Earlier this year, Brainwavz became the latest company to adopt 3D printing for its earbuds. The company started by releasing the B400 model, which featured an innovative shape only made possible by 3D printing. They’re a true example of how far earphones really have come over the years – from the large, clunky, over-the-ear models that weighed about 10 pounds, to the flimsy foam-covered wire devices of the Walkman era, to the invention of the earbud. While earbuds were exciting, however, they weren’t without their own problems. They could be uncomfortable wedged in the ear, and the cheaper ones had an annoying tendency to fall out frequently.
The Koel earbuds also offer a balanced sound quality that has been described in glowing terms by reviewers. As a child of the 90s, I have a hard time believing the sound quality that is offered by good earphones today. I grew up with the cheap, tinny-sounding earphones that came with Walkmans (Walkmen?) and later Discmans. Not only was the sound bad, they would slide off constantly, and the soft foam covering them for “comfort” would easily tear, leaving exposed metal.
Koel earbuds are designed not to go anywhere – their 3D printed design makes for a snug fit, and over-the-ear cables prevent movement of any kind. They’re made to make you feel as though you’re right in the room with your favorite musical artists, without an earbud sliding around and jabbing you in the ear to remind you of its presence. The earbuds come with six sets of silicone ear tips so that you can find your own perfect fit, as well as foam tips and a shirt clip to keep the cable securely in place.
Brainwavz Koel earbuds are currently priced at $55.60, marked down from $69.50. The company offers 24 months warranty and free shipping to many locations around the world. You can learn more about Koel earbuds here.
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