: May 23, 2022 In the audio world, there's a lot of perceived and marketed sentiment that bigger is better - a huge tower speaker that is bigger and wider than the person standing next to it, an earth rumbling subwoofer of giant diameter, or perhaps in this case a huge pair of - [Creative Outlier One Wireless Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/creative-outlier-one-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 9-12-20 Update: these earbuds have been revamped and the original version that's reviewed here seems to have been discontinued. The Outlier One is an active/sport pair of earphones that has IPX4 certified water resistance - up to splashing but not a pressurized jet or full immersion. Specs at - [Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/cambridge-soundworks-oontz-angle-3-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: 6-17-21 The Angle 3 is a highly popular and very inexpensive portable speaker that has resided at the top of Amazon's best sellers list for a while. Specs at a glance: peak output power: 10 W weight: 9 oz length/width/height: 5.25 x 2.8 x 2.6 in max battery life: - [Betron YSM1000 Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/betron-ysm1000-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 4-24-19 Betron's YSM1000 is a currently popular wired budget earbud. It comes in two versions with or without an in-line mic and control buttons. out of the box Packaging is very nice - the hard box opens to high quality contoured packing foam which the buds and - [Betron DC950 In-Earphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/betron-dc950-in-earphones-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 4-17-19 Betron is a British audio company that makes a wide variety of budget to high end headphones. The nice looking and deceptively inexpensive DC950 earbuds are currently one of their entry level offerings. out of the box The packaging is nice, as is the opening presentation, - [Aukey Latitude Lite Wireless Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/aukey-latitude-lite-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Apr 11, 2019 Aukey's Latitude is a popular and well regarded Bluetooth pair of earbuds. The Latitude Lite, reviewed herein, is a slightly smaller and lighter model that appears to be officially discontinued but is still available on Amazon, and might actually still be "unofficially" in production - sometimes - [Aukey Key Series B80 Wireless Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/aukey-key-series-b80-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last updated on: 12-14-19 Specs at a glance: price point: ~$75 driver type: dual dynamic weight: 0.5 oz response range: 10 - 22k Hz sensitivity: ~95 db @ 1W/m wireless: Bluetooth waterproofing: IPX-6 certified battery life: ~8 hours warranty: 2 years out of the box The packaging is very nice. An outer - [Audio Technica ATH-M20X Over Ear Headphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/audio-technica-ath-m20x-over-ear-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 3-22-19 Audio Technica isn't nearly as marketed as the popular and well known headphone brands, but they've still presently emerged as one of the premier headphone producers. The ATH-M20x is the smallest and cheapest in their lineup of several closed back monitoring headphones, and the only of which - [Anker SoundBuds Curve Wireless Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/anker-soundbuds-curve-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 4-5-19 The SoundBuds Curve is an entirely wireless earbud - they're only connected to each other and there's no 3.5mm jack, so the only way to use them is via pairing to a Bluetooth compatible device. They're weather resistant and hold a ~14 hour charge, and also - [Amazon Music Unlimited HD Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/amazon-music-unlimited-hd-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 9-23-19 Amazon Music Unlimited, which is yet another platform in the increasingly competitive streaming market, released a new high definition service upgrade on 9/17/19 that adds over 50 million songs in CD quality HD (16 bit/44.1 kHz), and millions of songs in Ultra HD (up to 24 bit/192 - [AKG Acoustics K240 Semi-Open Over-Ear Headphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/akg-acoustics-k240-semi-open-over-ear-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 3-28-19 AKG is an originally European audio company that has been around for a while. They've since been acquired by Harman, the massive electronics conglomerate that now owns JBL and other well known brands. AKG released its first headphone way back in 1949 and has been making them - [1More E1017 Dual Driver Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/1more-e1017-dual-driver-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 9-12-19 The E1017s are earbuds that each have, in addition to the main dynamic driver in the bud, an additional driver in the nozzle to handle higher frequencies. The advantages of a so called dual driver design are the same as those of a two way speaker with - [JLab GO Air Pop vs SoundPEATS Free2 Classic Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which One Is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jlab-go-air-pop-vs-soundpeats-free2-classic-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-one-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Mar 30, 