Worth Checking Out Against the High-End Brands
350029
I'd been wanting a stand mixer for some years now, never having owned one, and not wanting to 'waste' the money on one. This was particularly since I wanted a good quality one, and not 'get what I paid for' as I'm sure under $200 wasn't going to go far. Plus, we have little bench space in our kitchen and a stand mixer tends to take up a fair amount of a countertop. However, after a fair amount of research, I discovered the Cheftronic Stand Mixer. Good reviews and, even better, great price. I ummed and ahhed for a couple of months, then finally took the plunge and purchased one of the red SM-986s.

I've had it for two months now, and do not regret my purchase at all. The bowl is large enough for the double batches of cookies I make (one batch for home and one for my cookie-monster work colleagues!) and I really like the sucker feet to ensure the mixer doesn't move even while dealing with the stiffest of doughs at the highest speed. It comes with all the standard attachments you'd expect of any stand mixer, including a flexible beater paddle - this has a silicone cover that enables scraping around the sides of the bowl so you don't have to keep stopping the mixer to scrape batters down yourself.

The only criticism I have is the difference between speeds 3 and 4; it's almost exponential! However, for the price and the quality of the mixer, overall  am extremely happy with this and even my mother-in-law, who has a professional stand mixer (brand is probably the best-known for stand mixers), loves mine and says she'll get a Cheftronic when she needs to replace her current mixer.
562471
I decided it was time to upgrade my surround sound speakers, and I would start with my fronts and center speakers. I had to keep my budget under $1000. I spent several weeks researching and ended up focusing on Klipsch. During my research I found that there is no middle ground with Klipsch reviewiers; people either hateem or they loveem (although most lovedem) and the reason some hatedem was because Klipsch uses horns to help deliver the high end frequencies and some reviewers felt overwhelmed with too much brilliant high end. The high end issue made me a bit skittish. But on the other hand I might be one of those people that loveem. I am an experienced studio sound tech with a critiqued ear and I am fussy about my audio quality.

So I figured I had 30 days to return them if I didn't like them and I pulled the trigger on the R-26F for fronts and the R-25C for the center speaker. Well guess what? I won't be returning them. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I lovedem. There is more noticeable high end with these Klipsch speakers, but certainly not overbearing. I think the subtle higher end adds to the dimension of the mix. I hear things that I could not hear with my previous speakers like the tinkling high end frequencies of running water or falling rain, the sounds of glass breaking or small stones dropping to the ground. I am very impressed with these speakers. The mids sound nicely balanced, and the lows are also very good for 6  inch woofers. But Im using a subwoofer to deliver my lows on a 7.2.4 dolby atmos setup, so that's not an issue with me.

So why are there a certain amount of people that don't like the high end with Klipsch? I can only come to the conclusion that some are more sensitive to high frequencies than others. Fortunately I am not one of those people. I think these are great sounding speakers for the money, and I also love the looks. I will be upgrading the rest of my setup with Klipsch in the future.
2011621
I used to  " sell " lots of their product in times past -  I owned a retail store - after 15 + years their Quality is unmatched for the price !
2013718
When I set out to find a new headset I had expressive lows and bass in mind, as to contrast the more neutral Sennheiser and Bose headphones I use regularly. I picked these up after some research because I got the impression they're even better than V-MODA's more premium offerings in this regard. I've been using these for the last few days, primarily for listening to electronic music and PC-gaming but I've watched movies and listened to a good bit of classical music with them now too. Anyway here are my impressions;

The aesthetics and build quality are fantastic, they truly seem built to last. Unfortunately, the earpads are too small and "pinch" my ears after a couple hours. I've never really had this issue with other around ear headphones, even smaller ones like this. I suspect it is the strong clamping adding to the issue. If I keep them I'll have to get the $20 XL pads. That aside they're otherwise very comfortable, even wearing glasses.

Now the audio. Loud, booming bass and treble. Excellent noise-insulation. I was not going in expecting the nuanced highs and mids I experience with Sennheiser and the like, but I was not expecting it to be this muddy either. It's disappointing because I was hoping for a daily driver, not a more "niche" use pair of headphones. However, they're absolutely great for gaming and listening to electronic and rock music. They demolish my far more expensive headphones in this regard. Admittedly I haven't tried a $300+ pair of headphones that emphasis said genres.

In-short. Great build, small earpads. Great sound for niche uses, mediocre otherwise. I don't know if I'll keep them, I'll give it another week or so. I think they're overpriced (and I've spent three times as much on other sets). The build is nice, but I seriously doubt these sound much better than some random $50 name-brand "bass" headphones. Given the earpad situation, they're really $150. I think they're worth $80 tops with proper earpads.
3429011
Sometimes the old axiom is true that the best simply costs more. If these Bose QC 25's are not the absolute gold-standard of active noise-cancelling over-the-ear headphones I do not know what brand is. Not cheap but these Bose are simply awesome and worth the additional money.
4632025
They come very close to the quality of other well known brands and they cost about half of the cost for the other brands.
3805312
Overall my impression of these is much better than I had expected.  While I don't believe that all cheaper cosmetics are inferior to more expensive brands, the price can sometimes be a good indicator of the quality you are getting.  However, these lipsticks have several redeeming qualities.
+ 12 Shades.
+ Great Value.
+ Smooth Application.
+ Nice pigmentation.
+ Sleek Design.

