The Gravity-Defying Neckband: Biomechanics of the "Street Style" Headphone

Published on June 3, 2023, 3:05 p.m.

In the evolution of personal audio, form factors come and go. The bulky cans of the 70s gave way to the foam on-ears of the 80s…

The Physics of Fit: Biomechanics and Material Science in Sports Audio

Published on June 27, 2023, 10:09 p.m.

In the quiet confines of a living room, almost any pair of earbuds will stay in place. Gravity is the only force they must cont…

Convergent Evolution: Why the Earhook is the Ultimate Sports Form Factor

Published on May 26, 2023, 2:35 p.m.

In evolutionary biology, convergent evolution occurs when unrelated species independently evolve similar traits to adapt to sim…

The Mechanics of Motion: Engineering Stability in Sports Audio

Published on June 10, 2023, 6:11 p.m.

For the athlete, gear is not an accessory; it is infrastructure. A runner's shoes determines their stride; a cyclist's saddle d…