Best Stage & Sound Equipment
The stainless steel slider and softly padded headband allows you to find the perfect fit without constraint and provide excellent durability. Gentle Reminder: Depending on your head/ear size/shape, it may be a little tight(feels like“on ear”) for someone to wear which is designed to avoid sound leakage. In case of that and to get both audio and wearing comfort, please take off the headphone every 1-2 hrs to get your ears relax and protect them from muggy environment in use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These are the BEST headphones I've tested (and I've tested a lot) when it comes to latency--that is there's no delay when viewing a video on my iPhone and the audio that's playing."
"No headphone has ever covered my ears without hard places or sweaty or too tight. Pairs easily with my moto G 4 phone and also a BT transmitter connected to my Chrome TV dongle. Ear cups are flat enough to lay head on pillow to watch TV. We'll see how they hold up to long daily use. Update 9/30/2017 I wear these for several hours each day."
"Update 04/06/2017: Customer service did pretty good job and fast, by contacting me about the issue I had."
"The only complaints I have is when doing certain exercises they tend to slide off my head a little so I have to adjust them a few times."
"My wife took over my $300 head phones so I needed to find something that was ok and won't break the bank."
"I've really enjoyed these MPow Bluetooth Headphones, especially for the price."
"Need a nice value bluetooth headphones with durability, good sound quality, & can be wireless OR wired? while also testing the ability for folding the headphones (worked great, very solid feeling). 2) Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and pair the MPOW headphones / connect. 4) Operate the headphones (connected and streaming from your BT-enabled phone) for 10 hours continuous streaming and wired mode (using the supplied 3.5mm audio cable) along with conducting a test phone call. I turned on the headphones (the headphones provide an initial. "powering on" along withe a "not paired" audio cue), then paired the device and connected by phone using Bluetooth (yet another audio cue "phone 1 connected"). I next disconnected from bluetooth and attempted to test wired connection using the supplied 3.5mm audio cable that was supplied by MPOW to connect to my phone's headphone jack. I've done a test with the headphones running while streaming music using bluetooth, my test ended after 10 hours and it was still running! *Conclusion*. This MPOW Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear delivers in what they said this device could do. Mpow Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, Hi-Fi Stereo Wireless Headset, Foldable, Soft Memory-Protein Earmuffs, w/ Built-in Mic and Wired Mode for PC/ Cell Phones/ TV."
Compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8 (including 8.1), Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (Home and Professional), and Mac OS X (10.4.11 or higher), and requires a minimum of 64 MB of RAM(remove existing and upload).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Here is my full video review of the Blue Yeti microphone that I made for my YouTube channel."
"If you ever tried to stream through a Windows pc you will notice a delay between your live voice and what goes through the mic. There is no delay when you plug your headphones directly into the mic."
"I was able to pick one up on a lightning deal for $89 and it's well worth that price, however, I've had a few problems with it from day one that have since been rectified. Number one, I had to ship the first one back because one of the screws that holds the microphone into place was stripped out. Finally we can talk about the good and what should matter most when you are purchasing an expensive USB microphone and that is the sound quality -- it's excellent. If you are streaming a podcast or recording scratch audio for video production like I use it for, this microphone is really great."
"I don’t have a special sound dampened room but the focused range setting does a very good job of only picking up my voice."
"It records sound so accurately and is flexible enough with its various settings to adapt to different recording situations (e.g. solo, group, interview, acoustic, big room, small room, etc.). While I don't notice a huge difference in the recording sound quality during playback, I do see it when I start editing and mixing the audio."
"My son loves it!"
"The microphone the one who received this had, was in fine working order and it was good sound quality, but I wanted to gift it for an upgrade."
Dynamic, powerful speaker system with 50-hour rechargeable battery.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Easy connection to Bluetooth."
"Bluetooth was simple and straight forward allowing me to connect an IPod Nano quickly. This speaker is intended for those wanting to pump a lot of music at the beach/park/locker room/party/etc with good sound quality. Only thing I would change: This speaker is about the size of a small personal electric guitar amplifier. As it is designed, if you carry it with a single hand you must hold it from the side causing the speaker to tilt and whatever may be in the top tray may fall out."
"I originally purchased this speaker because I needed a reliable way to wirelessly play music during a friend's wedding ceremony and for the cocktail hour of the reception which were both located in different areas than the main reception area where the DJ equipment was located. I've also used this speaker in my garage while using power tools with ear protection and at outdoor parties."
