Wireless headphones have a lot to offer in terms of convenience. Truly wireless earbuds are also becoming an extremely popular choice for both active and casual listeners. After all, most of us appreciate compact devices that easily fit inside our pockets. Does their convenience come with a price? Are Bluetooth headphones dangerous?! Should you worry about your physical health before you […]
Can you tell the difference between cheap and expensive headphones? Are there any obvious factors that make it easy to choose between the two? If you can’t answer either question with conviction, we’ll help you learn how to tell them apart! The next time you’re looking for a brand new pair or just need an upgrade for your current setup, […]
What’s the difference between headsets and headphones? Does one sound better than the other? Can you tell which is which just by looking at them? (It might be more obvious than you think.) There are a few pretty obvious differences, as well as one or two that don’t exactly jump out at first glance. We’ll give you a brief rundown […]
What is a sound profile? If you’ve ever read an in-depth and informative headphone review, you’ve probably come across this term. (‘Signature’ is interchangeable with ‘profile’ so any time we refer to ‘signature’, that’s what we mean.) There are multiple types of sound signatures and each one excels at reproducing a different style of music. We know how overwhelming it can […]
What is sound imaging? Does it have a MAJOR effect on what you hear when you’re listening to your favorite music on your headphones?! The short answer is yes. But what does it mean and how does it change the way you experience music? There are multiple factors that have an effect, including the microphone placement used during the initial recording, […]
Can you use AirPods for working out? We think the more important question is, should you? We both know that not every earbud was designed with the same purpose in mind. Some models are just better for casual listening, while others were built for the gym. Did Apple have a specific purpose in mind when they designed their truly wireless ‘buds? […]
With so many options to choose from, it can be hard to decide which company you should trust with your hard-earned cash! We know how disappointing it can be when you buy a new pair only to find out they don’t perform exactly as advertised. By then it’s usually too late. Is there any way to sift through the pile […]
What is headphone clamp? How does it affect your listening experience? Are there any ways that you can test how much your cans have? Before we get into the meat and potatoes of your question – yes, it does affect your listening experience (and in a pretty major way too). Throughout our brief guide, we’ll do our best to explain […]
You’re curious about the inner-workings of headphones, right? Some say “curiosity killed the cat”, but healthy curiosity serves as the fuel for learning. Learning about what, why, and how your headphones work is a great way to gain useful knowledge that’ll help you further down the road. “What Is A Headphone Driver?”, you ask. We’ll explore that question and take […]
What is frequency response and how does it affect your headphones? It’s a good question to have the answers to, especially if you’re on the hunt for a new pair of headphones. Basically, the frequency response is the term used to describe the specific sound signature of your headphones. In other words, some headphones have an extremely well-balanced response, and […]