# Ep. 293 | Why Cheap Headsets Are Actually Costing You More w/ Alan Sherbourne

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Podcast: [EdTech Bites Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edtech-bites-podcast-327318)
Published: 2026-03-27T03:11:59+00:00
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## Resource

This episode is sponsored by TWT Audio. TWT Audio was built for educators, by educators, designing headsets specifically for real classroom environments, durable enough to last, and comfortable for all-day use. With over 5 million headsets and headphones sold, schools trust TWT because they just work, delivering consistent performance while simplifying technology. Instead of replacing cheap headsets year after year, invest in a solution that schools nationwide trust every day. TWT Audio — hear the difference. If you’ve ever dealt with broken headphones during testing season, you already know the chaos. In this episode, I sit down with a Alan Sherbourne, VP of marketing at TWT Audio to break down the real cost of low-quality classroom audio. We explore why schools keep replacing headsets year after year, how poor audio impacts student performance, and how durability, clarity, and thoughtful design can completely change the game. If you’re preparing for testing season or planning next year’s tech purchases, this episode is a must-listen. Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites About Alan Sherbourne Alan Sherbourne is a former Administrator of Technology and Innovation in one of the largest school districts in the nation, where he helped drive impactful, forward thinking initiatives at scale. Above all, he is committed to student success and putting people first in everything…

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