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I treat reviews like gossip columns for gearheads. Living far from any brick-and-mortar audio gear stores, I’ve come to rely a lot on online reviews. But, over time, I’ve developed a love-hate affair with the audiophile reviewer community. On the one hand, I value the knowledge and new perspectives these reviewers share. Their infectious passion has led me to discover some of my favorite audio equipment. Yet, as I’ve gained more experience, I’ve become very aware of the issues plaguing them. These problems make me question how reliable and unbiased many reviews are. It even reached the point where the...

This article will help you understand why your earbuds keep falling out and what you can do to keep them on. Many people prefer earbuds since they offer more portability and convenience than their bulkier and heavier headphone counterparts. However, most of them are faced with a daily struggle: keeping the earbuds on especially when used while jogging, exercising, or any other rigorous activity. Worse, for some, earbuds can pop out even when they’re merely walking or just sitting on their office chair. This is not only a frustrating experience but it can be a scary one as well. If...

Everything you need to know about the dangers of sharing headphones and using secondhand earbuds. And what you can do instead. We all know how sweet it looks when two people share one pair of earbuds. It seems like they’re in their own world! Yet if you’re thinking of doing that with your loved one, think again. Even if you think you know everything about someone, you can’t really say the same about their overall hygiene and health. And, sometimes, you share more than moments and tunes when sharing headphones, especially earbuds! But what if it’s highly needed? Like if...

The truth hurts, but so does Bluetooth compression. Wireless headphones are undeniably convenient. No tangled cords, no fuss, just sleek, easy-to-use tech. But when it comes to pure sound quality, they still can’t match wired headphones. The reason comes down to physics and engineering limits that wireless tech just can’t overcome. Understanding these limitations explains why audiophiles stick with wired models. But it also shows why, for most people, the difference doesn’t really matter. The Physics of Wireless Audio Wireless audio has one big enemy: physics. Bluetooth operates on the 2.4 GHz frequency band, a crowded space shared with Wi-Fi...

Pros: 1. V shaped signature 2. Build quality3. High quality cable4. Beautiful faceplates5. Good accessories with high quality aluminium box Cons: 1. Bass not very detailed2. Recessed mids3. Rolled off treble  Being a reviewer I try to give my subjective opinions on iems, in the hobby at the moment 95% of iems released at the moment are good so the differences between great iems and good iems is all about the nuances. All reviews are based on a single point in time for the reviewer next week an iem can come along and make a mockery of your previous judgement. Ok I’m going...