Matthew CoxDepending on the type of gaming you’re doing, you may find yourself with specific needs from your headset. For instance, FPS shooters require precise locations of footsteps and enemy fire to calculate their position. For casual gamers, this...
Earbuds, in conjunction with smartphones, have elevated the outdoor listening experience to a point where it’s fairly standard to see people walking the streets listening to music. The Apple AirPods have become somewhat synonymous with move on...
Noise cancellation technology has seen major improvements in recent years, especially in the world of earbuds/earphones, and is now almost a feature seen on every pair, including entry-level models. Noise cancellation refers to the ability of a...
Even though most closed-back earphones provide some level of protection from external noise, they’re not going to do much for those looking to eliminate large amounts of ambient noise. That’s where noise-canceling headphones come into the picture...
The Low Down The Fiio E10K is an affordable, entry-level DAC that, despite its low price point, performs very well with most headphones. While it isn’t packed with features, nor the most powerful DAC on the market, it is an extremely popular...
Think about how when you listen to music on a stereo system. The sound appears to be coming from straight in front of you, rather than from the left and right sides, or when you’re watching a movie in the cinema, and you’ll hear certain sounds...
Are gaming headsets just marketing, or is there actual value? While gaming headsets are popular and used by most pro gamers, they don’t go without criticism from audio enthusiasts who will often deem headsets a waste of money from an audio...
The Low Down The Philips Fidelio X2HR punches well above its weight at around $150, providing performance in line with some much more expensive headphones. The sound is full and immersive, with excellent imaging for what could be called a budget...
When you’re looking at piecing together a listening setup for your home studio, media center, or gaming system, the different types of gear required can become overwhelming and confusing at times. Not too long ago we took a walk through the world of...
To bass or not to bass, that is a question that has polarized audiophiles for decades. While the notion that a flat sound signature is best, for many, a sound signature that emphasizes bass is a more desired option. We’ve put together a list...