2023 The GO Air Pop and Free2 Classic earbuds, despite being a little dated at the time of this writing/update, are both still very popular products that aim for the same goal: wireless earbuds that are easy to use and wear, and that sound as good as - [1More E1009 Piston Fit Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/1more-e1009-piston-fit-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: 3-8-21 out of the box Pretty minimal packaging, only thing protecting the buds is the somewhat flimsy box. Included with the headphones: two different sized silicone replacement tips manual pamphlet headphone front and back I tried all three sizes of tips these came with, but couldn't get a fit - [iJoy Logo Wireless Over Ear Matte Headphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/ijoy-logo-wireless-over-ear-matte-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 3-26-19 iJoy is yet another of these seemingly obscure and nondescript audio companies. They appear to be owned by a company called Quest Holding Group, which appears to be an unrelated venture capital type establishment. The company has a mere six total items listed on their official shopping - [Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro vs TOZO Golden X1 Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which One Is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-vs-tozo-golden-x1-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-one-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: May 24, 2023 Samsung is a huge electronics company that just about everyone knows about, but less people know that Samsung has, in recent years, put in a lot of effort into their mobile audio division. They acquired Harman International in 2016, a company that is largely considered to - [TOZO Crystal Buds vs T6 Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which One Is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/tozo-crystal-buds-vs-t6-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-one-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Apr 7, 2023 TOZO is a company that has, in a few recent years, shot into prominence in the audio world, mainly for producing a variety of really solid earbuds at minimal prices. The T6 is one of their original products and has since become one of the all - [TOZO T9 Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/tozo-t9-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Feb 6, 2023 The T9 is yet another budget true wireless earbud from the now very popular brand TOZO. They feature a long stem design and so called "environmental noise cancellation" technology. box on arrival out of the box - [TOZO A2 vs A1 Mini Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Has it Been Upgraded to A Viable Product?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/new-tozo-a2-mini-vs-a1-mini-wireless-earbuds-comparison-has-it-been-upgraded-to-a-viable-product/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Apr 27, 2023 TOZO is a new and still relatively unknown audio brand in the mainstream, but they've seen massive success in the last few years in the ecommerce market, largely because they've produced a variety of good sounding and feature rich true wireless earbuds at a minimal price. - [Micca PB42X Powered Bookshelf Speakers Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/micca-pb42x-powered-bookshelf-speakers-review/) - Written by Pete AnthonyLast updated on: 6-1-20 from the front, with/without magnetically removable cloth covers The PB42X is a powered version of Micca's upgraded MB42X, which introduced a new crossover and improved upon the already solid and popular MB42. A powered speaker simply means the necessary amplification is built in, so you don't need a - [Floorstanding Speakers vs Bookshelf Speakers With a Subwoofer - Which Is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/floorstanding-speakers-vs-bookshelf-speakers-with-subwoofer/) - Last updated on: 9-22-18 Answer: in general you'll get better performance and value with bookshelf speakers and a subwoofer over a similarly priced pair of tower speakers. Tower speakers do have certain advantages, though, and the best choice will likely depend on what's going for the best deal at the time. Bookshelf speakers tend to - [Edifier H840 Over Ear Stereo Headphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/edifier-h840-over-ear-stereo-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 3-17-19 Though Edifier is still an overall lesser known audio company, they've made a name for themselves in recent years for producing several bookshelf speakers that have become highly regarded top competitors, particularly so in the budget category. The company has been quite dominant on Amazon's best selling - [Coaxial vs Component Speakers - Which Is Better For Home Audio?