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Moondrop's BEST Over-ear Headphone - Moondrop Cosmo Review

Moondrop's BEST Over-ear Headphone - Moondrop Cosmo Review

The Moondrop Cosmo is an example of a headphone that has a unique sound signature, and deviates from the traditional headphone tuning norms in several places, and yet it still sounds good. This is tasteful coloration done well. See what Resolve has to say about it.

Behold! The GLORIOUS Kiwi Ears KE4
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Behold! The GLORIOUS Kiwi Ears KE4

Kiwi Ears has been a player in the chi-fi IEM space for quite a while, and they've just released what might be their best IEM yet. Join Resolve and listener as they discuss why.

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FiiO FT-1 Review: A truly excellent budget closed back

FiiO has been consistently releasing budget over-ear headphones for the past year or two, and with the FT-1 they've released what might be their best yet.

Kiwi Ears KE4: The Next Step Forward

Kiwi Ears KE4: The Next Step Forward

Kiwi Ears' new KE4 might not be perfect, but it’s close enough that it's probably one of the easiest IEM recommendations I can give in 2024. Why? Let’s talk about it.

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HarmonicDyne x Zeos Eris Review

Resolve and GoldenSound have teamed up to look at the latest collab from Z Reviews, the HarmonicDyne Eris. Touted as a bass monster, the question they try to answer in this video is what actually IS great bass? and whether or not the Eris is worthy of such a title. Spoiler - this is a headphone for the most unhinged mid-bass enthusiasts among us. But is that a good thing?

Sony IER-M7: Sony's Sleeper Hit?

Sony IER-M7: Sony's Sleeper Hit?

IER-M7 has been perpetually overshadowed in our discourse by it's more expensive (and incredibly well-liked) big brother IER-M9, but I think it deserves more credit then it’s gotten in our discourse up to now. Why? Let’s talk about it.

64 Audio Aspire 4 Review

64 Audio Aspire 4 Review - A New Breed of 64 Audio IEM?

The Aspire 4 is the latest model from the Vancouver, WA brand that's aimed at performers on a budget. Does it hold up to the same, lofty standards their other models have set?

ThieAudio Oracle MKIII Review - A Perplexing Prophecy

ThieAudio Oracle MKIII Review - A Perplexing Prophecy

The Oracle lineup is one of ThieAudio's most popular lines, and it now has a new face in the form of the Oracle MKIII. What's changed in the latest iteration of the Oracle?

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I would buy this! - Aune AR5000 Review

In this video, Resolve provides his Aune AR5000 review with measurements, and compares it to other well known mid-priced headphones like the Sennheiser HD 600, HiFiMAN Sundara and a number of other open back headphones worth considering.

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Drop + Grell OAE1 - It's NOT just about soundstage

Resolve gives his perspective on the Drop + Grell OAE1 open back headphones. This headphone has a very unique design to it and goes after a new concept in audio, angling the drivers very far to the front of the cup. In this video, we check out how it turns out in practice.

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Susvara Unveiled - Yes, but at what cost?

Hifiman has finally released their successor to their flagship Susvara, but at an increased cost and with a novel design element. Join GoldenSound and Resolve as they discuss the obvious question: Is the new Susvara Unveiled a legitimate improvement over Hifiman's previous flagship?

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USB-C HiFi? Beyerdynamic Pro X USB-C Cable Review

Beyerdynamic has released a new USB-C Amp/DAC cable that makes a measurable difference on their headphones, which begs the question: if there's a tuning change, what change did they end up choosing?

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A tube amp in your pocket! - Woo Tube Mini Review

The Woo Tube Mini might just be the smallest tube amp available, and GoldenSound gives it the full run-down.

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Sennheiser HD 6-series Tier List & Comparison

While there's a lot of love surrounding Sennheiser's HD 6 series headphones, there's also a ton of questions. Join Resolve as they endeavor to answer some of the big ones—including unit variation, the importance of pad wear, and how entries in the 6 series deviate depending on the head they're placed on.

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Closed back showdown! Sennheiser HD620S vs Focal Azurys

There are some new heavy-hitters in the world of hi-fi closed back headphones. In this video, DMS compares the new HD620S to the Azurys.

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FiiO JT1: $69 headphones with... potential

FiiO has been filling out their catalog of over-ear headphones in the last few years, but how does their newest ultra-affordable semi-open back headphone sound?

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Sonos Ace SOUND QUALITY Review - Style over Substance

Sonos is a company well-known for their consumer-oriented speakers and soundbars, but now they're trying their hand in the wireless ANC headphone space. How does it measure up to the other heavy hitters in this range?

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Did they make a closed HD600? - Sennheiser HD620S review

People have been asking Sennheiser for a closed back 6-series headphone for years now, and here it is... but how does it sound?

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Dunu x Gizaudio Da Vinci - This new trend in IEMs is great

Resolve takes a look at the newest entry into the "new IEM meta" that's taken hold of the "chi-fi" IEM scene in 2024.

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Bass cannons from Japan! Final Audio D7000 vs D8000 pro

In this video DMS compares the NEW Final D7000 to the Final D8000 Pro! What's the difference?