This important study suggests that adolescent mice exhibit less accuracy than adult mice in a sound discrimination task when the sound frequencies are very similar. While the evidence supporting this ...

They come in multiple shapes and forms, each designed to keep your ear canals clear so you can ... like Bose’s Ultra model (7/10, WIRED Recommends), come in handy in all sorts of scenarios.

A transparent tube leads from the device inside the ear towards the ear drum. It works best if two are used, even when the tinnitus is in only one ear. This is so the whole auditory system is ...

The second-gen AirPods Pro 2 also have a secure in-ear design, which makes them the best AirPods for people who've had issues with other models staying in their ears. The Pros fit more snugly than ...

the smaller cups may not be as immersive as over-ear models. Comfort can also be a bit hit-and-miss, as the pressure is applied directly to your ears. Look for models with well-padded ear cups and an ...

Some manufacturers make headphones that are specifically designed for sport, with additional features to help keep them in place, such as in-ear models with a narrow, but solid, neckband or ear clips.

While this guide spotlights the highest-rated wireless options, we’ve also included a few standout wired models for those who value affordability or hi-res audio. Every pair here has been tested ...

White We tested new earbuds and in-ear monitors from FiiO ... a very fine nylon mesh at the mouth of each earbud’s sound tube to keep it free of earwax. And the T4 comes with a nice carrying ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a ...

These are the nine most common conditions causing ear pain. Otitis media is more common in children because of the size and angle of their eustachian tubes, but it can also occur in adults. A middle ...