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by Gabby Bloch · Posted
For many of us, earbuds are an essential accessory, providing us with endless hours of audio entertainment and enjoyment. However, for some, the cost of prolonged use is a nagging itch. Why does this happen and what can you do about it? Let's talk about some of the potential causes of itchy ears and what you can do to stop it.
The Causes of Itchy Ears
Allergies
One of the most common reasons for itchy ears is allergies. That’s right. You may be allergic to silicone material, or at least the grade of silicone used by most earbud brands. This
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
When Bluetooth headphone technology first arrived on the scene, wireless headphones couldn’t come close to offering the same resolution as a wired headphone. And in some respects, this unfortunate fact remains true.
However, Bluetooth technology has undoubtedly improved since its early days, now offering Hi-Res Bluetooth codecs like aptX HD, aptX lossless, and LDAC. In short, you can now play Hi-Res Bluetooth audio without compromising too much sound quality. As a result, many audiophiles have accepted Bluetooth headphones as a reasonable and
by Jason T · Posted
Have you ever put on your favorite pair of earbuds and thought they sounded muffled? Not quite as crisp as you remember them sounding? If so, the fix may be as easy as giving your buds a deep cleaning.
Let's face it—most of us don’t clean our earbuds very often, even though we wear them inside our ears, for crying out loud. On top of it being a bad health habit (dirty earbuds have been found to have very high relative levels of bacteria on them), gunked up, waxy speaker openings can have more of a negative impact on the sound quality than
by Jason T · Posted
As someone who has been obsessed with all things audio for most of my life, I always find it interesting to hear what people have to say about sound quality. I find it especially fascinating to hear the opinions of people who aren’t in the audio field themselves. A great live sound engineer once said to me, “Most folks know something doesn’t sound right; they may not be able to tell you why, but they know something sounds off the mark.” I think there’s a lot of truth to that statement. Just ask my wife, who’s heard a lot of the songs I’ve
by Jason T · Posted
Most of us spend a ton of time at our desks working, and if you’re a music lover, as I am, there’s a good chance you rely on your favorite tunes to help you make it through the workday. As someone who works in pro audio, comfortable, isolating, great-sounding headphones that don’t tire my ears are essential to the work I do. But, even when I’m not editing a podcast or mixing a song, I still usually have my headphones on because I’m listening to music while writing articles or emails. So, in my years as an audio engineer, as well as a writer, I