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We’ve all heard the rumors about earplugs causing tinnitus, but the connection goes far deeper than you think. Many people turn to earplugs to protect their hearing from the noisy outside world. However, some people attest that their tinnitus worsens while wearing earplugs. Let’s investigate whether earplugs and tinnitus are related and, if so, what steps we can take to minimize the harm. Can Earplugs Cause Tinnitus? Earplugs do not directly cause tinnitus; instead, this depends on your usage. That said, earplugs have been shown to overstimulate our cerumen glands, resulting in a higher risk of blockages and infections that...

I treat reviews like gossip columns for gearheads. Living far from any brick-and-mortar audio gear stores, I’ve come to rely a lot on online reviews. But, over time, I’ve developed a love-hate affair with the audiophile reviewer community. On the one hand, I value the knowledge and new perspectives these reviewers share. Their infectious passion has led me to discover some of my favorite audio equipment. Yet, as I’ve gained more experience, I’ve become very aware of the issues plaguing them. These problems make me question how reliable and unbiased many reviews are. It even reached the point where the...

This article will help you understand why your earbuds keep falling out and what you can do to keep them on. Many people prefer earbuds since they offer more portability and convenience than their bulkier and heavier headphone counterparts. However, most of them are faced with a daily struggle: keeping the earbuds on especially when used while jogging, exercising, or any other rigorous activity. Worse, for some, earbuds can pop out even when they’re merely walking or just sitting on their office chair. This is not only a frustrating experience but it can be a scary one as well. If...

Everything you need to know about the dangers of sharing headphones and using secondhand earbuds. And what you can do instead. We all know how sweet it looks when two people share one pair of earbuds. It seems like they’re in their own world! Yet if you’re thinking of doing that with your loved one, think again. Even if you think you know everything about someone, you can’t really say the same about their overall hygiene and health. And, sometimes, you share more than moments and tunes when sharing headphones, especially earbuds! But what if it’s highly needed? Like if...

The truth hurts, but so does Bluetooth compression. Wireless headphones are undeniably convenient. No tangled cords, no fuss, just sleek, easy-to-use tech. But when it comes to pure sound quality, they still can’t match wired headphones. The reason comes down to physics and engineering limits that wireless tech just can’t overcome. Understanding these limitations explains why audiophiles stick with wired models. But it also shows why, for most people, the difference doesn’t really matter. The Physics of Wireless Audio Wireless audio has one big enemy: physics. Bluetooth operates on the 2.4 GHz frequency band, a crowded space shared with Wi-Fi...