As an electronics company, LG also manufactures audio products, and their TONE series neckband earphones are one of the more unique Bluetooth earphones in the market. With the recent tie-up with Meridian Audio, who developed the MQA audio format, the latest LG XBOOM Go portable … continue
Category: Speakers
Creative Stage Review: 2.1 Soundbar for Computers and TV
The Creative latest under-monitor soundbar, Stage series, are designed for small homes. Previously when I reviewed the smaller Creative Stage Air, I find it lacks the oomph that makes movie watching more immersive. Here with me is the big brother, Creative Stage, with a dedicated … continue
2018 Lazada 12.12 JBL Surprise Box
Just one month after the Lazada 11.11 sale, here I am with another Surprise Box reveal. As always, the Lazada Grand Year End Sale is full of exciting deals of up to 90% off and vouchers worth up to S$120. The surprise boxes are also … continue
Music Photo Life Contest Giveaway 2018 (14 Nov to 25 Dec)
Who wants free gadgets? I’m giving them away! Over the months, I have received dozens of products that I have reviewed or received as door gifts. Since it is the season of giving, I am going to do a giveaway to my followers and readers. … continue
JBL JRPOP Review: Portable Wireless Speakers for Kids
JBL extended an invite to NXT Singapore for a product launch event of a kids speakers product, but none of the editorial folks have children except me, so I got the privilege to attend. JBL JRPOP (pronounced as “junior pop”) is JBL’s first Bluetooth speaker … continue
Sonos Beam Review: Wireless Soundbar
Sonos is one of the top brands for multi-room wireless home sound system that streams music from compatible device to all Sonos brand speakers across the home Wi-Fi network. This allows streaming all over the house unlike Bluetooth speakers that are limited to close range. … continue
Creative Stage Air Review: Portable Battery Soundbar
Creative has just launched its latest audio product – Creative Stage series is a new line of under-monitor soundbars for PC and TV systems. The 21-inch Creative Stage (RRP S$119) with 160W power comes with a subwoofer with wall-mount accessory and can connect to TV … continue
Sensport Move Mini Review: Compact Waterproof Speaker
Sensport sends me another speaker for my review. This time, it’s a small speaker called Sensport Move Mini that retails at US$27.99 from Amazon. It contains a single 6W driver speaker with a passive bass radiator. Similar to the Rave Model 1, the Move Mini … continue
Creative Metallix Review: Bluetooth Wireless Portable Speakers
Creative Labs has been churning out so many great value and good quality audio products that I am getting rather embarrassed that I kept singing praises. But it is quite unbelievable that Creative has offered their products at low prices yet achieving impressive quality. The … continue
Sensport Rave Model 1 Review: Portable Wireless Speaker IPX7 Water Resistant
Sensport is an audio brand from Hong Kong without much of a history. When they offered a unit of Sensport Rave Model 1, their new water resistant wireless speaker for review, I decided to give them a try, and I’m glad the product is good … continue
Lazada 9.9 Sale: Tronsmart Electronics Accessories Surprise Box
The Lazada 9.9 Sale is taking place from 6 – 9 September. Needless to say, there will be thousands of items going on sale. It also coincides with COMEX 2018 so everyone is in the mood for shopping, I’m sure. Other than discounts up to … continue
Lazada Great Singapore Sale 2018 Electronics Fair: Leapfrog Surprise Box
Update 5 Sep 2018: Click here for the latest Lazada 9.9 Sale Lazada Singapore is running The Great Singapore Sale 2018, and like all Lazada sale, there are Surprise Boxes. But instead of offering the Surprise Boxes within a short period, the boxes are spread … continue
Google Home and Mini: Review and Launch in Singapore
Google Home and Home Mini are the latest members to launch in Singapore. No longer do consumers have to import them from overseas or face dodgy support. Now, you can get local warranty units and enjoy the company of intelligent personal assistants around the house. … continue
Lazada X Memory World Accessories Surprise Box on 2018 Birthday Festival
Lazada Birthday Festival 2018 is happening from 24 to 26 April. Like last year, Lazada Singapore sent over a Brand Surprise Box for me to unbox and reveal what’s inside the box. It is priced at S$29 but the total value of the items in … continue
Geneva Acustica/Lounge Review: Swiss-Engineered Bluetooth Speaker
Besides the Geneva Touring series portable speakers, Geneva Acustica/Lounge is a larger cube-shaped AC-powered speaker that is built within a real wood cabinet. The top panel is machined aluminium in matching colours, with laser-engraved buttons to add to the solid feel. Like the Touring, there … continue
Geneva Touring/S Review: Modern Retro Radio Bluetooth Speaker
The Geneva Touring series comes in many sizes. The Touring/XS is a portable Bluetooth speaker with 2 active drivers and bass radiator, the Touring/S has an additional DAB+ and radio function but no bass radiator. The Touring/M is larger Bluetooth speaker with retro handles, while … continue
Pioneer Rayz Rally Review: Speaker for Apple Lightning Devices
Besides the Pioneer Rayz earphones and Rayz Plus earphones, Pioneer also launches another Lightning powered “appcessories” called the Rayz Rally. Its primary feature is conference speaker, but being an audio lover myself, I though it works pretty well as a portable speaker too. Design and … continue
SonicGear SPACE Comparison Review: Compact 2.1 Speakers
SonicGear is a well known audio brand in Singapore. They specialise in affordable audio products from earphones, headphones, portable speakers, to larger multimedia speaker systems. In this article, I shall compare 3 of the latest audio speakers, SPACE 3 (RRP S$49.90), SPACE 5 (RRP S$69.90) … continue
Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 Review: Bluetooth Speaker
Challenger Singapore asked me if I am keen to review the new Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2, retailing at S$399. They are so nice to let me keep it, and such generosity does not come by very often. Challenger is a retail brand that every … continue
Sony SRS-XB40 Review: EXTRA BASS with Flashy Lights that Dance to the Beat
Sony SRS-XB40 joins other audio brands like JBL, Creative, to create a portable audio box that displays light shows and adds another dimension of entertainment – aural and visual. Sounds like a gimmick? Actually, the XB40 sounds pretty good. With “EXTRA BASS” slapped on the … continue
