UNLEASH THE SOUND BLOG

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...

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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...

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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...

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 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...

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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...

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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...

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Stop and think about how many things can cut a pair of headphones’ life short, from random drops to broken cables, or even just the normal wear and tear of being thrown into your purse or backpack on a daily basis. But the biggest danger to your earphones or headphones?...

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There’s no denying that today’s more technologically advanced headphones and earphones make for a much more convenient and enjoyable personal audio experience. Wireless technology has freed us from the frustrating tangle of cables, while quick-connect technologies like Bluetooth NFC and Multipoint Technology have made it easier to access our music and podcasts than ever...

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If you’re a jogger or runner, you almost certainly know this story: you’re out for your morning jaunt around the neighborhood, or training for a half-marathon, or just ticking away the virtual miles on the treadmill. You’re trying your best to hit your stride, to pound your feet in time...

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Whether you telecommute, travel for work frequently, work for a company with multiple locations, or just need to connect with your colleagues regularly when you’re not in the office, chances are good that you’re spending more time on conference calls these days than ever before. If you’re doing so with...

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