With this set, you get 12 different shades; 5 being reds/pinks and the other 7 being nudes.  While I feel as though all work well with my skin tone, I would have liked to have received less nudes.  While I like nudes, I more of a fan of reds and darker tones than nude, however, that is just my personal preference.  Overall, all the colors are very nice and pretty, just not quite the color scheme I would typically go for.

Purchasing this set you are getting a pretty excellent value when you consider the price and the quality of the product.  At $25.99 for 12 lipsticks, you are only paying about $2.16 per lipstick, which is fairly cheap by most standards.  Considering the overall quality of the lipsticks this is a pretty good deal; while they might not be top of the line, they are nice and worth the price.

Unlike some other lipsticks I have tried these have a very smooth application and do not feel drying to my lips when wearing.  Some of my favorite lipsticks that are long-wear and waterproof feel extremely dry when I wear them, almost like they are sucking all the moisture from my lips.  These, however, feel more moisturizing.  Nowhere in the description does it specifically say that they are a moisturizing lipstick, however, they are not one that I feel is going to dry out you lips either.

In general, the pigmentation of the shades is really nice.  There are a few colors that are a bit more translucent than others in the set, however, they are not so translucent that you have to apply a large amount in order to see any color.  The colors that are more translucent just take a little bit more application.  However, this also keeps them from being an overly harsh color (especially with the darker colors).

I love the design of the tube, I find that I prefer lipstick tubes that in some way offer you the chance to see the color of the product before picking it up.  I have several lipsticks that just have a solid tube and if they are not one I wear frequently I tend to forget exactly what the color looks like, so if I decided to wear one of those I have to go through and open each to check the color.  Having a color well at the bottom of each tube gives you the opportunity to view which color you are picking up without having to open it.

For some other points not previously mentioned, I find that the wear time is decent but not the best I have used.  If you use your mouth a lot throughout the day (drinking, eating, smoking, etc.) you will most likely have to re-apply.  I find during my normal 8-hour work shift I usually need to re-apply 1 to 2 times.  I also feel like some of the shades have an almost matte appearance, but not entirely matte.  None of the colors seem overwhelmingly shimmery or shiny and none resemble a gloss like finish.  If you'll notice in my swatches, two of the colors appear to be wet, this is because they were sweating in the tube.  This is most likely due to the temperature during shipping and does not affect the overall quality of the product, it is best to just let them re-absorb the moisture and dry on their own.  The packaging they came in was pretty standard, it was just a plain, white box and they were all placed inside.

Overall, this is a pretty great set with some pretty great shades.  I would definitely purchase again.

-- I received this product at a discount for my honest & unbiased review. My review & rating are based on my experience with the product. This product earned its rating. --
3782084
I own the 108320 monoprice earbuds along with the less known Button Design and Black & Red earbuds. The 108320 are amazing and far superior to any other monoprice headphones. If you haven't checked those out yet be sure to. The Button Design and Black & Red earbuds are also exceptional but not quite as good as the 108320s.

These earbuds along with the Black & Reds come packaged in a box instead of a little baggy which makes them more desirable. They also come with three sizes of eartips making them much more comfortable than the single stock tip. The look to them is also intriguing.

On a side note, before using any of the monoprice headphones I burned them in using a burn in mechanism and pink noise for over 100 hours to ensure optimum sound quality. So these headphones were well burned in when I tested their sound quality. The quality isn't bad but it's rather uneven. There is very heavy bass which becomes overwhelming at times and the mids are very overpowered by both the bass and the highs. The sound is also kind of airy and it sounds "hollow" which is due to its off-balance sound.

The build quality seems good, not going to break easily. But the sound quality works at times for certain types of songs but really distorts others.

Overall they are not the best monoprice headphones I've had. Check out the others I mentioned.

UPDATE: The more I play general music through these the better they've started to sound. That and your ears get used to the sound. They are still not particularly even with some levels outweighing the others but they aren't bad. Still, there are better monoprice headphones available.
2196850
quality usually costs a little more, but it's worth it.
3654083
I decided to get a set of in-ear buds for comfort reasons, as the type that come with Mp3 players are very uncomfortable and end up being downright painful over time. It was recommended to me by a friend that I look for specific brands (namely Sony or Sennheiser), because if I'm spending the money anyway, I may as well get great quality sound. The clarity and richness of the sound these earbuds produce is, in my experience, unparalleled. I've also had a chance to listen to Sony brand in-ear buds and the Sonys struck me as being slightly more bass-driven, but the mid and upper-range sounds lacked the clarity and fullness that I get from the Sennheisers. The build quality is outstanding overall.

