If you've ever seen what looks to be a pair of odd-looking headphones that do not go over or even in the listener's ear, you've likely seen a pair of bone conduction headphones. These strange devices...
If you've ever seen a big-time professional musical performance live or on video, you may have recognized one or more balanced armature in-ear monitors in the ears of the performers. In-ear monitors...
Of all the headphone types in the world, electrostatic headphones are likely the least understood and the most exotic. These high-end headphones are enjoyed by many audiophiles who are willing to...
If you've even gone on a deep search to find a perfect pair of high-end headphones, you've likely stumbled upon planar magnetic headphones (or at least the term). The planar magnetic headphone type...
Headphones, earbuds and headsets have become extremely popular with the rise of portable audio players, smartphones and gaming consoles. If you've ever wondered how your headphones work, this...
When listening to music, we humans like it loud. Whether it's turning up a volume knob or dial, applying more gain, or choosing a more sensitive audio device, perceived loudness is something to...