By michael vivar
The audio medium stirs the soul and sparks imagination. It's a reason singers of songs and tellers of tales were esteemed members of early human tribes.
On July 1, 1979, Sony revolutionized portable sound with the Walkman. It was a joy for people who loved listening to music and books on tape.
Now, portability is ubiquitous, and audiophiles crave superior sound quality when streaming music and podcasts. They'll get it with these seven best earbuds.
The premium-priced buds are worth the expense. A beamforming mic blocks ambient commotion during calls. Sound reproduction and noise cancelling rivals headphones.
This svelte pair is great for people with little to no experience using wireless tech. Overall quality is more than adequate and it easily pairs with all Bluetooth devices.
Every ear is shaped differently. One issue with earbuds is some devices don't fit in some ear types. The Beats Fit Pro pair will nestle comfortably in any earlobe.
At $30, these are a great backup. It isn't to say they're sub-par. The earbuds are feature-loaded including adjustable EQ that can be switched between music and podcasts.
Athletes will love this one with a halo which prevents the need to scramble for a tiny bud that may fall out during workouts. It also boasts a 10-hour continuous-use battery life.
If awareness is paramount, these open buds are ideal. They emit rich sound while letting the user hear the outside world. Voice commands allow handsfree playback and calls.
This set's for multitaskers. It can pair with three devices at once so switching from a Zoom meeting to a phone call is easy. Technics has led in audio quality since analog days.