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/coaxial-vs-component-speakers-which-is-better-for-home-audio/) - Last updated on: Nov 8, 2022 Speakers are now built in all kinds of different shapes, sizes, and design styles, and while product variety is largely a good thing in the world of audio, it's admittedly not all that clear to a non-expert how much any of these things actually influence how good a speaker - [Q Acoustics 3020 Bookshelf Speakers Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/q-acoustics-3020-bookshelf-speakers-review/) - Last Updated On: 11-4-19 Bottom Line: a few particular criticisms, but overall solid sound for a competitive price. Also looks great. Now a legacy to the next generation 3020i speakers. click to see zoomable image on Amazon Q Acoustics, a British audio company founded circa 2006, started making noise in the audio world after releasing - [Koss UR20 Over Ear Headphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/koss-ur20-over-ear-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 3-24-19 Koss is the eponymous audio company started by John Koss, who's been a notable innovator in the headphone world since the 1950s. Today, the company makes a wide variety of very inexpensive up to high end headphones. The UR20 is their least expensive budget over ear pair - [Koss KSC75 Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/koss-ksc75-portable-stereophone-clip-on-ear-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 4-4-19 The KSC75 is an inexpensive on-ear headphone that is secured with an ear clip rather than an earbud tip or headband. It's a less common design nowadays, but Koss does currently make several other headphones in the same style. out of the box Packaging is basic but - [MPOW H7 Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/mpow-holo-h7-bluetooth-over-ear-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 8-31-19 MPOW is a newer and relatively unknown company that has recently garnered attention from having several of their products creep towards the top of a few Amazon best sellers lists, in particular the over-ear headphone list. On that list you'll see the Holo H7s, which is currently - [Integrated Amplifiers vs Receivers - Which Should You Get?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/faq-should-i-get-a-receiver-or-an-integrated-amplifier/) - Last updated on: Mar 25, 2022 Quick Answer: an integrated amp is a good way to simply power some speakers with minimal cost, complexity, and clutter. Receivers are more feature rich and intended for a full fledged sound or home theater system, and are required for the latter. An integrated amplifier combines a preamp, which - [Skullcandy Strum Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/skullcandy-strum-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 5-7-19 Skullcandy's Strum are a budget pair of wired earbuds that have been around for a while and are still popular, probably in part to them seeing some discounts from the original MSRP. They're definitely oriented for comfort and convenience - the buds are ergonomic and the headphones - [MPOW Flame Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/mpow-flame-bluetooth-in-ear-waterproof-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 4-6-19 MPOW is still a somewhat unknown and nondescript company, but a lot of their headphones have topped various Amazon best sellers lists for many months now. The Flame is an inexpensive pair of wireless earbuds that is actually full immersion IPX7 certified waterproof. out of the box - [MEE Audio M6 Pro Review (2nd Generation)](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/mee-audio-m6-pro-2nd-generation-earphones-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 10-10-19 The 2nd Gen M6 Pro is an improved version of the already popular original M6 Pro. If an audio company piggybacks a new product on one of their existing product's namesake, that's usually a good sign that we have a winner. I was definitely interested in seeing - [KZ ATE Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/kz-ate-iem-earphones-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 4-15-19 KZ is relatively new company in China that has started to make waves in the audio community for producing impressively performant in-ear headphones for competitive and in some cases very inexpensive prices. The now popular ATE (and ATE S "sport" version) is one such budget earphone. out - [JBL E25BT Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jbl-e25bt-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 7-8-19 JBL's E25BT is a wireless pair of earbuds with an original MSRP of around $60, though I've seen them significantly discounted in some places to as low as around $20. The E25BT's earbuds are merely connected to each other and there's no 3.5mm jack, meaning these are - [Betron ELR50 Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/betron-elr50-earbuds-review-2/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 4-27-19 Betron's ELR50 is a basic wired budget earbud that comes in two versions either without a mic or with an in-line mic and control buttons for a few dollars more. out of the box Packaging is very nice - the hard box opens to reveal good quality - [Audio Technica ATH-M40x Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/audio-technica-ath-m40x-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast updated on: 3-15-19 While there's now a lot of competition in the MidFi headphone market, Audio Technica is a niche company that's really made a familiar name for itself on par with the more heavily marketed brands. Their prepending AHT-M lineup consists of several professional grade over-ear headphones with closed - [Powered vs Passive Speakers - Which is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/active-powered-or-passive-speakers-better/) - Last updated on: 9-21-18 Answer: neither, really. Passive speakers will generally give more power and value per dollar, but the overall cost and effort of set up is higher. Active speakers are simpler and convenient, often able to