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The Headphone Show's "Best Value in Audiophile Headphones" Round-Up

2025-08-17T07:00:01Z

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

2025-07-22T20:47:58Z

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

2025-07-09T14:28:15Z

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

2025-05-28T22:30:00Z

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

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

2025-05-02T07:00:11Z

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

2025-04-19T18:06:39Z

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]

2025-04-18T18:15:52Z

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

2025-04-10T10:20:47Z

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

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

2025-04-07T11:22:57Z

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!

2025-01-30T03:23:19Z

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

2025-01-02T19:29:26Z

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

2024-11-13T12:21:29Z

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

Redefining Neutral? A Buyer's Guide to IEMs from the "New Meta"

2024-10-03T22:20:06Z

For the better part of the last decade, IEMs have seen an increasing shift towards a target-based tuning approach. But what target should be has been a topic of contention, and new measurement standards has brought on a new wave of IEM tunings. Fc-Construct compares 5 of the most popular "new meta" IEMs.

This is the PERFECT Headphone for you! - DMS's Ultimate Headphone Buying Guide

2024-08-27T14:50:58Z

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.

The Best In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) Summer 2024

2024-08-07T16:04:15Z

As we settle into the second half of 2024, 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.