2025 Annual Editors Choice Awards

With New Years Eve almost upon us, it is time reflect on the reviews of this year.  There have been many products that have come across by desk.  We have had products from car audio to home audio, portables, and even a gun safe. Some have better quality and better performance than others. The best have earned our Editor’s Choice Award.  These are this years recipients, with links to their reviews.

 

American Bass SB-12

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/01/the-shallow-mount-subwoofer-showdown.html

 

Beyerdynamic Amiron 300

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/04/2025-annual-headphone-shootout-part-one.html

 

Beyerdynamic Aventho 300

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/05/2025-annual-headphone-shootout-part-2.html

 

Fender X Teufel Rockstar Air 2

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/03/fender-x-teufel-rockster-air-2-hi-end.html

 

The Vulcan Headrest Safe Bundle from The Headrest Safe Company

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/12/vulcan-headrest-safe-bundle-review.html

 

Hertz Audio Mille Pro MPS 300 S4  

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/01/the-shallow-mount-subwoofer-showdown.html

 

Infinity Reference 1000SSL

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/06/infinity-reference-1000ssl-10-inch-car.html

 

JBL Boombox 3

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/09/jbl-boombox-3-bluetooth-speaker-review.html

 

JBL Club A758 High Performance Class D Eight Channel Amplifier

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/03/jbl-club-a758-high-performance-class-d.html#google_vignette

 

Master & Dynamic MW75

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/05/2025-annual-headphone-shootout-part-2.html

 

PowerBass Soundtube BT-500

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/11/powerbass-soundtube-bt-500-waterproof.html

 

Romoss X1000 Portable Power Station and BE1000 Expansion Battery Pack

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/02/ramoss-x1000-portable-power-station-and.html

 

Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/05/2025-annual-headphone-shootout-part-2.html

 

Sundown Audio SA-6.5CXv2 and SA6.5CSv3

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/10/sundown-audio-sa-65csv3-2-way-component.html

 

Sundown Audio SALT-2

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/07/sundown-audio-salt-2-subwoofer-amp.html

 

Swan SwanBuddy4K

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/03/swann-swannbuddy4k-video-doorbell-review.html

 

Torras Coolify Cyber

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/02/torras-coolify-cyber-neck-air.html

 

Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant Smartwatch

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/05/withings-scanwatch-nova-brilliant.html

 

It’s been a great year. As you can see, there have been some excellent products that have come across my desk, from some great manufacturers.  If you are looking for a product like one of these, they deserve to be on your short list. I can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store.  We appreciate the support from our readers.  And from our family to yours, Happy Holidays!

2025 Annual Holiday Gadget Gift Guide

It’s that time of year again. Halloween is over, and November is here.  Which means that it’s also time for our annual Holiday Gadget Gift Guide.  Some family and loved ones are easy to shop for, and for others we need a little help.  Hopefully we can provide some assistance with that.  Below are products that could be a great gift, with their description of what they are and a link to the review or the schedule when to come back for the review.

 

Family and friends are an important part of our lives.  If you like to entertain, music is an important part of the party.  And sometimes a small Bluetooth speaker just won’t cut it.  You need something bigger for those outdoor venues and when there are a lot of people involved.  The Fender X Teufel Rockstar Air 2 could be exactly what you need.  Check out its review here:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/03/fender-x-teufel-rockster-air-2-hi-end.html

 

Life can be stressful. Somehow, music can help with that.  And if your car speakers are either starting to fail, or don’t sound as good as you would like, it could be time for a replacement.  Harman Kardon has a great sounding direct fit factory speaker replacement in their FIT6CF and FIT6F. It could be just the thing to put a smile on the face of a loved one. Check out its review here:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/07/car-factory-speakers-upgrade-featuring.html

 

Electronics has found its way into a lot of the products we use.  Even with gun safes, many use biometrics for ease of access.  The Headrest Company, has brought that feature into a gun safe for our vehicles.  Now you have a nice safe that is well hidden, that can be used for a gun or any other valuables.  Check back here for the review scheduled for the week ending 12/14/25.