plug in and play right out of the box. The better choice will depend on your situation - [Tascam TH-02 Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/tascam-th-02-over-ear-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 3-20-19 Tascam makes a wide variety of a/v equipment and a limited number of desktop headphones and speakers, including the very inexpensive over ear closed back TH-02s. out of the box Packaging was perfectly adequate for budget headphones. The box was sturdy enough and opened without fuss. The - [Tennmak Pro Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/tennmak-pro-dual-driver-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 4-6-19 The Tennmak Pro is a popular and interesting pair of earbuds that uses two drivers within each headphone, kind of analogous to a traditional two way bookshelf speaker with a tweeter and woofer. The main benefit of additional speaker drivers is that each can really optimize for - [JVC Gumy Earbuds Review (HA-FX7-D)](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jvc-ha-fx7-d-gumy-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Jun 19, 2022 JVC is a Japanese electronics company that is best known for developing the original VHS technology and beating out Sony's defunct Betamax technology. They've since merged with Kenwood, another longstanding Japanese audio company, but still produce a variety of audio equipment under the JVC brand. the - [Philips SHP9500 Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/philips-shp9500-open-back-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete Anthony Last Updated On: 10-20-20 Specs at a glance: price point: ~$100 driver type: dynamic weight: 10 oz response range: 12-35k Hz impedance: 32 Ohm sensitivity: 101 dB (W/m) wireless: no warranty: 2 years out of the box Thick cardboard inner box with a firm packing piece. Packaging is good enough for safe - [FAQ: Does Bluetooth Version or Codec Matter for Wireless Headphone Sound Quality?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/faq-does-bluetooth-version-or-codec-matter-for-wireless-headphone-sound-quality/) - Last updated on: May 12, 2022 Quick Answer: very unlikely, enough so to essentially say no. The actual headphones are going to bottleneck sound quality far before a dated Bluetooth version or specific codec theoretically could in 99.9% of cases. Bluetooth is now ubiquitous and the de facto standard for wireless audio transmission. The first - [Skullcandy Dime Earphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/skullcandy-dime-true-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Jan 7, 2023 Skullcandy is a popular and fairly mainstream headphone company. They were one of the original brands to really pioneer the wireless earbud market when it was just starting to emerge around 15 years ago. But now, the market is exploding and all kinds of other companies - [CCA CRA "Ultra Thin Diaphragm Driver" Earphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/cca-cra-ultra-thin-diaphragm-driver-earphones-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Aug 2, 2022 Clear Concept Audio (CCA) is one of apparently many derivative or sibling companies/brands to Knowledge Zenith (KZ), which has become a very prolific producer of many different earphones, many of which are very good and highly regarded in the audiophile community. I've now reviewed many of - [TOZO NC2 Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/tozo-nc2-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Jan 23, 2023 TOZO, despite being a relatively unrecognized ChiFi brand, has quickly exploded into the wireless earbud market, topping Amazon best sellers lists and the like. And for good reason in my opinion - I've reviewed each of their currently popular budget wireless earbuds and they are comparatively - [Skullcandy Sesh Evo Wireless Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/skullcandy-sesh-evo-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Aug 16, 2022 Skullcandy is one of the increasingly sparse American audio electronics companies. They started and are still headquartered in Park City, Utah - a well known ski/snowboard destination - and cater their products to the, I guess I'll call it, alt x-games crowd: snowboarders, skaters, bmxers, etc. - [Why Do Audiophiles Love Steely Dan And Use Their Songs To Test Equipment?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/why-do-audiophiles-love-steely-dan-and-use-their-songs-to-test-equipment/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Apr 29, 2021 I would consider Steely Dan, musically, to be a b-tier all time great band. They're not in most "top 100 artists of all time" roundups, nor are they as iconic or recognizable to the general population as names like, say, Jimi Hendrix or Led Zeppelin for - [QCY T13 vs TOZO T6 Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which One Is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/qcy-t13-vs-tozo-t6-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-one-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Apr 16, 2023 TOZO is a company that has seen massive success in the budget earbud market, and the T6, which originally came out in 2018 and was updated in 2022, has been one of the most popular true wireless earbuds for a few years now. QCY is a - [Does a Headphone Amplifier Improve Sound Quality?