Video Review: iMainGo2 Speaker + GiveAway

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Amazing sound quality from such a small device. Extremely secure and protective.
Cons: Insertion and removal of device is somewhat cumbersome.
Overall: A fantastic device. Providing a rich experience the stock iPhone speakers cannot come close to. The added bonus of a protective casing for your iDevice is another benefit. I recommend if you’re in the market for a set of speakers, the iMainGo2 is the way to go.

The iMainGo2 can be purchased from iMainGo.com for $39.99

Video Review: EOS Converge Wireless Audio System

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: You can stream audio all throughout your house from your iTunes library or even music sites like Pandora.
Cons: The speakers emit a slight hum or buzzing sound when there is no audio coming through.
Overall: This is an excellent solution for those of you that may be looking for a way to stream audio from your computer to different areas of your house. A built in audio system would cost thousands of dollars, but with the EOS Converge system you can easily install and set it up and have an awesome audio experience for a few hundred dollars. The overall audio quality of the music was very good. We’re awarding this product our Editors’ Choice Award.

If you’re interested in purchasing any of the EOS Converge components, you can find them at EOSwireless.com

Video Review: iHome iA5 Alarm Clock

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Very sleek and feature rich system, works with or without iPhone Docked, 4 dim levels including having the display totally off, free app from iHome works in conjunction with the iA5.
Cons: It won’t blow your walls down with sound if that’s what you are looking for, the app stats are a little tempermental.
Overall: The iHome iA5 lives up to its reputation as an app integrated alarm clock and with the ability to use it with your iDevice or as a standalone alarm clock makes this a very unique product.  Heck even if I didn’t own an iDevice I would be interested in owning this alarm clock.  The one thing I would like to see implemented is an automatic dimming feature where the display automatically dims slowly over time after you tell the app that you have retired for the evening.

You can learn more about the iHome iA5 as well as all of iHome products by visiting their website.  There are many places to purchase the iA5 but I found the best deal on Amazon for about $87.

Video Review: iHome iHM79 Rechargeable Speakers

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Comes with carry case. Speakers have magnetic tabs on the bottom to snap the two pieces together for easy travel. Includes an all-in-one USB and audio cable.
Cons: It would be nice if the cord was a bit longer to keep the speakers further away from each other.
Overall: These are nice set of travel speakers and for the price, you get good sound. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone looking for big sound in a small package.

You can purchase this product from iHome.com for $49.99

Video Review: Livespeakr Portable Speaker System

Rating: 9 out of 10
Overall: Very nice compact portable speaker system that is compatible with many devices. Audio quality is exceptional in relation to the actual size of the speakers. The excellent battery life is just the icing on the cake.

You can purchase this product for the current price of $79.99 at Livespeakr.com

Video Review: iPevo Tubular Bluetooth Speakers

Rating: 9.5 out of 10
Pros: Great sound from small speakers, connects together for easy stow and go, great bluetooth range
Cons: A little high on the pricing for $79.00, Wire management underneath can become troublesome
Overall: These speakers rock, whether I’m using them with my iPhone, iPad or iMac, they work flawlessly every time.  The added sound really adds a boost to my components.  Volume controls also mute and advance tracks.  Use with any bluetooth compatible device.  The unique tube shape for easy compact storage is great.  If you are looking for a way to boost the volume of your wireless or portable device I highly recommend the iPevo Tubular Speakers.  The speakers are my go-to item next to my iPad and they are my favorite so I am awarding them our Editors’ Choice award.

Check out iPevo.com to purchase these and other great products.

JBL On-Time 400iHD

Rating: 6.5 out of 10
Pros: Great Audio Potential, HD Radio, 5 alarm presets, classy design
Cons: Does not sound good with iPod/iPhone, No preset for alarm level, Buttons not responsive enough
Overall: JBL has produce a potentially great sounding product. Unfortunately unless you have some basic EQing knowledge the true potential of this system can not be met. The HD Radio sounds fantastic, and being able to Tag songs to purchase later on iTunes is a fantastic feature. For $200  I did expect more from the iPod enabled sound and would only seriously look at this device due to being packaged with the HD Radio.

You can purchase this product from multiple JBL online retailers.

Video Review: Cygnett Baseball Speaker

Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Small, compact, inexpensive, variety of colors, lanyard included, rechargeable, 3 hours of battery life.
Cons: Even with the speaker open the bass is a little weak
Overall: The Cygnett Baseball is a good little speaker if you are looking for an inexpensive speaker that is quite portable for those situations where you just need some tunes.  Great for at work or maybe a tailgate just to have some music around.  These are available from a few different retailers but could be difficult to find at times.  I found them on Frys.com for $14.99.

Review: Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless Headset

Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Wireless, Great sounding audio, comfortable, easy to adjust volume and mute yourself
Cons: Microphone quality is lacking, approx. 4 hour battery life, proprietary charging plug
Overall: I was really impressed with the overall audio quality when using this as a regular pair of headphones. I wish the EQ would be better right out of the box, but when using the Electronic EQ in iTunes the ClearChat sounds fantastic. The microphone sounds distant and all around murky. For $100 I would not recommend these, if you can find them on sale I would recommend these simply for the listening quality.

Review: The Sharper Image Rotating Speaker System

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Includes an auxiliary in port and input cable, just in case you want to use this system with other MP3 players. Illuminated Controls
Cons: Only includes docking trays for the iPhone 3G/3GS, iPod Nano 5th gen and the iPod Touch.
Overall: I was very impressed with the quality of sound that came from this unit with only (2) 2.25 inch 3 watt speakers. This system isn’t made to fill a large room, but if you’re looking for a good speaker system for your office, dorm room, bed room, etc., then this is the Speaker System for you. I’m not sure how much I would use it for watching videos, but the rotating horizontal feature is definitely a nice touch.

You can purchase this product directly from The Sharper Image for $79.99.