Skullcandy Hesh Headphones Review
June 16, 2009 by Jayvee Fernandez
Filed under Accessories
Perhaps the best thing about Skullcandy’s packaging is that the blisterpack wrap can easily be removed by yanking open both sides. Unlike other types of blister packaging which require vigorous feats with your hands and maybe a cutter or scissors, this one was easily opened within 20 seconds. For that alone, I give it two thumbs up!
But seriously, Skullcandy headphones deliver the promise of being all candy around your head. I’ve heard reviews saying that in general, the headphones have very good bass and mid levels, and so-so in the highs. I found this to be true after donning the …read more
Yamaha Announces Audio Codec IC for Mobile Phones
June 12, 2008 by Jayvee Fernandez
Filed under The Unwired Life
So Yamaha, master of all things sound, has introduced a codec for high quality audio, not just meant for mobile phones:
In recent years, sales of PNDs featuring hands-free functions are expanding. And demand for improvement of voice sound quality in mobile phones is also rising. The YMU809 improves voice sound quality of mobile devices. In addition to offering high-quality, high-performance audio processing, which is based on Yamaha proprietary AudioEngine(TM) technology, it incorporates echo-canceling and noise-suppression functions that minimize the sound-quality deterioration that occurs in hands-free telecommunication. By integrating all the necessary functions for sound, which is audio and voice, the …read more
