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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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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.

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.

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.

ZiiGaat Lush: The Sleeper Hit That Silenced My Skepticism
ZiiGaat's Lush seems to present something not only unique for ZiiGaat's lineup, but unique for the IEM market in general. Join listener as they discuss why.
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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
The Headphones.com Editorial Team shouts out their favorite options for open-back over-ear headphones between $500 and $1000
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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
The Headphones.com Editorial Team shouts out their favorite options for open-back over-ear headphones between $200 and $500
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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.

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.

The Most Important Spec You’re Not Paying Attention To - Output Impedance Explained
Ever wonder why your favorite headphone or IEM sounds bad on some devices? Welcome to the most important spec you're not paying attention to - output impedance.

The Coffee Shop HiFi Setup Challenge!
Which of our lovely reviewers can put together the best (and least conspicuous) headphone setup for getting work done at a coffee shop? Watch to find out!
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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.