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People shocked to see what's actually inside an earbud after man cuts one open

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Published 18:14 19 Jan 2024 GMT

People shocked to see what's actually inside an earbud after man cuts one open

It's almost impossible to believe what's crammed inside

Emily Brown

Emily Brown

Have you ever wondered about what's inside your earbuds?

Other than any earwax, that is.

Chances are, you've never thought twice about the technology that goes in to making earbuds unless you suddenly notice yours have stopped working - and even then we often think we can fix the issue by shaking or blowing on them.

But in reality there's a lot of tech that goes into making music come out of the speakers, and making sure that your voice will be picked up if you take a call while wearing them.

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After being left curious about the inner workings of the earbud, YouTuber @breakingtaps decided to cut into one of the devices.

The YouTuber worked with a $10 earbud to make sure he wouldn't be losing hundreds of dollars to his curiosity, but he was still impressed by what he found even on the cheaper end of the spectrum.

BreakingTaps said he'd always been intrigued by earbuds.
YouTube/@BreakingTaps

He knew there'd be a microphone to allow users to take calls while wearing the earbuds, but he was blown away by just how small this piece of tech was.

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The YouTuber had to use a microscope to really be able to see the detail of the microphone, which is made out of silicone.

He explained: "There are two thin layers that form a capacitor. As soundwaves pass by it causes the upper layer to vibrate."

The changes to the circuit are detected by a microchip in what the YouTuber described as a 'remarkable piece of engineering'.

He isn't the only person to think so, as Reddit users shared their amazement after the video was posted online.

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"So amazing how technology finds new and often seemingly impossible ways to make things work while making them much smaller," one person commented.

Tiny microphones help make earbuds work.
YouTube/@BreakingTaps

Another wrote: "I still try to wrap my head around how such small, such precise instruments are fabricated. Like how are those teeny tiny holes in the silicon membranes made? Are they drilled? Is the silicon poured into a mold? Printed?

"To me, it's such a bafflingly complex process that I just don't understand how such technology can be sold at Five Below."

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A third viewer responded: "Micro-technology is impressive, affordable micro-technology is an almost unbelievable achievement."

Though the impressive tech starts even with cheaper earbuds, it increases with pricier options with features like touch sensors.

We might not be able to wave a wand around and cast spells like Harry Potter, but tech like this should definitely be classed as magic.

Featured Image Credit: YouTube/@BreakingTaps

Topics: Technology, Weird

Emily Brown
Emily Brown

Emily Brown is UNILAD Editorial Lead at LADbible Group. She first began delivering news when she was just 11 years old - with a paper route - before graduating with a BA Hons in English Language in the Media from Lancaster University. Emily joined UNILAD in 2018 to cover breaking news, trending stories and longer form features. She went on to become Community Desk Lead, commissioning and writing human interest stories from across the globe, before moving to the role of Editorial Lead. Emily now works alongside the UNILAD Editor to ensure the page delivers accurate, interesting and high quality content.

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