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CanJam London 2023 Highlights

19th September 202331st August 2023 by Golden One

CanJam London was an absolute blast both in and out of the show, with some exciting new releases too!

Categories Reviews Tags 2023, event, headphone, headphones, HEDD, HEDDphone, london, Modhouse, tungsten Leave a comment

The Glossary of Audio Measurements and Design Terms

3rd April 20233rd April 2023 by Golden One

Measurements and in-depth design information of audio gear have become more widely available in recent years but can be quite confusing! With this glossary to hand, you’ll be able to read and understand just about any audio measurement or design explanation you might come across.

Categories Audio Science, Measurements Tags article, glossary, headphones, misc, written 2 Comments

How much power do headphones need? – Myths about amps and power

19th September 202325th March 2023 by Golden One

How much power do your headphones really need? Do you need an amp? And common misconceptions about hard to drive headphones.

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Reviewer Roundtable Podcast – ‘As the Artist Intended’

19th September 202320th January 2023 by Golden One

What does ‘As the Artist Intended’ really mean anyway? Do audiophiles use their gear to listen to music or their music to listen to gear?

Categories Audio Science Tags headphones, misc, podcast, video 2 Comments

64 Audio U12T In-Ear Monitor Review and Measurements

15th January 2023 by Golden One

The U12T are an IEM highly regarded by many members of the audio community….and you can add me to that list! These are fantastic.

Categories Measurements, Reviews Tags 64 audio, headamp, headphones, iem, in ear, U12T Leave a comment

Moondrop KATO IEM Review

8th January 20239th December 2022 by Golden One

The Moondrop KATO are an excellent allrounder IEM with a mostly neutral but slightly relaxed sound. And one that I found myself using extensively

Categories Reviews Tags headphone, headphones, iem, kato, moondrop, portable Leave a comment

Focal Elex Review

24th October 2021 by Golden One

The Focal Elex are a pair of headphones that in my opinion beat their bigger brothers the Clear and Clear MG, whilst costing much less.

Categories Reviews Tags elex, focal, headphones, review 9 Comments
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