Portable lossless media players can get expensive. Some brands have players that cost thousands of dollars. But finding a nice, portable, hi-resolution music player doesn’t have to break the bank. Fiio is a manufacturer that has several high-quality lossless music players and their most affordable model is the X1 at just under $100. This handy […]
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Final Audio E2000 Review
Final Audio’s new E Series earphones seem to be stirring up some real buzz. Having reviewed the uber-svelte E3000 just a short while ago, my expectations are fairly high for the E2000. But how does this $45 earphone sound? And where does it stack up in relation to other Final Audio products? Final Audio E2000 Review […]
2017 Best Travel Headphones Under $100
Summer is here and there’s no doubt many of you (if not all) will hit the road or the friendly skies and head towards a nice vacation spot. Too bad getting to your destination can be a huge hassle. But, there’s nothing like a pair of headphones to help smooth things over. But the commute can […]
Use Colored Earbud Tips to Tell the Right From the Left
It’s a tale as old as time: how do you easily tell which headphone goes in your right ear, and which one goes in the left ear (without reading tiny text)? You could always mark them with some tape or nail polish, but reader animatorgeek has a pretty clever solution. Mark Your Earbuds with Electrical […]
Five Best Exercise Headphones
The best headphones for sitting at your computer or in your home listening to music may not be the best headphones to put in your ears while you’re jogging around town. Activity will make them fall out and noise isolation or closed ear models will make it hard to hear your surroundings, but you still […]
Most Popular Exercise Headphones: Bose IE2/MIE2/SIE2 In-Ear Headphones
If you want to work out to music, whether your workout includes running, lifting, or aerobics, you probably want a set of headphones or earbuds that are up to the task. Last week we asked you which you thought were the best, then took a look at the five best exercise headphones. Now we’re back […]
Make Tangled Earbuds a Thing of the Past with a Gum Container
Earbuds have a habit of getting tangled and annoying when you toss them in a bag. Luckily, you can keep them organized with a standard chewing gum container. Instructables user Kris T. shows you how it’s done. The project is pretty straightforward, but I love that it keeps the the headphones organized while still letting […]
The Best Headphones You Can Buy Under $20
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get great sound. High end, pricey headphones definitely have their place, but if you know what to look for and shop smart, you can get surprisingly good audio for around $20. Here’s what to look for, and some suggestions to get you started. Choosing the […]
Keep Earbud Cables Tidy with this DIY Organizer
Over the years, we’ve talked about a lot of ways you can avoid the tangled mess of poorly-wrapped earbud cables, and we’re not about to stop now. This time, we’ve got a rather handsome DIY snapping leather clip. Keep your earbuds tangle-free with a DIY cord wrapperKeep your earbuds tangle-free with a DIY cord wrapperKeep […]
Cut Down on Cable Noise by Wrapping Your Earbuds Behind Your Ear
Ever notice that when your earbud cable moves, you can hear it rustle in your ears? This cable noise is called microphonics, and there are a few tricks you can use to avoid it. This tip has been around forever, but we’ve never featured it—and I didn’t know about it until reader Bat21 posted it […]