Audio Archive

When you’re shopping for headphones or earbuds, you often see a lot of features thrown around. Manufacturers will advertise “QC 3.0 charging” or “CVC 8.0 noise isolation” without much explanation. If you’re already an expert, all of this is just fine and dandy. But if you’re an average consumer doing a little window shopping, it can be confusing. You just wanted to buy a pair …

If you’re looking for a new set of wireless earbuds, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the overabundance of options. Since when are there so many kinds of earbuds? The answer is that wireless earbuds are currently experiencing a surge in popularity. The development of True Wireless Stereo technology was a major game-changer, allowing for excellent quality. As a result, one manufacturer after another has …

Nowadays, everyone uses wireless earbuds without a second thought. But this wasn’t the case a few years ago. Before the invention of true wireless stereo (TWS), wireless audio was barely good enough for hands-free calling. With the exception of smartphone headsets, nobody was using Bluetooth for audio. But then, TWS was invented, and wireless audio was suddenly on par with a wired connection. Apple went …

These days, the market is jammed to the gills with wireless earbuds. A quick internet search will reveal thousands of models, each claiming to be the best. This has all come about due to the invention of True Wireless Stereo (TWS) technology. Earlier wireless technology only allowed for very low-quality audio, such as for phone calls. It wasn’t suitable for listening to music, and couldn’t …

The early days of audio were pretty simple and direct. You would connect a couple of red/yellow/white cables, and that was it. But as technology has grown and matured, times have changed. These days, one of the best formats for carrying audio signals are Toslink cables, which are essentially just a branded name for digital optical cables. Choosing the Best Optical Toslink Audio Cable for …