We cover both headphones and earphones extensively. Whether you’re looking for tips and tricks to make your headphones sound better, or buyers guides and reviews – we’ve got you covered.
Speaker sensitivity is a topic that is often overlooked when purchasing speakers, yet it remains one of the most important factors to consider when deciding what type of speaker you should be buying. Most speakers fall into a range of around 80-92dB...
Depending on your gaming type, 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. This may not seem like a concern for casual...
Noise cancellation technology has seen major improvements in recent years, especially in earbuds/earphones, and is now almost a feature seen on every pair, including entry-level models. Noise cancellation refers to the ability of a device to reduce...
Even though closed-back earphones provide some passive protection from external sound, they don’t do much for those looking to eliminate large amounts of ambient noise. That’s where noise-canceling headphones come into the picture. Noise...
Fiio E10K Summary 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 is it the most powerful DAC on the market, it is an...
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, you’ll hear certain sounds behind...
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...
Philips Fidelio X2HR Summary 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...
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...
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...
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