Topic: headphones
Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Fit & Galaxy Buds are Samsung's new wearables
02/20/2019, 03:02 pm
Beyond the Galaxy S10 and Fold, Samsung revealed multiple wearable devices on Wednesday: the Galaxy Watch Active, two Galaxy Fit trackers, and its AirPods-like Galaxy Buds.
Apple's Beats teases graffiti-styled Neymar Jr. edition Studio3 Wireless headphones
02/06/2019, 08:02 am
Apple's Beats on Wednesday unveiled a new, luxury-priced style option for its Studio3 Wireless headphones, the Neymar Jr. Custom Edition.
Sonos looking to battle Apple & Beats in high-end headphone market
01/24/2019, 11:01 am
Sonos is reportedly poised to challenge Apple and other high-end headphone makers, entering that market by 2020 with some unique features in tow.
First look at the Klipsch T5 Zippo-inspired truly wireless earbuds
01/11/2019, 02:01 pm
True wireless earbuds popular at the moment, widely because of a push from Apple's introduction of the AirPods. During the Consumer Electronics Show, the show floor was loaded with companies of all sizes pitching their wares. One of the few that really caught our eye was the T5 by Klipsch.
First look: Creating 3D headphone audio with the Super X-Fi
01/11/2019, 06:01 am
AppleInsider goes on with Creative Labs' Super X-Fi, the aluminum dongle designed to turn any headphone set into a 3D soundstage to improve the audio your music and movies.
JBL rolls out four new fully-wireless earbud options led by Endurance Peak
01/08/2019, 04:01 pm
Looking to capture its share of the all-wireless earbud market pioneered by Apple and Bragi, JBL at CES showcased four new pairs, two of which are out now.
China gets exclusive New Years-style Beats for the holidays
01/03/2019, 11:01 pm
Apple just released its Chinese New Year gift guide, and included in the list is an exclusive set of Beats, styled for the new year.
Apple looks to make Group FaceTime audio calls more realistic
12/13/2018, 08:12 am
Audio-only group FaceTime calls with multiple people could be easier to deal with in the future, as Apple has suggested a way to process audio to implement the "cocktail party" effect, to make it easier to determine who is speaking.
Review: Shinola Canfield In-Ear Monitor earbuds nail the premium experience
12/11/2018, 03:12 pm
Shinola has improved its headphone game with a wireless Bluetooth version of the sturdy Canfield In-Ear Monitors. AppleInsider leans back in our comfy chair with our favorite playlist to see how they perform.
Holiday 2018 gift guide: Here are the best headphones for the music lover on your shopping list
11/27/2018, 01:11 pm
If you have recently acquired an iPhone XS or iPhone XR, but find the supplied EarPods not to your liking, or know someone who could do with an upgrade from their existing audio hardware, AppleInsider offers this list of headphones and earphones that may be worth a listen.
Funcl W1 and AI truly wireless earphones are a steal
11/14/2018, 04:11 pm
We can't count how many truly wireless earbuds we've seen come across our desk, but the latest W1 and AI from Funcl are truly impressive considering their sub $20 and $50 price tags.
Future Apple headphones could detect how they are worn with a microphone array
11/09/2018, 10:11 am
Apple is continuing to come up with ways to solve the problem of wearing headphones the wrong way around, by coming up with a detection method to determine how the audio accessory is being worn and switching channels, just by listening to the user's voice.
Review: Jaybird's Tarah Pro may be the best fitness earbuds you can buy
11/01/2018, 07:11 am
Released on Thursday, The Tarah Pro is liable to become a go-to set of Bluetooth earbuds for runners, weightlifters, and other fitness enthusiasts, handily beating out most of the competition -- including Apple.
A higher-end AirPods revision would fill a market niche nicely
10/29/2018, 03:10 pm
AirPods are an AppleInsider staff favorite because of an amazing blend of price, features, and quality. After nearly two years of use, we still love AirPods, but are starting to yearn for a bit more from the product.
Review: HyperX's Cloud Mix headset successfully bridges home, mobile & gaming
10/25/2018, 03:10 pm
Even if you don't think you need a gaming headset, HyperX's over-the-ear Cloud Mix -- designed for both desktops and mobile devices -- is a great performer, and might help change your mind.
Hands on: HyperX's Cloud Mix headset jumps between desktop gaming & your iPhone
10/18/2018, 12:10 am
The Cloud Mix attempts to break gaming headsets out of their niche by making them compatible with your iPhone, iPad, and other Bluetooth devices.
Review: Jaybird's Tarah sport headphones may be the best budget option on the market
10/10/2018, 11:10 am
Jaybird's new low-cost sport headphones are so good that unless you absolutely need the best tips or battery life, they should probably be the near the top of your list.
Apple exploring use of ear detection in future over-ear headphones
10/04/2018, 10:10 am
Apple is examining ways to improve the listening experience when using earphones, including automatically adjusting the audio based on a user's ear shape in over-ear headphones, and even automatically switching channels between the left and right ear cups if the headphones are worn the wrong way around.
Review: Jaybird's X4 sport headphones win on price-to-performance
10/02/2018, 11:10 am
The X4 is a further refinement of Jaybird's sport earbuds, and both a solid and cheaper alternative to Apple's Powerbeats3.
Hands on: Jaybird's latest Bluetooth sport headphones, the Tarah
09/27/2018, 03:09 pm
While we were in the middle of testing the company's X4 headphones, Jaybird surprised us by announcing a new pair of Bluetooth sport headphones, the Tarah, shipping Oct. 9, so we thought we'd try them out.