In 2016, Focal threw down the proverbial gauntlet and challenged all comers to do battle for headphone superiority. Focal’s Utopia headphones offered jaw-dropping sonic performance, luxurious design, and a nearly unheard-of price tag. For six years, the Utopia have battled the best-of-the-best contenders. Although the original Utopia still shows far more grace than the typical aging, shopworn prizefighter, Focal decided it needed some younger blood in the ring to contend with recent releases from the likes of Audeze and Meze Audio....

Pop quiz: Does getting a pair of tunable IEMs that can change their sound signature seem like a no-brainer? Isn’t one essentially getting multiple IEMs with a single purchase? However, in practice, some so-called ‘tunable’ IEMs turn out to be gimmicks, with the different tuning options not changing the signature very much (cough, cough… looking at you Moondrop KATO). In other instances, some secondary tuning options sound awful and unnecessarily crowbarred in....

I’ve lived in medieval times before. It’s true! I once did an internet questionnaire about it and watched Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves a few times. Back then, professions had a “smith” at the end, preceded by the one thing people were good at. So I’d probably be a wordsmith, Will Smith would be terribly good at writing wills, Robin Hood would be an Aerosmith, and Ron Sexsmith would likely be king of all the lands....

Reviewer collaborations are all the rage nowadays. What started as a way to “test-drive” the ideal tuning of some popular reviewers has now become an entire product line. Zeos from ZReviews is one of the most popular reviewers out there, and Letshuoer decided to take his input to tweak the popular S12 planar magnetic IEMs. The color scheme has been updated along with the stock cable. Let’s see how it all stacks up and if the Z12 can differentiate themselves enough from the originals....

Review by: “Charlie” from The Little Audiophile The Sennheiser HD4.40 (HD4.40) is a wireless headphone (can work with a wire too) that was designed as a daily driver with portability and battery life in mind. Priced roughly around $100, the HD4.40 is no doubt one sleek-looking, feature-packed piece of audio equipment with futuristic angles and a no-nonsense matte black finish. But does it perform as good as it looks? Only one way to find out… 🙂...

When we fall in love with a new song on Spotify, our first instinct is to learn more about it by checking the lyrics. Unfortunately, this basic feature isn’t always available on the app. Even worse, there doesn’t seem to be an apparent reason for the selective availability of lyrics, leaving most of us in the dark as to how to deal with the problem. Whether you’re a fan wanting to access lyrics to your favorite tracks, or an artist wanting to upload the lyrics to your songs, all these inconsistencies can be confusing, especially on a leading music streaming service that you’re paying for....

How to Pick the Best Sleep Headphones A good night’s sleep has been hard to come by these days. It’s raining stress and anxiety; thus, causing a lot of people to have a hard time sleeping. Everybody could use a good ally to help them sleep nowadays and that’s where sleep headphones enter the picture. Sounds and sleep have a very unique relationship. High-pitched noise is known to cut people’s trip to dreamland short....

Throughout the years, no one can deny Bluetooth’s impact on our way of life. It’s safe to say that this technology has engraved itself throughout our daily lives, especially when it comes to our audio gears. Despite that, Bluetooth isn’t stopping their developments just yet. Bluetooth technology continuously evolves through time and every new version provides us with things we didn’t even know we needed. Bluetooth 5.1, released in 2019, is no exception....

There’s nothing more annoying than falling asleep to ASMR videos and then waking up in the middle of the night with your ears cramped up inside your headphones. Well, except waking up with a headache because you’ve been sleeping with your headphones on. And worse, the cord has tangled up all around your neck. Sometimes, you think about giving up ASMR altogether. But then, you’ll have to spend countless hours trying and failing to fall asleep to the deafening sound of silence....

When it comes to wired or wireless headphones, most people fall on one side of the argument. That is, you typically like one type far more than the other. I hated wireless gaming headphones for a long time, but my opinion changed with the Corsair HS70 Pro Wireless. The HS70 stand out with their wireless capabilities, functionality, and immersive sound. But all that enough to beat the Astro Gaming A10 headset?...

