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Earphones: The Definitive Guide

Muzammil
4 min readNov 25, 2024

Earphones, also called in-ear headphones, are perhaps the most popular portable audio devices when one is listening to music. Miniaturized, light, and handy earphones have traveled a long distance in portability with good quality sound. Here is an overview of the various types of earphones along with its benefits, features, and everything you need to know in order to pick the perfect earphone suited for your needs.

What are Earphones?

Earphones are movable audio devices that fit into the ear canal; they are small and handy. Unlike a headphone which does not cover the ear but is situated above it, there exists an on-ear headphone. Earphones, on the other hand, sit in the ear. Earphones save space for someone who listens to music or makes calls while listening to podcasts; thus, it is a good way to be discreet.

Types of Earphones

1. Wired Headphones These hook into a device (smartphone, tablet, computer, etc.) via a cable. They are relatively inexpensive and won't drain a battery, but the wire can be its own worst enemy, knotting up or becoming damaged as time passes.

2. Wireless headphones: These are the headphones that function via Bluetooth connectivity, which does not require them to be wired for connection purposes. These are highly flexible headsets in…

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