Audio & divers: earphones, speakers & smart home

How to choose your audio equipment properly?

Start from your usage. Forlisten, choose between earphones/headphones (in-ear, Bluetooth) and speakers: check the wireless battery life and codec. Forcreate, amicrocapacitor often requires power supply48 V (phantom)via XLR, and aHeadphone DAC/amplifiersignificantly improves the sound quality. On the side ofphoto-video, focus on recording accessories. For thesmart home, the protocol counts: theZigbeeis reliable but requires a gateway, theWi-Fi (Tuya)connects to the router. In all cases, check theconnectivity(jack, XLR, Bluetooth) and compatibility with your equipment.

Select your range according to your needs:

• Listen with headphones or earbuds → Headphones & Earbuds
• Broadcast sound → Speakers & megaphones
• Record and mix → Microphones, DACs & amplifiers: XLR, 48 V, DAC.
• Photo and video → Photo & video
• Automate your home → Smart home: Zigbee, Wi-Fi Tuya.
• Accessories for your audio → Audio accessories
• Divers and Lighting → Divers & Lighting

The technical criteria to check

Technical criterion	Why is it important?
Connectivity	Jack, XLR, or Bluetooth: must match your device.
48 V Power Supply (micros)	Some condenser microphones require 48 V (phantom) power via XLR.
Smart home protocol	Zigbee (gateway) or Tuya Wi-Fi (router), depending on your setup.
Audio quality	A headphone DAC/amplifier improves sound reproduction.
Compatibility	Check the device and ecosystem before purchasing.

Frequently asked questions about audio

Wired or Bluetooth, which headphones should you choose?

Bluetooth provides wireless freedom (check battery life and codec); the 3.5mm jack cable ensures zero latency and stable, recharge-free performance. For gaming or mixing, the wired connection remains often preferable.

What is the 48 V power supply for a microphone used for?

The 48 V, known as phantom power, powers condenser microphones through the XLR cable. Make sure your mixing console or audio interface actually provides the 48 V if your microphone requires it to operate.

Zigbee or Wi-Fi for smart home?

Zigbee is energy-efficient and reliable but requires a gateway; Wi-Fi (Tuya) connects directly to your router. Check compatibility with your smart home hub and app before purchasing.