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Thieaudio Hype 2 vs 4 vs 10 Triple Comparison Review: Worth the Hype?
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Thieaudio Hype 2 vs 4 vs 10 Triple Comparison Review: Worth the Hype?

Thieaudio is one of the most popular brands in the IEM space. Their newest line-up of Hype IEMs share Thieaudio's Impact2 bass dynamic drivers and differ in the number of balanced armatures: 2, 4, and 10. Fc-Construct takes a look to see if these IEMs are worth the hype.

Are Custom IEMs worth it vs. Traditional IEMs?
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Are Custom IEMs worth it vs. Traditional IEMs?

Precogvision breaks down whether it makes sense to invest in a pair of custom in-ear-monitors versus tradition universal in-ear-monitors.

Sennheiser IE 600 vs IE 900
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Sennheiser IE 600 Comparative Review: A Cheaper IE 900?

The Sennheiser IE 600 is the 2nd IEM in Sennheiser's modern IE line-up. At $800, it's a little more than half the price of the flagship IE 900. The question is, what are you giving up? Fc-Construct takes a deep dive to see if the IE 600 is just a cheaper IE 900 or if there are key differences you should be aware of.

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Sennheiser HD 490 Pro: Incrementalist
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Sennheiser HD 490 Pro: Incrementalist

In a world that doesn't include HD 600 or 650, I might actually take HD 490 Pro over most of the other stuff in its price range. While it's not as good as I had hoped, I still found myself using it without EQ for extended periods of time without glaring comfort or sound issues... and frankly, I’m not sure I could do that with most of the other headphones at its price.

Thieaudio Hype 2 vs 4 vs 10 Triple Comparison Review: Worth the Hype?
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Thieaudio Hype 2 vs 4 vs 10 Triple Comparison Review: Worth the Hype?

Thieaudio is one of the most popular brands in the IEM space. Their newest line-up of Hype IEMs share Thieaudio's Impact2 bass dynamic drivers and differ in the number of balanced armatures: 2, 4, and 10. Fc-Construct takes a look to see if these IEMs are worth the hype.

Sennheiser IE 600 vs IE 900
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Sennheiser IE 600 Comparative Review: A Cheaper IE 900?

The Sennheiser IE 600 is the 2nd IEM in Sennheiser's modern IE line-up. At $800, it's a little more than half the price of the flagship IE 900. The question is, what are you giving up? Fc-Construct takes a deep dive to see if the IE 600 is just a cheaper IE 900 or if there are key differences you should be aware of.

GizAudio x Binary Acoustics Chopin Impressions
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GizAudio x Binary Acoustics Chopin Impressions

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The Best In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) to Start 2024
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The Best In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) to Start 2024

As 2023 comes to a close, join us as we take a look back at the in-ear monitors (IEMs) worth talking about to begin 2024. From $20 to $5,000, you're sure to find something to elevate your listening experience.

A headphone reviewer's reference gear
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A headphone reviewer's reference gear

Ever wonder what headphones reviewers actually use on a daily basis? In this video, Resolve goes through a list of his reference equipment.

Best Headphones for Mixing Audio (2023)
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Best Headphones for Mixing Audio (2023)

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The Best In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) in Summer 2023

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Are Custom IEMs worth it vs. Traditional IEMs?
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Are Custom IEMs worth it vs. Traditional IEMs?

Precogvision breaks down whether it makes sense to invest in a pair of custom in-ear-monitors versus tradition universal in-ear-monitors.

Diffuse Field: Calculate, Characterize, Calibrate
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Diffuse Field: Calculate, Characterize, Calibrate

Head-Related Transfer Functions have become a common topic of discussion now that Headphones.com have incorporated the Brüel and Kjaer Type 5128 into our roster of measurement fixtures, but some still aren't sure what HRTFs are, how we're using them, or most importantly—why we're using them. Join listener as they break down the myriad reasons why Headphones.com chooses to calibrate measurements using the Diffuse Field HRTF.

A Reviewer's Guide to Understanding Graphs - the B&K 5128 Edition
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A Reviewer's Guide to Understanding Graphs - the B&K 5128 Edition

The introduction of the B&K 5128 measurement system heralded a revolution in the headphone hobby with our visualization of frequency response graphs. But how does it compare to the old GRAS standard and how will calibrated graphs improve our understanding of measurements? In this article, we break it all down for you.

The DUNU Mirai: A Glimpse into the Future
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The DUNU Mirai: A Glimpse into the Future

The Mirai was designed to encapsulate the sound of the future. In this article, Precogvision dives deeper into the tuning process and more details about his first collaboration IEM.

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Introducing the Meze Audio 109 Pro Primal: where woodworking mastery meets audio excellence.
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Introducing the Meze Audio 109 Pro Primal: where woodworking mastery meets audio excellence.

Meze announces a special edition of the 109 Pro open back headphones with unique hand-crafted wood cups called the Primal.

Sony Acquires High-End Headphone Maker Audeze
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Sony Acquires High-End Headphone Maker Audeze

It was recently announced that Audeze is being bought by Sony. Will this have an effect on Audeze's existing line of high end headphones?

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Audeze Announces New MM-100 Professional Headphones

Sennheiser HD 660S2: Emotive Bass and Powerful Range
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Sennheiser HD 660S2: Emotive Bass and Powerful Range