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TIN HiFi strives for affordable audio products while providing high-quality sound without paying for a luxury price. Although when I look at the T1 Plus, all I see is a beautiful canvas of the cosmos sprinkled with stardust. While I don’t own any other TIN HiFi products, I am aware of the other products that the company makes. The T1 Plus are the latest IEM from TIN HiFi. It is reported that their previous IEM, the T2 Plus differs significantly from the T1 Plus....

In order to enjoy movies and games at their full potential, it’s important that you consider surround sound capabilities. But there are different selections of spatial sound technologies available today. And it’s difficult to determine which one is most suitable for your setup. In addition, there are other factors to consider such as compatibility issues and what specific platform you’re using it on. All this put together can be confusing and can lead to misunderstandings between what can work best....

How to Pick the Right Tangle-Free Earbuds Tangling is a well-known problem among earbud users, as well as the tiresome process of untangling your earbuds. You put your earbuds into your pocket or bag, only to find that they’ve turned into a tumbleweed-like mess. When looking for a solution, you find out that there are actually many different ways a cable can be tangle-free. What’s the difference between them? How do they work?...

How to Pick the Most Durable Headphones Durability is an important factor when choosing headphones. In theory, this is something many people have a basic awareness of since most want headphones that’ll last. But sometimes, we end up prioritizing other factors for personal reasons. Perhaps we’re trying to save up money, so we opt for a cheaper pair, or perhaps we’re more easily swayed by sweet aesthetics. In other cases, the sound quality of some durable headphones just doesn’t meet our standards....

How to Pick the Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for Kids Kids are more sensitive to loud sounds because of their smaller ear canals and eardrums. If left unchecked, prolonged noise exposure can cause long-term damage, like noise-induced hearing loss. The only problem is that finding a suitable pair for your little ones can be challenging. First, they must fit correctly, or the noise cancellation won’t be effective. They also need to be comfortable but durable and look appealing to kids....

Anyone who’s ever owned a pair of Bluetooth headphones or speakers has likely experienced audio stutters. It’s that choppy way that audio cuts in and out while you’re listening to music or watching videos. At the very least, it can be jarring to the senses. But with constant repetition, it can be downright rage-inducing. Not to worry – we’ve come up with a comprehensive list of possible causes for Bluetooth audio dropouts in your devices....

Understanding the differences between earplugs and earmuffs is important if you are concerned about your overall hearing. This choice can mean the difference between getting the proper noise protection you need, or putting yourself at risk of noise-induced hearing loss. That’s why we’ve included important information in this post, such as: What hearing protection devices are Comparisons between earplugs and earmuffs Different types of earplugs Different types of earmuffs Pros and cons of each device And more!...

You pull out your iPhone and turn to your favorite playlist to drown out the noise and focus on your studies. But today, something is hitting a bit differently. The sounds are underwhelming and certainly do not give you the energy you need for a long study session. Luckily, you’ve heard about the iPhone equalizer settings and decided to try it out. However, instead of simple sliders, you’re confronted with a list of 23 options to choose from....

HIFIMAN is mostly associated with planar magnetic driver headphones. However, they are no stranger to dynamic driver offerings with the likes of the HE-R10 Dynamic (a reimagination of the legendary Sony MDR-R10 headphones). HIFIMAN and Drop collaborated to come up with the HE-R7DX, the most “budget” of all the HIFIMAN dynamic driver models in production. Featuring HIFIMAN’s proprietary 50mm drivers, the HE-R7DX aim to become a benchmark among budget closed-back headphones....

My personal mini-donglemania continues with a review of the Hidizs S9 PRO balanced DAC/amp. I recently reviewed the Audirect Atom 2, which, unlike the S9 PRO, is a small DAC/amp meant to plug directly into the bottom of a phone (or tablet) without an OTG cable. The S9 PRO is about twice as long and connects to the source device via a short removable USB-c cable. Since I’m an iPhone guy, I SHOULD be able to just use a USB-c to lightning OTG cable to connect the S9 PRO....

