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What You Need to Know When Buying Wireless Headphones
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What You Need to Know When Buying Wireless Headphones

Join Fc-Construct as he discusses what makes wireless headphones unique compared to wired ones. Learn what matters for sound quality and wireless features to make informed buying decisions.

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Sony's Newest WH1000XM6 LEAKED?!

Listener's here to give you the download on all of the most important things you need to know about what may end up being the new best wireless headphone on the market.

Zähl H1 Review & Measurements
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Zähl H1 Review & Measurements

The Zähl H1 is the little brother to the HM1, offering the same fantastic performance, but at a lower price by focusing purely on the amplifier itself.

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DCA's Best Open-Back? - Noire X Open Review

DCA is back again with what might just be their best open back headphone to date, and DMS is here to walk you through why he likes it.

Zähl H1 Review & Measurements
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Zähl H1 Review & Measurements

The Zähl H1 is the little brother to the HM1, offering the same fantastic performance, but at a lower price by focusing purely on the amplifier itself.

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Chord Alto Review & Measurements - My favourite 'warm' headphone amp

The Chord Alto packs a huge amount of power into a tiny form factor, and offers what could be one of the best presentations of a 'warm' sound.

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Review: The Moondrop Edge is Goodn't™

Join Resolve as he reviews the Moondrop Edge, all while pretending not to enjoy the anime girl voice softly whispering in his ear. Doo-do-do.

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Ranking (almost) ALL of the 64 Audio IEMs! (Updated for 2025)

Fc Construct is here to give you his ranking of (almost) every 64 Audio IEM, updated for their 2025 lineup.

Headphones.com Open-Back Headphone Buying Guide - $500-1000
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Headphones.com Open-Back Headphone Buying Guide - $500-1000

The Headphones.com Editorial Team shouts out their favorite options for open-back over-ear headphones between $500 and $1000

A Practical Buyer’s Guide to Shopping for Headphones (and Other Audio Gear) - Navigating the Chinese Market [Updated 2025]
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A Practical Buyer’s Guide to Shopping for Headphones (and Other Audio Gear) - Navigating the Chinese Market [Updated 2025]

Buying audio can be surprisingly complicated. Doubly so when it comes to the Chinese market. Fc-Construct gives out some practical advice on how to navigate the scene.

Headphones.com Open-Back Headphone Buying Guide - $200-500
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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

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What You Need to Know When Buying Wireless Headphones
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What You Need to Know When Buying Wireless Headphones

Join Fc-Construct as he discusses what makes wireless headphones unique compared to wired ones. Learn what matters for sound quality and wireless features to make informed buying decisions.

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Sony's Newest WH1000XM6 LEAKED?!

Listener's here to give you the download on all of the most important things you need to know about what may end up being the new best wireless headphone on the market.

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How To Get THE BEST Headphone Purchase Advice

Listener's here to share how YOU can ensure that you get the best headphone recommendation possible.

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What Headphone Reviewers AREN'T Telling You

Ever wonder if there are any relevant pieces of information that most audio reviewers are leaving out of their reviews? The answer is yes, so Resolve is here to break down what exactly reviewers are leaving out of reviews, and why.

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New Audeze LCD-S20 Press Release with Initial Reviewer Commentary
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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
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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
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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
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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.