 

There’s a lot of bass heads out there.  I like a lot of bass myself, especially in my car.  But sometimes you may not have much space for a subwoofer.  If you have a loved one who is always using their trunk, but would love to be able to have more bass, Infinity can help.  The Infinity Reference 1000SSL 10-inch car passive subwoofer with passive radiator could put a big smile on their face. Check out its review here:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/06/infinity-reference-1000ssl-10-inch-car.html

 

I like to take my music on the go.  Whether its by the pool, or up in the mountains while camping, JBL has a wireless speaker for you.  One of their biggest of portables is the JBL Boombox 3.  It plays loud, but is also waterproof.  So no matter the location or weather, your tunes can continue.  If you have a loved one who enjoys the same, this could be perfect for them.  Check out the review here:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/09/jbl-boombox-3-bluetooth-speaker-review.html

 

I love my music.  But not only that, I like it loud!  If you have a loved one who fits that bill, their factory car radio may not be providing the power their speakers need.  In this scenario, a separate amplifier could be what’s needed.  JBL makes a great one with their JBL Club A758 High Performance Class D 8 Channel Car Amplifier.  Check out its review here:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/03/jbl-club-a758-high-performance-class-d.html

 

PowerBass is known for their subwoofers, but they also have a great portable boombox.  It’s smaller, yet is till big on sound.  With its passive radiators it even provides good bass.  The waterproof feature makes it easy to take anywhere. Add to it the built-in power bank feature, and it has excellent usability.  You can even link two of them together for true wireless stereo sound.  Check back here for the review scheduled for the week ending 11/30/25.

 

For many decades, we have gotten accustomed to electricity.  It powers just about everything. But there are times when the power does go out.  Many of us may not think about it, but there are a lot of preppers that do.  If you know someone who falls into that group, the Romoss X1000 Portable Power Station and BE1000 Expansion Battery Pack could be perfect for them.  Check out its review here:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/02/ramoss-x1000-portable-power-station-and.html

 

Many of us like a lot of bass in our music.  And then, some people can take that love for bass to a whole new level of loud!  All that bass requires a lot of power, and many amps aren’t up to the task.  If you have a loved one who would love more sub power, Sundown Audio has the answer in their SALT-2 sub amp.  Its review is found here:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/07/sundown-audio-salt-2-subwoofer-amp.html

 

Music is not always about the bass.  Some of us like all of the sound really loud.  If your loved one likes premium sound quality, but also play it loud enough so everyone around can also enjoy it, Sundown Audio has a solution.  It’s a great sounding factory speaker system replacement that not only sounds great, it does so while playing really loud.  Its their SA-6.5CXv2 and SA-6.5CSv3 factory upgrade speaker system.  Check out its review here:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/10/sundown-audio-sa-65csv3-2-way-component.html

 

So many of us do a lot of shopping on Amazon.  Package deliveries are getting much more popular.  Whether you want to see who is at your door, or you want to watch over packages that were delivered, a video doorbell could be just what your loved one could use.  And the Swann SwannBuddy 4K Video Doorbell could be the perfect solution.  Check out its review here:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/03/swann-swannbuddy4k-video-doorbell-review.html

 

Torras Coolify Cyber Neck Air Conditioner.  Just as the product name states, it’s a portable air conditioner that you wear around your neck.  It provides heat in the winter, cold air in the summer, or a fan for those slightly warm periods.  If you know someone who loves to travel, this could be perfect for them.  After all, the weather at some of our planned destinations could be less than ideal for us. Check out the review here:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/02/torras-coolify-cyber-neck-air.html

 

Smart Watches are getting more and more popular.  They do so much for us.  Sometimes you’re busy and can’t answer a text or phone call.  But just a glance at your watch could tell you if it’s something that can’t wait.  But some of these smart watches aren’t very dressy.  The Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant is a really classy looking dress watch, but manages to also have a digital display on the face.  It even has medical grade sensors.  It could be a perfect gift for that loved one who likes to look sharp.  Check out its review here:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2025/05/withings-scanwatch-nova-brilliant.html

 

 

We tried really hard to give you a good variety of products in our gift guide.  Not everyone is the same.  And they all are well made products that give great functionality.  We hope we gave you some good gift ideas for your loved ones.  And from our family to yours, Happy Holidays!

Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant Smartwatch Review

Electronics provide advancements in products we use. This is also true for healthcare products. Withings is one such company. They provide innovative healthcare products to help us live better. One of those products is their Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant Smartwatch. MSRP is $599.

 

Features and specs:

 

24/7 Temperature tracking:

Baseline variation of temperature day & night, Temperature zones during workout, Awake, temperature zones**

 

Heart health:

ECG - AFib detection*, Daily heart rate, Overnight heart rate, High & low heart rate notifications, Sleep parameters

 

Sleep Quality Score:

Sleep stages (deep, light), Sleep duration, Interruptions, Regularity

 

Respiratory insights:

Blood oxygen levels, on-demand & nighttime average, Breathing quality index

 

Activity tracking:

Heart rate zones during workout, Fitness Level via VO2 max estimation, Active minutes, Steps, Calories burned, Connected GPS: distance, pace & elevation, Elevation: meters & floors

 

Cycle tracking:

Cycle phases, Period log, Cycle length, Cycle symptoms log, Period flow log, Calories burned, Mood & feelings log, Symptoms & flow trends

*Available via Withings Scan Monitor. Scan Monitor is not indicated for use on patients with a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device.

**Feature expected in 2025

 

Weight & Dimensions

Dimensions: 39mm

Weight (without wristband): 42 gr

 

Screen display:

High resolution grayscale OLED display

14504 px, 282 PPI, 0.63"

 

Materials

Stainless steel case

Anti-reflective box-shaped sapphire glass fluted bezel (Titanium on Silver model)

Stainless steel crown

Super-LumiNova hands and indexes

 

Sensors

TempTech24/7 Module

High Dynamic Range Accelerometer

Multi-wavelength PPG 16 channels

Altimeter

 

Water resistance

5ATM

 

Battery

Up to 30-day battery life

Charging time: 2 hours

Docking station (USB-C compatible)

 

Connectivity

Bluetooth Low Energy

 

Withings App

Available on: App Store (iOS), Google Play Store (Android)

Apple Health, Google Health Connect & Google Fit compatible

Withings App Web dashboard

iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 15 and higher, or Android device with OS 9 and higher

Cannot be set up from a computer

Learn more about the Withings App +

AppStore

Google play

 

Storage & memory

Free and unlimited storage of all health data online

Up to 7 days of health data stored on the watch

 

The Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant came in a nice-looking color printed box. Opening the box revealed a well-protected watch held in place with custom foam. Materials used in the construction was stainless steel. Quality of materials used as well as fit and finish was excellent. Also included was a silicon band, charger and cable, extra stainless steel band links, tools to add/remove band links, and owner’s manual.

 

I love the design of the Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant. Unlike most smart watches, the Nova Brilliant has a classic dress watch look. The face is a classic dress watch with analog face hands. At the top of the face is a small round high resolution greyscale OLED display. This makes for an extremely efficient watch with a 30-day battery life.

 

The ScanWatch Nova Brilliant, like a lot of smart watches, are designed with health in mind. There are multiple sports modes, to track your exercise. These include walking, running, cycling, and swimming, and a multitude of other sports. And thanks to the connected GPS, and automatic activity detection and workout mode, you can track your activity. Over 40 sports can be tracked on your wrist for your workout durations, steps, heart rate, movements, and duration.

 

Unlike a lot of smart watches, the Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant takes health functions a step farther. It uses clinically developed scans to better monitor your health. It can access part of your respiratory system, perform a medical grade electrocardiogram, and could indicate the beginning of an illness. It performs ECG measurements and aFib detection. While you can perform your own ECG on demand, the Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant can detect low and high heart rates, and send a notification to take an ECG. And the ECG could be shared with your doctor to track your heart health. By measuring your blood oxygen level, it can assess part of your raspatory health. While most people won’t have major health issues, it’s nice to be able to monitor for them, just in case.

