One of your worst fears has come to be, you’ve lost your AirPods case after attempting to “keep it safe” in myriad ways. Perhaps, you’re even getting ready to try out a few outlandish methods to track it down, like this New Yorker had to, to retrieve her fallen AirPod from the subway tracks! Sadly, you still have AirPods to charge, going by the Apple rulebook, you can only charge them in the case....
Imagine you’ve just bought a new pair of headphones and you’re eager to try them out. You wear the headphones, but something just doesn’t feel quite right about it. You feel a bit of discomfort – not so much so that it hurts, but just enough for it to be noticeable and annoying that it distracts you. Because of that, you often find yourself adjusting and readjusting your headphones just to get a better fit, but even after doing so, you end up constantly catching the headphones from falling off your head....
You’re having issues with your iPhone again. You can’t hear what you want this time—the phone is on, but the sound seems off. Fixing the no-sound-on-your-iPhone problem can be challenging because various issues cause it. They can be hardware issues or your iPhone’s sound settings. And even once you’ve diagnosed the issue, it takes time to go through the motions of resolving it. That’s why we’ve broken it down for you in a problem-by-problem style....
My impression of them was like, “Damn, these guys make really good third-party ear pads”. So when they wanted me to review their IEM – Brainwavz B200, I wasn’t too sure on what to expect from it. While waiting for the product to arrive, I did some research on it. From their website, it states that it is using dual balanced armature (BA) drivers. This is also one of their highest-end product at $199....
A few days later, just when I started scrambling to find where I misplaced my on-desk earphone for the umpteen time, it hit me like a slow crashing (Brain)Wavz. Me. I need a earphones holder and I’m not alone. Most of us now own more than one pair of earphones. One in our bag, one in the office and perhaps another pair at home. While we always take special care in keeping away our travel/bag pair, the same can’t be said about the others....
How does Koss do it? I can think of very few other tech companies releasing products designed decades ago, which have remained essentially unchanged, and that continue to attract new customers, involve the modification community, and excite the enthusiasts. They must have a secret recipe of herbs and spices going on to maintain their loyal following, year over year. Well, Koss does have a couple of essential components in their favor....
Much of my thought process for writing this review revolved around a single question: how should I review a USD$17 IEM? What can I criticize here? Should I be lenient? Or should I criticize it as I would any IEM, then tack on a nice “…but that’s OK, because it’s USD$17” at the end? I wonder because the NiceHCK X49 is not a perfect IEM. It has problems – big ones – but, well, it does cost USD$17....
The human ear is a fascinating organ. Encompassing less than 1% of our body mass, this weird-shaped piece of flesh is a hotbed of diseases to doctors, exotic cuisine to Mike Tyson, and totally reviled by Picasso. To the rest of us, it conducts sound, beautiful sound, from the most soothing lullaby to your wife’s deafening orders. Indispensable. Science, Baby! Years of experience in all things audio means a rich vein of research and development is tapped to forge the best IEMs in the market, from the audiologists’ point of view....
Germany. I haven’t been there, but mention the country and the first few things I think of are engineering pedigree, Oktoberfest, and dudes named Jürgen. Willfully domesticated and stuck in an office job, I only have stereotypes to go by. My narrow worldview is hopefully enhanced by trying out in-ear monitors (IEMs) from around the world, capturing the essence of a regional tuning, and hearing what makes them tick....
After 2 years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the 5th edition of CanJam Singapore returned to the Pan Pacific Hotel. In over 20,000 square feet of exhibition space, CanJam Singapore 2022 featured more than 100 leading brands showcasing a wide variety of headphones and personal audio electronics at all price points – from $50 earbuds to $50,000 headphone audio systems. Pan Pacific Singapore is situated in Marina Bay, the heart of Singapore’s business, entertainment, and shopping districts, which is the ideal starting point from which to explore the city’s many attractions....
Whenever any one of the apex headphone manufacturers announces a new release, fans often rush to get a front-row seat to the latest design. True enough, in the world of audio products, a new product is often something better — a significant improvement from its predecessor. However, most new headphones only come with standard features, but not anything worth drooling over. While you may get something that offers studio-quality sound, it’s not often that you get a distinctive design or unparalleled features....
Theory + Application (T+A) has launched its first pair of headphones, and it goes for an astounding price. The German brand injected all its audio know-how into these cans, which definitely reflects on how much it’s asking for. T+A, which is known for high-end audio equipment, went all out with the Solitaire P and its over-ear planar-magnetostatic design. The company claims it uses only the highest-quality materials for these cans, and rightfully so....
But what exactly is DSP? Is it really that important and beneficial to the listening experience? In this article, we’re diving deep into DSP and how it impacts our listening experience. What Is DSP? DSP, or “digital signal processing” is the process of taking analog signals from the real world (e.g., voices and images), converting them to digital information, making necessary changes, and then reproducing them into information that we can understand and use....
For many music fans, creating music is frequently the next step in appreciating it. So, if you’re an audiophile, a budding musician, or an aspiring music producer looking to reach that next level, you’ll need a Digital Audio Workstation or DAW. Unfortunately, choosing a DAW is no easy task, especially for beginners. To start, you’ll have to understand the technical ins and outs of how DAWs work and how they can actually help achieve your goal....
Making sense of audiophilia and what it means to be an audiophile is easier said than done. Many schools of thought exist on almost any given aspect of audio, each supported by varying degrees of evidence. Like the crosstalk problem I outlined in my Harman curve articles, some cases even have compelling evidence both for and against. Trying to discern what makes for evidence is already tricky, let alone having to reconcile conflicting viewpoints....
Imagine you’re listening to your favorite song or watching an exciting movie, but your audio keeps stuttering. Annoying, isn’t it? How are you supposed to enjoy your me-time with that? It’s even more problematic when the AirPods suddenly cut out in the middle of an extremely important meeting. Next thing you know, your boss is asking you a question and you don’t even realize it. Well, don’t worry! Today, we’re going to talk about why your AirPods’ audio keeps cutting out, and how to solve this frustrating problem....
Like other true wireless earbuds, AirPods are small and can often slip out of your pocket or get misplaced somewhere in your house. But it’s even worse if you’re using AirPods with an Android device. While Apple’s Find My app is helpful for iPhone users in locating their AirPods, Android users don’t have the same reliable option. Even with dozens of apps on the Play Store that claim to help find lost AirPods, most of them are littered with ads, making them practically unusable....
How to Choose the Best Radio Headphones Despite the prevalence of music streaming, many still prefer the ease of radio. And who can blame them? It’s free, easily accessible, and you don’t need to rely on an internet connection. Radio offers a lot of variety and is an excellent source of entertainment, information, and music. It’s great for those who want to beat the boredom of routine. It’s especially useful for those who work in isolated places without access to the internet....
How to Pick the Best Sleep Mask with Headphones In today’s hectic and stressful world, good quality sleep has become quite a commodity. For most people, the obvious antagonists for quality sleep are noise and light. It is no secret that noise can prevent or disturb your sleep. During sleep, our hearing naturally becomes sensitive to sound — especially high-pitched sounds. It’s good that this trait allows people to hear fire alarms or their babies crying at night....
Have you ever removed your earbuds, only to hear ringing sounds? That can be scary, and may even cause you to wonder if you’ve ruined your ear for good. It surely doesn’t help when the ringing sounds persist longer than you’d like, making you worry if you’ve damaged your ears completely. What’s to blame? Is it your earbuds? Well, the answers you’re looking for are here. In this article, we’ll discuss if earbuds are safe or not....
