Leslie Shapiro

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Headphone ReviewsGrace Notes
Harman/Kardon Soho Wireless Headphones Review
Leslie Shapiro  |  Feb 02, 2015
It’s rare for a product to “wow” me right out of the box. So I surprised myself when I let out an audible “Ohh” as I opened the box containing the Harman/Kardon Soho Wireless headphones. They just oozed class and elegance—in fact, I’m reminded that I had a similar reaction to the Harman/Kardon Esquire Mini Bluetooth speaker. Black leather, stainless steel, and a hefty dose of panache. Could the Soho Wireless possibly sound as good as they look?

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Streaming Device Reviews
Hauppauge Broadway and PlayLater: Cutting the Cord is Just a Click Away
Leslie Shapiro  |  Dec 27, 2011

Long gone are the days when the kids sat with their parents, gathered around a single television set in the living room, all watching the same broadcast show. Today, TV is a whole different deal. There are a lot more ways to watch it. It seems you only have to wish for a cool new way to view TV, and BAM! - it magically appears. Here's a peek at two of these new products.

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Grace Notes
Headphones of Last Resort: How Low Will You Go?
Leslie Shapiro  |  Sep 11, 2017
I showed up at the gym without my favorite Audio-Technica earbuds. So there I was, staring at a pair of gym-branded earbuds hanging next to the water bottles and headbands...
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CES 2015
HearNotes WireFree Earbuds Blow Away the Cables
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 07, 2015
Consumer alert: we’ve all been misled for years, with companies selling us wireless headphones with wires. While they might use Bluetooth to wirelessly transmit the signal from the player to the headphones, typically there is still a cable of some sort connecting the left and right earpieces. HearNotes is truly wireless – or WireFree as they like to say.

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CES 2017
Hi-Res Audio Update Brings Big Streaming News
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 05, 2017
The Hi-Res Audio Initiative just announced two exciting items at their Update press conference. The first was the new “Stream The Studio” awareness campaign. Second was the announcement that Napster will be streaming Hi-Res audio by this spring. In addition, Pandora and HD Tracks will be involved in Hi-Res streaming, along with Tidal.

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Grace Notes
Holiday Kickoff? A Trio of Trinkets from Kinivo
Leslie Shapiro  |  Nov 02, 2015
Christmas came early in my house. A package just arrived from Kinivo with an assortment of products that I felt I should share—start spreading that holiday joy just days after Halloween. It’s never too early for that, right?

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CES 2012
House of Marley be Jammin' at CES
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 09, 2012

It takes a lot to rise above the din that is CES Unveiled, the press event that kicks off the International 2012 CES.

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CES 2018Grace Notes
House of Marley Floats New Outdoor Portable Speakers Made With Cork
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 09, 2018
House of Marley is known for using or reusing products that support sustainability while also functioning practically and performing up to a level that would make Bob Marley proud. The new No Bounds XL speaker ($149) uses an array of sustainable materials throughout to create a buoyant and impact-resistant speaker that’s begging to get outdoors.

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CES 2017
House of Marley Stirs it Up At CES
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 06, 2017
House of Marley is making a splash at CES with a new collection of products with an interesting and unique twist.
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CES 2014
id America Sings a Rainbow with the Colorful TouchTone Wireless Speaker
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 08, 2014
While every manufacturer is making speakers in any color you want, as long as it’s black, id America is breaking the mold with their colorful new portable Bluetooth speaker, the TouchTone. This is a compact speaker that won’t break the bank - it’s available now for $80. It comes in a variety of colors, with an even greater palette available soon.

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