"The included mic got ruined within a couple weeks by kids and the manufacturer makes it impossible to work on. Anyway, good volume in the house, good battery life, and the mic is fine if you don't have toddlers playing with it."
"I took my ION Tailgate speaker for a sound test."
"So i'd say good for playing music but not good for microphone or guitar."
"I bought this speaker for a party in the park."
"Use it at the local Drive Inn movie location where they broadcast the sound over the radio."
Best Stage & Studio Equipment Bags & Cases
Universal travel case is designed to fit small electronics and big headphones offering a rigid exterior of molded-Eva plastic and a soft, scratch-free interior, the COWIN universal travel case will protect your small electronics (gps units, mobile phones, digital cameras, the flip, I touch and much, much more) plus cables, extra batteries and other accessories. Uniquely Designed to Custom Fit small electronics or big over-ear headphones easily, for E7,Sony, Panasonic, Xo Vision, Behringer, Sennheiser, Bose, Photive, Philips, Beats and more Brands and models.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Fits the headphones perfectly!"
"This case is perfect."
"Nice protective carrying case for your Cowin headphones."
"good product."
"Great case !"
"Good quality too."
"It fit."
"Well made, stiff protection for headphones."
Best Stage Lighting Equipment & Accessories
The stainless steel slider and softly padded headband allows you to find the perfect fit without constraint and provide excellent durability. Gentle Reminder: Depending on your head/ear size/shape, it may be a little tight(feels like“on ear”) for someone to wear which is designed to avoid sound leakage. In case of that and to get both audio and wearing comfort, please take off the headphone every 1-2 hrs to get your ears relax and protect them from muggy environment in use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These are the BEST headphones I've tested (and I've tested a lot) when it comes to latency--that is there's no delay when viewing a video on my iPhone and the audio that's playing."
"No headphone has ever covered my ears without hard places or sweaty or too tight. Pairs easily with my moto G 4 phone and also a BT transmitter connected to my Chrome TV dongle. Ear cups are flat enough to lay head on pillow to watch TV. We'll see how they hold up to long daily use. Update 9/30/2017 I wear these for several hours each day."
"Update 04/06/2017: Customer service did pretty good job and fast, by contacting me about the issue I had."
"The only complaints I have is when doing certain exercises they tend to slide off my head a little so I have to adjust them a few times."
"My wife took over my $300 head phones so I needed to find something that was ok and won't break the bank."
"I've really enjoyed these MPow Bluetooth Headphones, especially for the price."
"Need a nice value bluetooth headphones with durability, good sound quality, & can be wireless OR wired? while also testing the ability for folding the headphones (worked great, very solid feeling). 2) Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and pair the MPOW headphones / connect. 4) Operate the headphones (connected and streaming from your BT-enabled phone) for 10 hours continuous streaming and wired mode (using the supplied 3.5mm audio cable) along with conducting a test phone call. I turned on the headphones (the headphones provide an initial. "powering on" along withe a "not paired" audio cue), then paired the device and connected by phone using Bluetooth (yet another audio cue "phone 1 connected"). I next disconnected from bluetooth and attempted to test wired connection using the supplied 3.5mm audio cable that was supplied by MPOW to connect to my phone's headphone jack. I've done a test with the headphones running while streaming music using bluetooth, my test ended after 10 hours and it was still running! *Conclusion*. This MPOW Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear delivers in what they said this device could do. Mpow Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, Hi-Fi Stereo Wireless Headset, Foldable, Soft Memory-Protein Earmuffs, w/ Built-in Mic and Wired Mode for PC/ Cell Phones/ TV."
Best Live Performance Microphones
Designed for an excellent listening experience, Mpow Bluetooth headset with CSR chip and around-ear cushion design can provide robust, immersive and Hi-fidelity sound. The Bluetooth headset can easily and quickly connect with smartphones, tablets, TVs and other Bluetooth devices within 33 feet, bringing you crystal clear sound effect. In the wireless mode: With a built-in 420mAh battery which provides 13 hours' continuous wireless playback and let you get rid of the tangled cables on the move; In the wired mode: Used as a wired headphone with an audio cable. 1x Mpow Bluetooth Headset. 1x 3.5mm Audio Cable. 1x USB Charging Cable. 1x Packing Bag. 1x User Manual. The stainless steel slider and softly padded headband allows you to find the perfect fit without constraint and provide excellent durability. Gentle Reminder: Depending on your head/ear size/shape, it may be a little tight(feels like“on ear”) for someone to wear which is designed to avoid sound leakage. In case of that and to get both audio and wearing comfort, please take off the headphone every 1-2 hrs to get your ears relax and protect them from muggy environment in use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These are the BEST headphones I've tested (and I've tested a lot) when it comes to latency--that is there's no delay when viewing a video on my iPhone and the audio that's playing."
