This may be why I prefer headphones that can withstand life. What used to be a good pair should not cost money that falls into the territory of fine art because sweat, rain, pool splashes, gym bags and the occasional whoops drop them. And that’s why whenever I see waterproof headphones, I’m thinking of two…
It is fascinating how something that tiny can turn a loud environment quiet. One minute, you are immersed in chatter or traffic and the next moment it’s peaceful. It is as if someone just hit mute on everyone outside. This is actually why I wanted to shed some light on how do noise cancelling headphones…
While I have done all sorts of things in the digital content space, this one was a bit more personal to me. Everyone knows sound, but not everyone takes in sound the same. Too many people live with sensory sensitivity everyday noise is not merely annoying it can be completely overwhelming. It is here the…
We take earbuds with us everywhere, walks, gym, on work calls, in bed and maybe even in your dirty pocket. This kind of accumulation of ear wax, sweat, skin oil, dust and small debris over time is not surprising therefore. The dirty earbuds are not only ugly. They can dull the sound of music, lower…
You know the drill: You pick up a nice new pair of Bluetooth headphones, can’t wait to get back into listening to your favorite playlist, and boom you hit the infamous pairing issue. Without connection you have no music, and no fun. But, what if I told you pairing your headphones to Bluetooth doesn’t need…
You’re sitting in a small café in Barcelona. The menu is in Spanish, the waiter speaks little English and your carefully rehearsed phrases suddenly let you down. You smile awkwardly, point at things randomly and hope for the best. Imagine this: you plug in a pair of earbuds. The waiter speaks and you hear the…
I’ve tested multiple budget headphones. Some surprised me. Others made me question why they even exist! At this price, it’s easy to get pulled in by bold claims. “Deep bass.” “Studio sound.” “Advanced noise cancelling.” It all sounds great and fancy until you actually try them. That’s where most people get stuck. So instead of…
Wired earbuds don’t get much attention anymore. Most brands focus on wireless models, and that’s what you’ll see everywhere. Still, after testing 20 wired earbuds, I noticed something simple: many of them still offer better value, more stable sound, and zero battery issues. I used these earbuds daily for weeks. Music, calls, gaming, and long…
I don’t judge headsets by first impressions anymore. I’ve made that mistake before. It sounded great out of the box, felt comfortable for 20 minutes, and then slowly caused me to finish a gaming session already. During long sessions everything is exposed to pressure points, heat, poor audio balance and even poor production quality. That’s…
I spent an honest amount of time switching between exceptional audio devices. Some days, I need something short and brief. Other days, I want a full, distinct sound that fills in the gaps around me. That’s when the contrast of earbuds vs. headphones turns applicable. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all answer. It depends on…
