Ryobi introduces the Tek4 AllPlay MP3 player powered by Tek4 4v lithium ion battery technology. This tool offers a number of advanced features such as: it plays all the most popular music files, an easy intuitive interface allows for quick navigation, has an angled display so that the MP3 controls are always in plain sight and compact size for convenience. The AllPlay MP3 player from Tek4 innovation is the perfect music player for anyone who lives the rugged lifestyle, enjoys athletic activities, or in tough jobsite conditions. This MP3 player is impact, dust and water resistant and is also backed by a two year warranty. Item includes MP3 player, armband, headphones, battery and charger.

• Up to 72 hours of continuous runtime
• Easy intuitive interface allows for easy navigation with an angled interface to keep controls in plain sight
• Armband and built in clip for easy portability
• Kit includes ear phones, armband, battery and standard charger
• MFG Model # : RP4510

After hearing all the buzz about Jerry Harvey’s JH13 Pro custom in-ear monitor (IEM) I knew I just had to get my hands (ears) on a pair of them. I was not disappointed – Jerry didn’t just hit a home run with these, he crushed the ball screaming halfway across the world, umm yeah that good. The JH13 Pro headphones are not to be confused with “high end” ear buds or earphones… they are simply in a different class altogether – the Super Earf*cking Freakingly Bitchin High End. The sound quality is nothing short of stunning.

Let me start off by getting the one-and-only negative out of the way… the JH13 Pro’s aren’t cheap, they will set you back $1099 plus a visit to the audiologist (about $50-$100).  With that said, let me tell you why I am more than willing to pull out my wallet for a pair of JH13 Pro’s (which should last you 10+ years).  I have tried the so-called “high end” earphones from Audio-Technica, Klipsch, Shure, Koss, Bose, etc… and most were good… but when it comes to music… “good” kinda hovers between seven to nine and the JH13 go to eleven! Read on for a detailed review of the JH13 Pro’s…

The process

First off, you have to buy the headphones here.  Then you find an audiologist in your area here.  At the audiologist ($50-$100) you will get a custom mold/impression of each ear canal made.  The process is painless and only takes about 15 minutes.  The audiologist basically injects a soft putty into your ear canal which forms into an impression. This does not feel as weird as it may sound – nothing like a wet willy.  Mail the impressions to JH Audio… and after a couple of weeks you should have your JH13 Pro’s delivered.

Picture of earmolds from the audiologist.

The product

The JH13 Pro IEM’s come in their own custom water resistant OtterBox with your name engraved on the outer case – classy touch.  Open up the cool hard case and there, in a black velvet pouch, you find your custom made invitation to an ear-orgy (the monitors), a cleaning tool, and a user’s manual.

When I removed the JH13 Pro monitors I immediately understood the cost.  They are as smooth as glass with virtually no seams or rough edges, my initials and a unique serial number printed on the clear plastic, you can see the six individual speakers, a tangle-proof cord, and more.  Before even connecting the IEM’s to an audio source I put them in my ears.  The fit is amazing – hard to beat custom fit – waaaay better than that time in band camp – and the sound isolation is shockingly good.

The sound

As the copious audible ear fornication begins the first thing you notice is the purity of the sound – the unparalleled noise cancellation provided by the monitors sets the stage for you to “hear” your music in its true unpolluted form. The fit is comfortable and snug… you don’t feel like they are going to fall out of your ears like other ear buds.

The JH13 Pro has the most well balanced and natural sound I have heard from any headphone or in-ear at any range or frequency. They have dual drivers for the highs, mids, and lows. Crazy but true… they fit 6 separate drivers and a high-tech crossover network into this small package.

I am truly hearing sounds in my music collection that I have not heard before. The separation is razor sharp and allows you to enjoy each instrument on its own. Bass extension, impact, and quality is clean and hits the lowest of notes with no sloppiness. The highs are crisp and sharp while still being pleasant and substantial. The mids are warm and comfortable.

Overall I have to say, yet again, the JH13 Pro in-ear monitors are the best and most engagingly rich earphones I have ever listened to. The soundstage is alive, brilliant, and dramatic. The whole experience has that decadently Roman, Caligula pimpin’ , eargasmic feel to it. It is an absolute pleasure to re-experience my music collection with the JH13 Pros.

