Reviews
Sennheiser HD 600 vs. HD 550: Which is better?
HD600 vs HD550: two Sennheiser staples compared. One leans rich and sweet, the other flatter and more neutral... but which one does Resolve prefer?
A Return to Form? - Audeze LCD-5S Review
Audeze’s new LCD-5S has a fresh take on the flagship formula, which seems superficially similar to the sorely missed LCD-4... but how close does it actually get?
Does AirPods Max 2 Actually Sound Better? (Tested)
AirPods Max 2 has improved sonic consistency up to 3 kHz, slightly smoother tuning, but still flawed treble—and more importantly—flawed design.
Focal Clear vs HEDD D1 Comparison - NEW on-head data results
Join Resolve as he dives into the differences between two of the world's best open-back dynamic driver headphones—Focal Clear and HEDDphone D1—and discusses how they behave on his head, as well as, of course, which he ultimately prefers (and why).
I was not expecting this - Thieaudio Cypher Review
A mid-forward tuning with rich vocals, soft treble, light bass, sounds pretty agreeable, but is this $399 headphone worth it if it also comes with QC concerns?
Listener's CanJam NYC 2026 Impressions
Join listener as they recount the best, worst, and most surprising gear from CanJam NYC 2026.
Hifiman Ananda Unveiled Review - ONE Big Problem
Hifiman's Ananda Unveiled delivers a solid overall balance, but for Resolve, a sharp 7–9 kHz treble peak makes it fatiguing and potentially hard to recommend.
The Most UNDERRATED Audiophile Headphone
What makes a headphone truly underrated? In this video, listener breaks down the criteria they use to judge overlooked audiophile headphones—and make the case for what they think is the most underrated audiophile headphone on the market.
Audio Technica ADX3000 Review: Normally Strange, Strangely Normal
Audio Technica's ADX series represents their high-end line-up of headphones. Fc-Construct looks at the baby brother model and tells us about its oddities.
Audio Technica ADX5000 Review - This is NOT the Japanese HD800
Audio Technica's ADX series represents their high-end line-up of headphones. Fc-Construct looks at their previous flagship and tells us about its oddities.
Meze Strada Review — A Closed Back 109 Pro?
Meze is back with their newest closed-back headphone, this time using a dynamic driver. How does it stack up to their other closed-backs? Resolve is here to break it down.
Moondrop Skyland is... Polarizing
Moondrop Skyland dares to be different, pairing an updated industrial design with an uncompromisingly bright sound that few competitors attempt, but does that boldness translate into brilliance... or frustration?
I Tested Audio Technica’s New Flagship — ATH-ADX7000 Review
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).
Bose QC Ultra Gen 2 Is WAY Better Than You (Probably) Think
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.
Audio-Technica ATH-ADX7000 Review: Bass + Space = AT's Best Open-Back
Audio-Technica’s new ATH-ADX7000 is one of the rare flagship open-back headphones that balances bass-focused warmth, spaciousness, and flagship character without slipping into abject chaos or incoherence.
Abyss JOAL Review - The best Diana yet, but with some frustrations still lingering
The Abyss JOAL is quite easily my favourite in the 'Diana' line of headphones released by US manufacturer Abyss, but there's still some things I wish would change.
HEDD Audio HEDDphone D1 Review: The Disruptor
HEDD Audio’s HEDDphone D1 marks a turning point for the brand: an $800 open-back dynamic driver headphone that may actually deliver the “HD 600 upgrade” audiophiles have been waiting for, pairing exceptional build and serviceability with a reference tuning and genuine all-rounder performance.
Meze 99 Classic V2 Review - It's Good Now
Meze Audio’s 99 Classic V2 is a complete acoustic redesign of the original, offering two tunings, improved comfort, and standout passive isolation.
HIFIMAN Edition XV Review: Brilliance in Darkness
The Edition XV, HIFIMAN’s $400 successor to the Edition XS, is potentially the most important headphone release in the last half-decade of the audiophile headphone hobby... or at least, Listener thinks so.
Studio Reference... but WIRELESS? — KALI HP-1 Review
We test KALI’s $200 HP-1 “reference” wireless headset—complete with Studio, Consumer, and Bass-Heavy profiles—and talk about how a product concept that could in theory help with quick mix checks ultimately fails in practice.