The Complicated Technology Inside Your Earbuds

May 27, 2022

These days everyone wants a great set of earbuds. We want them small, to last practically forever on a charge, and to sound just as good as full-sized headphones. And when it comes to that last point, if you’re willing to spend enough, earbuds sound amazing these days.

But how is that possible? It comes down to the drivers built into your buds. Manufacturers either pack in Dynamic Drivers, Balanced Armature hardware, or a bit of both. But what’s the difference and which should you choose? We have the answers in the top story.

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