Ulti Ergo Clamp-On Speaker Stand
With my larger PC and bigger Edifier MR5 speakers crowding my standing desk, I added the Ulti Ergo Clamp-On Speaker Stand to free up space. Matching my Ulti desk and arms, it retails for around S$41 on Shopee.
Earphone, Headphone & Speaker
Earphones, headphones, speakers, and the stands and accessories that go with them.
Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor Speakers
Replacing my six-year-old Bose Companion 20, I upgraded to the Edifier MR5 studio monitors on a roughly S$300 budget with no subwoofer. Chosen over the AudioEngine A2+ and Edifier M60, I grabbed it for S$261 during 11/11.
Benks Grand Headphone Stand
The Benks Grand Headphone Stand is designed for the AirPods Max and comes in white and black. It carries a curious price gap, S$53.72 on Shopee versus S$38.05 on Lazada, or US$39.99 direct from Benks with code lesterchan15.
Ugreen Bluetooth 5.2 Audio Transmitter/Receiver
I picked up the Ugreen Bluetooth 5.2 Transmitter/Receiver on a Lazada flash sale for S$26.99, mainly to pair my own wireless earphones with inflight entertainment systems. It lasts 28 hours transmitting, 20 receiving, and can serve two devices at once.
Asus ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova Review
The Asus ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova are gaming earbuds retailing for S$349. They offer dual Bluetooth 5.3 and low-latency 2.4 GHz connectivity, 10mm drivers, bone-conduction mics, and adaptive active noise cancellation.
Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Review
The Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 features custom 50mm drivers and Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound supporting codecs from aptX Adaptive to LDAC. You can listen via Bluetooth, 2.5mm cable, or USB-C.
Apple HomePod And HomePod Mini Finally Officially Available in Singapore
More than five years after their US debut, the Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) and HomePod Mini finally arrived officially in Singapore, with orders from 30th March 2023. The HomePod retails for S$429 and the Mini for S$139.
Rode PSA1+
The Rode PSA1+ is a microphone boom arm I grabbed from Red Dot Photo for S$141.32, against the usual S$169. It replaced a cheap China OEM arm whose loose rotation and table-scratching screws were dealbreakers.
Rode NT-USB Mini
I wanted a microphone mainly for Zoom and Slack calls rather than podcasting. For Black Friday, I picked the Rode NT-USB Mini over the ageing, mini-USB Blue Yeti, a well-regarded beginner alternative, for S$135.90.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)
During Shopee's 10/10 flash sale, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) went for S$319 at an authorised reseller, with S$31.90 in coin cashback. Paying via OCBC Frank added another 6% back, making it a great deal.
Poly Sync 20 Speakerphone Review
The Poly Sync 20 is a speakerphone via Bluetooth 5.1 or a USB-A cable. Its three-mic array picks up voices within two metres, paired with a 40mm driver and dual passive radiators. Around S$135 on Amazon.sg.
Sonos Arc
As part of a minor Living Room refresh, I'm upgrading my Sonos Beam to a Sonos Arc, switching to white to better match the room. The Arc retails for S$1,599, cheaper during the 6/6 sales.
Shure AONIC 40 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
The Shure Aonic 40 was my first Shure product, a mid-range wireless noise-cancelling headphone with a 40mm driver. At S$399 it undercuts rivals, S$100 cheaper than the Sony WH-1000XM4 and S$450 below the AirPods Max.
Sanus Wireless Speaker Stands
The Sanus Wireless Speaker Stands suit the Sonos One, One SL, Play:1, and Play:3. I bought the white pair from the official Sonos store for S$160, a cheaper alternative to Sonos's own S$399 stands.
Sonos One SL
I bought the Sonos One SL on Amazon Prime Day for S$259, down from its S$299 retail. As the mic-less true successor to the PLAY:1, its packaging feels a touch cheap.
Sonos Sub (Gen 3)
After getting my Sonos Beam, the natural next step was the Sonos Sub, now in its third generation since a May 2020 refresh. I bought it during the 6/6 sale, stacking vouchers down to about S$1,039.
Sonos Beam
I bought the Sonos Beam during Shopee's 5/5 sale for just S$509, well below its S$699 retail. It replaces my Samsung 2.1 soundbar, which came free with a Samsung TV I've found disappointing.
Apple HomePod Mini
Since the Apple HomePod Mini isn't officially sold in Singapore, I bought mine from a Shopee shop, monmartechnology. Priced at S$155 in black or white, a CitiBank voucher brought it down to S$145.
Apple AirPods Max
My birthday came early when my brother generously gifted me the Apple AirPods Max in the flagship Blue. Retailing for S$849, he ordered it expecting a 6-7 week wait, yet it arrived within one week.
Sudio Nio Wireless Earbuds
The Sudio Nio is the brand's first product of 2021, available in four colours. It retails for S$119, or S$101.15 with the code LESTER15, and offers Bluetooth 5.0, IPX4 rating, touch controls, and 20 hours' battery.
Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
I was holding out for Apple's rumoured headphones, but once the AirPods Max launched at a steep S$849, I bought the Sony WH-1000XM4 instead. iShopChangi had a promotion, and with a coupon I got it for S$439.
Sudio Femtio Speaker
The Sudio Femtio is the only speaker in Sudio's audio lineup, available in Silver, Black, and Anthracite. It retails for S$189, though the coupon code LESTER35 takes 35% off, bringing it down to S$122.85.
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