The Audio Files

• Reviews
• Video

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

• Reviews
• Video

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.

• Reviews

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.

• Reviews

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.

• Buying Guides

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

• Buying Guides

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.

• Buying Guides

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

• Buying Guides
• Video

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.

• Features

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.

• Features
• Video

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!

• Features
• Video

Your Headphones Might Be Butchering Your Music (Why I do what I do)

Join Resolve as he discusses why he's into headphones and what brought him to the headphone hobby.

• Features
• Video

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.

• News

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.

• News

Focal releases Bathys MG Wireless Closed-Back Headphones

Focal pushes back the boundaries of wireless sound excellence with Bathys MG headphones

• News

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.

• News

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.