Headphones Encyclopedia

Once upon a time (okay, not that long ago), headphones were ‘reserved’ solely for rebellious teenagers in transit – going to and from school, blasting their favorite tunes. Thankfully, their popularity has risen, and now everyone is able and willing to soak their ears in that sweet soul food that we call music. But, a new beast rears its head, and that is a myriad of choices. A troublesome challenge, in fact. The enthusiasts, athletes, gamers, workers are all frozen

Do earbuds damage your ears more than headphones? Maybe, maybe not. Stay tuned because we’re about to find out! In the recent years, hearing problems seem to occur more often than during the previous decades, and it also seems that it is hitting a much wider and younger population. Who could be the culprit? We decided to play detectives and do our little research. Of course, it didn’t involve any of the cool stuff like getting into a taxi and

How are, in fact, headphones made? We know a lot about headphones, don’t we? Be it for athletes, gamers, music enthusiasts, and even for home and office environments we know how to set them up and get the best out of them. We also know how to maintain them and prolong their lifespan. Used on a daily basis, for some of us they became like an extension of ourselves. But what is it that makes this nifty gadget that we also love? Let’s find out together! A little bit of history Let’s go back in time for a bit, somewhere (Somewhen?) around

Whether you’re a music fanatic whose ears are constantly occupied with sweet sounds of your favorite tunes, or a professional sound engineer/DJ with high standards, choosing the right headphones can be a mind-boggling experience. Especially today in the 21st century when there are literally thousands of manufacturers, each offering a different set of headphones in various shapes and sizes. But let’s say that you’ve narrowed the list down to circumaural (over the-ear) headphones that are generally divided in two categories

Approaching a topic like this one is never an easy task. Mainly because of the contradicting results of almost every conducted research about the effects of listening to music during activities that require your full concentration, but also because listening to music at all times feels so good (writer’s biased opinion).For many of us, music is a necessity, a remedy that soothes the soul and helps us get through everyday obligations. For others, it’s nothing but a background noise, and