Mac One-On-One Lessons | S. Burlington

It wasn’t all that long ago when someone would look at a set of speakers and think, ‘only bigger speakers can give a bigger sound!’ That’s definitely starting to change, and not only in size, but the way in which you can connect to the speakers as well.

I was a little skeptical when I first started using the **Soundmatters foxL V2 Portable Speakers,**:http://www.smalldog.com/product/79658/at_bis but after listening to a few songs, I came away very impressed. The best thing about these speakers was not just the sound, but the fact that the speakers or the audio device that you’re using (assuming it can connect to Bluetooth) don’t have to be plugged in.

The Soundmatters foxL speakers are a completely wireless solution. The speakers themselves have up to a 12 hour battery life, and you can connect your devices with Bluetooth anywhere up to 30 feet away. That pretty much sealed the deal for me. One other added feature is that you can actually make hands-free phone calls with these speakers, which is something you don’t see in a lot of portable speaker setups.

All in all, this little guy will impress you with every feature. Gone are the days of wires and big bulky boom boxes on your shoulder. Now you can listen to these sweet sounds in your kitchen, dorm room, on the trails, or at the beach.

Come on in and check them out. I think you’ll like what you see and hear.

*iPad Accessories*

Everything you need to start using your iPad to its fullest.

Purchase an “*Apple Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard*”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/78739/at_bis with an “*Ethic WINGStand*”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/79505/at_bis and a “*Hammerhead Stylus*”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/80341/at_bis and save $15 off the total package price!

*Only*
*$84.97*

*Apple TV*

Did you know the Apple TV doesn’t come with an HDMI cable to connect it to your HDTV? We’ll take care of that. Purchase an “*Apple TV*”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/80135/at_bis with a “*6-ft Hammerhead HDMI Cable*”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/75585/at_bis and save $10 off the total package price!

*Only*
*$107.98*

*A Hearty Hello From SB*

What’s up, Best in Showroom readers! It’s so great to be back in the saddle and writing for you once again. We have a fantastic lineup this month for all of you audiophiles — so much so that I’ve dubbed this month “Sick Sounds September!” We have reviews on audio solutions from Small Dog veterans, as well as some new faces, but perhaps the biggest news is that we’re now carrying the super-popular Beats by Dr. Dre line of headphones!

We’re also excited to announce that our S. Burlington Service department has gotten a bit of a makeover. Due to an overwhelming increase in repairs over the last two months (about 45%!), we have decided to expand our Service check-in counter. We have more than doubled the space, and we hope that this will help to alleviate backup and serve our customers better. There are more changes in store, but it’s a start! The best part is that we’ll have no downtime — by the time you read this, it will all be finished.

So, after you’ve given these reviews the once-over, come into any of our retail locations to test out some amazing headphones for yourself! **Both our S. Burlington and Manchester locations will be open on Labor Day, Monday, September 3rd.**

Mike
“**michaelb@smalldog.com**”:mailto: michaelb@smalldog.com

As a longtime fan of “**Urbanears**”:http://www.smalldog.com/mfg/?MfrName=Urbanears, I was excessively excited when we got the first “**Zinken**”:http://www.smalldog.com/search?x=0&y=0&search=zinken over-ear models in.

New Urbanears?! Yes, please! At $149.99, these professional-style headphones are ready to leap off the shelves and into the club. As is standard with Urbanears, they come in a vast variety of colors.

So what makes the Zinken so fancy? Well, for one thing, the headphones are equipped with a versatile set of inputs. Need to plug in to an amp? Zinken has a 6.3mm (1/4 inch) output cable. Need to make a dash for the bus to the soundtrack of your iPhone? Zinken has a 3.5mm (1/8 inch) output cable, too.

The Zinken model is particularly solid, with two metal hinges of fair bulk that allow the speakers themselves to swivel and turn freely. The headphones are very well-made, with no ragged seams or jutting plastic. The fit over the ears is tight, so people with glasses and earrings, beware!

They sound good, like you’d expect from a pair of headphones in that price range. Urbanears have a particularly well-developed balance of treble and bass, and the Zinkens are no exception. It’s hard not to dance with these guys on!

Style, color, and sound. Come demo our floor model in “**South Burlington!**”:http://www.smalldog.com/burlington

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Attention! Our Manchester, NH and S. Burlington, VT retail stores (as well as Service in each location) will be **OPEN** on Monday, September 3.

Our Waitsfield store and headquarters will be closed and will reopen Tuesday, September 4 at the regular time.