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Symphonium x Nightjar Impressions: BAs for Bassheads?
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Symphonium x Nightjar Meteor Extended Impressions Review: BAs for Bassheads?

HEDDPhone 2
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HEDDPhone TWO Review: I've Never Been so Excited for a Headphone

Bass: The Audiophile's Not-So-Guilty Pleasure
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Bass: The Audiophile's Not-So-Guilty Pleasure

Bass is tough to get right, and it’s crucial to people's enjoyment of music. Many of us have our own take on how bass is best done, but even in acknowledging that preferences may vary wildly: Is there one headphone or IEM that rules them all? Join listener as they explore some of the best, all in search of the answer.

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Symphonium x Nightjar Impressions: BAs for Bassheads?
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Symphonium x Nightjar Meteor Extended Impressions Review: BAs for Bassheads?

HEDDPhone 2
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HEDDPhone TWO Review: I've Never Been so Excited for a Headphone

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HiFiMan Ananda Review - Trickling Down

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HEDDphone Two First Impressions

HEDD Audio HEDDphone Two unboxing and impressions from Resolve

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A headphone reviewer's reference gear
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A headphone reviewer's reference gear

Ever wonder what headphones reviewers actually use on a daily basis? In this video, Resolve goes through a list of his reference equipment.

Best Headphones for Mixing Audio (2023)
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Best Headphones for Mixing Audio (2023)

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The Best In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) in Summer 2023

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Resolve’s 2023 Headphone Wall of Fame

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A Tour of 64 Audio HQ (with Volur impressions!)
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A Tour of 64 Audio HQ (with Volür impressions!)

Bass: The Audiophile's Not-So-Guilty Pleasure
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Bass: The Audiophile's Not-So-Guilty Pleasure

Bass is tough to get right, and it’s crucial to people's enjoyment of music. Many of us have our own take on how bass is best done, but even in acknowledging that preferences may vary wildly: Is there one headphone or IEM that rules them all? Join listener as they explore some of the best, all in search of the answer.

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The Case for Comfort: Why Sound Quality Isn't Everything

Is sound quality really the most important quality of a headphone, or could it be something else? Join listener as they share research and hands-on experience in an effort to answer this question, as well as options they feel excel at a variety of things a headphone user may find important.

PlayStation PULSE Elite and Explore
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PlayStation Pulse Elite and Explore: What We Might Expect

The new PlayStation Pulse Elite headset and Explore wireless earbuds: Headphone Expert Breaks Down What We Might Expect

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Introducing the Meze Audio 109 Pro Primal: where woodworking mastery meets audio excellence.
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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
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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?

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Audeze Announces New MM-100 Professional Headphones

Sennheiser HD 660S2: Emotive Bass and Powerful Range
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Sennheiser HD 660S2: Emotive Bass and Powerful Range