14 DAY TRIAL // Apple’s latest announcements haven’t been received with praise by everyone, but the subtle enhancements made in the iPhone 5, coupled with the ingenious EarPods, should make the buyer’s experience worthwhile.
iPhone 5, iPod touch 5th-generation, and the seventh-generation iPod nano all ship with the new Apple EarPods – headphones that are as much engineered, as they are simple.
Apple says the headphones feature a breakthrough design that allows for a more natural fit. Not only that, but their durability is far increased and they’re said to offer “incredible acoustic quality typically reserved for higher-end earphones.”
“Unlike traditional, circular earbuds, the design of the new Apple EarPods is defined by the geometry of the ear,” says the Mac maker. “Which makes them more comfortable for more people than any other earbud-style headphone.”
The tiny speakers inside have been crafted so that sound output is maximized, while sound loss is minimized. “So you get high-quality audio that’s just as impressive as what you’d hear from more expensive headphones,” according to the company’s description.
The ever-present built-in remote lets you control your music as well as answer and end calls “with a pinch of the cord.
“Creating one-earbud-fits-all headphones is a challenge. That’s because everyone’s ears are different. So when Apple engineers were designing the new EarPods, they didn’t start with the speaker, they started with the ear,” says Apple.
Detailing the particularities of the EarPods Jony Ive, Apple’s chief designer, says they’re not just made for the perfect fit. They’re also for the perfect sound.
“You’ll hear deeper, richer bass and better audio all around. And they’re incredibly stable in your ear. Which means they stay in, even when you’re out and about,” according to Apple.
What’s even cooler is that you can buy these right now for $29.00 / €22.