"No headphone has ever covered my ears without hard places or sweaty or too tight. Pairs easily with my moto G 4 phone and also a BT transmitter connected to my Chrome TV dongle. Ear cups are flat enough to lay head on pillow to watch TV. We'll see how they hold up to long daily use. Update 9/30/2017 I wear these for several hours each day."
"Update 04/06/2017: Customer service did pretty good job and fast, by contacting me about the issue I had."
"My wife took over my $300 head phones so I needed to find something that was ok and won't break the bank."
"But I use them all day everyday and I have never been more impressed with headphones under >$50..."
"I've really enjoyed these MPow Bluetooth Headphones, especially for the price."
"The only complaints I have is when doing certain exercises they tend to slide off my head a little so I have to adjust them a few times."
Best Monitor, Speaker & Subwoofer Parts
Choose which side of your desk gets the volume knob with CR’s speaker placement switch and take advantage of convenient front-panel features like a dedicated headphone output with level control. Studio-quality design, sound and performance ideal for multimedia creation and entertainment.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"But then I remembered that Google came out with the Chromecast Audio that allows me to connect to any speaker through a headphone jack and cast music from any iOS, Android or computer device. So ultimately I could buy speakers that are better quality at a cheaper price, and so I began looking into the world of studio monitors which I hadn't considered before. They're the perfect size for my bookshelf, had amazing reviews (and rightly so), very easy to hook up, very very good quality sound and look fantastic."
"I love these speakers."
"I have the larger studio version of these and I can say that they sound just as delicious, only a little less full due to size."
"zero complaints forr 100 bucks good tweeter base is good for size im coming from the polk hamden which are fantastic but reailed at one time for 400 these are very very good for 100 and far better then the bose companion 2 albeit larger if u can squeeze the bigger size in."
"Was very wary when purchasing these as the woofer is only 4" but the sound reproduction is spot on."
"That's a good thing, but some may want to add a separate sub if you're going to try to fill a small room with sound. I think more expensive speakers in this category, including Mackie units with larger woofers might satisfy a broader spectrum of needs."
Best Stage Monitors, Speakers & Subwoofers
Let the good times roll with the VAVA Voom - a modern and exciting Bluetooth speaker that brings the enjoyment of live music into your home. Featuring big sound and contemporary design at an affordable price, VAVA Voom is a fresh alternative for people that want a high quality speaker for the home. Older technology like CD and DVD players as well as older MP3 players can make use of VAVA Voom's high quality sound. What's In the Box: • 1 x VAVA Voom Bluetooth Portable Speaker. • 1 x 15V DC Power Adapter. • 1 x Micro-USB Charging Cable. • 1 x 3.5mm Audio Cable. • 1 x User Guide. Strong bass: With Two 5W drivers, 10W subwoofer, and two passive radiators, the VAVA VOOM produces the most powerful and dynamic volume, plus aptX audio coding paired with Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity for premium CD-quality audio experience.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I loved all of its features which were truelly desribed by the company and some youtube reviewers, specially the EQ modes( surround one is best if you are a movie guy and its party mode really added awesomeness to my house party), in built power bank, which for me is a delight as my battery is always low :-p whenever i had to listen songs in my free time. 5: customer support: this is more than best i mean in my life noone has ever contacted me in person after the purshase of any product to take the feedback."
"When I hit the EQ button to turn on surround sound my dog turned his head and looked at the wall BEHIND the speaker because the sound was bouncing off it. When you have Echo products -- I have 3 -- you can ONLY play multiple Echo speakers as long as long as none of them are linked through bluetooth to another speaker. If any echo product is linked to a bluetooth speak -- or other bluetoothing thing like a TV -- you cannot play everywhere. I hope Amazon changes this through software updates given they say they are constantly improving stuff. Obviously a reason they do this is to make people buy only their products BUT now that the new echo is out the sound quality isn't nearly as good as should be and the hype suggested (reviews of sound of new echo say the old one sounds better). Vava voom immeasurably better. So it seems likely Amazon might change the software to allow other bluetooth speakers to play everywhere given people might stop buy echos for this reason."
