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Pioneer’s Gorgeous New Headphones Pack Up And Go With You Anywhere

There’s something pleasing about a beautiful set of headphones — especially if they’re portable, rugged and made to travel. With that in mind, Pioneer’s got a couple of sets of new cans for you to consider.


April 5, 2012
Entertainment

Ultra Tiny Earbuds Let You Hear More Than Just Your Music

Earbud style headphones let you enjoy your music without the distraction of what’s going on around you. But for safety’s sake, hearing distractions, like a honking horn, isn’t always a bad thing. So the earHeros use a compact design that doesn’t completely block your ears.


April 1, 2012
Gadgets

Where Better To Store Your Earbuds Than On A Pair Of Ears?

Tired of spending 10 minutes unravelling your headphones like they’re a MENSA puzzle when you take them out of your pocket? Then you need a cable wrap and what’s more appropriate for storing a set of earbuds than a disembodied set of ears?


March 28, 2012
Entertainment

AKG K495 NC Review: Hot-Sounding, Road-Ready, Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Toting headphones back and forth across the country (or the city) is one of the best ways to expose their design flaws. Can the new AKG K495 NC noise-cancelling headphones, with their burly build and audiophile pedigree, stand up to that kind of punishment while delivering dulcet tones? Is this finally the ideal traveller’s kit?


March 22, 2012
Entertainment

When Earbuds Attack (NSFW)

First, take a deep breath. You don’t have to see the photo unless you click on it below. With that out of the way, prepare for some bad news about in-ear headphones.


March 5, 2012
Geek Out

I Want These Headphones’ Quick-Folding Design On All My Cables

I’ve seen countless attempts to tackle the problem of tangled headphone cables, but this approach — which uses thicker less-flexible sections to make them easier to bundle — looks like it has a lot of potential.


February 28, 2012
Entertainment

Should You Wear Headphones In The Office?

Brothers Alex (Gizmodo) and Angus (Lifehacker) work in the same pod at Allure Media. Alex spends much of the working day listening to music through his headphones; Angus never does. Which approach is better for productivity? Gizmodo and Lifehacker duke it out.


February 19, 2012
Entertainment

Make Your Headphones More Comfortable With These DIY Tricks

As you shop for that perfect pair of headphones, you’ve probably found a few that sound great but make your head feel like its in a vice. Here are a few tips for making uncomfortable headphones fit a little nicer.


February 7, 2012
Entertainment

Shure SRH-940 Headphones Review: Serious Bang For The Buck

Shure has been killing it for years with their line of professional in-ear monitors. In 2010, they turned their attention to full-sized headphones. Does the SRH-940, their latest and greatest closed-back model, earn its keep?


February 2, 2012
Entertainment

Future Earbuds Won’t Care If You Mix Up Left And Right

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.