JBL Flip 3 Portable Speaker
The JBL Flip 3 is a portable, splashproof Bluetooth 4.1 speaker retailing for S$179 in Singapore. Its durable splashproof fabric and rugged rubber let it shrug off rain and spills, and you can rinse it under a tap.
Earphone, Headphone & Speaker
Earphones, headphones, speakers, and the stands and accessories that go with them.
Jabra Sport Coach Wireless Earbuds Review
The Jabra Sport Coach retails in Singapore for S$248 in Blue, Red, and Yellow. The younger sibling of the Jabra Sport Pulse I reviewed in May 2015, it's S$50 cheaper, omitting the in-ear heart rate monitor of the pricier Pulse.
Amazon Echo
Two weeks ago I bought the Amazon Echo for US$179.99, shipped alongside an Amazon Fire TV Stick. I've used it daily since and love it. The Echo is a voice assistant, like Siri, Cortana, or Google Now.
GoGear Splash n Dash Bluetooth Speaker
I received the GoGear Splash n Dash Bluetooth Speaker as a door gift. It retails for S$49.90 at Mustafa and selected 7-Elevens, in four colours. With Bluetooth 4.0 and an IPX5 rating, it suits the bathroom.
GoGear Audio Products
GoGear is a brand few have heard of. A quick Google reveals it's Philips GoGear, a series of small flash and hard-drive personal electronic devices, including digital cameras, audio players, and audio recorders.
Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless Earbuds Review
The Jabra Sport Pulse retails in Singapore for S$298. These Bluetooth 4.0 in-ear earphones include a built-in heart rate monitor that, per the specs, is 99.2% accurate against a medical ECG, though I can't verify that without another monitor.
Creative Sound Blaster Jam Headphones Review
The Creative Sound Blaster Jam headphones, announced on 22nd January 2015, are a Creative Online Store exclusive at S$69. This lightweight 83g Bluetooth 4.1 wireless headset streams music, movies, and games from your smartphone, and includes built-in NFC.
NudeAudio Move S
The NudeAudio Move S came free with my purchase of the NudeAudio Move M. Its official US price is US$49.99, while in Singapore it retails for S$59. NudeAudio products here are distributed by Digital Hub, a subsidiary of Ban Leong.
NudeAudio Move M
My friend Benjamin Eng backed the NudeAudio Super M on Kickstarter. As a thank-you, NudeAudio offered backers a free Move S when buying the Move M. Benjamin flagged the deal last October, so I asked him to grab one.
Creative Sound Blaster Roar
After reviewing the X-mini CLEAR and consulting my audiophile blogger friend Renhao, we agreed it wasn't worth S$299. So I sought another portable speaker for my dad, and Renhao recommended the Creative Sound Blaster Roar, a well-reviewed, value pick.
X-mini CLEAR
Today marks the global launch of the X-mini CLEAR, available in retail stores for S$299 or online at the X-mini Online Store. It packs a custom 2.1 audio system with a 70mm active subwoofer and signature 40mm ceramic drivers.
XMI Launches X-mini CLEAR
XMI, the Singapore company behind the award-winning X-mini Capsule Speaker, has unveiled its latest and largest speaker, the X-mini CLEAR, a custom 2.1 audio system. It launches in November 2014 for S$299, with a special pre-order price.
Just Mobile HeadStand
I'm using a headphone stand Li Xiang bought on Taobao for S$38, a pricey, poor-quality rip-off of Just Mobile's HeadStand. I'd eyed the real HeadStand for ages, but like the Just Mobile AluCable Mini, the shipping cost put me off.
Klipsch Reference R6i
The newly launched Klipsch Reference R6 and R6i replace the much-loved Klipsch Image S4 II and S4i II respectively, at the same prices. The Reference R6 retails for S$129 and the R6i for S$169, both with a one-year warranty.
Creative Sound Blaster E1 – Portable Headphone Amplifier
I bought the Creative Sound Blaster E1, a portable headphone amplifier, for S$29, down from S$69, in the online Creative Store sale tied to PC Show 2014. Shipping adds S$6, but it's free on orders above S$60.
Bose QuietComfort 15 (QC15) Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones
I'd long wanted the Bose QuietComfort 15, or QC15, one of the best noise-cancelling headphones around. They're especially good for frequent travel, whether by plane or bus, cancelling out much of the engine noise.
Bose MIE2i Mobile Headset
I bought the Bose MIE2i Mobile Headset from Apple's West 14th Street store in Manhattan for US$116.96, or US$127.34 after tax. Bose USA's 10% holiday discount, off the usual US$129.95, made it about S$37 cheaper than the S$199 Singapore price.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones
I bought the Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, with coiled cable, from one of Amazon's Black Friday lightning deals for US$99.99, shipping included via AmazonGlobal Saver. In Singapore the ATH-M50 retails for S$238, so I saved a hefty S$112.
Klipsch Image S4i II
I bought the Klipsch Image S4i II for Li Xiang, who'd lost hers and loved the original S4i. It was Amazon's deal of the day during Black Friday week at US$39.99, against more than triple that in Singapore at S$169.
McKAL Airplane Audio Adapter
I bought the McKAL Airplane Audio Adapter from the new Challenger at Bugis Junction for S$6.90, or S$5.90 with member's price. Now I can finally use my own earphones for in-flight entertainment, and keep watching 10 to 15 minutes longer.
Braven IPX5 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker BRV-1
The Braven BRV-1 IPX5 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker retails for S$228 at physical stores like EpiCentre and Infinite, or online via Ban Leong's eStore. Besides being a lightweight, rugged Bluetooth speaker at 346g, it doubles as an emergency portable charger.
Bose AE2i Audio Headphones
I bought the Bose AE2i Audio Headphones for S$239, down from S$269, at Stereo in Plaza Singapura. Atlas, the official Bose distributor, is marking its 50th anniversary with discounts on almost all Bose products until 31st October 2013.