Periodic Audio Carbon in-ear wired headphone review: New design, same outstanding performance
Periodic Audio made its name with in-ear monitors (aka headphones) designed by a team relentless in its pursuit of maximum sonic excellence at each model’s price point. The range has no flashy logo, no bespoke industrial design, just incredible hi-fi performance for the price.
The $499 Carbon in-ear headphone is the company’s flagship product, and Periodic Audio’s recent redesign is a collection of small changes that add up to a huge upgrade. This headphone demands that you focus on its assigned task. If you’re a multitasker addicted to scrolling through social media and watching sports on TV while you’re playing music, the Carbon will inevitably hijack your attention and the other stuff will just fade away. They’re so good at sucking a listener into their orbit that I’d hesitate to use them while using public transport or walking around town.