There are many reviews out there warning people about fake Sennheiser products, and that was a genuine concern for me. Luckily, I got an authentic pair at an awesome price and couldn't be more pleased. There is very slight cord noise during exercise, which is not unusual for in-ear buds. Using the included cord clip to minimize impact on the cord eliminates the problem. A good test: If you hold the wire between your fingers and tap on the wire below (not the portion between your fingers and your ears) you should hear zero cord noise, and if you do, this is a sign of a knockoff set.

As a first-time buyer of this brand, I am now sold on the fact that they've earned their reputation for making high quality products for real audiophiles.
1191608
Best brand on the market for this style and cost.
996631
Very impressed and glad I didn't spend more for some of the other brands that were more expensive. Give them a try.
1835741
I am likely one of the more senior audio consumers to post reviews. However, this only means I have more past experiences listening to a wide variety of audio components over the years. Until buying this Harmon Kardon product, my favorite brand has been Onkyo. I am a big fan of their WRAT technology incorporated into many of their amplifiers. Based on many positive consumer reviews, that fact that JBL is a HK brand, and that professional "experts" also have given the 3490 props, I decided to to give it a chance to be my new audio "time machine". I enjoy a wide spectrum of music genres that includes classic jazz and rock vinyl from the 1960-80 period as well as electronic, new age, metal, and blues from all decades. Having stated just some of what gets "jammed" through the 3490 at this house, I can say that my money was well spent. Let's also remember another key feature here and that is the very cool option of returning an Amazon item if for some reason it does not meet your requirements. From a shipping standpoint, I live about 20 miles from a regional Amazon warehouse. Most of my Amazon-stocked orders arrive the next day even with standard shipping. Now how great is that for sating your impulse-buying urges? Dangerous? Yup.

Just a couple of other quick thoughts on this unit. My input sources are laptop iTunes library, ion turntable,  and iPod on occasion. I don't currently stream or XM on this HK unit. Speakers are a new pair of Sony SSF 6000's (also an Amazon purchase) and an Onkyo powered subwoofer. For a straight up "economy" stereo system this HK 3490 combined with the Sony's and Onkyo sub just "rips". If you are seeking a quality stereo amplifier, not an AV home theatre type receiver, and are working with a sensible budget, this HK 3490 should please most regular folks.
3643114
High Build Quality -- Would definitely recommend over the lesser quality knock-offs.
1542035
High-quality products and highly recommend review you can review
2157797
I dabble a lot in these brands that thrive on the "sale" mentality. Akribos, Stuhrling, Invicta, Rotary, and a whole gaggle of others. They post an MSRP of hundreds of dollars, and when that huge number gets crossed out with something like $60-$100 below it, many people think they have to jump on that ASAP before that price goes back up. It's false inflation. These are watches that were meant to sell for $60-$100 all along. That price will never go back up. That being said, of the "SALE SALE SALE!" brands, Akribos is my favorite and this watch in particular is well worth the $100-ish they are asking for. Like the other reviewer stated, it is much more of a lighter gray. It probably won't go with a lot of your outfits if you're conscious about things like that. It is very striking and surprisingly high quality for its genre. This is a solid, gorgeous watch; but just make sure you have a lighter wardrobe to match it or it will stand out like a sore thumb.
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For those who don't want to read the whole review, in short, these are some extremely affordable, sleek and modern sneakers and I highly recommend them.

I don't really write reviews ever; in fact, this is my first one. But I felt compelled to write one for the following reasons:

1. These are very affordable

2. With this price point, they have held up extremely well for the 6-7 months that I've had them for.

3. Above all else, these shoes are extremely versatile and pair with most anything.

It's not common that you come across shoes at this price, and also don't have the sole falling off after only three months of wear; I've had this happen to me before.

When it comes to affordable fashion, you are always taking the gamble of price vs quality and longevity. Bieng the broke college student that I am, I'm consistently looking for alternative options to the pricey tags on fashionable, high end brands. Sadly, more often than not, the quality and workmanship of an item takes a massive hit at a price point such as this. But, with that being said, every once and a while, you come across a few gems; this I believe this one of them.

Adidas has always been a trustworthy brand from my experience, and with the company also sporting the classic sambas (which I highly recommend as well and literally hold up forever), it's not much surprise that these are up to that same standard.

Sure, these won't age like the Sam Smiths that everyone is rocking now  due to the synthetic leather upper, but this does make the care of a these shoes much more manageable in what is already a struggle to keep any white shoes to stay white.

As far as the versatility of these, I've worn them with skinny jeans and a leather jacket, to a navy blazer and dressy chinos. You can dress them up and down, and that is the beauty of the white sneaker in general; it should be in every man's wardrobe and shoe rotation.

If you're looking for a affordable alternative to all the high end white sneakers, and won't rather not break the bank in purchasing a pair shoes, these are a fantastic option. Over all, just a dope shoe at a extremely affordable price.

(Pro tip, add some thinner, white dress shoe laces for an even more clean and modern look.)