The BoomStick makes your cheap earphones suck a bit less

We all have a bin full of disposable gadgets, stuff that seem valuable but we’ll never use again, like a wired computer mouse, a keyboard with missing keys, and a bunch of cords that hook up to who knows what. Most likely than not, these bins also contain more than a few tangled Apple EarPods, the recognizably white earphones that come standard with every iPhone and iPod. Even though the EarPods cost $30, they’re not what we would call state-of-the-art. But before you toss them in the garbage, you might want to listen again using the new BoomStick audio adapter. BoomStick uses proprietary algorithms to enhance the sound that comes out of any pair of headphones with the standard 3.5mm plug. Using the Apple EarPods, I could definitely hear the difference. By plugging your earphones into the BoomStick and then plugging the BoomStick into your smartphone audio jack, this tiny gadget instantly boosts the sound, making it louder while enriching the bass and acoustic levels. The BoomStick comes in black or silver and can be pre-ordered from BoomCloud360.com for $99. Pre-orders will be shipped out in February, and the BoomStick will be available on Amazon.com and other retailers in the Spring.