Creative Zen Hybrid Pro SXFI Headphones Review
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Creative Zen Hybrid Pro SXFI Headphones Review

The Creative Zen Hybrid Pro is the latest wireless headphone from Creative. It comes in three versions: The key specs are otherwise the same across the models in terms of driver size, battery life, Bluetooth connectivity etc. The bundles add functionality through the transmitters. Creative Zen Hybrid Pro vs Classic vs SXFI Specification Design The…

Creative Zen Air Dot Review – Budget Open Fit Earbuds
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Creative Zen Air Dot Review – Budget Open Fit Earbuds

The Creative Zen Air Dot was announced a few months ago and is the most affordable true wireless earbuds Creative has at a bargain price of just £30. These differ from the Creative Zen Air by having an open-fit design without silicon ear tips, similar to the Apple AirPods. At just 7g per earbud, they…

Creative Outlier Free Pro Plus Headphones Review – Are they better than the Shokz OpenSwim bone conduction headphones?
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Creative Outlier Free Pro Plus Headphones Review – Are they better than the Shokz OpenSwim bone conduction headphones?

Shokz, formerly Aftershocks, may be the dominant brand in the world of bone-conduction headphones, but they are facing growing competition and the Creative Outlier Free range of headphones could be the best alternatives on the market. The new Creative Outlier Free Pro Plus are a particularly compelling choice as these are suitable for swimming thanks…

Tozo OpenBuds Review – On-ear Open-Fit Earbuds to Rival Oladance & SHOKS OpenFit
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Tozo OpenBuds Review – On-ear Open-Fit Earbuds to Rival Oladance & SHOKS OpenFit

Following on from my review of the excellent Tozo Golden X1, I have been checking out their new OpenBuds. These are an open fit style of earbuds where the earbuds sit on top of your ear and are held in place with hooks that go around your ear. This design is a good alternative to…

Guide to the Best Headsets for PS5 and PS4 (2023/2024)

Guide to the Best Headsets for PS5 and PS4 (2023/2024)

In the realm of immersive gaming, the importance of high-quality sound cannot be overstated. The perfect headset doesn’t only enrich your gaming experience, but can also be the determining factor between a win or a loss. Sony’s PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 are both incredible consoles that deserve headsets capable of capturing every audio nuance….

Bluetooth Codec Comparison: LDAC vs aptX Adaptive & Variants vs LHDC vs LC3 vs SCL6 vs SBC vs AAC
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Bluetooth Codec Comparison: LDAC vs aptX Adaptive & Variants vs LHDC vs LC3 vs SCL6 vs SBC vs AAC

Following on from my previous Bluetooth guide, this article covers the main Bluetooth codecs used by various wireless earphones today. Lossy vs Lossless Audio Codecs Bluetooth earbuds currently use lossy audio codecs as the bandwidth available to Bluetooth can not accommodate lossless audio. Codec Comparison Table Bluetooth Codec Overviews SBC The Low Complexity Subband Coding…

Bluetooth Guide – Bluetooth Versions & Factors Affecting Quality of Bluetooth Codecs
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Bluetooth Guide – Bluetooth Versions & Factors Affecting Quality of Bluetooth Codecs

I would say most people know roughly what Bluetooth is and use it regularly. But how much do you really know about this wireless technology that’s now over 25 years old? When buying a new phone or earbuds, are you aware of all the different technologies that can affect the performance of Bluetooth? This is…

1MORE Penta Driver P50 Review – Wired Earbuds with DLC Dynamic Driver & 4 Planar Diaphragm Drivers
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1MORE Penta Driver P50 Review – Wired Earbuds with DLC Dynamic Driver & 4 Planar Diaphragm Drivers

I originally reviewed the 1MORE E1001 triple drive earbuds back in 2017 when wired earbuds were much more common. While true wireless earbuds dominate the market, many audiophiles refuse to give up on their wired earbuds due to the improved audio quality that a wire provides vs the compression of Bluetooth. 1MORE is one of…

Guide on Headphone Impedance and Sensitivity

Guide on Headphone Impedance and Sensitivity

In the venture of acquiring a high-quality pair of headphones, you’re likely to cross paths with a few technical terms that may initially seem like a complex jargon, especially if you’re diving into the intricate world of audio technology for the first time. For individuals who haven’t ventured deep into the headphone territory before, the…

Top Wireless Bluetooth Ear Buds: A Technical Review

Top Wireless Bluetooth Ear Buds: A Technical Review

Wireless earbuds are increasingly carving a niche within the auditory realm, their appeal heightened by the liberation from wires, which is a sweet melody to the ears of the modern audiophile. Being a perennial companion to the brisk walker, the nimble jogger, or the casual listener, the wireless earbud has transcended from a mere accessory…

Edifier W320TN Earbuds Review – Affordable Apple AirPod Alternatives
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Edifier W320TN Earbuds Review – Affordable Apple AirPod Alternatives

Edifier launched the new W320TN open-fit ANC earbuds at the start of September, which appear to be the successor to the W220T which was launched last year. These have a semi-open fit design which lacks the silicon eartips most earbuds have, and this gives them a similar design to Apple Airpods. This style of earbud…

1MORE Penta Driver P50 Headphones Announced for £170
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1MORE Penta Driver P50 Headphones Announced for £170

1MORE has recently announced its new wired PENTA DRIVER P50 headphones, aiming to set a new standard for audio quality and comfort in the headphone market. Priced at £169.99 on Amazon UK and $169.99 on Amazon, these headphones are also available directly from the 1MORE website. Below, we’ll delve into the intricate details that make…