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As you price out your new set of cans or latest in-ear buds, a big question is what the main differences are between a set of headphones that will cost you a hundred bucks versus one pushing three hundred. Marketing aside, there are usually a few key differentiators. Sound Quality...

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With noise cancellation, there are two general camps — passive noise cancellation and active noise cancellation. Passive is done by creating a good seal around the ear, keeping most external audio out. Then there’s active noise cancellation that masks low frequencies by playing audio into your ears that cancels them...

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It has been proven that music has a way of connecting our mind, body, and soul in ways we never thought possible. We react to music differently, and that is what makes it more interesting. Even sad songs have a way of bringing pleasure and comfort to some listeners. For...

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One of the most exciting trends in the personal audio marketplace in recent years is the emergence of what are known as “true wireless” earbuds. As the name implies, true wireless models offer complete freedom from cables or other tethers. There isn’t even a cord of collar connecting each of...

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In a recent post, we discussed the features you should look for when shopping for the perfect headphones for air travel. That post assumed that you want to enjoy a wide spectrum of audio entertainment at 30,000 feet, but what if your needs are a little more specific? What if...

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Whether you’re flying the unfriendly skies, commuting to work, or just trying to listen to your tunes or podcasts with a noisy HVAC system roaring in your ear, a good pair of noise-cancelling headphones can save your ears and help preserve your sanity. Unfortunately, though, you may be under the...

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Getting to and from work is enough of a grind even if you don’t live in a major metropolitan area. For those of you who do live in a decent-sized city, though, it can be an outright nightmare, whether you hop one train to get from your place to the...

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You can shut the world out and get some peace without worrying about engine location when in an airplane. Learn 4 key features when shopping for the perfect headphones for travel.

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These days, the batteries in our smartphones are bigger and beefier than ever before. And yet, making it to the end of a workday or travel day without dipping into dangerously red territory on your battery life meter is almost cause for celebration. So, what gives? Why is iPhone X...

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There are few things in life as disheartening as firing up your smartphone or Bluetooth device of choice, only to find that your earphones aren’t working anymore. Unfortunately, if you’ve ended up here, chances are good that exactly that has happened to you. And chances are just as good that...

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