The Care 1 model from the Chinese manufacturer DOQAUS is a budget set of Bluetooth over-ear headphones that can also be used as wired. DOQAUS have a few other very similar models in terms of design and price to check out, such as the Care 2, 3 and Life. We tried out the Care 1 … Read more
We had the chance to test and review one of JVC’s older earphone models that are now over a decade old and still kicking around – the HA-FX1X Xtreme Xplosives. Known for its distinctive thick strawberry red cable and XX lettering on the side, the HA-FX1X is sold as a bassy-style budget set of wired … Read more
Betron is a British-based audio business that has a lot of similar budget-style wired headphones to check out. The BS10s are a popular headphone model on Amazon just now in the UK, with lots of positive reviews to read. Especially considering the competition for cheap earbuds these days, why are these headphones so popular? We … Read more
Headphones are worn by just about everyone in society these days. There are different reasons one would wear headphones in the first place, such as listening to music, podcast, audiobook or even just the radio or news. But is it ok to combine it with a casual drive to work? Well, it isn’t illegal to … Read more
Headphones inevitably reach the end of their lifespan at some point or just straight up break on you. Like most electricals, you can’t just throw them in your standard collection bin. You’ll need to dispose of them responsibly, which sounds like a bit of a challenge. You have to think about the headphone plastic, electrical … Read more
Clamping force is an important feature of over-ear headphones as it ensures a good fit over the head and around the ears. A tighter fit will help combat the issue of headphones sliding off your head, and push the ear cups closer to your ears to prevent sound leakage. Although the clamping force of headphones … Read more
If you use over-ear headphones for gaming, producing music, studying, or simply casual browsing on YouTube, proper storage can make a significant difference in their longevity. Placing them on your desk is not advisable, as they can be easily knocked over or damaged. Additionally, leaving them lying around can cause tangled wires, ultimately damaging your … Read more
Why Do We Talk More Loudly with Headphones On? Humans are naturally programmed to make themselves heard. Sitting in a noisy bar, we will talk more loudly than in a library, for example. So if someone is hearing sound through headphones, they will instinctively talk loud enough to compete with whatever they are hearing. This … Read more