 

But even just getting sick, the Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant can monitor for that too! It performs day and night temperature tracking. By monitoring your temperature throughout the day and night it can establish a baseline temperature. With a baseline temperature established, it can give warning of an oncoming illness when there are fluctuations. Temperature monitoring can also help performance and recovery from physical activity.

 

While all of these health features start thanks to the incorporation of sophisticated sensors, it’s the app that makes it possible. The sensors take the measurements. But it’s the app that stores the measurements, and tracks them. And it’s the analysis of this data that allows us to see that all is good. Or if there is a potential problem, we can see the data which tells us the size of the problem. And also tells us what should be done next, based on the data.

 

And lastly, the app also allows us to analyze our sleep patterns. It shows our deep sleep, our light sleep, and uses Withings proprietary AI calibrated using polysomnography, for sleep analysis. This analysis of sleep duration, interruptions, time taken to fall asleep and wake up, are used to develop a sleep score every night. In addition to this, your sleep heart rate is also monitored, respiratory scans are also done as well as overnight breathing disturbances are monitored.

 

I am blown away by the Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant! Not only can I keep my phone in my pocket and see who is calling me or text message content, it also tracks my workout activity. But the game changer is the clinical grade sensors to monitor your health. Some of which can be life altering! Yet also helps to give you a heads up of incoming smaller illnesses. And while I am spending long hours at my desk working, it also sends me notifications that I should consider going for a walk for some activity. It can be a little annoying, but it is overall helpful and a good idea. And they do also offer a pay service, that basically will monitor your health data, ad give insights and assessments for how you can improve.

 

The Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant is an excellent smartwatch that gives a ton of functionality. It helps with productivity, with peak performance of workouts, as well as minor and potentially major health issues. And it does it all in an extremely well made and classic analog dress watch look. It’s a synergy of functionality that is…well…brilliant! If you have any concern for your short term and long-term health, the Withings Nova Brilliant smartwatch should be on your short list. Based on its design, features, quality and performance, the Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant has earned our Editor’s Choice Award. For more info and complete specs. Check out their website at www.withings.com.

Torras Coolify Air Neck Air Conditioner Review

I’m not a big fan of summer heat. I grew up and spent around 30 years in the desert. That was enough. So now in the summer heat, air conditioning is my friend. I prefer not to be outside in the heat. But thanks to Torras I can. They make a series of personal air conditioners. Up for review is their Coolify Air. MSRP $149.

 

Features and specs:

Battery Capacity：5000 mAh, support charging while using

Battery Life：

      (Fan Mode) F1 : 24h / F2 : 12h / F3 : 7h

      (Cool Mode) C1 : 6h / C2 : 5h / C3 : 4h

      (Fan+Cool Mode) FC1 : 4h / FC2 : 3H / FC3 : 2.5h

      (Heat Mode) H1 : 6h / H2 : 5h / H3 : 4h

Weight: 395g / 0.87 lb / 13.93 oz

Dimensions: 7.83"D x 10.24"W x 2.76"H / 218.6*172.9*61.9mm

Mode: 3 mode--Cool, Fan, Heat

Power Levels: 9 (3 mode*3 speed)

Controller Type: Button Control

Connector Type: USB C

 

The Torras Coolify Air came in a nice color printed box with photos and specs of the air conditioner. Opening the box revealed a well-protected product held in place by custom molded plastic. Materials used in the construction was mostly plastic with some metal and rubber. Quality of materials used as well as fit and finish was very good. Also included was the owner’s manual and charging cable.

 

The Torras Coolify Air is be their entry level neck air conditioner.  Yet it still has a good design and great features. There’s rubber on the back sides to help taking it on and off your neck. The inside back is metal, to get really cold when in cold mode, or hot in heat mode. It also blows cold air upon your face and neck and down your neck. There’s a fan mode, where it just blows air.

