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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)!

A heartfelt goodbye to DMS

2025-07-06T07:00:04Z

This is DMS's last video on The Headphone Show, as he is moving on to his next big adventure within the audio sphere, and we're here to wish him the best going forward. In this video, we reflect on our favorite moments with Douglas Middlename Stephens and wish him a heartfelt goodbye.

Resolve Reacts to Head-Fi

2025-07-04T07:00:07Z

Resolve dives into the wild world of Head-Fi, reacting to hot takes, myths, and questionable audiophile beliefs—everything from EQ truth bombs to cable memes and audiophile rocks.

Audio YouTubers We Love (And Why You Should Too)

2025-06-23T14:16:35Z

Three audio reviewers (Resolve, GoldenSound, and listener) discuss top headphone review channels on YouTube and share their preferred content creators.

The Most Popular Headphone Stand Might Be Ruining Your Headphones (Why Pads Matter)

2025-06-07T21:25:32Z

The Omega headphone stand is the quintessential display piece. But did you know that it might be hurting the sound?

Undercover Customer: How do headphone brands handle repairs?

2025-06-01T07:00:03Z

Ever wonder how well a manufacturer would handle after-sales support when your headphone breaks? So did DMS, so he went undercover to find out how well companies would do when he goes undercover as a second-hand owner of a broken headphone.

FiiO FT7, Meze 105 SILVA, and more! - Munich High End 2025

2025-05-30T07:55:40Z

Andrew and Cameron went to the last ever Munich High-End HiFi show! And there was even more ridiculous hifi madness than ever.

The ABSOLUTE Beginner's Guide to IEMs - Everything You Need to Know in Less than 10 Minutes

2025-05-21T09:00:12Z

Fc-Construct breaks IEMs down in simple terms what any beginner needs to know to get started with IEMs.

Expensive audio and Snake Oil challenge at High End Munich!

2025-05-18T07:00:08Z

DMS decided to challenge GoldenSound and Resolve to find the most shocking examples of both expensive and snake oily gear possible at Munich High End 2025.

Resolve's Favorite Headphones for Travel

2025-05-16T07:00:07Z

Resolve is here to discuss his top picks for on-the-go audiophile music listening, as well as a few new products he decided to try on his recent trip to Europe.

Audio Nerds vs. Audiophile TikTok

2025-05-11T07:00:01Z

DMS and GoldenSound are among most optimistic audiophiles on our team, so we figured it would be funny to subject them to "audiophile" TikTok to see how quickly their optimism turned to despair. Spoiler: It didn't take long.