Earphones, headphones, speakers, and the stands and accessories that go with them.
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.
As ever, I'm no audiophile, so forgive me if I don't dwell on audio quality. The Logitech UE 6000 retails for S$319 in Singapore, in black or white. It sits in the middle of the Logitech UE headphone range.
Launched last month, the UE BOOM is a 360° Bluetooth wireless speaker that's both water-resistant and shockproof. It's in stores for S$299 in four colours, Blue, Red, Black, and White. My first impression: loud sound with decent bass.
I received the ATake Rain Dance Speakers as a gift from my cousin. If you'd like one, they sell for S$39.90 at Challenger, Courts, Popular, and Newstead. They're great for outdoor parties like a BBQ, or as a gift exchange.
I love Klipsch, especially their patented oval ear tips, which fit me perfectly. I bought the Klipsch Image X10 during Amazon's Cyber Monday Gold Box deals for US$84.99, upgrading from the Image S4i I'd used for over two years.
I'm no audiophile, but I can hear the difference between headsets. I don't own many, preferring earphones, my only one being the Nokia Purity HD Stereo Headset by Monster at S$298. The Logitech G930 Wireless Gaming Headset retails for S$249.
The Sony MW1 Smart Wireless Headset Pro retails for S$168 at Xperia concept stores and Sony stores. It's a Bluetooth stereo headset that streams music from your phone via A2DP, and can work as a MP3 player and FM radio.
I'd won the Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-221, while my friend Trent won the Nokia Purity HD Stereo Headset. Since his came in Fuchsia pink, which he disliked, we swapped, and I gave the Purity HD to my wife.
At the Nokia press conference during MWC 2012, every attendee received the Nokia Purity In-Ear Headset, though not in retail boxes, to discourage reselling. In Nokia stores it comes in four colours, Black, White, Cyan, and Fuchsia, at S$148.
My brother got me the Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5vi from Amazon, shipped via Borderlinx since Amazon won't send it directly here. It cost US$64.99 after discount, far below the US$169.99 list and the S$299 local price. He bought three.
Hunting for a replacement for my Creative EP-630i headset, I weighed the Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5vi, Bose In-Ear and Klipsch Image S4i. I settled on the S4i, recommended by colleagues and within budget, and I love its three-button remote.
This was my only hoot from IT Show 2010, the JVC HA-FX66 black stereo headphones, bought from the Headphones Gallery booth on Level 6. Usually S$55, I got them for just S$30, and I'll be using them in my office.
I flew to Jakarta for one day to attend Sugih's wedding. My Valuair flight left on 9th January 2009 at 1:35pm, returning the next day at 3:20pm. His wedding was on the 9th at 7pm at Hotel Mulia Senayan.
I picked up a pair of Bose Companion 2 Series II multimedia powered speakers from ATLAS at Plaza Singapura for S$199, replacing my old Creative Inspire 4400 4.1 speakers. A tidy upgrade that should sound noticeably cleaner on my desk.