14-year-old Leanne Fan was awarded the top prize at the 2022 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her “Finsen Headphones.” This one-of-a-kind device detects and treats middle ear infections. Fan, a 9th grader from San Diego, cites phototherapy as her favorite invention. She also says that it was the inspiration behind her headphones: Also at the root of Fan’s invention is a desire to help those who suffer from middle ear infections....

ASMR or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response refers to a combination of positive feelings and a soothing, tingly sensation running through the scalp, all the way down to the spine. As an outcome induced by exposure to stimulating videos/audio, ASMR has gained quite a reputation for helping people sleep better and even combat conditions such as depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. So if you’re someone in constant battle with insomnia or neuroticism, knowing which ASMR videos to tune into is vital....

It’s a bizarre experience when there are no headphones connected to your device but your iPhone thinks otherwise. When this happens, you won’t be able to play any audio or even have a proper phone call, as your iPhone is sending the audio to an imaginary device! The good news is: you’re not the only one experiencing this. So, here’s a guide to help you figure out why your iPhone is in headphone mode and how to get it out of it....

The Campfire Andromeda and the AirPods Pro are two in-ear headphones that cater to different audiences. Not to mention, they’re sold at completely different price points. But, that didn’t exactly stop us from wondering and putting into actual test how the AirPods Pros would sound compared to the Campfire Andromedas. Here’s what we found out. Comfort, Isolation, and Convenience From the ear tips alone, you could see that the Andromeda and AirPods Pro weren’t made for the same market....

It’s not always easy to figure out how to connect Bose earbuds to your device, especially since different models require different steps. Throw in trying to connect your earbuds to a range of devices like a PC, Mac, Android, or iPhone, and it gets even more complicated. It’s frustrating to be stuck with the very first step in using your earbuds! Good news: this article will show you how to connect Bose earbuds to all of your different devices—no matter which model you have....

Nobody wants to buy an entirely new pair of AirPods if they’ve lost just one earbud. Unfortunately, navigating Apple’s replacement and repair policy can be challenging, especially with all the different plans and prices for all the various AirPods models, including varying levels of AppleCare. To help you choose a replacement/repair plan for your specific situation, we’ve compiled all the necessary information into this article. Read on to find out everything you need to know to replace your AirPods or charging case – including unconventional ones!...

If you know headphone audio, you know Burson Audio. And it’s not because they spend all their money on advertising. Burson has made a name for itself by producing high-end desktop DACs and amplifiers, and through an innovative, well-regarded line of discrete opamps. The Conductor Reference line is the flagship offering, featuring both balanced (3X) and single-ended (3R) options (both of which include their best V6 opamps). With a price nearing $2000 USD, the Conductor 3R, which we will be taking a good look at today, is positioned to take on all comers regardless of cost....

It need not be emphasized that 2022 is the year of planar IEMs. Chi-Fi companies all want a piece of this lucrative pie, and it is no exaggeration that almost every week brings a new planar release. The Talos are DUNU’s first foray into the planar game. Rather than releasing the usual single-driver planar set, DUNU has released a potentially game-changing pair that can change from a pure planar to a hybrid with a flick of a switch!...

The state of affairs for your average enthusiast of electrostatic headphones is quite simple: in order to get a taste of that delicious ethereal transparency, the feeling of sound magically appearing in and around your head, you spend money. And not a trivial sum, either – electrostatic headphones can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands. ES Lab’s Benson Wong knows a lot about electrostatic headphones....

The award-winning SoundMagic E10 was SoundMagic‘s first shot to fame. Priced at a ridiculously cheap price for its sound quality, it was no wonder that the E10 was considered an amazing bargain among the audiophiles communities. But today, the IEM in question is not E10 but the E80C. Before we get down to the review, let’s touch briefly on the SoundMagic IEMs product line. E10, E50, E80 Along with E10, they also have the E50 and E80....

Sennheiser has done it. The audio giant has just unveiled the HD 350BT and noise-canceling HD 450BT, two Bluetooth wireless headphones that come, yes, you’ve read it right, in way more affordable prices. These over-ear cans were released in CES 2020. They are the successor to the HD 4.40BT and HD 4.50BTNC and are a more affordable alternative to the Momentum Wireless, Sennheiser’s wireless over-ear headphones that come with a hefty price tag of approximately $400....

Many still prefer the simplicity of wired headsets, especially with the plug-and-play setup! However, things can get complicated when your headset only has a single plug, and your PC has two audio ports for input and output. Usually, using an audio splitter will solve this problem. But what happens when you don’t have one? Unfortunately, that means your PC either won’t pick up your mic or playback audio. Annoying, right?...

It happens all the time. Whenever you play an old, familiar tune through a pair of quality headphones (or earphones), you almost always go: “I didn’t know there was a (insert instrument) on this song!” A good pair of headphones reveals plenty of details that would seem indiscernible when played on low-quality speakers or headphones. But did you know that there’s a particular type of headphones that takes things up a notch when it comes to reproducing sound accurately?...

How to Choose the Best Earbuds for ASMR Since its introduction in 2010, there’s been a steady uptick in the popularity of ASMR videos. And it’s hardly a surprise. With the stress that many of us deal with in today’s world, it’s no wonder we’re always looking for new ways to relax. ASMR is certainly one of those ways – but what is it exactly and how does it work? ASMR audios are incredibly satisfying to hear and can trigger a tingling sensation that spreads from the head going downwards....

How to Choose the Best Bass Headphones There’s something undeniably satisfying in the rhythmic thump of a well-crafted bass line. But what happens when you want more and turning up the volume just isn’t enough? One option would be to adjust your equalizer settings. But if you aren’t familiar with or keen on that, the next best solution is to pick up a new pair of headphones with a “bass boost” or “extra bass” feature....

Big Picture: Treblab Z2 are budget-friendly, sweatproof, wireless over-ear headphones with Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) technology made suitable for sports and workouts. Key features: Bluetooth 5.0 The Treblab Z2 use Bluetooth 5.0 for good connection stability up to 33 feet. AptX codec With the AptX codec, the Treblab Z2 promise to deliver CD-like audio quality. T-Quiet ANC technology The Treblab Z2’s active noise cancelling lessens external noises, so you can focus only on your music and workout routines....

The Crack is Bottlehead’s biggest selling kit and has earned a reputation as a fun and easy-to-build project. Yet it yields an amplifier whose performance punches well about its price point. These are impressive results for an amplifier that Doc B originally stated: “was done partly as an exercise to see just how quickly and efficiently we could get a project from the hand waving phase to the production prototype phase....

Dolby Atmos for Headphones is an excellent software that delivers virtual surround sound to your favorite games, movies, and music without any extra hardware. However, the $15 price tag may simply put people off. Besides, because of their unfamiliarity with the technology, some may even see it as a marketing gimmick and be wary of investing in it. No worries — we’re here to simplify things as best we can....

The Apple AirPods are perhaps the most recognizable pair of wireless earbuds in the world today. This revolutionary pair of earbuds from Apple took the world by storm and is the one responsible for the rise of true wireless headphones we are seeing today. The influence and the quality of the AirPods are unlike anything we have seen before. They are the golden standard of all-around wireless earbuds and anything that other manufacturers release inevitably get compared to the AirPods....

Bose wireless headphones are awesome to use on smartphones because of the Bose Connect app. Pairing them with both Android and iOS devices is a breeze. Plus, you also get nifty features like adjustable noise-canceling and automatic off-timer. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for when you try to connect your Bose headphones to your laptop or PC. This is especially because, unfortunately, there is no Bose Connect app for Windows devices....