Audio engineering is like automotive engineering. The engine doesn’t get reinvented every year. But year after year, small improvements do gradually amount to something big. We generally don’t see huge improvements in sound within a single generation. But there are exceptions. Over the past two years, there have been nearly half-a-dozen examples of audio equipment …
Sometimes having a cable between earbuds isn’t bad. Sometimes it’s annoying. In almost every case, it’s terrible for the longevity of the buds. Allowing you to listen to your music without feeling encumbered, it’s easy to see the appeal of truly wireless earbuds. But it’s tricky to get rid of that wire. Each bud has …
How many earbuds claim to be wireless, but are still wired together? With so many partially-wireless earbuds out there, marketers have been forced to switch to using the phrase “true wireless” instead. And if you’re looking to escape all wires, true wireless earbuds might be able to help you out. But going true-wireless does make …
Athletic headphones come in many shapes and sizes. Most of them are fairly portable, without asking you to give up too much battery power. And they’re comfortable, without being at risk of falling out of your ear the moment you start to move. But there are gradients to things like portability, comfort, and battery life. …
Most people looking for athletic-friendly Bluetooth headphones are trying to find something in the middle. Headphones above cheap junk, and below gross excess. After all, with regular use, even an excellent pair of Bluetooth headphones will ultimately end up with a lifespan of two or three years. That doesn’t quite make Bluetooth headphones disposable, but …