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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.

The Best In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) to Start 2024

2023-12-19T11:09:10Z

As 2023 comes to a close, join us as we take a look back at the in-ear monitors (IEMs) worth talking about to begin 2024. From $20 to $5,000, you're sure to find something to elevate your listening experience.

A headphone reviewer's reference gear

2023-08-21T18:36:13Z

Ever wonder what headphones reviewers actually use on a daily basis? In this video, Resolve goes through a list of his reference equipment.

Best Headphones for Mixing Audio (2023)

2023-07-21T06:00:01Z

If you’ve been around the audiophile or pro audio scene for a while, the title might be a bit of a head-scratcher. I know what you’re probably thinking… (Shocked Pikachu face): “What?? Mixing on headphones? Shouldn’t you only mix using speakers?” While the simple answer has always been “Yes, you should do most of your mixing in speakers,” I’ve thought for a long time that there are convincing arguments for doing a significant amount of the mix process in headphones. As time has marched on, and consumer listening time has tilted away from...

The Best In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) in Summer 2023

2023-06-30T10:37:56Z

Introduction As we wrapped up 2022, we (Fc-Construct and Precogvision) published our take on the best in-ear monitors (IEMs) going into 2023 in The Audio File’s inaugural IEM buyer’s guide. For this update, we’ve changed some of the categories and added new recommendations. Much of this will look similar but with a couple of shake-ups. [TableOfContents] Introduction Best IEMs under $100 Best IEMs under $250 Best IEMs under $500 Best IEMs under $1,000 Best IEMS Under $2,000 Best IEMs over...

Best Headphones and Audio for Streamers: A Beginner's Guide

2023-06-23T10:43:47Z

Introduction The world of audio can be confusing. Especially if you’re getting started as a streamer and there’s no one to help you learn the ropes. Let me demystify the jargon and make a couple recommendations to make your audio setup as easy as can be. Note that I will be focusing mainly on playback devices (i.e. headphones) for monitoring rather than input devices such as specific microphones, as that’s a whole other topic on its own. This article is written as a start-to-finish guide, but feel free to use the table of contents to skip around sections if...

Resolve’s 2023 Headphone Wall of Fame

2023-06-20T09:34:08Z

I had previously put together a headphone ranking list, from good to “I don’t like them,” based purely on what I personally index for, which you can find in our Forum here. But my work is never done. This new list is a selection from that list, featuring several headphones that are competitive and perform extremely well across various price points. Think of this as the highlights, a condensed version with just the truly great stuff. This list will get updated should new headphones come out, and this also means some...

Best In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) in Winter 2022

2022-11-25T17:43:41Z

We've updated this guide! You can find the latest version here. It's that time of year again where you, the reader, will ostensibly be searching for what is the best In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) that you can put on your wish list for a given budget - which leads us to our buying guide for the best IEMs in 2023. We’ve seen the IEM world become extremely competitive in the last few years with many companies vying for your attention and your hard earned dollars. As 2022 comes to an end, we’ve also observed a dramatic shift in the...

Best Closed-back Headphones for 2023

2022-11-25T16:06:01Z

Whether you’re an audiophile, music professional, or simply in the market for a new set of headphones, the choice is endless. From style and design to weight and tonal balance, there are many key factors to consider when choosing the perfect pair of headphones. The following is a list of closed-back headphones I feel are the most easy to recommend within their given price bracket. For a more general buying guide on what to look for when shopping for high end headphones, check out our Headphone Buying Guide. We also have a list of open-back recommendations that's...

Getting Started: How to Navigate the Headphone Hobby

2022-11-16T13:52:50Z

Introduction The world of high end headphones can be a difficult one to navigate, especially if you're brand new to the hobby. Where to start? Our headphone buying guides aim to provide a good jumping off point to get started with great-sounding gear. These guides have been updated for 2022, but it's important to know that audio doesn't always progress in the same way that other technology does. You'll see many products that stay at the top of their category over time. [Collapsible:Expand, Collapse] A Disclaimer: There are of course headphones that we haven't heard, and it's entirely...

Best Open-Back Headphones for 2023

2022-11-16T13:40:54Z

This is a list of the best home hi-fi headphones we've heard this year - while it's not exhaustive, we feel the headphones represented here cover a variety of price points and will offer solid choices for headphone enthusiasts. If you want more detail on what to look for in a headphone, or how to go about selecting components to pair with these headphones, check out A Buying Guide: How to Navigate the Headphone Hobby. Additionally, some of the headphones in this guide may go on sale from time to time, putting them into different price categories, however the...

64 Audio Buyer's Guide: A Newcomer's Journey Through the Line-Up

2022-09-25T10:25:00Z

Introduction When I first introduced to the world of IEMs years ago, one of the first things I did was to look at the outrageously expensive products I would never own. Time and time again, one company stood out as having some of most highly regarded products in the industry: 64 Audio. Interestingly, one of the things that sets 64 Audio apart is its roots in both the audiophile and musician spheres as the primary audience of most IEM companies is one or the other. Given that I had no access to 64 Audio IEMs in the past, I...