The brass bell (铃 in Chinese) is a venerable percussive instrument which has long been used in traditional Chinese music, dating all the way back to the Shang dynasty. The bell was also used as an ancient Chinese ornament on flags, horses, and carriages. Will this pair of earbuds make us exclaim “Hell’s Bells!”? Or will they be clear as a bell? I’m glad to report they are closer to the latter!...

Earbuds are extremely niche. They are viewed as an unwanted child compared to traditional IEMs and headphones. Admittedly, earbuds lack isolation (and hence sub-bass), but this double-edged sword gives earbuds a superior soundstage over IEMs. Another additional benefit of earbuds is their generally inexpensive pricing; there are, in fact, earbuds going for as low as a dollar! Case in point, the Vido – which actually sound decent and provide an insane value proposition....

A technology expert-engineer said Sonos’ recent move to axe support for its legacy speakers may be the start of fewer lifetime-support promises from device manufacturers, but said an alternative, although difficult, may be offered to prevent antagonism from customers. In her column for Bloomberg Opinion, Global Financial Access Blockchain Engineer Elaine Ou offered Sonos, and other device makers, the viability of running devices on open-source software as a long-term strategy....

Critics are blasting Audeze for their LCD-5 headphones, which cost $4500 as a high-end flagship device. But is it justifiable? About Audeze Audeze is a California-based headphone company that has been around for quite some time now. For the past five years, they have focused on the gaming market, with their Mobius and Penrose being their most successful gaming headsets so far. Their first flagship device, the LCD-2, was established in 2009 and kicked off the development of many more to come....

I remember the first time I tried a pair of active noise canceling (ANC) headphones. With the ANC mode on, my surroundings immediately sounded a lot quieter, cutting off most of the ambient sound around me. I thought it was pretty cool — but more importantly — useful, both for distraction-free listening to music on the go (inside trains and buses) and as a tool to help me focus while working....

DJs can look forward to yet another innovative addition to Korg’s products arsenal with the launch of the NC-Q1 the company says can silence a noisy club. The firm, also known for its headphones and musical instrument bundles, unveiled the active noise-canceling headphones ahead of this year’s National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), an annual event for music products, pro audio, and event tech industry. DJs have a lot to anticipate from the new gear, with this long list of features all cramped into what Korg has said is one dream tool....

Gaming headsets offer a handy and practical solution to any and all of your gaming audio needs. But, as with any kind of technology, there is a surplus of options on the market, and not all of them are worth buying. To make sure you get your money well spent, we’ve provided a checklist of the major factors or questions you should have answered. After you complete the checklist, you’ll have a much better idea on what to look for in a gaming headset....

Since its public release back in 2012, Valve’s premier FPS title, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), has evolved to become one of the top First Person Shooter (FPS) titles in the world. The game puts heavy emphasis on tactics, team play and individual skills. The top CS:GO players in the world are able to routinely eliminate their opponents in ways that look impossible to pull off for the average player. Playing at the top level of CS:GO requires dedication to practice and also making smart hardware choices....

As one of the top music streaming platforms, Apple Music has tons of neat features that elevate your listening experience, including the much-talked-about lossless and spatial audio. However, while many of these features are easily understandable, they aren’t immediately accessible. Most are tucked away in the app’s settings or hidden behind unfamiliar icons, making it tricky for users to find and utilize them early on. To top this issue, Apple is known to constantly roll out updates that result in plenty of features either getting tweaked or retired — such as its now-defunct ‘Automatically Follow Artists’ option....

For many of us, a pair of good quality, noise-canceling headphones is a welcome respite in a world that is noisier than ever. Sometimes, it feels so great to block out all the unnecessary disruptions of daily life. This makes it tempting just to keep them on all the time. But as lovely as that thought is, it’s no secret that many have reported adverse effects associated with prolonged use of noise-canceling headphones....