 

It also has some great efficiency. It takes each setting a step further. Cold mode has settings of low, medium and high. Heat mode has the same settings. With each increase the mode gets stronger. So in heat setting, medium is hotter than low, and high is hotter than medium. And in cold mode medium is colder than low, and high is colder than medium. Cold and fan mode also has three similar settings, low, medium and high. With each increase the fan blows stronger. Let’s see how it performs.

 

The Torras Coolify Air proved to not only be a great performer, but also really super easy to use! A long press of the power button turns it on and off. The same button turns on the heat mode. The snowflake turns on cold mode. With each additional press of each button, the heat and cold button gets brighter. This happens as it goes from low, to medium to high. A single press of the power button and it turns green for fan mode. With each additional press it glows brighter as it goes into medium and high fan settings.

 

Anytime you’ll spend a large amount of time outdoors, the Torras Coolify Air is a great product to have. In the spring or fall there’s fan mode. In the winter and summer there is cold and heat modes. All modes worked very well and it was fairly light to wear on your neck. And it’s well made to provide long use. Based on it’s design, features, quality and performance. The Torras Coolify Air has earned our Highly Recommended Award. For more info and specs check out their website at www.coolify.torraslife.com.

Torras Coolify Cyber Neck Air Conditioner Review

I grew up in the desert of Las Vegas, and after college, moved to Phoenix. Having lived in the desert for 30 years, I’m now tired of the heat. I need my AC during the summer heat. There are times however, when I find myself outdoors during the summer. Enter Torras. They have some portable neck air conditioners. Up for review today is their Torras Coolify Cyber. MSRP is $329.

 

Feature and specs:

Thermochromic Semiconductor, Color-Shifting with Temperature: Meticulously engineered thermochromic semiconductor, shifting to a Soft Orange above 87°F and a Cool Blue below 87°F, intelligently adapting to temperature changes.

Instant Chill, Instant Coolness – 3 TEC cooling modules, 14,975 mm² cooling area, patented graphene thermal conductivity, and cooling particles for increased efficiency.

360° Cooling – 6 upper & 2 lower air vents, and 4 powerful Aerodynamic motors for enhanced cooling effect.

Smart, Automatic Adjustment via App

Charge While You Use

3 Modes for All Needs – Choose from Fan, Cooling, or Heat Therapy for ultimate relaxation.

Battery Capacity：6000 mAh, support charging while using

Battery Life：2 ~ 15.5H (different mode&speed)

Weight: 495g / 1.09 lb / 17.46 oz

Dimensions: 10"D x 8.2"W x 3.9"H / 204.1*156.8*81.7mm

Mode: 3 mode--Cool, Fan, Heat

Power Levels: 9 (3 mode*3 speed)

Controller Type: Button Control, APP Control

Connector Type: USB C

 

The Torras Coolify Cyber came in a nice color printed box with photos and specs of the device. Opening the box revealed a well-protected air conditioner held in place in a really nice hard zipper case. Materials used was mostly plastic, with some metal and rubber. Quality of materials used, as well as fit and finish, was excellent. Also included was the owner’s manual and charging cable.

 

I love the design of the Torres Coolify Cyber. It’s mostly plastic for lighter weight, but metal where it counts on the inside. The high output fans blow air both above and below, for max effect against your neck. The metal on the inside gets either really cold or hot, to achieve this effect. Not only does it have a massive 6000 mAh battery, it also has rapid 20 W charging. And for ultra convenience, you can easily control it from the app.

 

There’s rubber on both sides, that make it really easy to take the Torras Coolify Ultra on and off your neck. It’s comfortable, and fits similar to a neck pillow like you would wear on a plane. Once you have it on your neck, it’s simple to control with its manual buttons. There’s two hard buttons for simple control, to go through the various settings. The LED display is also really cool, and works great to tell you what mode and setting you are in.

 

I also love the fact that it’s an all-year neck conditioner. Now, in the winter in heat mode, it does not blow hot air. But the metal plates get nice and toasty, to really warm up your neck. For spring time, you can put it in fan mode, to just blow air up and down your neck. And in the summer, the cold mode gets the metal plates really cold as well as blow cold air up and down your neck. And the LED display makes it really easy to see what mode you are in, with blue for cold, green for fan, and red for heat.

