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Yu9 Que Review: Coloured Clarity

2026-01-05T19:09:53Z

There's been a lot of talk about the Yu9 Que. Is it truly ChiFi's latest hidden gem? Fc-Construct demystifies the hype and breaks down the sound of the Que.

The Four Horsemen of Bad Measurements (Or How Not to Be Misled by Graphs)

2026-01-05T19:03:15Z

Graphs are important. So let's go over where frequency response measurements can go wrong to ensure you aren't confused by bad graphs or misreading the data.

Audeze Maxwell 2 Officially Announced

2026-01-05T11:31:12Z

Audeze has just announced the release of the Maxwell 2, the much anticipated follow-up to the original Maxwell, Audeze's best-selling entry in the gaming headset market.

Was 2025 the Best Year EVER for Headphones?

2026-01-04T07:56:04Z

We recently discussed why 2025 may have been the best year for headphone releases ever, comparing it to past years as well as indicating what they hope for in years to come.

ASUS ROG x HiFiMan: New Flagship Hi-Fi Gaming Headset at CES 2026

2026-01-03T10:00:00Z

ASUS has just teased a new upcoming flagship gaming headset in partnership with HiFiMan to be revealed at CES 2026. Here's what we might expect from this.

The MASSIVE Headphone Ranking List — 2025 Edition

2025-12-28T07:00:24Z

Resolve, GoldenSound and listener team up to rank as many headphones as they can remember exist.

The Headphone Show's Best of 2025 Awards!

2025-12-21T07:00:03Z

We discuss our picks for the best headphones, IEMs, and source gear from 2025!

What's inside a DAC? - DAC internals explained

2025-12-15T12:40:03Z

What exactly does all the extra 'stuff' inside a DAC besides the DAC chip do? GoldenSound walks through each stage inside these products.

Is THIS a budget HDB 630???

2025-12-15T07:00:05Z

Join Resolve as he is forced to eat his own words and praise a headphone he previously hated, all because it added his favorite feature: parametric EQ.

Buying Guide: Best DACs, Headphone Amps and DAC/Amp Combos to buy in 2026

2025-12-12T14:34:25Z

As we head into 2026, join us at The Audio Files as we round up some of the best and most compelling products in audio source gear. No matter if you're looking to spend a few hundred, or thousands for the best you can get, we've got you covered!

I Tested Audio Technica’s New Flagship — ATH-ADX7000 Review

2025-12-07T07:00:13Z

The new Audio-Technica ATH-ADX7000 has arrived during a landmark year for audiophile over-ear headphones, but does it find it's footing among so many excellent 2025 releases? Join Resolve as he digs into what this one really gets right (and wrong).

How good is a $4000 music player? - Astell & Kern SP4000 review

2025-12-05T08:00:05Z

The SP4000 is the latest flagship device from manufacturer Astell & Kern, delivering not only exceptional performance but some highly desirable software features that start to make this device look strangely reasonable in price.

Bose QC Ultra Gen 2 Is WAY Better Than You (Probably) Think

2025-11-30T07:00:02Z

Join Resolve as he breaks down why the Bose QC Ultra Gen 2 is more advanced than most of the competition in the over-ear ANC wireless headphone space, highlighting its adaptive processes and improved sound quality that allows for enough customization to make QC Ultra Gen 2 make sense for almost every consumer.

The Best High-End IEMs (Unlimited Budget) - Start of 2026 Edition

2025-11-29T22:43:48Z

Wonder what the best IEMs in the world with an unlimited budget are? Fc-Construct gives you some of his top choices that are worthy of attention.

The Best IEMs Under $2,500 - Start of 2026 Edition

2025-11-29T14:42:32Z

Looking for the best IEMs under $2,500? The Headphones.com reviewer team has you covered with our favorite picks for the luxury end of the IEM market.