headphones stories

Fake ears are a perfectly creepy way to store your earbuds

Michael Trei
Monday, April 2, 2012 - 2:41am
 
Do you normally toss your earbuds loose in your pocket when you're done using them? If so, you'll know that when you pull them out again, you're going to need five minutes to untangle all of the knots in the cord. These fake ears provide a perfect place to store them, although you just might freak out other commuters as you put them away.

Smart headphones know left from right; switch audio for you

Eileen Marable
Friday, February 3, 2012 - 7:00am
 
For some of us, mixing up the left and right headphones doesn't really register. For hardcore music lovers, gamers and those with more discerning ears, the idea of mixing up left from right headphones is sacrilege. The problem of an accidental switch while distracted is a soon a thing of the past with headphones that automatically switch channels when placed in the wrong ear.

Incase's headphone ear cups snap off before they break off

Raymond Wong
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 1:46pm
 
For a company that made a name for itself with its minimalist cases for the iPhone, MacBook and iPad, expanding after into backpacks and other carry cases, Incase has done a pretty good job translating its spare philosophy to the world of headphones. With the Sonic, Reflex and Pivot headphones, Incase shuns the plastic and metal typically found in competitor's headphones and swaps in materials such as canvas and suede. Read on for our hands- and ears-on.

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