If you�re into sharing music and videos on your iPod, this is a must have accessory for you and a friend. Great for car trips, plane flights, waiting rooms — anywhere you’re in the mood to share. Plug SmartShare into the mini-jack of any iPod, MP3, CD, portable DVD player or laptop computer and invite a friend to a party of two.  Made by Griffin Technology I especially like the individual volume control.  Super cheap here.

Since I am hopelessly addicted to my iPhone I am always on the lookout for gadgets that would let me get the most out of it. I came across a cool new gadget called the DryCase, which lets me take my iPhone underwater! It�s a nifty waterproof case that fits my iPhone perfectly. The DryCase is totally transparent, so not only I can see the screen perfectly, but I can also use the camera feature. It also comes with an armband, which happens to be buoyant, a great locking mechanism that creates a waterproof seal, an air pump that lets you suck the excess air out of the case, and a headphone and microphone jack that connects to your waterproof headphones (not included). By the way, even if you do not own an iPhone, the DryCase can be used with other mp3 players and even portable cameras. All in all, a pretty useful and well made gadget!

As if there’s not enough Hannah Montana merchandise on the market. A company called KNG America comes out with the Hannah Montana guitar style lamp. Plug in your MP3, Disney Mix Sticks or iPod into the lamp and play your favorite music through the powerful built-in speakers. Works with virtually all types of MP3 players. The lamp also has a night light feature.

Do you know any die hard Hannah Montana Fans that can’t live without this lamp? You’re in luck – click the link below to buy it for $49.99.

KNG AMERICA 001176 Hannah Montana Speaker Lamp

The new iPod Shuffle is super tiny and affordable enough to where everyone will have to have one.  The main problem/complaint with the new iPod Shuffle is the fact that the controls are on the supplied earphone cables.  This wouldn�t be such a problem if the earbuds weren�t so mediocre.  The folks at Scosche announced a simple fix, a control adapter for the iPod Shuffle that passes through the audio to your existing earbuds.

I�ve already seen several different sets of earbuds crop up that cater specifically to the new Shuffle, but who wants to drop $50 on a new set of earbuds when they�re perfectly happy with the ones they already have? That�s where the inline control adapter kit comes into play. This handy little device plugs into your Shuffle and allows you to use any ordinary pair of headphones or earbuds.

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Apparently the tiny iPod Shuffle wasn’t tiny enough. On Wednesday, Apple unveiled a 4GB Shuffle that’s half the size of its predecessor.

The new device is smaller than a AA battery yet holds up to 1,000 songs, Apple said. The preshrunk Shuffle also adds a new VoiceOver feature that can recite song titles, artists, and playlist names, as well as provide status information, such as battery life. Speaking of which, Apple said the gadget’s battery life clocks in at 10 hours.

Priced at $79, it comes in silver or black. The aluminum body of the third-generation Shuffle stands 1.8 inches tall and is 0.3 inch thick.

The navigation and volume controls are in a small protrusion on the right earphone cord.

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There are no shortage of wireless speaker systems for the shower� but how about the bath?  I know� I am going out on a limb here� but at least it is cute.  Perfect for the kid in your life who has to have music on at all times� even in the bath tub?

The iDuck plays off of any device with a 3.5mm headphone jack.  The transmitter is shaped like an egg.  This wireless music speaker runs off of 7 AAA batteries and will run you around $40 here.

You never know when you might lay down a sweet tune on your guitar and wish you recorded it.  Never wish again… buy the Ovation iDea Acoustic/Electric guitar for under $600.

On the side of the guitar you’ll find a control panel with an LCD display, mic input and USB connection, as well as a 4-way controller for navigating the menus and a set of basic EQ sliders covering the bass, mid and treb. You’re able to record just the guitar, the mic or whatever’s connected to an additional aux in jack, or you can mix them together for a more elaborate performance. Other features include a pitch-stable variable speed playback option, so you can slow things down while practicing a recorded song, and of course the ability to easily sync your recordings to a PC via the USB port.

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Considering everything is going to HD… makes sense that you would want to try and watch your iPod videos on your HD TV without having to use a lesser input.  Just checkout that backside… Aay Chiwawa!

The HomeDock HD Pro, "takes your stored media and pumps it out via HDMI in gorgeous 720p / 1080i, and the RS-232 control port should make it feel right at home in your current setup. $399 makes it yours."

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