"I absolutely love this bluetooth speaker and am 100% happy with it! So now I am using this as an alternative since it is so small, puts out awesome sound and literally no heat!"
"I listen to a lot of jazz and this system (Echo & VAVA 21) in the voice recognition format has changed the way I deal with music."
"UPDATE: Vava contacted me and made every effort to resolve my concerns. They sent me a brand new replacement speaker that was updated to correct the hum issue."
Best PA Systems
Supported Bluetooth Profiles : A2DP, AVRCP Bluetooth Range : Up to 100 feet Microphone Type : Dynamic microphone Aux Input :1/8” line-level Frequency Response (±3dB): 77Hz–20,000 Hz Battery Type: 12V 5.0Ah SLA Life: Up to 50 hours Measurements (depth x width x height): 2.8” x 3.5” x 4”. Dynamic, powerful speaker system with 50-hour rechargeable battery.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Easy connection to Bluetooth."
"Bluetooth was simple and straight forward allowing me to connect an IPod Nano quickly. This speaker is intended for those wanting to pump a lot of music at the beach/park/locker room/party/etc with good sound quality. Only thing I would change: This speaker is about the size of a small personal electric guitar amplifier. As it is designed, if you carry it with a single hand you must hold it from the side causing the speaker to tilt and whatever may be in the top tray may fall out."
"I originally purchased this speaker because I needed a reliable way to wirelessly play music during a friend's wedding ceremony and for the cocktail hour of the reception which were both located in different areas than the main reception area where the DJ equipment was located. I've also used this speaker in my garage while using power tools with ear protection and at outdoor parties."
"The included mic got ruined within a couple weeks by kids and the manufacturer makes it impossible to work on. Anyway, good volume in the house, good battery life, and the mic is fine if you don't have toddlers playing with it."
"It does have handles on either side but not comfortable or convenient carrying with two hands."
"I took my ION Tailgate speaker for a sound test."
"I purchased this as a back up incase the venue we were using had issues with there house system. I have an older Radio Shack mic I bought 20 years ago and it sounded great through this speaker. In spite of the mic I still give this product 5 stars because the price performance warrants it."
"So i'd say good for playing music but not good for microphone or guitar."
Best Power Amplifiers
Pedal Power ISO 5 is an isolated power supply for powering guitar pedal effects and accessories. Five isolated outputs.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"So glad I purchased this to upgrade my Pedal Power 2 Plus."
"I got the 4x4 because I use two Boomerang Pedals (the Phrase Sampler III and the Chorus Delay) and it's the only power supply that shells out enough power to run them both."
"There are weeks at a time where I will leave it plugged in at my office and I never worry about it."
"The VOODOO LAB Pedal Power ISO-5 is a very good power supply for multiple guitar pedals."
"Was using a single transformer with a daisy chain cable for my effects and it was creating noise."
"All of the hum is gone."
"I own a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus already, when I needed another power supply (because of new pedals on my board), I didn't hesitate to get the Voodoo Lab ISO5."
"My board has an Alter Ego 2, Line6 M9, Ibanez TS9, Deuce Coupe Overdrive, and a Line 6 G30 wireless - everything's got the juice it needs."
Best Stage Special Effects
Easy to Use and Safe - Simply add fog juice/fluid, turn on the fog machine, and control it using the simple wired remote control.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"When we first tried it, my expectations (and hope) were that the fog would stay low to the ground, however, the smoke was everywhere. To help keep the fog low to the ground, we made a fog chiller (great weekend project with the kids, BTW!)."
"It fires up quicker (fog machines require a few minutes of warm up before they start going), has a greater fog output, turning off the fog is more responsive (the Walmart one would continue to leak out for almost a minute after shut-off), and while this is probably because of a different brand of fog liquid - it doesn't smell as bad (the smell doesn't stick with your clothes)."
"People were actually stopping in the street and just looking at the fog rolling around the porch and the cemetery in the yard near the front porch."
"It then dawned on me, the hose that goes through the tank lid is a pick up hose and needs to be pushed into the tank so the screen sits on the bottom of the tank."
"When you pour the fluid into the tank, you do not need much, (we used about a 1/4 cup and it was more than enough fog for 3 hours for our Halloween outdoor effect), wait about 10 minutes as I think the machine heats the fluid and then it makes a lot of fog."
"Almost made too much fog!"
"It worked BETTER than expected and filled up the whole 3 bedroom house of ours with a nice foggy haze :O :)."
"Pair it with the a good fog liquid and you'll be all set!"
