Buying Guides

The Best High-End IEMs (Unlimited Budget) - Start of 2026 Edition

The Best High-End IEMs (Unlimited Budget) - Start of 2026 Edition

Wonder what the best IEMs in the world with an unlimited budget are? Fc-Construct gives you some of his top choices that are worthy of attention.

The Best IEMs Under $2,500 - Start of 2026 Edition

The Best IEMs Under $2,500 - Start of 2026 Edition

Looking for the best IEMs under $2,500? The Headphones.com reviewer team has you covered with our favorite picks for the luxury end of the IEM market.

The Best IEMs Under $1,000 - Start of 2026 Edition

The Best IEMs Under $1,000 - Start of 2026 Edition

Looking for the best IEMs under $1,000? The Headphones.com reviewer team has you covered with our favorite picks, with some context on the state of the IEM market.

The Best IEMs Under $100 - Start of 2026 Edition

The Best IEMs Under $100 - Start of 2026 Edition

Looking for the best IEMs under $100? The Headphones.com reviewer team has you covered with our favorite picks, plus practical advice for first-time buyers.

The Best IEMs Under $500 - Start of 2026 Edition

The Best IEMs Under $500 - Start of 2026 Edition

Looking for the best IEMs under $500? The Headphones.com reviewer team has you covered with our favorite picks, with some context on the state of the IEM market.

Best Over-Ear Headphones of 2025 (Mid-Fi Edition)

Best Over-Ear Headphones of 2025 (Mid-Fi Edition)

Explore our choices for the top over-ear headphones under $1000 in 2025, including new releases as well as time-tested classics.

The Best ANC Headphones to Buy in 2025 - And What to Avoid

The Best ANC Headphones to Buy in 2025 - And What to Avoid

Resolve gives his perspective on over-ear ANC headphones at the end of 2025, going over the ones he'd choose at various price points.

Best Over-Ear Headphones of 2025 (Entry-Level Edition)

Best Over-Ear Headphones of 2025 (Entry-Level Edition)

Explore our choices for the top over-ear headphones under $200 in 2025, including new releases as well as time-tested classics.

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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!

The Best High-End IEMs (Unlimited Budget) - Summer 2025 Buyer’s Guide Update

The Best High-End IEMs (Unlimited Budget) - Summer 2025 Buyer’s Guide Update

Wonder what the best IEMs in the world with an unlimited budget are? Fc-Construct gives you some of his top choices that are worthy of attention.

The Best IEMs Under $100 - Summer 2025 Buyer's Guide Update

The Best IEMs Under $100 - Summer 2025 Buyer's Guide Update

Looking for the best IEMs under $100? The Headphones.com reviewer team has you covered with our favorite picks, plus practical advice for first-time buyers.

Headphones.com Closed Back Headphone Buying Guide - $500-1000

Headphones.com Closed Back Headphone Buying Guide - $500-1000

The Headphones.com Editorial Team shares their favorite picks for passive closed-back headphones between $500 and $1000.

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Ranking (almost) ALL of the 64 Audio IEMs! (Updated for 2025)

Fc Construct is here to give you his ranking of (almost) every 64 Audio IEM, updated for their 2025 lineup.

Headphones.com Open-Back Headphone Buying Guide - $500-1000

Headphones.com Open-Back Headphone Buying Guide - $500-1000

The Headphones.com Editorial Team shouts out their favorite options for open-back over-ear headphones between $500 and $1000

A Practical Buyer’s Guide to Shopping for Headphones (and Other Audio Gear) - Navigating the Chinese Market [Updated 2025]

A Practical Buyer’s Guide to Shopping for Headphones (and Other Audio Gear) - Navigating the Chinese Market [Updated 2025]

Buying audio can be surprisingly complicated. Doubly so when it comes to the Chinese market. Fc-Construct gives out some practical advice on how to navigate the scene.

Headphones.com Open-Back Headphone Buying Guide - $200-500

Headphones.com Open-Back Headphone Buying Guide - $200-500

The Headphones.com Editorial Team shouts out their favorite options for open-back over-ear headphones between $200 and $500

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Resolve's Favorite Headphones under $1000 (2025 Edition)

Join Resolve as he talks about what he would buy under $1000 on today's current market, updated to include some bangers that dropped this past year or so.

Buying Guide: Best DACs & Headphone Amps of 2025!

Buying Guide: Best DACs & Headphone Amps of 2025!

As we head into 2025, join us at The Audio Files as we round up some of the best and most compelling products in audio source gear. No matter if you're looking to spend a few hundred, or thousands for the best you can get, we've got you covered!

The Best In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) to Start 2025

The Best In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) to Start 2025

As 2025 begins, join us at The Audio Files as we update our buyer's guide for in-ear monitors (IEMs) worth talking about. From $20 to over $5,000, you're sure to find something to elevate your listening experience.

Buying Guide: Best Over-Ear Headphones of 2024

Buying Guide: Best Over-Ear Headphones of 2024

Join listener as they go over what they believe to be the best options out there for buying over-ear headphones in 2024