Earbuds

REVIEW – Have you ever heard the saying “You must go back to move forward”? Nah, me neither. However, that bit of sage advice might apply to the “new” Master & Dynamic ME05 wired earphones. These little gems hark back to the time when most wireless earphones were either too meh-sounding, too expensive, or both. […]

REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a lot of earphones and earbuds (still can’t tell the difference), but I’ve only recently discovered earbuds that don’t go in the ear. This newer open-ear approach lets the earbud sit just outside the ear. It’s like a cross between a true earphone and an older Walkman-type foam headphone, like the

REVIEW – I wear earbuds several times a day for different activities.  I’ve typically gravitated toward the in-ear style that closes off your ear canal.  Those sound great and can have noise-canceling technology, but they block out environmental sounds and can get uncomfortable afterward.  I’ve been looking for an open-style earbud to overcome these issues

REVIEW – One thing I love about reviewing gadgets is trying something that looks new or unique and seeing how it holds up. One that came up recently was the SoundPeats PearlClip Pro earbuds, which use a different mechanism to stay in your ear than any other earbud I’ve tried before. Essentially, it’s a ring

REVIEW – Way back in 2019, I reviewed the new (at the time) Liberty 2 Pro earbuds from Soundcore (an Anker company) and was surprised by how much I liked them. Fast forward to 2021—Soundcore released the Liberty 3 Pro earbuds with active noise canceling (ANC) and other enhancements. While they were a big improvement,

REVIEW – I have a Bluetooth earbud in one of my ears probably 8 hours a day most days. I’ve reviewed and used many different types of earbuds over the last 20+ years. My favorite types are in a category now called “true wireless stereo”, meaning there are two earbuds and they can work together

REVIEW – I love listening to music while I’m busy in the kitchen. However I still need to hear if the dog is barking or the kid needs something so I can’t wear any type of noise canceling audio devices. I had previously tried bone conduction and I didn’t like the sound quality so when

REVIEW – Even though I enjoy reviewing various products, my heart has always warmed when it comes to audio. I can’t quite pinpoint the reason behind this but let me tell you, I’m not musical. I can’t read music, or play an instrument, and if I dare to sing in the house, my wife (who

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