Features & Reviews | BoxWave miniBuds

Features & Reviews | BoxWave miniBuds:

As you may have gathered, I’m a big fan of neatness and organization. BoxWave’s miniSync accessories are a great way to end cable clutter, whether or not your a world traveler, since they’re only as long as you need them to be, and they’re easy to stow when not in use. Now the same convenience is available with ear bud headphones, courtesy of the BoxWave miniBuds.

Several manufacturers are now offering retractable headphones, but the BoxWave miniBuds are definitely my favorites so far. The earbuds themselves have a nice foam cover that goes a long way towards improving comfort in the ear. They also don’t seem to fall out of my ear like other earbuds.

Like all retractable headphones, the miniBuds have a central mechanism that houses the cord that unwinds when you pull on both ends, but the miniBuds have two nice little extras. The first is a small piece of plastic that moves freely between the middle cord housing and the ear buds; it ensures that the earbud cord retracts easily, without any twisting or tangles, since the two cords are kept separated from each other. The other is a small metal clip on the back of the cord housing that you can attach to your clothing or to a bag strap. This is a major plus because retractable earbuds can tend to drag a bit, or bounce against your che