The world of Bluetooth earbuds has exploded in recent years. Most people attribute this to the iPhone going wireless back in 2016. And, to be fair, this is a big part of the equation. However, there’s a lot more going on behind the scenes. Shortly before Apple went wireless, a new technology called True Wireless …
Suppose you want to use some Bluetooth speakers with your TV, and you don’t want to mess with the expense and headache of a large media control system. There’s a simple solution: a Bluetooth transmitter/receiver. These devices take your TV’s RCA, aux, or optical signal and convert it to Bluetooth, which you can then pick …
We spend a lot of time reviewing wireless earbuds. And for many people, a set of earbuds is all you need. They’re a great option for workouts, commuting, and everyday casual listening. However, the sound quality is limited by the small drivers, which have to fit in a tiny earbud profile. This is particularly noticeable …
If you are new to sound design, you tend to underestimate the importance of good room acoustics. You might go out of your way to get an excellent microphone and some studio monitor headphones, only to end up fairly disappointed in your results. That’s because the acoustics of a room contribute to sound distortion as …
Not long ago, wireless headphones weren’t worth the cost of the plastic shell. The problem wasn’t that they couldn’t be well made. The problem was the wireless technology of the day. Before True Wireless Stereo (TWS), you could only get audio in mono, and bitrates were limited. You could enjoy an audiobook or a podcast …