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Make Your Headphones Tangle-Free With String

9:00AM December 6, 2011 | Adam Dachis

If you’ve ever used a cord in your life, you know they’re prone to tangles. Headphones — especially earbuds — are some of the worst. Clever DIYer Ada posted a crafty solution: wrap your headphone cables like they’re a friendship bracelet and they’ll become tangle-free. More »


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SleepPhones Let You Listen To Music Through A Headband

11:30AM November 22, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

Headphones aren’t exactly easy to sleep in. If you turn over, they jut into your ears, fall out or are just too darn big. SleepPhones put your music in a soft headband that you can comfortably wear in bed. More »


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Repair Damaged Earbuds With Sugru

1:30AM November 4, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

Sugru, the mouldable silicone that can repair cables and clean up rusty tap grips, has found itself another niche an as earbud reviver. DIYer Spode writes about how he fixed an almost-dead pair of earbuds with a bit of know-how and some Sugru. More »


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The Stretch Headphones Avoid Cable-Tangling Nightmares

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10:30AM August 30, 2011 | Angus Kidman

We’ve recommended plenty of tactics for avoid tangled headphones, ranging from careful wrapping techniques to using binder clips. However, if you’re like me, you don’t always remember to do that properly, and you just want a set of headphones that don’t go nuts when you shove them in a travel bag in a hurry. On the front, the O’Neill Stretch headphones from Philips do a fine job. More »


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Wrap Your Headphones With A Binder Clip For Easy, Tangle-Free Storage

6:00AM August 30, 2011 | Adam Pash

If you carry headphones with you everywhere you go but can’t seem to find a tangle-free wrapping method that works for you, look no further than the duct tape of office supplies, the binder clip. More »


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Hearing Saver Automatically Resets Your Volume On Android When You Plug Or Unplug Your Headphones

6:00AM August 3, 2011 | Melanie Pinola

Android: Hearing Saver is a handy utility that eliminates the hassle of having to adjust the volume on your Android phone every time you plug in or unplug your headphones. The free app can also automatically mute notification sounds and the ringer for you. More »


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Easily Install A Pair Of Earbud Headphones In Your Hoodie

5:30AM August 3, 2011 | Adam Dachis

Want your headphones to be always-accessible in your favourite hoodie? It’s easy to install them if you just know where to snip. Instructables user cobalt420 can show you how to embed a pair of earbuds into a hooded sweatshirt. More »


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Make A Pair Of DIY Soundproof Headphones On The Cheap

5:30AM June 18, 2011 | Adam Dachis

The sound coming from your headphones is great. The sound coming from outside your headphones is not. Here’s a DIY project that’ll turn your regular set of cans into the soundproof variety. More »


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Add An Inline Remote To Your Favorite Earbuds (Without Ruining Them)

7:30AM May 18, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

So you’ve found the perfect pair of headphones, but you want to keep your iPhone headphones’ remote and microphone. Here’s a DIY solution to get the best of both worlds. More »


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How To Choose The Perfect Pair Of Headphones

2:00AM May 12, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

Whether you’re at home or on the go, many of us spend a lot of time listening to music on our headphones. If you’re looking to get beyond the iPod earbuds and invest in a nice pair of headphones for yourself, here’s how to pick out the perfect set for you. More »