Articles having to do with headphones
With so many options on the market, buying your first or next pair of headphones/earphones can be overwhelming. Perhaps the first factor to consider is whether you want a proper pair of headphones or relatively simpler earbuds. Should I buy earbuds or headphones? Earbuds are bought for their lightweight, small size, easy storage, wear/style, and…
As smartphones progress over time, people are finding that the original 3.5mm headphone jack that could be used on any device is no longer useable for most of the recently released technology. New smartphones are being designed and released without individual headphone ports at all, which is a large adjustment for many people. How do…
Since remote work has become the norm in our digitally advanced world, wearing headphones and earphones equipped with microphones has become advantageous. By cancelling out the environment’s noise and laser targeting the speaker, it allows for much easier discussion on video calls, virtual meetings, and more. Do all headphones and earphones have built-in microphones? Not…
So you’re wondering which headphones or earphones you should buy, rent or otherwise try out. In this comprehensive buyer’s guide, we’ll go through everything worth considering before you make any decisions about a pair of headphones or earphones. If you’ve found yourself asking, “Which headphones should I buy?” this extensive resource is for you. Please…
So you’re looking to buy (or sell) a pair of headphones, and you’re wondering what price would be acceptable. Having a good comprehension of the types of headphones and their applications will help tremendously in understanding their cost. How much do headphones/earphones cost? Headphone prices range from a few dollars to thousands of dollars. This is…
Even the best audio equipment can perform poorly if the audio connections are made improperly. A dirty headphone or aux jack can lead to popping and crackling, intermittent signal flow, and even complete disconnection between the audio devices and the connected headphones. Keeping these jacks clean, then, is paramount to proper performance. How do I…
A well-known and frustrating problem with earphones and earbuds is that they have the propensity to suddenly stop working without giving any outward sign as to why. This is especially annoying when only one earpiece has ceased producing sound, leaving us wondering why earphones stop working and why they stop, seemingly, so abruptly. Why do…
Earphones are one of the most popular audio devices for listening to audio but often suffer from tangled cables from poor storage. Wrapping them tightly, leaving them tangled, or not handling them with care puts your earphones at risk of permanent damage. Plus, untangling the mess of tangled earphone cables can be overly tedious and…
One of the most commonly asked questions about headphones, earphones, or earbuds is, “What should I do if my earphones get wet?” It happens. Maybe your earbuds fell out into a puddle or you forgot to take them out before showering. Along with what to do, many people wonder if they’ll get electrocuted using wet…
The way in which audio is sent to or sent from headphones and microphones will vary between different devices and different connectors (jacks and plugs). When learning about all the different audio connectors, there may be confusion about the differences between headphone jacks and microphone jacks. Are headphone jacks the same as microphone jacks? Although…
If you’ve been studying audio and sound, you’ve likely come across the magical term “transducer,” which refers to devices that convert one form of energy into another form of energy. Speakers and headphones are common transducers, and knowing how they work will help us better understand the world of audio. How do speakers and headphones…
Bluetooth connectivity is becoming more and more prevalent in headphones due, in large part, to the phasing out of the headphone jack in mobile audio devices. If you’re one of the many who have switched to a pair of Bluetooth headphones or will eventually get a pair, this article will help you understand how they…
