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Apple's AirPods EQ: Is It Any Good?

2026-06-14T07:00:10Z

Apple finally added a native EQ to the AirPods in iOS 27. While it lacks power-user features, the interface and implementation is surprisingly solid, even for audiophiles.

High End Vienna 2026 - Show and Tell

2026-06-13T13:37:29Z

The world's largest hi-fi audio show has moved from its historic home in Munich to Vienna. Join me as I share a sample of all the sights and sounds on offer at High End Vienna 2026.

The Comfiest Headset Ever? — Sony INZONE H6 Air Review

2026-06-05T08:09:25Z

The $200 Sony INZONE H6 Air is an incredibly comfortable open-back gaming headset based on the MDR-MV1. It offers exceptional value in a package that is super enjoyable to use.

Dan Clark Audio announces ÆON CORE—an $899 closed-back planar magnetic headphone

2026-06-05T06:28:04Z

DCA's new planar magnetic headphone launches at $899, tuned to an updated reference curve and built around DCA's most efficient driver to date.

Audeze announces the release of MM-520—their newest open-back studio headphones.

2026-06-03T10:31:58Z

Audeze today announces the release of MM-520, the sequel to the MM-500, and the next iteration of its purpose-built studio headphones in the Manny Marroquin Signature Series.

The Sennheiser Momentum 5 has BIG UPGRADES... but are they enough?

2026-05-25T14:59:37Z

Sennheiser's new Momentum 5 offers massively improved ANC and 60-hour battery life, but can it stand against it's considerable competition without power-user features like Parametric EQ?

Can Koss's A/550 Compete in Audio's Toughest Price Bracket?

2026-05-23T12:37:44Z

Koss A/550 looks absolutely stunning, but grainy lower treble, a stiff headband, and even stiffer competition make it tough to recommend over the established choices in its price range.

Catching Up with DUNU - DN142 vs DN242 Dual Review

2026-05-21T18:06:38Z

Let's check in with an old friend of the IEM space - DUNU - and see what their new DN142 and DN242 models have to offer.

The Best Studio Headphones... Period — Sennheiser HD 480 Pro Review

2026-05-17T07:00:03Z

Sennheiser's HD 480 Pro is a shockingly good $400 closed-back studio headphone that absolutely destroys it's competition, and redefines the standard for what a closed-back studio headphone ought to deliver.

Beyerdynamic DT270 Pro Review: Their BEST closed back headphone

2026-05-15T07:00:07Z

Like most Beyerdynamic headphones, the new DT 270 Pro offers a decidedly V-shaped sound, but even so, its their best closed-back headphone yet... provided you can handle the tiny ear pads.

Audiophile Headphone Tournament - ONE Winner

2026-05-10T07:00:07Z

Everyone always wonders what the best headphone is... but what if you could only choose one? Join the gang as they try to answer that question amidst disagreement, cope, and pain.

CrinEar Reference & The Problem with "Neutral" IEMs

2026-05-03T07:00:06Z

A breakdown of how “neutral” tuning in IEMs went wrong—and why the CrinEar Reference exposes a decade of misconceptions shaping the IEM hobby.

CrinEar Reference: We Have Arrived

2026-04-25T09:49:36Z

CrinEar's most natural sounding IEM yet, Reference delivers an all-around exceptional package at a scarily accessible $350 price tag. TL;DR? Worth it.

CrinEar Reference: Nothing to Prove

2026-04-25T07:00:03Z

The CrinEar Reference claims to be the world's flattest IEM. Here's what that actually means to Fc-Construct as he compares it against a host of other IEMs.

Sennheiser HD 600 vs. HD 550: Which is better?

2026-04-22T07:00:06Z

HD600 vs HD550: two Sennheiser staples compared. One leans rich and sweet, the other flatter and more neutral... but which one does Resolve prefer?