Binaural

As with all features, there is a cost-to-benefit ratio that manufacturers must consider. Most general consumers don' t need multipoint; rather, it' s an appreciated convenience. However, for professionals, Bluetooth multipoint support is a necessity for juggling multiple tasks from multiple source devices. Not only does multipoint help notify listeners of incoming calls, but it also forwards notification pings, dings, and rings, so if you have sounds for Slack, email, and Skype, you can stay aware without physically removing yourself from the task at hand to check-in. Since it' s something of a frivolity for consumer headsets, companies don' t feel the need to implement the feature. Ultimately, including it adds to the retail price, which drives consumers away. What' s more, this technology isn' t without its shortcomings, at least in the consumer audio space, since many multipoint-supported headphones and earbuds struggle to switch between devices cleanly.