 

In the app, you have even more control. Installing the app and getting it paired to my smartphone was very simple. Once paired, through the app, I have full control. I can switch modes. In each mode I can also adjust fan speed. But more than that, I can independently control the front and the back. For example I can have the back in cold mode, but the front in fan mode. There are also controls for favorites, auto, and a timer. You have so much control in the app! Now let’s see how it performs.

 

In fan mode, it’s really energy efficient. And the fans at 100% setting blows really strong, and it cooled very well. But if that isn’t’ cool enough, cool mode really ups its game. In cool mode, the metal on the inside, that rests up against your neck, gets really cold. It doesn’t’ get freezing cold, but it gets close. Around 10 minutes after taking it off, my neck still feels cold. So yeah, it works great! But if it’s winter and heat is what you need, that works great too! In fact, at 100% I couldn’t keep it on too long. It got too hot for me. Which is nice cuz I could use a lower setting and it’ll last longer.

 

No matter what the season, the Torras Coolify Cyber is a great product to take with you outdoors. It provides heat in the winter, cool in the summer, and just fan for spring and fall. It proved to be an excellent performer. Based on its design, features, quality and performance, the Torras Coolify Cyber has earned our Editor’s Choice Award. For more info and complete specs, check out their website at www.coolify.torraslife.com.

2024 Annual Holiday Gadget Gift Guide

It’s that time of the year, with Halloween over, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner.  Which means it is time for our annual Holiday Gadget Gift Guide.  Our gift guide includes a variety of products at different price points.  It is supposed to help to provide you readers with ideas of gifts to your loved ones.  Provided below are the products in this years gift guide, with a brief description and link to the review, or review schedule of when the review will be published. All of those included are excellent products from great manufacturer.

 

You can fan electronics in most products these days, and some even have an app.  That’s the case with the BioBidet.  Not only does it clean your tooshie, it has a heated seat for those cold winter months, and even heated air dry.  And yes, while you’re sitting on the throne, you can control everything thru an app on your smartphone.  Check out the link to the review below:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2024/08/biobidet-by-bemis-bb-1200-elongated.html

 

Cobra has some great electronic products.  While they may be known primarily for their radar detectors, they also have some great dashcams as well.  The one we reviewed is a true 4K dashcam, and also includes a 2^nd camera.  That way you can record not just what happens in front of you, but also behind you.  Or for you Uber drivers, you can also record what is happening inside the car, for your security.  Check out the link t the full review below:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2024/08/cobra-sc-250r-true-4k-dash-cam-review.html

 

There’s a lot of gamers out there.  To truly enjoy your gaming, you need a good computer system.  And it all starts with the motherboard.  If it’s time for an upgrade, Gigabyte makes some of the best. Check out the link to the motherboard review below:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2024/05/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-ice.html

 

Movies are entertaining.  No matter your preference, there’s movies for you to enjoy.  They are that much more enjoyable with a good surround system.  But if you do not want to deal with all the wires involved with a receiver and the speakers, a quality soundbar could be just what you need.  And JBL has some great one, including the JBL Bar 500.  Check out the review link below:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2024/02/jbl-bar-500-soundbar-with-wireless.html

 

If you like to do things outdoors, don’t forget to take your music with you.  A Bluetooth speaker paired with your smartphone, can make your tunes enjoyable to you and those who are with you.  JBL has huge option of Bluetooth speakers.  Their JBL Charge 5 is a great one.  Check out the link to the review below:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2024/08/jbl-charge-5-review.html

The JBL Charge 5 I a great little Bluetooth speaker.  But if it’s party time and you have a bunch of people over it won’t quite cut it.  You need something bigger for more volume.  JBL still has you covered with their PartyBox Club 120. Check out the review with the link below:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2024/09/jbl-partybox-club-120-review.html

 

