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I published music to find the best streaming service for Apple devices

2025-10-12T08:06:01Z

Apple may have the slogan "it just works", but from our testing, it seems that when it comes to getting full lossless quality music streaming, it's not as simple as we had hoped.

Can iPhone Settings Really Fix Apple AirPods Pro 3?

2025-10-05T07:00:01Z

People online claim that certain iPhone or iOS features can “EQ” the AirPods Pro 3 to fix their V-shaped sound signature... but is that actually true? In this video, Listener tests all of these settings one by one to find out what they really do to the sound. Spoiler: Most of them make things worse.

The Michelin Guide to IEMs - CanJam SoCal 2025 Edition (Part 2)

2025-10-01T21:04:41Z

Precogvision and Fc-Construct take on CanJam SoCal 2025 and share their thoughts, with a twist, on the IEMs they heard. This is part 2 of the article which focuses on endgame IEMs.

The Michelin Guide to IEMs - CanJam SoCal 2025 Edition (Part 1)

2025-09-27T11:16:33Z

Precogvision and Fc-Construct take on CanJam SoCal 2025 and share their thoughts, with a twist, on the IEMs they heard. This is part 1 which focuses on IEMs that reasonably accessible to audiophiles.

Watch This BEFORE Apple AirPods Pro 3 Reviews

2025-09-17T07:00:01Z

Just like with the AirPods Pro 2, most of the AirPods Pro 3 measurements you're seeing online are wrong. The flawed testing methodology of reviewers and the lack of context on the part of consumers is fueling an endless spiral of confusion, so Listener's here to give you a way out.

AirPods Pro 3: The 3 Audio Updates Apple Actually Made (And What They Might Mean)

2025-09-16T13:20:19Z

Apple announced three primary audio improvements in their AirPods Pro 3 keynote. Here's what we might expect, and questions to consider when looking at a review.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Announced!

2025-09-10T07:26:54Z

Apple finally released the follow-up to the insanely popular AirPods Pro 2, but the question is: does everything we know about the AirPods Pro 3 point to it being a winner for audiophiles like the 2 was?

Can We Make HD 800S Sound GOD-TIER in 5 Minutes?

2025-09-07T07:00:01Z

GoldenSound and Listener think they know what Andrew likes, but do they really? Watch as they challenge each other to see who can blind-EQ the best HD 800S preset for Resolve's taste.

Balanced audio explained FAST!

2025-09-04T08:20:24Z

Audio terminology can be confusing, especially when concepts like balanced, unbalanced, single-ended, and differential are used interchangeably. Join GoldenSound as he unpacks these terms, explains their differences, how each system works, and why they matter for audio quality.

Audiophile Songs of the Week

2025-08-29T07:00:03Z

Resolve and listener take a break from headphone talk to swap music picks—an indie soundscape from Cloth and a bold jazz reinterpretation of The Beatles by Esperanza Spalding and Milton Nascimento.

Objectively terrible headphones that sound... GOOD??

2025-08-24T07:00:08Z

Headphone measurements are an invaluable tool for predicting how a headphone may sound. Typically, a headphone that has well-extended bass, a proper ear gain rise, and smooth treble should sound good… Yet, enthusiasts often find exceptions. So here are some picks from the Editorial Team for headphones that either measure oddly but deliver unique, engaging sound, or look great on a graph but fall short in practice.

Q&A Livestream celebrating Headphones.com hitting 200,000 YouTube subscribers!

2025-08-21T11:14:53Z

This Saturday, August 23rd at 1PM Eastern, we're going to be hosting a Q&A Live Stream on our YouTube channel where our audience can ask our panel of reviewers anything, and we mean ANYTHING they want to ask.

Is AI better than Headphone Reviewers?

2025-08-15T07:00:04Z

Resolve explores the usefulness of AI (or lack thereof) when it comes to headphone purchase advice or technical explanations, and what may limit AI's usefulness in this regard.

Can You EQ Cheap Headphones to Sound Like $$$$ Headphones?

2025-07-27T07:00:04Z

One of the most common questions we receive is "If frequency response is all that matters, why can't I just EQ my inexpensive headphone to sound like a flagship headphone?" The answer to why one can't simply do this is more complex than one may think, but this question is ALSO the wrong question. Join Resolve as he explains why.

How do headphone drivers work? - Planar, Electrostatic, Dynamic and BA explained!

2025-07-20T07:00:01Z

GoldenSound walks you through the differences between the major types of drivers that are used in headphones (and IEMs)!