TechThe weird and wonderful headphones of CanJam 2026

Mainstream headphones have become capable but predictable, so the writer attended CanJam SoCal 2026 in Irvine, California, to rediscover the excitement of personal audio. The show brought together thousands of enthusiasts and boutique manufacturers, including Campfire Audio, whose Chimera in-ear monitors use nine drivers and four audio technologies.

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