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Sennheiser IE 200 Review: Affordable, but is it good?
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Sennheiser IE 200 Review: Affordable, but is it good?

The Sennheiser IE 200 is the most affordable in-ear monitor in their IE line-up. At $150, it's meant to bring the Sennheiser sound to the masses. But how much has changed from its bigger brothers IE 600 and IE 900 and is it any good?

Ferrum WANDLA GoldenSound Edition Measurements & Discussion
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Ferrum WANDLA GoldenSound Edition Measurements & Discussion

The WANDLA GoldenSound Edition features several changes over the original, and slightly different measured behaviour.

Tanchjim Origin - Back to Basics?
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Tanchjim Origin: Back to Basics?

The Origin is Tanchjim's latest flagship DD IEM. The brand last struck gold with their Oyxgen IEM - almost five years ago. Does the Origin capture some of that original magic?

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Moondrop x Crinacle DUSK: An Inconvenient Truth
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Moondrop x Crinacle DUSK: An Inconvenient Truth

Crinacle's new DUSK was an IEM that was uniquely positioned to fulfill the wishes of consumers asking for an IEM tuned with the Brüel and Kjaer Type 5128 in mind. However, due to the reliance on the DSP cable to grant that wish, saying "Buy DUSK" isn't quite as simple this time around.

Sennheiser IE 200 Review: Affordable, but is it good?
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Sennheiser IE 200 Review: Affordable, but is it good?

The Sennheiser IE 200 is the most affordable in-ear monitor in their IE line-up. At $150, it's meant to bring the Sennheiser sound to the masses. But how much has changed from its bigger brothers IE 600 and IE 900 and is it any good?

Ferrum WANDLA GoldenSound Edition Measurements & Discussion
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Ferrum WANDLA GoldenSound Edition Measurements & Discussion

The WANDLA GoldenSound Edition features several changes over the original, and slightly different measured behaviour.

Tanchjim Origin - Back to Basics?
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Tanchjim Origin: Back to Basics?

The Origin is Tanchjim's latest flagship DD IEM. The brand last struck gold with their Oyxgen IEM - almost five years ago. Does the Origin capture some of that original magic?

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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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CanJam NYC 2024: Precog's Show Report
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CanJam NYC 2024: Precog's Show Report

Precogvision shares thoughts from his first time in New York City and his listening impressions of IEMs at the popular audio show, CanJam.

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.

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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