Best Stage & Studio Patch Cables
Specification: Length: 6 inch / 15cm. Plug Diameter: 1/4-inch/ 6.35mm. Shielded multiconductor cable. Material quality: Oxygen-Free Copper Wire. Jacket material: PVC. Outer diameter: OD4.0*2(mm). The main purposes: Audio, musical instruments, engineering and various kinds of information transmission. Products Certification: FCC, CE, CQGC Package included: 6 x Donner Guitar Patch Cable (6 inch / 15cm). Two big core audio plug, molded plugs offer protection and strain relief.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Out of the three, one was shorted."
"Primary thing here is I have not used them in actual practice, however I did check them for continuity and all the plugs function as expected."
"They're patch cables."
"I would buy these again for my pedal board."
"They are good, the protection part is not amazing, but works very well."
"Very versatile for connecting pedals."
"Awesome product."
"You get what you pay for."
Best Instrument Cables
Fender cables are designed specifically for live performance - engineered to avoid twisting, kinking, and having any "physical memory" and ultimately delivering the best sonic balance between your performance and your equipment. 23AWG Oxygen-Free Copper Conductors.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a really nice, thick guitar amp cable with very nice quality jack plugs."
"I have used the Fender cables for several months, and am very please."
"I haven't used this enough to test the durability but, it seem good quality."
"Solid cable, no buzz or crackle or fuzz...except the fuzz i put in there myself."
"Cable material is nice and think, with some spring to it -- perfect for something that gets dragged around as you move."
"Works as should."
"Excellent heavy easy to manage cables."
"I use a small blackstar amp in my living room next my couch and needed a shorter cable."
Best Microphone Cables
Professional Series Noise Free Mic Cables. High Grade 21g Dual Copper Conductors & Shield.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The cable arrived in perfect condition with rugged XLR connectors that mate very well to my microphone and amp."
"I love family owned businesses and I hope that this company continues to produce good products."
"This is my 3rd set of cables I ordered from Amazon. I needed a lengthy cable for my requirement so ordered this one."
"The cable is a good thickness - not a flimsy cable."
"Arrived on time."
"This is a quality audio cable."
"I run an outdoor music show 2 blocks from the ocean near Myrtle Beach."
"I've had purchased cables at the same price range, even a little more pricey, that just seem loose and wiggle around after being plugged in."
Best Stage & Studio Cables
Fender cables are designed specifically for live performance - engineered to avoid twisting, kinking, and having any "physical memory" and ultimately delivering the best sonic balance between your performance and your equipment. 23AWG Oxygen-Free Copper Conductors.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a really nice, thick guitar amp cable with very nice quality jack plugs."
"I have used the Fender cables for several months, and am very please."
"I haven't used this enough to test the durability but, it seem good quality."
"Solid cable, no buzz or crackle or fuzz...except the fuzz i put in there myself."
"Cable material is nice and think, with some spring to it -- perfect for something that gets dragged around as you move."
"Works as should."
"Excellent heavy easy to manage cables."
"I use a small blackstar amp in my living room next my couch and needed a shorter cable."
Best Car Speaker Wire
From design, engineering and construction, InstallGear speaker wire is built not only to look good but to maximize the performance of any audio system. 500ft 14 Gauge Speaker Wire.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"That's a lot of speaker wire for CHEAP !!!"
"This is excellent speaker wire, easy to use and malleable."
"Low memory wire that flattened nicely and seems to be good for my application."
"This wire is great."
"Soft and true spec wire, feels pleasant in your hand and looks great going to the sub box."
"Building speaker wire with banana terminations was simple."
"Great product."
Best RCA Cables
Manufacture's Limited Warranty. Exceptional Sound: Built with dual-shielding, high-quality polished metal and corrosion-resistant gold-plated connectors making it less susceptible to outside interference. Tangle free design makes using and storing the cable cord easy.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Being a long-time audiophile that has long been dissatisfied with the build quality of most commercial audio interconnects, I have ended up building most of my own high-performance interconnects, using high-end components (cable, connectors, solder, etc.)."
"Nice wires."
"This greatly reduced buzzing for my setup - but I knew my issue was cable related."
"Used yhis cable to connect my new LED TV to an older surround sound system."
"Works as advertised."
"An excellent cable."
"I use this cable to play from my iPad to outdoor zone 2 speakers."
"On the other had I had Cable Matters Gold Plated 3.5mm to 2RCA Stereo Audio Cable 3 Feet for two years before it started to have the same issue."