BlueDee Soundbar SK010 White https://youtu.be/JJfZvXJnXKQ More Info and Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CZ9T5SZ Blog: https://marcoscucom.wordpress.com/2021/09/26/bluedee-soundbar-sk010-white/ Newly updated the SK010 sound bar is now available in white and blends in more naturally with Apple and other white computer systems whilst retaining the build quality and style of the earlier version. The $49.99 soundbar from Bluedee is designed with computer use in mind although of course, it will work with any device equipped with a standard audio out port or Bluetooth. In the branded mid-range box were just the soundbar itself and a well written and comprehensive user guide. Build quality seems excellent and weighing in at 2.16 pounds the 16.42 x 2.99 x 2.68 inch device feels substantial and made to last. The soundbar has a semi-matt white finish with a fine mesh speaker grill along almost all the front face with a discreet logo centrally positioned and a 3.5mm headphone port on the right. On the front lower face is a long multicolored LED light with a 3.5mm audio socket front-facing, with a second green LED array on the bar end. On the other end is the large multi-purpose control wheel used to customise volume, select lighting modes, set up and configure Bluetooth connections, play/mute audio and answer or reject incoming calls. The device has a split hardwired 1.4m cable, with USB for power and a standard 3.5mm plug for audio. I was pleased to see the soundbar features the latest Bluetooth 5 wireless technology which means connections will be faster, easy to initiate, lag-free and more stable. To set up Bluetooth, after connecting the USB power port, long-press the multi-purpose control knob and the LED bar will flash blue/red and as it does so connect your Bluetooth sound source to the soundbar which shows up as ‘SK010’. When connected the LED will revert to the previous display and the soundbar will beep, it will beep again when disconnected. The soundbar will automatically connect to the sound source when detected again. Long press the multi-function dial to switch between Bluetooth and cable modes There are just two LED light modes: multicolor breathing and end light only. Double click the multi function dial to switch modes. The sound quality is good considering the size of the speakers with a decent level of punchy bass and a higher register that is not too sharp or sibilant. Audio quality through headphones is excellent as you would expect with the speakers automatically muting when active. What are my suggestions for the next version? I would hope it would have pluggable rather than hard-wired cables, a microphone, a USB hub feature and perhaps a slightly lower price point as the current price although not excessive is not the cheapest I have seen. That said, if you need a cleverly designed and well made computer soundbar with decent quality audio you need to go a long way to find one better than this. The Good Great Build Quality Good Audio Subtle Lighting Audio Ques The Bad Hard Wired Cables Expensive No Microphone No USB Ports Music: YouTube Audio Library: Houses of Heaven: Scanner ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJfZvXJnXKQ

Aptkdoe BK01 Wireless Earbuds Review More Info and Purchase: https://tinyurl.com/2a34my5r Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/marcoscu6 Blog: https://marcoscucom.wordpress.com/2024/03/21/aptkdoe-bk01-wireless-earbuds/ It is has been a while since I reviewed a bad set of earbuds and I am not going to start today. Technology has moved on and gone are the days of drop outs, thin sound and flimsy construction. This one is no exception and is a perfectly good if rather unexciting new entry into a very busy marketplace. The main difference between this an the last almost identical headset I reviewed from Aptkdoe is the increased battery size and music play time available. All the latest boxes are ticked – Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C charging, IP7 water resistant. This set in addition is robust, well made and unlike many of the rivals fairly easy to remove from the magnetic case. In the box, you receive the wireless earbuds, charging case, charging cable, spare gels and a well printed and easy to read User Guide. Despite the light weight, everything has a quality feel to it but without the flimsiness of some rivals. I am not usually a fan of the AirPod style stem design but it usually does make for superior sound quality, more secure fitting and easier handlinmg.This new headset is compact in size, both the buds and case, with a glossy black finish that is otherwise similar in design to the many rivals out there. There was a time when you had to pay plenty to get decent quality True Wireless Earbuds but the introduction of Bluetooth 5.0 seems to have changed all that. Before Bluetooth 5.0 all but the most expensive TW earbuds would continually drop out, crackle, pop and generally prove more trouble than they were worth. The earbuds use the very latest Bluetooth 5.3 technology which is supported by the latest high-end smartphones but of course, they will also work with older Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth 5 adds a longer range of up to 15m and greatly improves both the stability of the wireless connection and battery life. First time pairing could not be simpler and took just a few seconds. Simply remove the two buds from the case and pair them in the usual way to your phone looking for the name ‘BK01’. Subsequently, taking the buds from the case powers them on, and they connect to each other and to the phone automatically, returning them to the case turns them off and begins charging. You should get at least 8 hours of music time from each 90 minute bud charge and up to 48 hours in total from a fully charged case, which also takes just 90 minutes to charge. There is a small but useful LED display on the case that shows you both the case and bud charging status. These stem format buds are easy to remove from the magnetic case and holding them by the stem prevents accidental button presses, for me a major selling point. The buds are small, neat and comfortable to wear even up to the full 8 hours of music per charge. Sound quality is excellent for a TW headset with a very decent level of bass together with clean mid-tones and a sibilance free high end. Calls were clear to hear and easy to make, perhaps due to onboard ENC mic noise reduction. I found call quality to be fine at each end of the conversation with no dropouts or excessive background noise. Each bud has a single soft touch button on it which can be used to end/reject calls, play/pause music, navigate tracks, alter volume and invoke your phone’s voice assistant. The buds can be used as a stereo pair but can also operate individually. The buds are IPX7 water resistant rating and should be fine in the rain or at the beach but not for swimming. Currently available for £19.99 before discounts, they are incredibly well priced for the technology available, indeed this headset compares very well with the high-end rivals I have tried as regards sound quality and features. If you want a pair of good quality, good sounding true wireless earbuds at a budget price then I doubt you would find much better than these. The Good Lightweight Comfortable Good Audio Quality Good Build Quality Auto On/Off Bluetooth 5.3 Magnetic Case IP7 Waterproof The Bad No Dual Device Pairing Music: YouTube Audio Library: Too Late Now - Go By Ocean _ Ryan McCaffrey 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - In The Box 01:11 - User Guide 01:42 - Charging 01:51 - Pairing 02:59 - Conclusion ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7x_jHWRVh4