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/faq-does-a-headphone-amplifier-actually-make-a-difference-in-sound-quality/) - Last updated on: Apr 14, 2022 Quick Answer: no, because an amplifier doesn't actually change the "structure" of the signal getting sent to the headphones. You only need one if you have specialized headphones that otherwise can't get loud enough. You might inadvertently improve sound if your default DAC (digital analog converter) is deficient, but - [Sony MDR-XB50AP Extra Bass In-Ear Headphones Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/sony-mdr-xb50ap-extra-bass-in-ear-headphones-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 4-11-19 The MDR-XB50AP is an advertised "bass emphasized" earbud that has been around for several years and is still fairly popular, likely part in due to MSRP discounts, which is something that happens fairly often with older audio gear. out of the box Packaging: decent enough. The outer - [JLab GO Air Pop vs QCY T17 Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which One Is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jlab-go-air-pop-vs-qcy-t17-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-one-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Apr 14, 2023 The JLab GO Air Pop is now a 2 year old product, but is still one of the most popular budget true wireless earbuds. And for good a good reason: it's very decent sounding and brings a lot of other good features to the table, all - [Amazon Basics Wired Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/amazon-basics-wired-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: May 6, 2022 Amazon Basics, though still a relatively new in house brand, has become quite prolific - they now make a variety of products and have become a sort of microcosm of the entire Amazon store itself. Many of these products are highly reviewed and now top various - [Skullcandy Chops Flex Sport Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/skullcandy-chops-flex-sport-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: Jul 12, 2019 The Chops Flex are actual earbuds (as opposed to sealing in-ear headphones that are often also called earbuds nowadays) that simply rest in the outer ear canal. They're so called sport headphones designed for active use - they have flexible ear pads to help keep the - [The Best Wireless Earbuds For Regular Everyday Use (Aug 2023 Update)](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/the-best-wireless-earbuds-for-regular-everyday-use/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Aug 25, 2023 I wear wireless earbuds a lot. Probably more than most people. Not only do I review them professionally on the regular, they've also become an important staple for me personally. I wear and rely on a good pair of wireless earbuds most days, and for at - [The Best Wireless Earbuds With Long Battery Life (Aug 2023 Update)](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/the-best-wireless-earbuds-with-long-battery-life/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Aug 22, 2023 The popularity of wireless earbuds is growing massively, and it seems like everyone wearing headphones is using them now and we seldom see wires and 3.5mm plugs anymore. And of course, wireless earbuds need batteries, and with that unavoidable fact a lot of people want nice - [What (Actually) Makes Some Headphones/Earbuds Sound Better Than Others?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/what-actually-makes-some-headphones-earbuds-sound-better-than-others/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Jun 2, 2022 The headphone market, and audio market in general for that matter, is interesting because products can get very expensive - like ten to even one hundred times more expensive than their budget counterparts - and it's not always obvious or apparent as to why. To date - [Betron B25 Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/betron-b25-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 4-26-19 Betron's B25 is a budget earbud that advertises itself for its strong bass emphasis and noise isolation. It comes in two versions either without or with an in-line mic and control buttons for a few bucks more. out of the box Packaging is fairly basic but decent - [KZ Linsoul 7Hz Salnotes Zero Earphone Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/kz-linsoul-7hz-salnotes-zero-earphone-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Dec 17, 2022 The Salnotes Zero is yet another budget earphone offered by the highly prolific company Knowledge Zenith (Linsoul is a storefront sub-brand, the whole Chifi corporate hierarchy is very confusing). These earphones drew a lot of attention because they were made in collaboration with Crinacle, a popular - [KBEAR KS1 Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/kbear-ks1-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Jul 11, 2022 KBEAR and Yinyoo Audio are both subsidiaries or official sellers of Knowledge Zenith (KZ) earbuds. I did some research and can't quite figure out how all these ChiFi companies are actually connected, but for the sake of this review it's safe to say that the KS1s - [JLab GO Air Pop vs QCY T13 Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which One Is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/jlab-go-air-pop-vs-qcy-t13-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-one-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Apr 5, 2023 JLab and QCY are lesser known audio companies in the mainstream, but they're both fairly well