One day you might not have to worry about sticking your left and right earbuds in the correct ears. Because researchers have created a clever system that automatically adjusts the stereo mix depending on what side each bud is inserted. More »
Having customers build their own cheap furniture helped IKEA build an empire. So a Canadian company hopes the same approach will work when it comes to custom-fitted earbuds. More »
Monster — a company once known for producing insanely nerdy speaker wire — changed headphones forever (for better or worse) with its fashionable, bass-heavy Beats by Dre line. Now that Monster’s cash cow is HTC’s cash cow, Monster is clearly on the hunt for new friends. More »
Lou Reed must be broke. Or maybe he lost a bet. I can’t think of any other explanation for why he’s agreed to go all Beats by Dre on these Klipsch earbuds. Everyone needs to pitch in here. More »
Altec Lansing are excited about their A1, A2 and A3 in-ear monitors. They’ve always produced quality products, but now they’ve gone all out to not only design a triple-balanced armature, but also develop a custom ear moulding using a unique silicone. More »
Audio-Technica makes lots of sophisticated audio products that are totally affordable. And then there’s this new array of gear. These two pairs of headphones with a matching headphone amp are total audio extravagance. More »
The recent tragic case of a Victorian schoolgirl struck by a train while listening to music highlights the tricky area of personal responsibility versus legal policy. What’s a sensible rule of thumb for listening to music in public? More »
