Reviews
The Best Studio Headphones... Period — Sennheiser HD 480 Pro Review
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
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.
CrinEar Reference: We Have Arrived
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
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?
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?
We Need to Talk about the Prisma Lumen and Lux
Prisma’s Lumen & Lux shine on paper, but anatomy changes everything. Resolve explains why these IEMs sound so different from person to person—including him.
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).
Meze Astru Impressions - I expect this to be controversial...
Join Resolve as he digests Meze's new $899 single-DD IEM Astru, and uses it perfect example of why people hear IEMs so differently.
YU9 QUE - My Favorite IEM Under $500
A $400 IEM with flagship-inspired tuning, standout treble, and a refined midrange presentation—Precogvision thinks the YU9 Que is an IEM you should know about.
AFUL Performer 8S Review: Unusually Tuned, Usually Good
The Performer 8S is AFUL's follow-up to their popular P8 model. How does yet another entry into the crowded mid-fi market stack up? Fc-Construct takes a look.
Get this if you want to review headphones - MiniDSP Ears Pro Review
Join Resolve as he dives into the miniDSP Ears Pro—how it compares to original EARS, clone and legitimate IEC 60318-7 rigs, and why it may finally bring reliable headphone measurements to the masses.
Prisma Lumen: The New Standard of All-Around Excellence
With Lumen, Prisma puts the rest of the IEM market on notice: All-around excellence is indeed achievable, but only when manufacturers care more about versatility and craftsmanship than they care about hype. Join listener as they review one of the most important IEMs of this generation.
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.