established. JLab has been competing in the true wireless earbud market since its beginning, and QCY's parent company Hele Electronics has collaborated with many big names on the manufacturing side, - [Soundcore Life P2i vs TOZO T6 Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which One Is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/soundcore-life-p2i-vs-tozo-t6-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-one-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Apr 19, 2023 TOZO, despite still being relatively unknown in the mainstream, is a company that has seen massive ecommerce success with selling their earbuds. The budget T6, which was originally released in 2018 and updated in 2022, is one of the best selling and most reviewed earbuds ever - [Betron BS10 Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/betron-bs10-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 4-14-19 Betron is a smaller British company that makes, among a general variety of electronic components, a plethora of different headphones. The popular and inexpensive BS10 is one of their entry level earbuds. out of the box The packaging was really nice, some of the best I've ever - [Koss Plug Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/koss-plug-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 4-29-19 Koss's Plug is a somewhat popular entry level budget earbud that's been around for a while now, mostly known for its unique design. out of the box Packaging is pretty basic and minimal but decent enough - the box has an inner plastic piece that covers the - [FAQ: Do I Need An Amplifier For My Desktop Speakers?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/faq-do-i-need-an-amplifier-for-my-desktop-speakers/) - Last updated on: 3-17-22 Quick Answer: probably not - most basic desktop speakers have built-in amplifiers and you only need to plug them into the source (and sometimes the wall as well). "Passive" speakers that use traditional speaker wire do need an external amplifier or receiver in order to work. Technically speaking all speakers (and - [1More 1M301 Single Driver Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/1more-1m301-single-driver-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete AnthonyLast updated on: 9-12-19 1More's single driver earbud is, as of now, a legacy version of their HiFi earbuds that go from dual all the way up to quad drivers (reviews forthcoming). The 1M301 originally retailed for around $30 but has seen price cuts to under $20 from some retailers that - [QCY T17 vs TOZO T6 Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which One Is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/qcy-t17-vs-tozo-t6-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-one-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Jun 12, 2023 TOZO and QCY are relatively unknown companies in the mainstream, but they have both seen a lot of success in the burgeoning wireless earbud market - TOZO has topped Amazon best sellers lists for years now, and while QCY hasn't seen quite the same level of - [SoundPEATS Q30 Plus (Upgraded) Wireless Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/soundpeats-q30-plus-upgraded-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written By Pete AnthonyLast Updated On: 4-18-19 The aptly named Q30 Plus is an upgraded version of the already popular Q30 earbuds. The drivers have been improved, and the weather resistance has been increased from IPX4 to IPX6, which means they can now withstand anything short of full immersion. The Q30 Plus earbuds are - [QCY T13 vs SoundPEATS Free2 Classic Wireless Earbuds Comparison - Which One Is Better?](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/qcy-t13-vs-soundpeats-free2-classic-wireless-earbuds-comparison-which-one-is-better/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Apr 18, 2023 QCY and SoundPEATS are both lesser known and fairly niche audio companies that almost exclusively produce earbuds. The T13 and Free2 Classic are budget true wireless earbuds that have both become quite popular in the audio community, enough so that people are asking: how do they - [Pioneer SX-10AE Audio Stereo Receiver Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/pioneer-sx-10ae-audio-stereo-receiver-review/) - Last Updated On: 7-5-20 Bottom Line: the least expensive 4.1 receiver with a dedicated sub-out input that we've seen to date. Has all the basic important features and is about as simple as it gets. Pretty much the ideal entry-level choice. click to see zoomable image on Amazon (affiliate link) Pioneer is a reputable audio - [TOZO NC9 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds Review](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/tozo-nc9-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Written by Pete Anthony Last updated on: Jan 25, 2023 TOZO has garnered a bit a groundswell in the last couple of years for creating impressively good and feature rich wireless earbuds for a minimal price. The NC9, which originally came out in 2020 but was recently updated in mid 2022, is TOZO's pair of non-stemmed - [Error 404: Page Not Found](https://www.makeitsoundgreat.com/error-404-page-not-found/) - It looks like you've tried to access a page that doesn't exist, or that has been moved, consolidated, or deleted. We sometimes move, consolidate, or delete pages if the content becomes outdated or obsolete. 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