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Focal Lensys Professional: Better than Azurys?
Focal's Lensys Professional is a new closed back headphone that looks very similar to Focal's new Azurys—listener's Best Headphone of 2024—but is $150 more expensive. Which raises the question: which is actually better?
This IEM has +20 dB of subbass! Nightjar Duality First Impressions
The Nightjar Acoustics Duality is the dual dynamic driver successor to the single dynamic driver Singularity. There are a lot of improvements under the hood, but at a hefty price: $3,000. Fc-Construct gives us his impressions.
Empire Ears Raven Review - Hefty in More Ways than One
The Raven is Empire Ear's current TOTL flagship IEM. The flagship landscape has become increasingly competitive; however, it seems like many IEMs aggregate on a similar style of tuning. Precogvision takes a look at how the Raven circumvents this new trend.
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Focal Lensys Professional: Better than Azurys?
Focal's Lensys Professional is a new closed back headphone that looks very similar to Focal's new Azurys—listener's Best Headphone of 2024—but is $150 more expensive. Which raises the question: which is actually better?
This IEM has +20 dB of subbass! Nightjar Duality First Impressions
The Nightjar Acoustics Duality is the dual dynamic driver successor to the single dynamic driver Singularity. There are a lot of improvements under the hood, but at a hefty price: $3,000. Fc-Construct gives us his impressions.
Empire Ears Raven Review - Hefty in More Ways than One
The Raven is Empire Ear's current TOTL flagship IEM. The flagship landscape has become increasingly competitive; however, it seems like many IEMs aggregate on a similar style of tuning. Precogvision takes a look at how the Raven circumvents this new trend.
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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.
Buying Guide: Best Over-Ear Headphones of 2024
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"
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
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.
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Soundstage Is (Much) More Complicated Than You Think
Many listeners end up disappointed upon hearing the best headphone soundstage, realizing it's not as big a game-changer as they'd expected. Join listener as they discuss why soundstage is more complicated than we think, and how audiophiles can better manage their expectations and understand this elusive quality.
The craziest headphones you've ever seen! — CanJam SoCal 2024
The headphones.com team heads to CanJam SoCal for another year of headphone madness.
CanJam SoCal 2024 - Precog's Show Report
Precog makes the annual trip to CanJam SoCal. Did he hear any IEMs that caught his ear this year?
A Survival Guide to Your First Audio Show
It's your first audio show and you're wondering what you should know. Our IEM reviewer Precogvision breaks down his experience and his tips for maximizing your experience.
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Noble announces the launch of its FoKus Apollo ANC headphones
Noble has announced the launch of their FoKus Apollo ANC headphones, with the world's first dynamic + planar hybrid driver arrangement.
Sennheiser Announces HD 620S
Sennheiser has just announced their latest closed-back headphone, with a brand new addition to the legendary HD 6 series, the HD 620S. Check out the release here.
Introducing the Meze Audio 109 Pro Primal: where woodworking mastery meets audio excellence.
Meze announces a special edition of the 109 Pro open back headphones with unique hand-crafted wood cups called the Primal.
Sony Acquires High-End Headphone Maker Audeze
It was recently announced that Audeze is being bought by Sony. Will this have an effect on Audeze's existing line of high end headphones?