audio accessories

Read Cult of Mac’s latest posts on audio accessories:

AirFly 2 easily connects any audio source to AirPods [Review] ★★★★

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Twelve South AirFly 2 with AirPods★★★★
Your AirPods get more useful with AirPods 2.
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AirFly 2 from Twelve South can wirelessly connect your AirPods to any 3.5mm audio jack. It’s great for airline entertainment systems and gym machines. The new version has a longer battery life, adds new volume controls and costs less than its predecessor.

I tested the wireless audio adapter with AirPods and other headphones, as well as a variety of audio sources. Here’s why I’m quite pleased with it.

This may be the best USB-C hub you can buy for your iPad Pro

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The sun finally came out, so I took this photo outside.
The sun finally came out, so I took this photo outside.
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Ever since I got a 2018 iPad Pro last year, I’ve gone through a drawerful of USB-C hubs. And finally, I’ve found one that works. Or rather, one that works without any odd, annoying or inexplicable behavior. It’s the Kingston Nucleum, it doesn’t have quite enough ports, and it’s just great.

Save on highly reviewed noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones [Deals]

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These Bluetooth over-ears sport noise cancellation and a 30 hour battery life, making them the perfect travel companion.
These Bluetooth over-ears sport noise cancellation and a 30 hour battery life, making them the perfect travel companion.
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Let’s be honest. For most of us, traveling is more about the sights than the sounds. On the plane, train or out in the world, noise-canceling headphones make it easy to be alone with your music or shows. Black Friday approaches, so it’s a great time to get a set for a fraction of the usual price.

We’ve got the Bluetooth headphones and earbuds you’re looking for [Deals]

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We've rounded up some of the best deals on the coolest Bluetooth audio gear out there.
We've rounded up some of the best deals on the coolest Bluetooth audio gear out there.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Bluetooth is the way personal audio works these days. But there are so many variations on the wireless theme, it can be hard to know where to start. So we’ve rounded up some of the best deals on the coolest Bluetooth audio gear. Bone conduction earphones, noise cancelling headphones, and other top shelf gear is here for bottom dollar prices. Read on for more details:

These Bluetooth earbuds can groove for days [Deals]

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These Bluetooth earbuds come with a charging case that boosts it to 60 hours of continued use.
Nova earbuds come with a universal charging case that provides up to 60 hours of audio bliss.
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Bluetooth audio is popular because it’s portable, wireless and generally convenient. Unfortunately, it’s also energy-intensive, so commutes or trips to the gym often need to be coordinated with battery life. Not so with this set of long-lasting Bluetooth earbuds.

These Beats-style noise-canceling headphones won’t break the bank [Deals]

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Don't drop hundreds of bucks on a set of headphones when you can spend way less for the same features.
Don't drop hundreds of bucks on a set of headphones when you can spend way less for the same features.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

We’ve all been conditioned to look with envy at a set of Beats headphones. But that’s mostly marketing, and the allure of expensive toys. Turns out it’s possible to get comparable sound quality for a fraction the cost.

Bliss out with noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones and save 69% [Deals]

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These over-ear headphones combine 35 hour battery life with Bluetooth convenience and noise cancellation.
These over-ear headphones combine 35 hour battery life with Bluetooth convenience and noise cancellation.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

When you put your music on, most of us want the outside world to stay out. You also want great sound quality, long life and wireless convenience. And guess what: We’ve found all that in one set of over-ear Bluetooth headphones.

Pick the best Bluetooth speaker for your summer soundtrack [Deals]

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Pick up the Bluetooth speaker that fits your summer plans.
Pick up the Bluetooth speaker that fits your summer plans.
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Summer trips are always better with the right playlist. So we’ve rounded up some of the best speakers for outings of all kinds. That includes a speaker that’s not much bigger than an iPhone, a super tough, waterproof speaker, and even one that doubles as a lamp. Read on for more details:

Carry your summer tunes in style with these awesome earbuds [Deals]

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Just in time for summer, we've rounded up the best deals on ultra portable earbuds.
Just in time for summer, we've rounded up the best deals on ultra portable earbuds.
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There are lots of ways to listen to your music on the go. In fact, there might be too many. So we’ve rounded up a trio of awesome earbud options for personal audio, just in time for summer, and at some insanely discounted prices. Everything is discounted by half off or more, read on for more details:

Pick up the portable speaker of your dreams [Deals]

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Bring your favorite tunes and shows wherever you go with one of these massively discounted Bluetooth speakers.
Bring your favorite tunes and shows wherever you go with one of these massively discounted Bluetooth speakers.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Carrying your music around has never been easier. In fact, the options are almost overwhelming. So we’ve rounded up some of the best portable speakers at the best prices, from speakers you can take on a hike to speakers you can shower with. Everything is going for more than half off the usual price, read on for more details:

Juggle sound with these paired speaker spheres [Deals]

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This Bluetooth speaker splits in two, for much more flexible stereo arrangements.
This Bluetooth speaker splits in two, for much more flexible stereo arrangements.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Bluetooth speakers usually take the form of a brick or a giant pill. Whether you are trying to enjoy music in the comfort of your home or blasting tunes during an intense workout, finding the perfect bluetooth speaker isn’t an easy feat. Most of the time people look for speakers that hit on both fronts–style and function.

Fanny Wang On-Ear Wang Headphones: Great-Sounding Headphones You May Have Missed [Review]

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Now, I’m no audiophile — I don’t buy speakers made from rare woods and rich leathers — but I know what I like, and I like the Fanny Wang On-Ear Headphones ($170).

Originally released around last year’s CES, the Fanny Wang On-Ear Wangs, from sound to design, were built to compete squarely with the Dr. Dre Beats Solo On-Ear Headphones ($200) by Monster. So do they make the cut? Or are they wiggity wiggity wack?