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Field notes from the trade.

Buying guides, teardowns and marketplace know-how — written from twenty years inside the electronics supply chain, not from a press release.

Bose SoundSport Wired: The Gym Earphone That Actually Stays In

Product Review Bose SoundSport Wired: The Gym Earphone That Actually Stays In Most earphones that claim to be sport-ready fall out during your first set of burpees. The Bose SoundSport Wired doesn’t. Here’s why — and who should actually buy it. By Maibo Team · Product Review · March 2026 6 min read Bose SoundSport […]

Beats vs Sennheiser: What 20 Years of Selling Both Taught Me

Product Authority Beats vs Sennheiser: What 20 Years of Selling Both Taught Me We’ve sold Beats. We’ve sold Sennheiser. We’ve watched both brands evolve, pivot, and occasionally disappoint their most loyal customers. This isn’t a spec comparison — it’s what two decades of actually moving units taught us about what these brands are really selling, […]

The Sennheiser MX 375: Last UK Stock and Why It Matters

Product Authority The Sennheiser MX 375: Last UK Stock and Why It Matters Most earphone guides don’t mention the MX 375. That’s because most earphone guides are written by people who’ve never sold one. We have — by the thousand. Here’s why this quiet, open-ear earphone from Sennheiser is one of the most underrated products […]

Wired vs Wireless: The Honest Answer Nobody Gives You

Buyer’s Guide Wired vs Wireless: The Honest Answer Nobody Gives You Every comparison you’ve read was written by someone with something to sell you. We sell both. That’s exactly why we can tell you the truth — including the parts the wireless industry really doesn’t want you to know. By Maibo Team · Buyer’s Guide […]

What I Learned Buying Stock in Shenzhen for 15 Years

Industry Insider What I Learned Buying Stock in Shenzhen for 15 Years I moved to China in 2006. I spent the next fifteen years inside factories, at trade fairs, across negotiating tables. Here’s the unfiltered version of what that actually teaches you — about products, about quality, and about the gap between what things cost […]

Are You Paying for Fake Headphones Without Even Knowing It?

Buyer’s Guide Are You Paying for Fake Headphones Without Even Knowing It? The counterfeit audio market has never been more convincing. Here’s what the industry doesn’t tell you — and how to protect yourself. By Maibo Team · Consumer Audio · March 2025 5 min read £2.3B Fake audio products sold globally each year 1 […]

Best Wired Earphones Under £20 UK (2026)

Buyer’s Guide Best Wired Earphones Under £20 UK (2026 — From Someone Who Actually Sells Them) Most “best earphones under £20” lists are written by people who’ve never held the products. This one isn’t. We’ve been sourcing and selling wired earphones since 2008 — here’s what we’d actually buy with £20. By Maibo Team · […]