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CanJam NYC 2024: Precog's Show Report

2024-03-18T21:03:08Z

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?

2024-02-22T22:15:58Z

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

2024-02-06T16:02:02Z

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

2024-01-21T23:01:18Z

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

2023-11-21T10:36:07Z

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.

Spotify VS Apple Music

2023-11-21T02:58:57Z

GoldenSound dives into the differences between two music streaming giants; Spotify and Apple music, including real world tests of library size and lossless playback ability!

Headphone graphs that can tell you MORE

2023-10-21T07:36:12Z

The way most people read headphone graphs is more often than not incorrect. People far too frequently get the wrong idea. Here is our solution for better data visualization.

CanJam SoCal 2023 - Precog's Show Report

2023-10-13T10:58:41Z

Precog hits CanJam SoCal again. Did he hear any IEMs that caught his ear?

The Shape of IEMs To Come

2023-10-04T08:28:57Z

IEMs sound pretty different to headphones, but why? Why isn't there an "HD 650" of IEMs? Is it even possible to make one? Join listener as they discuss the Brüel and Kjaer Type 5128 Head and Torso Simulator, the previous generation of IEMs, and where we might be heading to capture the sound of over-ear headphones in IEMs.

A Tour of 64 Audio HQ (with Volür impressions!)

2023-09-28T09:00:06Z

Why 64 Audio? Perhaps another question for context: were you a good student? I’d like to think I was and, even if my teachers may have never explicitly said it, there were a lot of hints at me being a pupil that they particularly enjoyed teaching. As a reviewer, I confess that I share a similar sentiment when it comes to 64 Audio. I’ve listened to over three hundred IEMs, yet few have made an impression on me as powerful as this brand’s IEMs. In fact, my first flagship IEM was the 64 Audio U12t which I enjoyed for over...

Bass: The Audiophile's Not-So-Guilty Pleasure

2023-09-07T03:36:42Z

Bass is tough to get right, and it’s crucial to people's enjoyment of music. Many of us have our own take on how bass is best done, but even in acknowledging that preferences may vary wildly: Is there one headphone or IEM that rules them all? Join listener as they explore some of the best, all in search of the answer.

The Case for Comfort: Why Sound Quality Isn't Everything

2023-08-28T07:00:00Z

Is sound quality really the most important quality of a headphone, or could it be something else? Join listener as they share research and hands-on experience in an effort to answer this question, as well as options they feel excel at a variety of things a headphone user may find important.

PlayStation Pulse Elite and Explore: What We Might Expect

2023-08-24T13:21:17Z

The new PlayStation Pulse Elite headset and Explore wireless earbuds: Headphone Expert Breaks Down What We Might Expect

Sequels or originals? What's better, and who agrees?

2023-07-17T13:56:27Z

Introduction Sequels and remakes are all the rage these days. The constant march of progress demands that the latest and greatest be continually set upon the masses. While we see it most prominently in Hollywood, this zeitgeist permeates every industry. The in-ear monitor (IEM) market is no exception. In the last two months, three exceptionally popular products received sequels: Original Sequel <td style="text-align: center; width:...

EQ is simply the BEST way to improve ANY audio setup

2023-07-14T08:28:42Z

There's a common idea that there are all kinds of THINGS you can buy to get the most out of your headphone or audio setup. But we don't talk enough about the fact that you can get FAR better sound quality from even a modest setup without spending a dollar on supplementary gear. In this video... I'm going to rant at you about that. Overall, EQ is mostly about A) fixing major issues, and B) wide adjustments for preferences, like adding a bass shelf for example. For the rest of it, I’m fine with that just being ‘headphone character’ (within reason...