Back To School Guide 2014: Audio

 

For the earbud crowd, we have a great pick for your on-the-go tunes w/ the Relays.  They have quietly created one of the more ideal buds your ears.  They are one of the most comfortable fitting w/ great all-around sound + great pricing.  They're even sweatproof to workout in and good enough for tunes while commuting as it has mic + music control.  Sol Republic gives you free tips for life when you buy a pair.  The Relays are moderately priced at $80.

 

 

While on the pricier side of things, the EP2 offer high quality sound to compete w/ the big names out there in the audio world.  You got memory foam tips for noise-isolation, woven cables to prevent tangling, and a 15mm dynamic driver for overall better sound w/o any distortion.  All of this w/ a mic as well.  The EP2 are priced at $180.  

 

 

While some of you may not be familiar w/ V-Moda and their ;line of headphones, now is the time to get acquainted.  Their new XS line of headphones offer a superior sound w/ dual 40mm drivers, SteelFlex headband, & memory foam cushions, + untangable Kevlar cables.  You also get a case to carry it in as well.  The XS will cost you $182 for all that its offering.   

 

 

The Tracks Air made our list as it is one of the best Bluetooth headphones out in the market.  They offer great sound thanks to their A2 sound engine + digital amp, quick to charge in about 1-hour to give you 15-hours of playtime, and the ability to go wired or wireless too.  Back to the Bluetooth aspect of the Airs, you get a range of 150ft and can connect ot up to 2 devices at a time.  The Tracks Air are priced at $200.  

 

 

Many would herald this as one of the best Bluetooth speakers out as we can solemnly agree.  The UE Boom speaker gives you full 360-degree sound thanks to bass radiators + dual sound drivers.  It is also water + stain-resistant w/ a 15-hour battery life as it can be paired w/ another one for double the sound.  The UE Boom will cost you $200.  

 

 

Becoming the new leader of home audio, Sonos has a more affordable + smaller piece that will still pump ideal sound w/ the Play:1 speaker.   Pushing great high-fidelity sound thanks to 2 digital amps, 1 tweeter, & 1 mid-woofer.  And what's even better is that you can add another Play:1 or other members of the Sonos family to it create a more fuller sound.  The Play:1 is priced at $200.