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Hifiman EF400 - R2R doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg! - Updated Review and Measurements

2023-05-01T10:00:03Z

[TableOfContents] Introduction Review Measurements [End] [Product:6681921552455] NOTE: We previously tested a unit of the EF400 which exhibited some issues with the left and right channels being out of phase, and some issues with low level signals. These measurements are available here. Hifiman has fixed this issue in new units and this post shows measurements of the fixed version. Existing units may still have this issue. Information on affected serials has not been provided, please contact customerservice@hifiman.com with your unit’s serial number to find out if yours has...

What's the best music streaming service?

2023-03-01T16:30:00Z

There's a LOT of options for steaming music. MANY claim to have lossless options, BUT that may not be reaching your ears! Which streaming service is best for avoiding these problems? Apple Music lossless switcherIndex / collection of measurements made by Resolve How to REALLY read headphone measurements (Youtube) How to EQ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRm9qTmQHKo"...

Sennheiser IE200: Smoother and Better?

2023-01-22T12:45:38Z

In this video, DMS checks out the latest IEM from Sennheiser, the IE200. How do they fare against the IE600? Well, check out the video to learn more! [Newsletter]

This flagship headphone is like nothing else! - Final D8000 Pro

2023-01-18T09:38:12Z

"There are a lot of expensive headphones, especially in the headphone space, but nothing quite like the D8000 Pro." DMS takes a deep dive on the Final Audio's flagship planar magnetic headphone. [Product:4791684956231] [Product:6684517892167] Read our other reviews: Final Audio D8000 Pro Review by Chrono Final Audio D8000 Pro Edition Review by Resolve

"Say Goodbye to the Harman Target!"

2022-12-30T11:13:24Z

Headphone reviewers getting the new B&K 5128 have to move on from the famous Harman Target, which we've all gotten used to using for a long time. While the headphone community is familiar with reading headphone measurements relative to this known reference point, it's unfortunately incompatible with the new headphone measurement standard pioneered by the B&K 5128, and Harman hasn't indicated they're making new research on that system public. In this video, we provide some context around that and give our thought process behind a new reference target developed for the new headphone measurement system. [Newsletter]

"What is a NASAL headphone? Unpacking Audio Terms

2022-12-16T14:17:05Z

In this video, DMS explains how common deviations in frequency response affect headphones' timbre! [Newsletter]

Affordable Headphones in My Collection

2022-12-07T08:12:15Z

In this video, DMS shares some of his favorite affordable headphones from his collection. Check out which one might be for you! Featured:[Product:6671552938055]

What is a WARM headphone? Unpacking Audio Terms

2022-11-15T09:36:21Z

Audiophiles use all kinds of strange terms to describe the sound of headphones. Today we're going to talk about terms like "dark, bright, warm, cold" and give you a demo of how each one can sound. Grab a pair of headphones and come along for the ride.