Headphones

Kids today are exposed to tech and trends like AirPods at a much younger age than before due to platforms like YouTube. And, of course, all kids want the fancy gadgets that the YouTubers use. But it’s not always that easy since it can cost a lot of money to buy such an expensive set of earphones just to find they can’t use them. So, do AirPods fit in kids’ ears? AirPods can fit in kids’ ears, but it depends on the child’s age and … Read more

Audiophiles want the best sound quality, and many people believe noise canceling headphones are the best way to achieve that. But are they really? With so many technologies out there, it’s often difficult to determine if you’ll be sacrificing quality for a better listening experience. So, does noise canceling affect sound quality? Noise canceling can affect sound quality. Good passive noise filtering will often improve your perception of the sound quality because there’s less interference, though it doesn’t really improve the quality. Active noise canceling … Read more

Apple’s AirPods Max may not be the most popular AirPods model on the market, but many people prefer it for its excellent soundstage, powerful bass, and exceptional sound quality. But since you already paid quite a premium for your headphones, how can you be sure you’re getting the best out of them? For example, does the AirPods Max sound better wired? AirPods Max sounds better wired than over Bluetooth in many cases because Bluetooth connections often use compression due to its narrow bandwidth. This could … Read more

Many people wonder if AirPods sound better on an iPhone than on other devices. It’s a fair question since Apple has been known to make some of their devices work better with other Apple hardware than competitor models (though they aren’t the only company to do so). So, is that the truth? Do AirPods sound better on an iPhone? AirPods shouldn’t sound better on an iPhone than on other devices because Apple made them perfectly compatible in terms of sound quality. But there are several … Read more

People choose AirPods over other headphone and earphone brands partly for their excellent integration with Apple’s ecosystem but also because they are known for superior sound quality. But with so many models and generations on the market, how can you tell which is best? Do the AirPods Pro necessarily have better sound quality than other AirPods? Let’s compare. The AirPods Pro has better sound quality than regular AirPods due to active noise canceling, customizable silicon ear tips, Adaptive EQ, and Spatial Audio features. The only … Read more

Nobody can argue that AirPods are some of the best wireless earphones and headphones on the market, and even their microphones are exquisite for general use. But they are not without their flaws. For example, a question that I’m often asked is, do AirPods block the wind? Wind noise can affect AirPods’ microphones and speakers. All models of AirPods try to block wind on their microphones, but because wind noise varies so much, it can also adversely affect your voice on the call. You can … Read more

Apple’s AirPods are arguably the most popular earphones available. Interestingly, by the end of 2022, Apple dominated the wireless earphone market with an estimated 30.9% market share. But Apple devices aren’t known for playing nicely with other brands, and AirPods were designed with the iPhone in mind. So, what devices can AirPods connect to? AirPods can connect to most devices that are compatible with Bluetooth 4.0 or later. This includes Apple devices running at least iOS 10, watchOS 3, macOS Sierra, or tvOS 10. They … Read more