Every week, the Men’s Folio Team shares about the latest tech items that they desire, not limiting to whether these gadgets will actually end up in their possession. This week, it’s all about audio devices — think speakers, headphones, earphones and even instruments.
Sound plays a bigger part in our perception of the world than we think. We hear to communicate, be alerted and oriented to our surroundings, but beyond survival, we hear so we can appreciate the colourful world of music (that we too often take for granted).
Gathered in this round-up are some audio devices that make sound come alive in a new way for the team. Read on if you would like to experience sound the way our team prefers to.
Asaph Low, Managing Editor
Manson MA 2020 Red Santa Limited Edition
With Muse’s next studio album release “Will of the People” just around the corner, getting an instrument that belts out the electronic riffs sounds just about right. The Manson MA 2020 Red Santa Limited Edition is based on Muse frontman Matt Bellamy’s most iconic custom guitars, with various upgrades available for serious guitarists. If all else fails, it serves as an impressive talking piece in the living room.
Bryan Goh, Deputy Editor
Devialet Dione
The existence of eight internal subwoofers in the Devialet Dione means that I can already imagine the sound quality of whatever I plan to play on it: the entire Outpost Transmission album by 808 State, the odd pop album (I’m a really late Dua Lipa stan), and 24 hour compilations of whale sounds that will entertain me as I write.
Lance Aeron, Art Assistant
Razer Blackshark V2
Ever since I built my setup, the only thing I’m missing is a good headset. Or rather one that is of optimal functionality, unlike my current budget one.
Charmaine Tan, Senior Digital Writer
Beats Fit Pro True Wireless Earbuds — Kim K Special Edition
I was going to include these anyway despite my qualms with the colours and wired charging because the Beats Fit Pro delivers really good sound, has a snug fit, and actually stays on during intense sweat sessions while — surprise — keeping the insides of my ears dry. So, imagine my surprise when Kim Kardashian announced her rendition of the Beats Fit Pro in the gorgeous Moon, Dune and Earth. How am I supposed to stay neutral?
Manfred Lu, Senior Fashion Stylist & Writer
Nothing Ear 1
There’s something about a wireless earpiece that’s just so pleasingly designed; sleek edges, clean lines, an impactful clear case that exposes its inner beauty. The Nothing Ear 1 just flutters the heart the same way an AirPod once did, and its affordable price point just makes it all the more desirable.
Izwan Abdullah, Associate Creative Director
Teenage Engineering Red OB–4 The Magic Radio
You know that scene in the movie Say Anything… where John Cusack holds a boombox over his head outside Diane’s bedroom window? Imagine that scene again with this Teenage Engineering The Magic Radio equipped with a 2-hour playback on a virtual tape.
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