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Developed during MobiSys ’22: The 20th Annual International Conference on Mobile Systems, Applications and Services, the ClearBuds take wireless earbuds to the next level as they offer high-quality speech enhancement geared for taking calls by utilizing a neural network between the earbuds, the mic, and your audio source. Clearbuds are wireless binaural earbuds that take a stream of audio from both sides of the earbuds, isolate and enhance the speaker’s voice, and remove background noise in real-time....

If you’re a regular on TikTok, you may have already stumbled upon the viral AirPod speaker hack which has amassed almost 5 million views in just over four months of its release. This sparked several other videos claiming to do the same. In fact, TikTok and SnapChat star Cam Casey quite famously tried this hack in one of his recent videos, causing equal parts curiosity and skepticism among his followers....

While AirPods and Android devices can technically work together because of Bluetooth, the automatic pairing feature we enjoy when pairing AirPods with iOS devices isn’t available for Android. So connecting them can require a few steps. However, even the manual connection process can fail from time to time. This can become a real pain, especially if you’re moments away from an important call. Don’t worry! We’ve compiled seven solutions in this guide to help you troubleshoot connection issues between your AirPods and Android device....

Imagine gearing up for another music listening session only to find out that your AirPods won’t turn on. That’s odd. You just charged them a while ago! This situation can easily get frustrating if, even after plugging the AirPods in to charge or trying to reset them, no sign of life comes back. Don’t worry, we’ve found, tested, and listed all the proven solutions that work for most AirPods users....

Do you ever sit down at a café, fully prepared to work and be productive, only to be distracted by the noise around you? Noise cancelling headphones sound like the perfect solution in times like this. Besides, they have many advanced features and a lot of people swear by them, so they must be good. But, not everyone can focus when there’s music playing in the background. Some people prefer absolute silence, especially when meditating or relaxing....

Headphone jacks are one of the most essential parts of any pair of headphones but it’s also one of the most fragile. And even a slight misalignment can ruin the whole headphones you so loved. Bent headphone jacks are more common than you think. We’ve all once tried fixing it by forcefully tucking, pulling, or bending the wires in all ways just to get the sound quality we used to enjoy....

It can be the most annoying thing to plug in your headphones only to find out that the headphone jack is loose and not working. Most of us are used to things working as advertised. And so if we realize that the headphones won’t go into the jack, it can become a major inconvenience. It’s not always possible to use your speakers instead, especially if you’re out in public. But don’t fret....

Philips is finally following up on its successful Fidelio X2 headphones from 2014 with another top-of-the-line entry, aptly named the Fidelio X3. After six whole years, the successor ups the ante in several ways, most especially in design and comfort. Initially releasing in Europe, the Fidelio X3 is an open-back, over-ear pair of headphones designed with audiophiles in mind. Built to be the Fidelio family’s latest flagship, it’s designed with three pillars in mind: sound quality, design quality, and enhanced user experience....

Relative new kids on the block (or perhaps with that subtitle, I should say, “one of a new order of companies”) Helm Audio is making a name for itself by releasing several innovative and exciting portable headphones products. The tiny MQA-enabled and THX-certified BOLT DAC/amp dongle is likely the most intriguing of them all. There are a few THX AAA (Achromatic Audio Amplifier) headphone amplifiers on the market, but none quite so affordable or diminutive as the BOLT....

Back in the middle of the last decade, big tech manufacturers started removing the tried and trusted headphone jack from their phones. Sure, it was old technology, using up space inside densely packed phones, and the world has been increasingly going wireless, but sadly wireless audio still has a long way to go. The fact remains, as every Headphonesty reader knows, the world’s best-sounding headphones, IEMs, and earbuds all use a physical connector, mostly the ubiquitous 3....

Now, I’m an amateur reviewer so my opinions may be off a bit. I came to these as a temporary replacement because of my bad experience with the FIIO F5 (I got the MMCX cable problem people were talking about) and my M6 Pro, which I loved but the drivers broke after I had them for more than 2 years ;(. Packaging Box: The packaging was really.. I mean it’s a box hooray… It came with 3 swappable silicone tips at small, medium and large but had no carrying case/bag/container....

