Blogs
Why Headphone Design Matters: How to Pick Between On-Ear and In-Ear Designs
April 16, 2019
As discussed in our last post, picking out the perfect pair of headphones first involves figuring out which style of headphone will best fit your needs. For instance, should you go with in ear vs earbuds? Earbuds vs earphones? Last time around, we took a broad look at the three...
Does Price Matter When Buying Headphones?
April 10, 2019
You’ve made up your mind that it’s time to upgrade from the free earbuds that came with your smartphone. You want something nicer. Something more durable. Something that sounds better. But how much, exactly, should you expect to pay for a reasonable upgrade? Unfortunately, the answer to that question isn’t...
What are Sound Waves and How Do They Affect Your Music?
April 10, 2019
In our post on active noise cancellation, we made many references to the fact that sound exists in the form of waves, but what does that actually mean? What is it that’s waving when sound travels from a speaker or headphone to your ears? After all, it’s not as if...
Why Headphone Design Matters: How to Pick Between Headphone, Earphone, and Neckband Designs
March 20, 2019
Have you ever asked yourself, which is better: earphones or headphones? Whether you’re looking for something to spice up your next workout, a sound solution for that next conference call, or a personal sound device to drown out the drone of the engines on your next transcontinental flight, a good...
ADVANTAGES OF LISTENING TO MUSIC BEFORE GOING TO SLEEP
February 19, 2019
Music is a powerful tool. It can pump us up during our workouts and sports, it can help us when we’re feeling blue, and it can even help us get a better night’s sleep. Studies have shown that music can help you to de-stress, improve your quality of rest, increase...
Noise cancellation & Sound quality: 3 Common Misconceptions
January 24, 2019
There’s no denying that active noise cancellation (ANC) is great, especially if you’re trying to enjoy your tunes, games, podcasts, or movies on a long flight, noisy commute, or right next to a droning air conditioner. But as we explained in a recent blog post on what makes headphones noise cancelling, NC technology...
Headphones Not Working with Your Smartphone? Three Tips to Find a Fix
November 07, 2018
You’ve toggled Bluetooth off and on already. You’ve power cycled your headphones and checked to make sure they’re not already paired with two active devices. You’re definitely sure that your iPhone and headphones are within three feet of one another. But for some reason, your favorite wireless headphones just won’t work...
Dynamic Drivers vs. Balanced Armature Drivers
October 11, 2018
As we discussed in our blog post on noise cancellation technology, all of the sounds that reach your ear—from your favorite tunes to the UPS truck driving down your street and the incessant barking that follows—exist as waves. Waves of what, though? For the most part, the sounds that reach your...
How Do Noise Cancelling Headphones Work: A Simple Explanation of the Physics of Sound
July 14, 2018
Chances are good that if you strap on a pair of headphones, you’re hoping to block out the sound of the outside world. But that’s not always true, especially if you’re exercising in public—in which case you need to hear the approaching sound of anything that might do you bodily...
Can You Use Bluetooth Headphones on a Plane?
June 13, 2018
Flying is a magical thing. Nearly 100 years after the advent of commercial aviation, it’s still mind-blowing that you can buy a ticket and soar from one side of the world to the other in a matter of hours. As miraculous as it is, though, flying can also be stressful...
