Features
How is Moondrop's cheap gaming headset THIS good??
We test Moondrop's new lineup at the Shenzhen Audio Show, including the GM-01 Pro gaming headset, Darkside planar magnetic headphones, Moonzero electrostatic headphone, & MM3a speakers.
These IEMs sold out at CanJam, what's so different about them?
GoldenSound discusses his collaboration on the Status Pro X GoldenSound Edition true wireless IEMs, custom DSP tuning, and selling out at CanJam London.
We'd been wanting to hear this for a while.... - Bandoss Avija Impressions
The $5,000 Bandoss Avija open-back planar magnetic headphone offers a mid-focused sound, but do the Audeze LCD-4 comparisons make sense?
A $50 S-Tier True Wireless Earphone??
The $50 Moondrop Pudding TWS sounds rough by default, but its built-in Parametric EQ makes it a budget game-changer once tuned to your ears.
DCA Core First Impressions - Headphone tuning the 'right' way?
The $900 DCA Aeon CORE fixes past errors with tuning to the Harman target, delivering a highly forgiving, timbrally natural alternative to the flagship E3.
About to shake things up? - Aune AR9000 & AR3000 First Impressions
At Vienna High-End 2026, Aune turned heads with the flagship AR9000 and a shockingly good, ultra-affordable open-back prototype called the AR3000.
Apple's AirPods EQ: Is It Any Good?
Apple finally added a native EQ to the AirPods in iOS 27. While it lacks power-user features, the interface and implementation is surprisingly solid, even for audiophiles.
High End Vienna 2026 - Show and Tell
The world's largest hi-fi audio show has moved from its historic home in Munich to Vienna. Join me as I share a sample of all the sights and sounds on offer at High End Vienna 2026.
Audiophile Headphone Tournament - ONE Winner
Everyone always wonders what the best headphone is... but what if you could only choose one? Join the gang as they try to answer that question amidst disagreement, cope, and pain.
CrinEar Reference & The Problem with "Neutral" IEMs
A breakdown of how “neutral” tuning in IEMs went wrong—and why the CrinEar Reference exposes a decade of misconceptions shaping the IEM hobby.
The Listening Room — April's New Music Picks
Join listener for their bi-weekly dive into audiophile-approved music across genres—spotlighting fresh releases and the tracks that have been on repeat.
Apple AirPods Max 2 Frequency Response Measurements (B&K 5128 and MIRE)
First look at the frequency response measurements of the new Apple AirPods Max 2, measured on the B&K 5128 as well as with MIRE (Microphones in Real Ears).
AirPods Max 2 is available for Pre-Order... but you shouldn't buy it.
Apple's AirPods Max 2 launches with better ANC, but keeps the same flawed headband, case, folding, and design issues—making this long-awaited update a major letdown.
Sennheiser's Consumer Division Is Being Sold. Again.
After 4 years of ownership, Sonova has announced the sale of its Sennheiser Consumer Hearing division. Here's what it might mean for the audiophile community.
We measured our HRTFs to try PERFECT headphone sound
We traveled to the UK to measure our own HRTFs at Imperial College London, pushing headphone reviews toward truly personalized science.
Headphone reviews need a reset.
Resolve explains why our new headphone ranking system gives lower scores than expected—and why that reset is necessary to raise industry standards.
The Headphone Show's EQ Tier List
EQ tier lists sound useful—but they’re built on a misunderstanding. Here’s why headphone rankings for EQ don’t work, and what listeners should focus on instead.
Do DACs and Amps ACTUALLY matter? Reviewers weigh in.
In this video, the Headphone Show team explores one of audio’s most persistent questions: whether DACs and amplifiers meaningfully affect sound quality, and if so, how much listeners should actually care.
The Four Horsemen of Bad Measurements (Or How Not to Be Misled by Graphs)
Graphs are important. So let's go over where frequency response measurements can go wrong to ensure you aren't confused by bad graphs or misreading the data.