Bryn De KocksBuying a new pair of headphones is supposed to be exciting, as you get to upgrade your hardware and increase the quality of your listening experience. But it’s not uncommon for more expensive headphones to sometimes offer lower volume levels than...
The Low-Down! The Sivga sv021 offers a reasonable closed-back option at under $200. The wooden-backed earcups offer a beautiful aesthetic, while the protein leather earcup padding provides an unbelievably comfortable experience. The sv021...
The Low-Down! The Treblab Z2 wireless headphones impress with their excellent battery life, active noise cancellation, and overall audio quality. While there were a few minor aspects that I wasn’t a huge fan of, it is tough to fault the Z2...
The Low-Down! The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are polarized by their unique design, which while enabling a wider soundstage experience, can also lead to discomfort for users with certain ear shapes and sizes. The audio experience offers some...
Even though open-back headphone designs have been around since the late 1960s, it’s seemingly become more popular in recent years in the consumer market, likely due to online communities of audiophiles having a stage to preach their gospel and...
The Low-Down! The Air Joy Plus provides simple plug-and-play capabilities with the Nintendo Switch and some mobile devices due to the USB-C default jack type. While the sound quality was fairly impressive for the product, the microphone left room...
The Low-Down! The Edifier R1280T offers excellent value for money at around $100. Their compact size in combination with being an active speaker, makes them extremely versatile for PC audio, as TV speakers, or plugged into your vinyl player. The...
The Low-Down! The EKSA E1000 gaming headphones provide a budget solution to those on the market for a vibrant headset under $50. Visually, they fit right into an RGB LED setup with various color trims available. The audio quality plays in the same...
The Low-Down! Overall, the EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid holds its own when stacked up against other wireless gaming earbuds on the market. The low latency that is made possible by the aptX™ codec through the USB dongle pushes these earbuds to the top when it...