Douglas Stephens
Douglas Started reviewing audio equipment in 2016 by the handle “DMS”. Before this he owned a recording studio in Nashville, TN. Producing, mixing, and mastering grew a love for audio and a hunt for reference-class sound and new audio technologies for greater fidelity in music production. This has led to a wall of headphones and collection of speakers.
Douglas enjoys discussion about the potential applications of new technologies, research, and perception of sound quality. He believes that our understanding of audio, measurements, and listener preferences is still in its early stages, but is still very important to help us better understand what we’re hearing. With this he heavily encourages everyone to keep an open mind in this hobby. None of us will ever know *everything* and there will always be more to learn. With all that said he also believes that accessibility is key in the current landscape for audio as a hobby to continue growing. Primarily focusing on video-content, he aims to make videos that everyone will understand while still providing data in an easy to digest format.
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DMS interviews Sennheiser at regarding the HD 505 Copper Edition
Sennheiser's HD 505 is finally here, but DMS has questions for Sennheiser. Join him and Sennheiser's PR Manager Eric Palonen as they discuss the new HD 505 and what this release means for Sennheiser's lineup going forward.
Headphones have evolved! - Auribus Acoustics Sierra Review
Auribus Acoustics has returned with a new project named "Sierra" meant to offer a fully-extended presentation with all-day comfort, but does it accomplish that?
Making the MOST powerful iPod
DMS loves his iPod. So much so that he willingly subjected himself to a condensed, time-crunched development hell in order to make something cool—The Most Powerful iPod—and have it ready in time for CanJam SoCal 2024.
FiiO FT-1 Review: A truly excellent budget closed back
FiiO has been consistently releasing budget over-ear headphones for the past year or two, and with the FT-1 they've released what might be their best yet.
This is the PERFECT Headphone for you! - DMS's Ultimate Headphone Buying Guide
Have you ever wanted the ultimate headphone buying guide, which actually changed the recommendation based on the answers you gave? Well, DMS has made this a reality, give it a shot by watching the video on YouTube and following the instructions.
USB-C HiFi? Beyerdynamic Pro X USB-C Cable Review
Beyerdynamic has released a new USB-C Amp/DAC cable that makes a measurable difference on their headphones, which begs the question: if there's a tuning change, what change did they end up choosing?
Closed back showdown! Sennheiser HD620S vs Focal Azurys
There are some new heavy-hitters in the world of hi-fi closed back headphones. In this video, DMS compares the new HD620S to the Azurys.
FiiO JT1: $69 headphones with... potential
FiiO has been filling out their catalog of over-ear headphones in the last few years, but how does their newest ultra-affordable semi-open back headphone sound?