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Digital Trends
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Save $200 on Campfire Audio's IEMs that push the limits of what earbuds can do
Here's something you won't find on our list of the best earbuds but you may be interested in if you're deep into the music space or play music yourself. They're Campfire Audio's Supermoon IEMs. An IEM is a type of earbud (though some may argue it is its own, separate device) that sit directly in your ear canal (IEM stands for In-Ear Monitors) and provide a 'pure' sound free of post-processing. They're typically used for live audio feedback by musicians but are also appreciate by audiophiles for their extreme quality. Of course, with that great sound quality, they can be very expensive The Ultimate Ears Premier are $2,999, for example. But sometimes you can get a very expensive pair of IEMs at a discount. Right now the Campfire Audio Supermoon are marked down from $1,099 (they used to be $1,500) to $899, a savings of $200. These are premium IEM earbuds, no matter how you look at it and, if you're in the audiophile world, they're a possible pickup for you. Why you should buy the Campfire Audio Supermoon The Supermoon are 14mm planar magnetic IEMs that combine solid bass and technical details on the high-end of the spectrum. They have a wide 5Hz to 20kHz frequency response and produce less than 1% total harmonic distortion. They come in a cool shiny black or a color that I can't help but call, as a native of the state, a 'Tennessee' orange. In our large IEM shootout they were featured as an example of what the very top of the line of IEMs can get you — earbuds that fit perfectly in your ear because they were built for your very ear, an 'undeniably smooth and precise sound signature,' and a listening experience that gives noticeably more even at the hard to improve upon midtone level. The rub was that they were $1,500 at that time. Today, they're considerably more affordable. The Campfire Audio Supermoon are down to $899 for a limited time, $200 off of their usual price of $1,099. They aren't the usual fare around here, but they can bring something new to your music experience if you need something extra. If they aren't your style, however, you should check out Campfire Audio's new Axion earbuds that are also designed to provide a premium listening experience, though at a more universally approachable price.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Why May's Flower full Moon on Monday is a Micromoon
May's full Flower Moon will appear bright in the night sky on Monday. However, it will appear slightly smaller than other full moons this year because it's a Micromoon. May's full Moon is rightfully nicknamed the Flower Moon because, as your allergies have probably alerted you, many spring flowers and plants are in bloom right now. What Are The Phases Of The Moon? Don't worry – the Moon is not shrinking. Monday's full Moon appearance is simply because of the distance between Earth and our only natural satellite. The Moon will be about 251,000 miles from Earth, compared to the average distance of about 237,000 miles. May's Flower full Moon is considered a Micromoon because it occurs during apogee, when the Moon is at its farthest point in its orbit of Earth. This is the opposite of a Supermoon, which is when a full Moon occurs at the closest point in the Moon's orbit of our planet, also known as perigee. Coincidentally, the Earth and the Moon were at their closest distance of the year on April 27, but it happened during a new Moon when the lunar satellite was invisible to us. The full Flower Moon's peak illumination happens on May 12 at 12:56 p.m. EDT. The Moon will appear full on the two nights before and after this date. Still, don't let the distance or the name Micromoon discourage you from stepping outside to enjoy the beautiful spring weather. The Moon will still appear bright and dazzling in the night sky. Next month, the full Moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, will rise on June 11. June's full Moon will appear slightly larger, as the Moon will be about 248,000 miles from Earth – just a smidgen article source: Why May's Flower full Moon on Monday is a Micromoon
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Why the closest Supermoon of the year will be invisible to Earth
An extraordinary celestial moment will unfold on Sunday. The only problem is that no one on Earth will be able to see it. On Sunday, April 27, the Moon will be about 221,900 miles from Earth when it reaches perigee, the closest distance in its elliptical orbit of our planet. According to Nasa, this is about 17,000 miles closer than the average distance between the Earth and the Moon and is called a Supermoon. What Are The Phases Of The Moon? However, this close-up occurs during the least favorable time because it occurs during a new Moon, when 0% of our only satellite will be visible to Earth. The photo below shows a 5% illuminated Moon. According to NASA, a new Moon is invisible to Earth because the Moon's night side faces our planet while the far side is illuminated by the Sun. reports there are five Supermoons happening during the new Moon phase this year and three Supermoons occurring during a full Moon. We'll have to wait until October for the first full Supermoon to grace the sky this year. 7 Tips On How To Shoot The Moon With A Camera "To make observing even more difficult, a new moon rises and sets with the Sun and is only up during the daytime," NASA said. While it's not a good time to view the Moon, this phase is best for observing meteor showers and planets. Venus will be the brightest in the sky on Sunday morning before sunrise. The ongoing Lyrid Meteor Shower peaked on April 22 but will continue through the end of article source: Why the closest Supermoon of the year will be invisible to Earth
Forbes
01-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Hamel Family Wines Redesigned Its Labels, Much To Wisconsin's Sadness
