Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The Connect 2 by Lewitt Audio is a compact USB audio ...

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Mackie's Blackjack works equally well with iOS and Mac. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac If you want to listen to music on your Mac, you either suffer its built-in speakers, or you plug a speaker ...

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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When it comes to making music, there are a lot of elements to consider – each of which have their ...

USB, the Universal Serial Bus, has been around for decades and is a heavily used standard in the world of personal computers. Memory sticks, external drives, mice, and web cameras are all interfaced ...

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Let down slightly by a flimsy headphone stand and a high price, the Creative Sound Blaster X7 is extremely easy to use, has a plethora of connection options, and is perfect for any beginner audiophile ...

Apple AirPlay is a great way of streaming sound to an audio device that supports this standard that’s been built into Apple’s eco system for many years now. The technology is in its second iteration ...

Steelseries, known for gaming headsets, has jumped into the desktop speakers pool with a big splash. Its new Arena line of desktop speakers is the company’s first product of that type. And it includes ...