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Objectively terrible headphones that sound... GOOD??
Headphone measurements are an invaluable tool for predicting how a headphone may sound. Typically, a headphone that has well-extended bass, a proper ear gain rise, and smooth treble should sound good… Yet, enthusiasts often find exceptions. So here are some picks from the Editorial Team for headphones that either measure oddly but deliver unique, engaging sound, or look great on a graph but fall short in practice.
Q&A Livestream celebrating Headphones.com hitting 200,000 YouTube subscribers!
This Saturday, August 23rd at 1PM Eastern, we're going to be hosting a Q&A Live Stream on our YouTube channel where our audience can ask our panel of reviewers anything, and we mean ANYTHING they want to ask.
The Headphone Show's "Best Value in Audiophile Headphones" Round-Up
When it comes to headphones, “value” doesn’t mean the cheapest—it means the smartest way to spend your money. So here are our picks for the best value headphones (and IEMs, and source gear) on the current market!
How do headphone drivers work? - Planar, Electrostatic, Dynamic and BA explained!
GoldenSound walks you through the differences between the major types of drivers that are used in headphones (and IEMs)!
Audio YouTubers We Love (And Why You Should Too)
Three audio reviewers (Resolve, GoldenSound, and listener) discuss top headphone review channels on YouTube and share their preferred content creators.
FiiO FT7, Meze 105 SILVA, and more! - Munich High End 2025
Andrew and Cameron went to the last ever Munich High-End HiFi show! And there was even more ridiculous hifi madness than ever.
Audio Nerds vs. Audiophile TikTok
DMS and GoldenSound are among most optimistic audiophiles on our team, so we figured it would be funny to subject them to "audiophile" TikTok to see how quickly their optimism turned to despair. Spoiler: It didn't take long.
The Coffee Shop HiFi Setup Challenge!
Which of our lovely reviewers can put together the best (and least conspicuous) headphone setup for getting work done at a coffee shop? Watch to find out!
The Topping Centaurus has a problem...
Is Holo Audio's notoriously accurate R2R DAC implementation enough to make Centaurus an DAC people should consider? Join GoldenSound as he breaks it down.
Third Time's the Charm? HEDDPhone TWO GT Review
HEDD has updated their HEDDphone TWO with an updated model specifically targeting audiophiles with a brand-new sound signature—the HEDDphone TWO GT. Join GoldenSound and DMS as they discuss how the new model differs from the original, as well as how it stacks up to competitors.
What does an amplifier actually do?
What is an amplifier, why do you need one? And what do they even do?
HarmonicDyne x Zeos Eris Review
Resolve and GoldenSound have teamed up to look at the latest collab from Z Reviews, the HarmonicDyne Eris. Touted as a bass monster, the question they try to answer in this video is what actually IS great bass? and whether or not the Eris is worthy of such a title. Spoiler - this is a headphone for the most unhinged mid-bass enthusiasts among us. But is that a good thing?
Susvara Unveiled - Yes, but at what cost?
Hifiman has finally released their successor to their flagship Susvara, but at an increased cost and with a novel design element. Join GoldenSound and Resolve as they discuss the obvious question: Is the new Susvara Unveiled a legitimate improvement over Hifiman's previous flagship?
A tube amp in your pocket! - Woo Tube Mini Review
The Woo Tube Mini might just be the smallest tube amp available, and GoldenSound gives it the full run-down.
What is a DAC and why do you need one?
What is a Digital to Analog Converter, and why do you need one? And how do they even work?
Visiting HEDD Audio's Factory in Berlin - Inside the German Speaker and Headphone Manufacturer's Headquarters with GoldenSound
GoldenSound heads to HEDD audio in Berlin to find out what makes AMT drivers so different to other technologies, and the history behind the innovation.
Ferrum WANDLA GoldenSound Edition Measurements & Discussion
The WANDLA GoldenSound Edition features several changes over the original, and slightly different measured behaviour.