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When it comes to school testing, listening center activities and more, are earbuds a good choice for school-age children? With their small, in-ear design, earbuds can be a much more convenient and portable choice than headphones. However, educators and parents may be concerned about the safety of earbuds when it comes to protecting the sensitive earbuds of young students. Not only that, but some parents and teachers may worry about the level of comfort their students might experience w …

What did we ever do before the invention of headphones and earbuds? Thanks to these wonderful devices, we have our own private listening booth everywhere we go. Headphones and earbuds offer us a world-class stereo listening experience that blocks out the distractions of the outside world, all while allowing others to carry on with their business without being bothered by what we’re listening to. Really, when you think about it, headphones and earbuds are right up there with some of the best i …

If you are like most of the world, using headphones has become a daily occurrence in your classroom and a habit for commuters. Often there are so many features when choosing headphones, you may be asking questions like, " When is volume control necessary for headphones?" You can drive yourself crazy digging through reviews - but understanding the need for volume control can help you determine whether or not it's an appropriate addition to your headphones. Built-in volume control makes …

These days, two is not always better than one, especially when it comes to particular sound environments. For those using  disposable bulk earbuds, it is common to find students, drivers, workers, commuters and others who only use one earbud in order to stay alert to their surroundings. Models like the mono earbud ER-215 are made for these situations. Here are a few more reasons why you should consider buying a mono earbud like the ER-215, whether for personal use or business. …

If you are a teacher or administrator in a school or library, there is a high chance that technology and headphones are a part of your toolkit. Storing multiple pairs of headphones in a manner that keeps them clean, safe and yet easy to access is a challenge. Never fear, we have many great solutions for the best classroom headphone storage. The Listening Center If you were fortunate to receive your school classroom headphones as part of a listening center, you may have a headphone storag …

With Halloween right around the corner, your kids are probably mapping out their route to get the best candy on the block, and choosing what they'll wear while they get it. If you like to create fun DIY Halloween costumes for your family, we’ve got lots of ideas! We’re rounding up the best that include headphones. The following are inspired by characters from some of the hottest movies right now, as well as some from popular throwback films. So, if you’re looking for the perfect pair of …

If your school or office uses Chromebooks, you'll want to make sure you have products that work together. We have many headsets, headphones, and earbuds that will work with your favorite Chromebook. To make sure your equipment is compatible, choose headsets, headphones or earbuds with a 3.5mm plug, or USB compatibility. Specifically, compatible headsets and some earbuds will have a 3.5mm TRRS plug which allows them to take advantage of their dual mic and audio features, while headphones …