The new label on Hamel Family Wines features a stylized M in the middle, representing their mountain vineyards. JIMMY HAYES for Hamel Family Wines Hamel Family Wines wanted a label that better reflected the ethos of its Sonoma terroir and biodynamic farming practices, but wine lovers in one state mourn the original label's iconic animal image. 'Last year, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of our tasting room so we decided to mark the occasion with a new label,' says John Hamel winemaker and son of owners Pamela and George Hamel, Jr. The new label features a stylized 'M' in the middle of Hamel, representing the Mayacamas Mountains, as the estate produces wines from its western hillsides in the Moon Mountain District and Sonoma Valley. This is the new label for Hamel Family Wines. Hamel Family Wines This label started with the 2022 vintage of Estate Sauvignon Blanc and Grenache and the 2020 vintage of Hamel's Bordeaux blends – the Stratum, Isthmus, Nuns Canyon Vineyard and Pamelita wines. 'The new label was a collaborative effort with Mike Hambleton and David Freas from the marketing and design firm Supermoon, and it reflects how our wine growing sensibilities have progressed over the past decade,' Hamel says. 'This label focuses on our high-elevation mountain terroir with the design of the 'M' and how we take a less is more approach with dry-farming and biodynamic and organic practices that are reflected through the minimalism and precision of the design,' Hamel explains. This clearer label represents industry trends. A study on wine labels published by MDPI this year noted that 'It has been found that there is a strong interest in clear and detailed labeling.' 'The wine label is a very powerful tool functioning in two directions: on the one hand, it aims to inform consumers, providing useful information, and, on the other hand, it is a dynamic communicational tool to attract consumers,' this study noted. This is the legacy label for Hamel Family Wines. Hamel Family Wines This previous label, which debuted on the 2010 vintages, featured Hamel Family Wines in cursive and an image of a badger. The badger reflects two things, Hamel says. Badgers are found in their Sonoma vineyards, and Hamel, his father and his grandfather all graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and Bucky badger is not only the school mascot, but Wisconsin is considered the Badger State. 'Wine buyers in Wisconsin got it right away,' Hamel says. 'When I would go into restaurants or meet with distributors, I have about ten minutes to introduce them to our wines, and I would spend five minutes explaining that it was a badger on our label,' Hamel says. 'I would rather explain our winemaking processes than have to explain what a critter on our label is.' But the badger on their legacy label really confused many wine buyers and restaurant owners. 'When I would go into restaurants or meet with distributors, I have about ten minutes to introduce them to our wines, and I would spend five minutes explaining that it was a badger on our label,' Hamel says. 'I would rather explain our winemaking processes than have to explain what a critter on our label is.' 'This would happen in 49 out of 50 states,' Hamel explains. Wisconsin, which is the badger state, not only recognized what the animal on their label was, but some wine buyers are sad to see the label go. 'Only in Wisconsin have I had people ask to have the badger stay on the label,' he says. 'But again, 49 out of 50 states, didn't understand the label.'
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
How to watch the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse
Stargazers will get a sight to behold this March as a "blood moon" total lunar eclipse is on the horizon. The total lunar eclipse featuring a "blood moon" will appear in the night sky on the evening of March 13 and into the early morning of March 14. According to Dr. Angela Speck, a professor of astrophysics and department chair for physics and astronomy at The University of Texas at San Antonio, the "blood moon" total lunar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. and no special equipment will be necessary to view it. Find out more about the "blood moon" lunar eclipse below. There are three types of lunar eclipses – a penumbral, partial, and total lunar eclipse. Penumbral lunar eclipses are not very noticeable and occur when the moon passes through the Earth's penumbra, or the "faint outer part of its shadow," according to NASA. With partial lunar eclipses, part of the moon might look like it's missing, according to Speck. "You've got a nice, crescent C-shape," said Speck. "This looks more like something took a bite out of [the moon]." September's full Supermoon will be a partial lunar eclipse: What to know When it comes to a total lunar eclipse, the visibility of the moon shifts even more. "A total lunar eclipse is when the moon gets between the Earth and the sun and it does so in such a way that it blocks nearly all the light from the sun," Speck explained. "It's a little bit weird because actually, we do get some light that gets to the moon but basically, a full moon gets completely blocked out." According to NASA, the next total lunar eclipse will fall on the night of March 13 and stretch into the early morning hours of March 14 in the U.S. and time zones where it's nighttime. The totality of the lunar eclipse will begin around 2:26 a.m. ET and end around 3:31 a.m. ET and overall the eclipse will span between 11:57 p.m. ET until 6 a.m. ET, according to NASA. Fast facts about lunar eclipses Speck likens the "blood moon" appearance to that of the rock band Pink Floyd's famous 1973 "Dark Side of the Moon" album cover. "You've got this light. It hits the prism and out the other side, comes the rainbow. And so that light is bent by going through the glass. The same thing happens with the light going through the Earth's atmosphere," Speck said. "As the light comes past the Earth, it's going through the atmosphere at those edges but it's getting bent, just like it does on that album cover. It's getting bent and the red light hits the moon." Another way to think of the "blood moon," according to Speck, is to think of all the red light from sunrises and sunsets becoming visible at the same time. "One of the nicest ways I've heard of it expressed that I think is really cool, is that because of where it's happening … the sunlight is going through the edge of the atmosphere on either side of the Earth, that's where sunrise and sunset are happening," said Speck. "You are seeing the light of every sunrise and every sunset on the planet reflected off the moon." Anyone in the U.S. can view the total lunar eclipse, which will last about six hours, according to Speck. "Most people will watch the beginning because you're watching the moon start to disappear and it's still whitish where you can still see it, and then when it's completely eclipsed and your eyes adjust and you see the red," said Speck. "Then it's going to stay red for an hour or so and then you're going to start to see the bites again and you'll start to see the moon come back." Speck said the total lunar eclipse can be viewed in areas with street lights but she does recommend going to a darker spot if you wish to see the moon's red appearance more fully. Lunar eclipses typically occur about twice a year or every six months but the next lunar eclipse will be viewable from Asia, according to Speck. Another lunar eclipse will be visible in the U.S. in March 2026 but only visible from part of the U.S. "There's one in 2028 but that'll be only about the eastern half of the country so it's the last one for awhile that the whole country gets to see," said Speck. "The next one that pretty much the whole U.S. gets to see is October 2032." "If you're in the U.S. and you don't travel abroad to see these things, then this is your last chance for awhile, so I would definitely take advantage of it," Speck added. How to watch the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse originally appeared on