In the budget TWS segment, the value equation gets complicated. General Usage 68.9 Audiophile Usage 55.1 Score Breakdown Case 77.9 Battery 97.5 UX 71.3 Design 50.0 Portability 75.0 Earbuds 66.3 Battery 55.0 UX 87.5 Design 70.0 Mic 50.0 Sound 51.9 Connectivity 77.5 Waterproof 75.0 Software 50.0 What We LikeDecent bass responseGood build quality for the priceApp has EQ, ANC, and customizable touch settingsLarge touch surfaces easy to useComfortableWhat We Don’t LikeSome midrange distortion evidentSound is a bit flatApp and documentation is poorly translatedApp seemed to occasionally lose settings between sessionsRegistration required to use the app...

The Peacock Audio P1 will appeal to most of the market in the ~USD$200 range who are looking for a unique visual presentation, good fit, sweatproof IPX6 rating, Bluetooth independence, and above-average sonic performance for general use. Initial Impressions: Peacock Audio P1. The packaging is impressive consisting of a high-quality black box which arrives in a sealed plastic bag. A clear window “presents” the key feature of the Peacock P1: It’s a unique hand-painted colorful and striking (rainbow in my case) appearance....

The OLA are the latest budget release from the renowned Tanchjim brand and are tuned to the head-related transfer function (HRTF) frequency curve, which we will further discuss below. In a nutshell, this tuning is designed to give better technical chops for imaging and micro-details. Let’s read on to find out if these claims are legitimate, and more importantly, how they compare to their budget CHIFI brethren. Company Overview Tanchjim was formed in 2015 and is a well-known player in the CHIFI circuit, churning out some well-regarded IEMs such as the Oxygen, Prism, Tanya, Darling, and Hana 2021....

I don’t care what anyone says. Binge-watching Netflix on the TV feels 10 times more awesome than crouching over the 12-inch laptop, or even worse, a palm-sized mobile phone. But you might be wondering, “Can you use wireless headphones with a TV“? The answer is an absolutely yes. If your TV has built-in Bluetooth capability, connecting wireless headphones is a matter of on-screen configuration. But if it doesn’t have Bluetooth, you are still able to use wireless headphones with the TV, using the help of third-party devices such as Bluetooth audio transmitter....

How to Choose the Best Wireless Earbuds for Android Devices About 1.6 billion mobile users in the world are Android users. And, unlike Apple users who have the AirPods, Android users do not really have a standard go-to product in the category of wireless earbuds. That’s why a good portion of this population, you included, is probably looking for the best wireless earbuds they can buy right now. Looking for a pair of wireless earbuds has never been easier, especially now in the age of eCommerce....

Owning a headphone could mean a different thing for different people. For some, it act as a fashion statement. It’s easy to spot these people, the headphone are almost always just hanging around the neck. While for others, headphones can also serve as a mandatory piece of contraption to block out distraction, giving them space and time to escape into their own world. We took headphones for granted but they actually had come a long way and evolved quite a bit since....

The Apple AirPods are more expensive than most wireless earbuds on the market. So, a protection plan is a good idea if anything bad happens to them. Fortunately, Apple products automatically come with a standard AppleCare warranty. Aside from that, you can also get extended coverage with AppleCare+. However, not everyone is familiar with the extent of AppleCare+ coverage. So, paying an additional fee for it may be unappealing after spending $200 plus on a pair of AirPods Pro....

Build Quality and Design The Clear has a solid aluminum frame which makes every unit of it feels solidly built. The microfibre ear cushions have 1mm micro-perforations that further enhance the open space effect that open-back headphones have. At the centerpiece of the Clear’s design are the leather headband and aluminum yoke. This mimics the familiar design of the Elear. Patent Pending Technology The Clear features patent-pending full-range speaker with M-profile aluminum/magnesium dome....

Logitech and Astro Gaming (now a subsidiary of Logitech) are two companies that are designing gaming headphones for esports pros, with an emphasis on audio and microphone quality. The G Pro X are very user-friendly and have high-quality audio, as well as a most impressive adaptable microphone. However, they have serious limitations when used with a console. On the other hand, the A10 also have a decent microphone and great sound, and are far better for console use....