About speakers & headphones
Speakers and headphones include Bluetooth speakers, wireless and wired headphones, headsets and bone conduction sets.
Speakers range from a palm size metal mini speaker with a TWS pair option to a fabric speaker with IPX6 water resistance with a carry loop and a karaoke microphone with a built-in speaker. Headphones cover wireless over-ear sets with Bluetooth 5.1, a wired gaming headset with 50 mm drivers and swim-ready IPX8 bone conduction headphones.
Think about use. Over-ear headphones suit home and travel, ear hook earpieces suit calls, and bone conduction keeps your ears open outdoors. For speakers, check the water resistance level and whether two units can pair. Tweeter drivers are for audio hobby projects, not ready-to-play speakers.
Speakers & Headphones questions
What does IPX6 or IPX8 mean?
These are water resistance levels. IPX6 handles strong splashes of water, and IPX8 handles submersion under conditions set by the maker. Check the listing for the depth and time limits.
How do bone conduction headphones work?
They send sound through the bones of your cheeks instead of the ear canal, leaving your ears open to traffic. They suit running, cycling and swimming when rated for it.
What is TWS on a Bluetooth speaker?
TWS means true wireless stereo. You pair two identical speakers so one plays left and one plays right, which gives a wider sound than a single speaker.