As “audiophile” gear pricing approaches a stratospheric level, making it less and less viable for the public, it’s reassuring to find a company dedicated to high-quality, yet affordable products. Emotiva’s entry level BasX line includes the BasX TA-100 Stereo Preamp/Dac/Tuner With Integrated Amplifier, BasX S8 Subwoofer, and the Airmotiv B1 two-way bookshelf monitor loudspeaker. How does this affordable system 2.1 system sound? Read our review to find out!

Harris Fogel, with Nancy Burlan and Alan Lewine, posted 5/29/2018

Computers have been an integral aspect of automobile design for the past 40 years. Initially they were just limited to engine controls, but now the technology is virtually unlimited and touches upon every aspect of a modern automobile. Does a lit “Check Engine” light start your day? Want to know what it means, and how to reset it? The solution is a code reader. Code Readers, once relegated to dealerships and professional auto repair shops, are now easily available, and the Innova line is highly regarded among DIY-ers and professionals alike. In this review we look at three different units from Innova – their 3160g and 3100j OBD2 ScanTools and the consumer friendly 3211a DRIVE Bluetooth Code Reader.

Harris Fogel with Nancy Burlan and Frank Schramm, posted 4/15/2018

Cleaning might not be everyone’s idea of an enjoyable way to spend an evening, but the promise of faster, easier, and more thorough cleaning is a universal goal. Most people want to roll up their sleeves, get the cleaning job done, and move on to the pursuit of more fun ways to spend leisure time. The Drillbrush Power Scrubber, a handy set of brushes that work with your cordless drill, make quick work of many cleaning jobs. It’s also a uniquely American small business story. Read on to learn more about Drillbrush.

Nancy Burlan & Harris Fogel posted 3/25/2018

The ginormous 2018 Consumer Electronics Show held each January is the largest showcase of what you might expect is consumer based electronic gear. Here are some reviews including Jabra Bluetooth earphones, Turntables from music hall, Batteries from Anker and MyCharge, Netgear Arlo Home Security and 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches, Ring, Lutron’s Caséta system, Surecall Fusion 2Go 2.0, Sony Alpha S7 III, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC Classic, and the Light L16.

Harris Fogel, posted 2/28/2018