How to use the PO- Record Factory to get your groove on

Every month, there are dozens of new products worth talking about. We round up the best ones into a single, easy-to-find place.

Beyond highlighting some of the standout product reviews we did in October, there are also some exclusive mini reviews below. And don’t miss our updated hands-on of the latest iPhone Pro cases as well as some of the coolest Apple accessories available right now.

October Faves

Teenage Engineering PO- Record Factory

Teenage Engineering’s latest product is not only a great-sounding digital synth but also a capable sampler and looper. The PO- is a great addition to any musician’s toolkit.

Though the PO- Record Factory is explicitly a music teaching tool, you may learn a few things along the way while assembling and cutting your own vinyl records at home. The PO- Record Factory enables you to etch your own audio into -inch plastic discs and then play them back. Whether you consider this product a toy or not, it is definitely as neat as it looks in pictures.

You can buy the PO- Record Factory at SFMOMA for $.

I can tell you that it is every bit as impressive as it appears. Not only does it feature stain-resistant cushions and covers for each seat, but the wicker itself is of exceptionally high quality and doesn’t squeak or feel cheap. You can buy one from Outer for $,.

Solo Stove Mesa Firepit

The Mesa is Solo Stove’s latest smokeless firepit in a small form factor. The tabletop firepit accepts wood pellets or small pieces of wood and is very easy to light and maintain. It’s perfect for roasting marshmallows or creating a natural ambiance on an outdoor dining table.

At Solo Stove, get premium headphones from Bower & Wilkins starting at just $..

Check out our mini reviews of the Px and Px S below.

Bower & Wilkins Px

Bower & Wilkins Px S premium headphones are still fresh from their release earlier in , but the company already has higher-end ones. The Px headphones feature a very similar appearance and design to the Px S but gain a few improvements, along with a much higher price tag.

Internally, the Px headphones use carbon cone drive units to help reduce distortion.

Although there are some slight differences in sound quality, both models reproduce audio well. The other main difference that does influence the sound a little bit is the use of napa leather trim. The material is more comfortable, but also provides more plushness so it feels like a Tiger Seal around the ears. In isolation, the Bower & Wilkins Px sound brilliant and are absolutely the height of premium consumer wireless headphones. If money isn’t a concern then there’s no reason not to splurge on this luxury. Otherwise, there are a lot cheaper ways to get great sound quality.

Bower & Wilkins’ Px S wireless headphones are a great option for those looking for quality sound. I tried the Edition, which commemorates years of James Bond. The special edition headphones include a midnight blue color and a few printed logos inside the earcups, but they are otherwise the same as the standard edition of the headphones. The Liberty earbuds from Soundcore have come a long way from being a second-rate product. They were trying to be AirPods for people who didn’t want AirPods, didn’t have an iPhone or didn’t want to spend the money.

The moral

If you’re looking for the best sound quality possible, then the Bower & Wilkins Px are definitely worth the investment. However, if you’re on a budget, there are other options out there that will still give you great sound quality without breaking the bank.