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Still gaming or streaming music over SBC like it’s 2005? Get the real scoop on which Bluetooth codecs — AAC, aptX, LDAC, or LHDC — are actually worth your ears. If you’re streaming hi-res audio tracks ...

Audio codecs dictate the quality, stability, and power use of a headphone's Bluetooth connection. But they're hide-and-seek champions on Android. That said, we’re not always shown our audio codec ...

With the rise in popularity of wireless headphones and earbuds, a lot of technical terms have come along with them. From wireless charging to Bluetooth multipoint, wear sensors, ANC and transparency, ...

Bluetooth audio demystified. Find out what SBC, LC3, AAC, aptX, LDAC, and LHDC audio codecs do and if they are lossless. Sr. Headphone Editor, W. Jennings, speaks with eCoustics Founder, Brian ...

Being able to wirelessly connect headphones and speakers to your phone or computer is a magic many of us take for granted. It wasn't that long ago that the idea seemed impossibly futuristic. These ...

The next generation of wireless audio transmission tech is ready, one that promises a more energy-efficient future with better audio experiences and new tricks, too. Bluetooth SIG has announced that ...

You might not know it, but when you go out and buy a set of Bluetooth headphones, earbuds, or a Bluetooth speaker, you’re also inadvertently choosing the Bluetooth codec that those devices will use ...

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