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 …
These days, all major game systems ship with a headset for multiplayer communication. However, they’re just an added bonus, not quality headsets. In fact, they’re pretty chintzy, and offer poor sound and low mic quality. If you want to improve your console gaming experience, the easiest way is to buy a better headset. And if …
What uses USB-A? What doesn’t. It’s on wall chargers, car chargers, phone chargers, laptops, desktops, and about ten thousand other places. But the USB format is always improving. The release of USB-C is a big deal, to put it lightly. But the end of a USB-C connection isn’t quite as bulky as older USB-A adapters. …
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 …