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Audio How To Kill An Hour

Car buff or not, there’s something so exciting about buying a new car and investigating all of the technology that’s packed inside it, not to mention opening up the engine and seeing how powerful your new motor is. This is especially exciting when you’ve bought your car either outright or on finance through a company such as Motor Mill because you just know that the technology is going to blow your mind. However, when your car is a little outdated, the technology simply isn’t going to be as good. Luckily, there are a plethora of ways that you can turn your drab car into a fab technology-packed car! Check it out!

 

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Speaker system

There’s something so exhilarating about turning up the radio station and belting out your favourite tunes, especially on a long journey. However, many older cars don’t come with speakers that can handle loud volumes, thus sacrificing your listening quality. Why not install a speaker system into your car so that you can enjoy music, whether it’s a quick trip to the store or a long road trip, your journeys will be much more enjoyable! Your local car part retailer will stock speaker systems, and may be able to install them for you for a small fee!

No aux cable? No problem!

One of the biggest problems with older cars is not being able to plug in your own music and enjoy some advert-free listening and most importantly, be able to pick all of the songs you listen to. The easiest way of doing this is through an auxiliary cable, but if your car doesn’t cater to think, what’s the solution? If your car has a cigarette lighter (and let’s face it, most cars do), then you can simply buy an FM transmitter for your car, match it with an unused radio station, and you’ll be able to plug your phone into the transmitter either via aux cable or Bluetooth! They’re super cheap to buy and last for many years!

Driver safety and protecting your no claims

Being safe on the road is imperative, and so is building up your no claims. As you’re aware, the more years you have without claiming on your car insurance policy, the cheaper it’s going to be with each renewal. However, no matter how safely you drive there’s one thing you can’t count on – other drivers! One thing you learn quickly when you start driving is that the only person you can trust on the road is yourself. Do yourself a favour and buy a dash and rear camera for your car so that if you’re ever in an incident, you can prove that you were driving safely. This can also help bring the cost of your insurance down too, so it’s a win-win situation!

Footwell lighting

Finally, technology doesn’t always have to do something spectacular to impress, it simply needs to look good! Why not jazz up the interior of your car with some LED footwell lighting? Many taxi services do this to entertain and invite customers back time and time again, and it’s a great way of turning your motor from drab to fab.

Wonderboom

Waterproof, wireless and great sounding: Wonderboom

The Wonderboom is an ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker with a huge sound! Firstly the shape of the speaker, highlights how the sounds of the speaker will work. A rounded shape, almost like a short fat, squashed Amazon Alexa. It has HUGE buttons on the top to allow for easy access to controls. But why would we need easy access to controls? It’s simply just a bluetooth speaker.

Wonderboom: Features

That much it is but it is so much more, it’s waterproof! Plus it can float! So this can easily be used in the bath, shower, or even better, the sea or a swimming pool! If it gets dirty just simply give it a soak and the speaker will be free of damage!

The shape pays respects to the 360 degree sound that the Wonderboom produces, so wherever you are in the pool or in the room. You’ll receive the same level of sound volume and share the same experience! Not only that, there are two speakers inside the Wonderboom, to help produce that huge pumping thumping sound!

The Wonderboom has an enormous life. It comes with an incredible battery life of 10 hours! So you can go partying long into the day and night.

Wonderboom is also virtually indestructible, with being drop proof tested by up to five feet, it comes equipped with a hanging loop to easily attach to any bag, or backpack.

Finally the Wonderboom’s bluetooth and wireless capabilities are to be desired with up to 8 source devices being able to be stored on the device. It has a range of up to 33M too so you can be as free as you like and party without being constrained to the speaker!

The Wonderboom’s sound is something to be desired and we love it here at the How To Kill An Hour studio. It’s heavy and can pack quite the punch with the bass. A truly wonderful speaker that has a plethora of uses. It’s one not to be missed when going on holiday!

To purchase your own Wonderboom bluetooth speaker please click here!

Anker

Anker Bluetooth Earphones

Funk Butcher recently got a brand new set of headphones from Anker. He feels that match and can beat the big boys over at Beats. All for a small fee of £15 compared to £129!

