Earbud Headphones

Create "Speakers" from Earbuds and Paper Cups [How To] — It's hump day and I was looking for a quick, fun project to try out. So I figured I try something easy I found over at the Make Magazine blog earlier this week—a set of speakers made from paper cups and a pair of earbud headphones originally created by artist Dmitry Zagga (in no small amount of jest). The PaperCup speakers are based on the principle of a megaphone: Energy from sound waves from the earbuds would normally disperse in all directions. Instead, the cups focus the sound waves in a particular direction, making it louder for those in front.... [Tags: axis, bass response, coffee shop, drink cups, earbud headphones]

Maxell intros dockable, noise-cancelling iPod earbuds — Maxell on Wednesday announced it will soon release noise-cancelling earbud headphones that are compatible with 4th or newer generation iPods and the first and second-gen iPod touch. (however, the iPhone 3G is not supported). The headphones plug in via the dock connector, as they draw power from the device to perform their function -- the company says the power draw is significant enough to reduce ...... [Tags: 3g, earbud headphones, iphone, ipods]

An everything-headset to cut you off from everyone — The problem with having an approachable face and earbud headphones is that people will come up and talk to you, encouraged by the former and oblivious to the nearly-invisible latter. Your moment of musical bliss is interrupted by someone mouthing Which way is Houston Street? But wear a pair of these, and there's no mistaking that you're not to be interrupted. Nikon's "can-style" Media Port UP headset plays music and offers wi-fi internet browsing throught the flippable eyepiece, not to mention two hours of video viewing. And if someone steps to you, for maximum rudeness you can flip the eyepiece... [Tags: earbud headphones, eyepiece, fi internet, glazes, houston street]