Earbuds Archive

Whether you’re an avid or casual music-listener, I think we can all agree, owning a pair of wireless earbuds is essential. They’ve become the norm for most individuals looking for a discreet and compact way to enjoy music on the go. But the truth is, it can be incredibly complicated to select the right pair for yourself. Taking one look on Amazon, you’ll notice thousands …

The past few years have brought a revolution in earbud technology. Not too long ago, all good earbuds were wired. The reason for this was that older Bluetooth technology only allowed for a low-bitrate, mono signal. When Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the iPhone 7, many technology writers scoffed. At the time, using wireless earbuds with an iPhone was like putting cheap house paint …

If you’re still using wired earbuds, you’re doing it wrong. The cord gets tangled and limits your range, and it’s easy to damage. Snag your cord on a door handle while you’re walking, and you’ll need a new pair of buds. Wireless earbuds help you to avoid this problem. The last remaining advantage of wired earbuds was better sound quality. But with the advent of …

In the world of Bluetooth headphones, there are nearly endless options. But the vast majority of them fall into two categories. First, you have AirPod style buds that sit vertically in a charging case. Secondly, there are smaller, compact earbuds that sit horizontally in a charging case. What these varieties both have in common is that they charge in a case, and the buds are …

These days, there’s no replacement for a good set of wireless earbuds. Whether you want easy-to-use touch controls, or just to get rid of restrictive cords, they have a lot to offer. This wasn’t always the case. Just a few years ago, before the invention of True Wireless Stereo (TWS), wireless earbuds were, frankly, a joke. The sound quality was tinny, and you could only …