It’s happening again: you’re in the middle of a walk, and you find yourself wondering if your AirPods’ battery level would last the next few miles. Is it even worth starting that Billie Eilish song or that next podcast if you’re just going to lose power halfway through? You can feel the battery dying out on you, minute by minute, but have no clue how to check the battery status....

Bluetooth headphones are the staple of today’s wireless audio due to their wide range of compatibility with virtually any smart device, except apparently on Xbox. Microsoft has outright disabled Bluetooth headphones support on their Xbox Series S/X. This means there’s no way to use your current Bluetooth headphones for gaming on your Xbox – at least not without jumping through some hoops. Don’t worry, we’ve got you. This article will show you all the possible ways to connect Bluetooth headphones to Xbox Series S/X....

Spotify’s shuffle feature is an excellent way to add a little flavor to your music, especially when you’re unsure of what to listen to. But it can be a little annoying when you’ve got your mood up from an upbeat song, only to be thrown off the rails by a heartbreak ballad that comes up after it. Shuffle can also become a problem when you want to listen to a story-based album like Rush’s 2112....

A quark is the smallest subatomic particle currently known by humans. It is the “building block” for all other particles, and so quarks are often called the ‘fundamental constituents of matter’. Why did Moondrop name their new release “Quarks”? I suppose that this is Moondrop’s attempt at going back to the very basics with a pair of entry-level earphones. The Quarks are priced lower than the Moondrop SSR/SSP, the previously most affordable Moondrop earphones....

The Skullcandy Hesh 3 is a pair of wireless headphones designed to be a daily driver with portability and battery span as its star features. It is an upgrade from the popular Skullcandy Hesh 2 Wireless headphones. This attractive, strikingly bright-red headphones unit lies in the sub $100 price range. But does it sound as striking as it looks?… Let’s find out. Packaging Inside the box you get A 3....

Imagine trying to listen to your favorite album, calling up a loved one, or watching your favorite movie, but the audio is just too low for you to understand anything let alone enjoy it. For some reason, your headphones just can’t seem to get any louder. The feeling gets worse when you realize that you have no idea how or why your headphones are so quiet, especially when it used to work perfectly fine before....

How to Pick the Best Bluetooth Audio Transmitters for TV Maybe you’re trying to watch your favorite late-night TV show without disturbing your family. Or you simply want the convenience of a wireless audio setup in your home. In both cases, having a Bluetooth transmitter can help. So, what is a Bluetooth transmitter? That said, picking the right Bluetooth transmitter for your TV may not be as straightforward. First, not all TVs are the same....

How to Choose the Most Comfortable Headphones Comfort is a very subjective matter. What people may find comforting can be disturbing for others. However, everyone can agree that nobody in this world wants to be uncomfortable for no reason — even with the headphones they wear every day. It’s so easy to tell people to get comfortable headphones but comfort in headphones is not as straightforward as you think. It’s not just about the size and the padding — there’s also the materials used, the clamping force, adjustability, and more....

How to Pick the Best Bose Headphones Bose has been around for more than 50 years. And in that time, they’ve developed a sterling reputation amongst music enthusiasts through consistent innovation. Today, Bose is known for advanced acoustic technology, great features, excellent noise cancellation, and comfort. It also offers some of the most comprehensive audio equipment collections, which include everything from true wireless earbuds to aviation headsets. Needless to say, there’s certainly something for everyone....

Are you looking for the crème de la crème headphones that provide reliable ANC, exceptional sound quality, and other premium features for under $300? You’ve come to the right place! In this article, you’ll learn exactly what you need to know when picking out ANC headphones under $300 so you can easily find one that suits your needs. Additionally, we’ve come up with a comprehensive list of the best premium ANC headphones you can buy within this exact price range....