Saturday, November 8, 2025

Headphones for Audiophiles

I know there are some of you out there that like to slip on a pair of headphones and get lost in the sound and music of your favorite artist and/or composer. Why are you doing them wrong and not experiencing the true depth and emotion of their recording? Think they sound good through your Bose over-ear headphones. Pfffft.

Start with these:

https://mezeaudio.com/products/109-pro

Graduate to these:

https://mezeaudio.com/products/elite-tungsten

And if you are a super-technical audiophile and need to have the absolute best there is, you will need bank wires to buy most of this gear. Dig in, do your research, have some fun.

https://www.audiogon.com/

 

Boots for a lifetime.

Handmade in Canada, ay, there is a style here that will check your box for the perfect boot. Maybe it is their classic Chelsea or perhaps The Scout. Do you prefer the look, feel and durability of Cordovan? They have that as well. Handmade and serviceable for many worn-out soles or even general repairs. They will take a bit to break them in, just like any good boot.

https://viberg.com/


The Time is Now

If you are looking for that perfect accessory that will tell you the time, look no further than the NIXIE tube clock. Retro lovers unite! These unique hand-made clocks will look good in any environment and will certainly be conversation starters. I want one for my office. Wonder where I can buy one? Hmmm…

https://nixieshop.com/nixie-clock-slim-model-2-solid-wood-with-plastic-bottom.html


More home and office Goodness

 

Are you aware that Dyson makes products other than those that suck? Yep, surprise. And they have modern-day lighting figured out. From the early morning of dawn to the warm rays of the last light of dusk, you will enjoy this lamp. Watch the video and look at how it “stows away”. Super neat.

https://www.dyson.com/lighting/floor-lamps

For the Chef’s in the House

 

Presenting the Anova Precision Countertop Oven. But it is so much more than that. Bake, convection, steam, sous vide, proof, steam roast, broil, the list goes on. Here is where it get cool. Whatever you are going to cook, put it in the oven, it sees it with cameras, knows the food you are cooking, and recommends the perfect cook. If you don’t trust the tech (and you should), you can scan the recipe from your phone to the oven so you will produce Julia Childs perfection every time.

https://anovaculinary.com/products/anova-precision-oven

Prometheus Design Werx

I am always on the hunt for items that have a utilitarian purpose. This little carry capsule not only looks cool (like a little grenade) but is made of titanium and will hold some essentials. Carry waterproof matches, some twine, emergency cash, and a little knife. Throw it in your pocket or clip it to your backpack. Good to go.

https://prometheusdesignwerx.com/collections/pocket-tools/products/ti-sst-dtb?variant=39594196140118


FLIR technology in your pocket

 

Who wouldn’t want FLIR technology in your pocket? Looking for a leak, having an issue with a breaker and need to identify which one is ‘hot’. Need to find water damage? Or, do you just need a good reason to buy a cool toy? That’s good enough for me!

https://www.flir.com/products/flir-one-pro/