Anker Bluetooth Earphones Features

The Anker Bluetooth headphones have a range of features like I:

  • SoundBuds Slim
    The Lightweight Earbuds that Defy Sweat and Rain
  • High-Fidelity Audio
    6mm drivers deliver crisp, clear music to your ears via a smooth, skip-free connection.
  • Built For Active Lifestyles
    SoundBuds Slim are designed to be slimline and light (15g), while offering serious performance. Magnetically attach together when not in use, or tuck away into the travel pouch.
  • Customizable Fit
    3-size EarTips and InEar-Hooks provide a sturdy, comfortable hold. Cable measures 55cm for universal fit and no annoying tangles. Adjust your cable length with the FitClip, or affix to your clothing for extra security via the Shirt Clip.
  • Water Resistant
    IPX4 nano coating ensures complete defence against sweat, or rain. Push yourself to your limit during workouts and SoundBuds Slim will handle your audio effortlessly.
  • Listen Longer
    Play for up to 7 hours; longer than most earphones on the market. Bluetooth 4.1 ensures a connection range of up to 33 ft, compatible with the iPhone 7 or any Bluetooth device.
  • Intuitive Control
    In-built microphone (with CVC Noise Suppression) and 3-button remote enable you to manage more conveniently – from skipping a song, to answering a call without touching your phone.
  • Note:
    SoundBuds Slim cannot be recharged by most portable chargers because a minimum output current lower than 100mA (0.1A) is required. Recharging via wall charger, car charger or computer USB port is recommended.

To listen to the guys chatting about this please click here!

 

Click here to purchase your own!

Usmain Speaker

Usmain speaker

Check out the Usmain egg-size super mini bluetooth portable speaker! Music: Rumble – https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/5

Posted by How To Kill an Hour on Tuesday, 19 September 2017

  • Small but Mighty: This Bluetooth Speaker is super mini. It’s small as an egg and ideal for use on the way, in the garden or on the beach. At the same time, it is distinguished by a powerful bass and clean sound.
  • With Hands-Free Calling: Thanks to the built-in microphone, you can call with this small portable speaker anywhere with your friends and familymembers as you want. It is a good solution to avoid headache when making longtime calling.
  • All in One Button Control: The wireless speaker has only one button. It allows you to set the voice, answer calls, adjust music, turn on and off.
  • Two Methods for Audio Play: This shower speaker of Usmain gives customers not only the opportunity to connect Smartphones over Bluetooth, but also can be used to work with other devices over 3.5mm Aux Input.
  • Excellent Customer Service: Usmain provides customer service in English and German with the response time of less than 12 hours on average.

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Purchase your own Usmain Speaker by clicking here!

Thodio Bluetooth Speakers

These bluetooth speakers not only look the part but they also sound the part! They are from Thodio and all of their range comes with HUGE speakers which out put LOUD, THUMPING BASS, which we are sure the neighbours will absolutely love you for! With the 2017 flagship product called the Thodio .50 cal A-Box with a 200RMS audiophile amplifier that drives custom filtered kevlar coned coaxial speakers with soft dome tweeters!

Buy your own Thodio by clicking here!

Taotronics Bluetooth Shower Speaker

  • Take a shower with the full band and sing along to your favorite songs
  • Wireless Bluetooth and stereo A2DP meaning you can put your mobile phone or tablet in a safe place while enjoying tunes or making phone calls
  • Water resistant IPX4 rating – protect against splashing water. Great for shower room, pool side, boat, bath tub, playground, etc.
  • 6 hours of audio playback with a soft rubber coating and strong silica gel suction cap
  • Compatible with iPhone, iPad, Android Smartphones, tablets, Windows phone, Bluetooth transmitter and other Bluetooth enabled stereo music devices

To listen to the guys chatting about this please click here!

To buy your own Taotronics BlueTooth Shower Speaker please click here!

Penclic KB3 Mini Keyboard

Penclic are proud to present their latest mini keyboard that looks and feels amazing. The whole case is made of metal and the buttons really feel fantastic to type on. They keyboard works for win, ios and android and connects via bluetooth or you can switch to corded connection if you prefer that.

To buy your own Penclic KB3 Mini Keyboard please click here!

To listen to the guys chatting about this please click here!

Invoxia NVX 200

Do you rely on your mobile line for your communications? Do you want more comfort and to be more efficient? NVX 200 is designed for you.

NVX 200 docking station provides to your mobile calls all the comfort of an office phone.

NVX 200 brings instant control of your mobile calls (answer calls, dial calls, browse call list, browse contact list, speed dials, easy muting of ongoing calls) and great audio quality to your conference calls.

To buy an Invoxia NVX 200 please click here!

To listen to the guys chatting about the Invoxia NVX 200 please click here!

Episode 210 Invoxia NVX 200!

iFrogz Coda Pop Bluetooth Speaker

Marcus recently checked out the iFrogz Coda Bluetooth speaker for the show and absolutely loved it!

Please see below the many features it has and click the links below to buy your own and check out Marcus talking about the speaker on the show:

– Wireless: The POP connects wirelessly via Bluetooth® and offers a 30-foot reception range.
– Portable: Small and with a water-resistant speaker, it brings a party everywhere it goes.
– Clever: A built-in microphone allows users to take calls hands-free.
– Powerful: Its 300mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery delivers two to three hours of tunes.
– Versatile: It’s compatible with 3.5mm AUX cables and includes a micro-USB charging cable.

To buy your own iFrogz Coda Pop Speaker please click here!

To listen to Marcus chatting about this please click here!