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Headphones.com Open-Back Headphone Buying Guide - $200-500
The Headphones.com Editorial Team shouts out their favorite options for open-back over-ear headphones between $200 and $500
The Updated Audio Technica R-Series Line-up: R70xa, R50x, and R30x Review
Audio Technica announced three new headphones to their R-series line-up of headphones: the R70xa ($350), R50x ($200), and R30x ($100). Fc-Construct gives us his thoughts on these additions to the family.
Resolve's Favorite Headphones under $1000 (2025 Edition)
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.
Focal Bathys MG Review: The Best Sounding Wireless Headphone?
Join Resolve as they dive deep into Focal's newest top-of-the-line wireless ANC headphone and compare it to all of the usual suspects in this product class to find out: is the Bathys MG actually the best sounding wireless headphone?
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The Updated Audio Technica R-Series Line-up: R70xa, R50x, and R30x Review
Audio Technica announced three new headphones to their R-series line-up of headphones: the R70xa ($350), R50x ($200), and R30x ($100). Fc-Construct gives us his thoughts on these additions to the family.
Focal Bathys MG Review: The Best Sounding Wireless Headphone?
Join Resolve as they dive deep into Focal's newest top-of-the-line wireless ANC headphone and compare it to all of the usual suspects in this product class to find out: is the Bathys MG actually the best sounding wireless headphone?
Focal Bathys MG Review - Raising the Bar
Resolve takes a look at at the Bathys MG & compares it to the OG to find out if it's better. Is Bathys MG the new best sounding ANC headphone on the market?
CrinEar Project META Review: Crin's Best, With Room To Improve
Project META intentionally aligns itself with the tuning approach undertaken by other IEMs in the "New Meta" category, like the Hisenior Mega5EST and Kiwi Ears KE4. But does it fall victim to the same perceived deficiencies that other “New Meta” sets exhibit?
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Headphones.com Open-Back Headphone Buying Guide - $200-500
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)
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!
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
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.
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Stop Ruining Your Headphone Bass Right Now
Resolve likes bass. Resolve wears glasses. If you don't already see the problem, you NEED to watch this video, where Resolve breaks down the best ways to handle the sonic compromises inherent to wearing glasses when so many headphones require a seal to sound their best.
This Guy Made Some of the Best Headphones EVER!
If you've already changed the very meaning of what an "audiophile headphone" is, where do you go from there? Resolve caught up with Axel Grell—now of Grell Audio—at CanJam NYC to find out.
DMS interviews Sennheiser at regarding the HD 505 Copper Edition
Sennheiser's HD 505 is finally here, but DMS has questions for Sennheiser. Join him and Sennheiser's PR Manager Eric Palonen as they discuss the new HD 505 and what this release means for Sennheiser's lineup going forward.
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New Audeze LCD-S20 Press Release with Initial Reviewer Commentary
Audeze has recently announced the release of their new closed back planar headphone, the LCD-S20. Fc-Construct gives us a rundown on its specs and provides some initial commentary.
Focal releases Bathys MG Wireless Closed-Back Headphones
Focal pushes back the boundaries of wireless sound excellence with Bathys MG headphones
Sennheiser Announces HD 550 Open Back Headphones
The new HD 550 brings a compelling new choice to audiophiles and gamers seeking next-level capability that outshines its price tag.
Introducing POET — A new era of compact, high-performance planar magnetic headphones
Meze Audio, the acclaimed Romanian manufacturer of high-end headphones, proudly announces the release of POET, its newest planar-magnetic headphones.