Earbuds

REVIEW – I have tested alot of headphones/earbuds here at the Gadgeteer over the years.  I have owned every form factor that you can imagine, and just about every price point as well.  I have my favorites, and which pair I use pretty much depends on the activity that I am planning on doing.  The […]

REVIEW – I exercise a lot outdoors, alone.  That gives me an opportunity to listen to music, podcasts, and audio books, which I absolutely love.  But running and riding bikes on streets with cars can be a bit dangerous, even more so when you can’t hear those cars coming. My “go-to” ear buds for my

REVIEW – I haven’t had to get new earbuds in about two years. The earbuds I had worked well, fit comfortably and I didn’t need anything more. Not too long along, those earbuds failed and I was on the lookout for a replacement set. I felt there was a design flaw in the pair that

REVIEW – Open ear air conduction earbuds are a fancy way of saying ‘directional earbud speaker’, but their capabilities are surprising.  I’m digging further into this new trend of portable audio bliss with the latest flagship by OpenRock – the X earbud.  It’s a premium offering, and we’ll see if it’s worth the premium price.

REVIEW – When normal people (not audiophiles) shop for earphones, sound quality is usually not at the top of the list. It’s always price and convenience first. Some earbuds (earphones, in-ear headphones, whatever) are expensive ($500+) while others are more affordable and thus, more popular. JLabs is an audio company famous for its line of

REVIEW – I have a surplus of wireless earbuds and headphones around the house these days thanks to freebies with phone purchases over the years and other Gadgeteer reviews, but my partner has a very difficult time finding earbuds that fit her ear canals without pain or pressure and she hates headphones. I volunteered to

REVIEW – This year, I’ve been on a quest to find small, unobtrusive wireless earbuds I can live with. I jumped at the chance to try the Jabra Elite 10 earbuds. I expected small, compact earbuds with the latest features. I did not expect an old feature: real buttons. What is it? The Jabra Elite

REVIEW – I’m as amazed that tiny earbuds can send booming bass sound out of such tiny transducers as I am that huge jets can go airborne. Repressing my youthful exuberance, the OnePlus Buds 3 have the best sound of any in-ear type buds I’ve tested. I’m not an expert audiophile but I hear well

REVIEW – Typical in-ear earbuds are the pinnacle of portable sound, and can deliver an excellent listening experience.  Though by design, they can make hearing what’s going on around you difficult.  This isn’t great if you’re running or biking on the road, or in any environment where situational awareness is important.  For a while bone

REVIEW – For some reason lately, I’ve been receiving (more than usual) audio speakers and headphones/earphones to review. I love it. Audio is my first love and playing with new gear is always fun. I’ve been having triple-fun—so to speak—with some Linsoul Audio Kiwi Ears in-ear monitors (IEMs). They wanted me to review the hybrid

REVIEW – I listen to music every day. I mean every day. Most of the time I’m in my office listening on some nice desktop audio monitors. Sometimes I use some Audio Technica over-the-ear headphones or a set of earbuds.  I have an old pair of Shure buds that I’ve had for over a decade

REVIEW – When I’m working out in the gym or running outside I prefer open ear headphones that allow me to maintain awareness of what’s happening around me. I had previously reviewed some bone conduction headphones that I really like and still use but I wanted to see if the Tozo Open Buds could provide

                    REVIEW – Dude, it’s 2023. Wired earphones? Seriously? Reasonably priced, with marvelous sound, no batteries to recharge, and a comfortable fit, KZ-ZXV earphones are an enthusiastic “Yes” for me! What is it? KZ Acoustics KZ-ZVX earphones are earphones with a wide dynamic range, replaceable tips, and a removable cord. Hardware specs Model: KZ-ZVX Impedance:

REVIEW – In May 2021 I reviewed the EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid Wireless Earbuds, and overall, I was quite impressed.  However, I thought they lacked two critical features.  EPOS recently updated these earbuds, but did they add the critical features I thought were missing?  Read on to find out! What is it? The EPOS GTW