While Kenwood is great with car stereo products, they have expanded.  This includes dashcams.  So now while Kenwood can provide great products for you to enjoy your tunes, they can also help with your security.  Their DVR-A610WDP includes both front and rear cameras.  Check out the review with the link below:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2024/08/kenwood-dvr-a610wdp-gps-integrated-dual.html

 

I enjoy Kenwood’s car stereo products.  Their line of receivers are some of the best you can buy.  In fact they have a full line, to provide not just a receiver, but also speakers, amps, and subwoofers. Their eXcelon line of subwoofers are great too.  We reviewed their Kenwood eXcelon KFC-XW1241HP subwoofer.  Check out the review with the link below:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2024/09/kenwood-excelon-kfc-xw1241hp-car.html

 

While I love to be Livin’ Loud with my car stereo, Kicker loves to assist.  And while it’s one thing to have your car stereo loud, you want it to sound good doing it.  This is where kicker excels.  And the Kicker 51KSS365 3-way component system is just one example.  Check out the review with the link below:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2024/05/kicker-51kss365-65-inch-3-way-component.html

 

I'll admit I like a lot of bass. But the truth is, without bass in your home speaker system, the sound is just flat.  A subwoofer will not just really let you know when the T-Rex is coming, your sound will overall sound more full.  And you don't need a huge subwoofer to get good base.  RBH Sound has a relatively small on in their RBH Sound Impression 12i powered 12-inch subwoofer with 12-inch passive radiator.  Stay tuned for the full review, published here by the weekend ending 11/24/2024. 

TV speakers have come a long way in recent years.  But they are still really lacking in sound quality.  It's also understandable that a full surround sound speaker system with the components, wiring, and all the mounting, can be a little intimidating.  A sound bar could be perfect for you.  And if you want the best one, RBH Sound is what you may need, in their RBH Sound 5600-iwr. Check back hear for the full review published here by the weekend ending 12/15/2024.  

You may have heard of SoundSkins with their great sound deadening kits.  They help you sound system sound better. And now they have expanded their product lines with subwoofer enclosures.  And they have them for vehicle specific as well.  And their build quality would carry over to the remaining models.  Check out the review with the link below:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2024/08/soundskins-dual-12-inch-sealed.html

 

If you travel, you probably bring a lap top with you.  But for quick weekend trips, just your laptop bag is not big enough. Targus has a solution.  It’s their CityGear Overnight bag.  Now you only need one bag.  Check out he review with the link below:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2024/04/targus-15-173-citygear-overnight-travel.html

 

Some of us may find ourselves in front of a computer for long hours.  This could be do to losing track of time while getting your game on, or maybe it’s working from home.  Working from home has gotten a lot more popular thanks to COVID. Either way, a high quality gaming chair could be what your body needs.  A quality chair will also give years of use, and Thermaltake provides a product for both.  Check out the review with the link below:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2024/06/thermaltake-argent-e700-real-leather.html

 

There are a lot of products for building a computer, and it all starts with the case.  And to make it fun, there are some cool designs.  Thermaltake has one of those cool case designs in the Thermaltake Tower 300. It looks like a cryochamber. Check out the review with the link below:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2024/06/thermaltake-tower-300-computer-case.html

 

I like to be comfortable when I travel.  And if I’m outdoors when it’s hot out, that can be a tall order.  Torras was up to the task, and provided their Coolify 3.  It’ a portable personal air conditioner that wraps around your neck. It even provides heat for winter use.  Check out the review with the link below:

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2024/02/torras-coolify-3-wearable-air.html

 

Yeyian provides economical products, and manages to provide good quality at the same time.  If you are building a system that uses RGB theme, or maybe it’s time to replace your keyboard and mouse, Yeyian has a product for you.  Check out the revie with the link below:  

https://www.stereowiseplus.com/2024/07/yeyian-shift-3-in-1-rgb-gaming-mouse.html

We at Stereowise Plus hope that these gave you some good ideas for gifts for your loved ones.  They are great products from some amazing companies.  They are well made, and will provide your loved ones with years of use.  Thanks for reading and following us.  And from our family to yours, Happy Holidays!