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Gaming Headsets Are BETTER than Audiophile Headphones Now... and nobody seems to have noticed

November 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM

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Maybe folks aren't ready to hear this, but gaming headsets are just better now: youtu.be/WGSib_AgcTE?...

Why was 2025 SO good for Headphones, but disappointing for In-Ears? — Chat with Resolve & listener

November 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM

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Going live for another episode of The Noise Floor Podcast:
youtube.com/live/koO2DL-...

Our Headphone Review Gear & Review Process

November 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM

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Talking review process n stuff: youtu.be/LeqpVR3cyyQ?...

Sennheiser HDB 630 Review - It's not just about the sound

November 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM

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Sennheiser HDB 630 Review: youtu.be/CiiE_UaFpR8?...

Meze 99 Classic V2 Review - It's good now

November 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM

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It's a lot better: youtu.be/xiqt9SHDPPk?...

HE600 Review: Modern HiFiMAN vs the HE-6 Legacy

October 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM

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HiFiMAN HE600 Review: youtu.be/fitYTejE-RU?...

There's no catch! The Sennheiser HDB 630 sounds really, really good.

October 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM

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FC-Construct's @Sennheiser HDB 630 impressions: youtu.be/26APQch685k?...

We Got Some Hifiman! — Chat with Resolve & listener

October 21, 2025 at 2:36 AM

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Going live shortly for our weekly podcast. Come hang out:
www.youtube.com/live/Cmz3pSQ...

Studio Reference... but WIRELESS? KALI HP-1 Review

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October 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM

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Kali HP-1 Review: youtu.be/Deq9qKyUzLg?...

Is Sennheiser HDB 630 About to Make Closed Backs Irrelevant? — Resolve, listener, & Mad_Economist

October 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM

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Going live with the lads shortly: youtube.com/live/WzLeNrY...

HyperX Cloud III S Wireless Review — I Wasn't Expecting This

October 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM

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I've been using a GAMING headset for the past month as my daily headphone... Shocking I know.
youtu.be/XDCohM8uNF0?...

Apple AirPods Pro 3 — Official Frequency Response Measurements & Discussion Thread

October 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM

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The full range of Apple Airpods Pro 3 measurements on the B&K 5128, primed and meat-sensed:
forum.headphones.com/t/apple-airp...

As we’ve talked about recently, the AirPods Pro 3 is a pain in the butt to measure, but difficulty doesn’t mean people should feel okay providing subpar measurements. That’s why we went through the e...

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September 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM

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We knew this one was going to be a bit controversial: youtu.be/j-d0H_5lAfQ?...

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Review: Disappointment of the Year?

Why You SHOULDN'T Buy HD 600... & What To Get Instead

September 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM

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Perhaps I got overly creative with the thumbnail concept on this one.
youtu.be/CQWEgZFVsbM?...

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Announced! Hardcore audiophiles react.

September 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM

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What we're hoping for with the Apple Airpods Pro 3: youtu.be/P2AkwSy8B_o?...

The Noise Floor — Sennheiser HD 900 & Shenzhen Audio Show — Resolve, listener, & FC-Construct

September 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM

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Going live shortly on the new channel the Noise Floor: youtube.com/live/GyftNIF...

Audiophile Songs of the Week

August 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM

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Some music recs: youtu.be/yCexrAcel38?...

200,000 Subscribers Q&A Live Stream — with Resolve, GoldenSound and listener

August 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM

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Today we're doing a stream dedicated to headphone purchase advice and any other questions from the community: youtube.com/live/LdW6vyi...

Why AI Sucks at Recommending Headphones

August 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM

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A mini rant about how AI is leading to more confusion and misinformation about headphones: youtu.be/4KTvEWs-8Js?...

The Noise Floor — The BEST VALUE in Audiophile Headphones — with Resolve & listener

August 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM

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Stream gang: youtube.com/live/6riQz1q...

Strangely Addictive — Moondrop Para 2 Review

August 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM

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I didn't review the original, but the Para 2 is one of the more interesting headphone releases this year:
youtu.be/Uiq57Jgjxao?...

Can You EQ Cheap Headphones to Sound Like $$$$ Headphones?

August 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM

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I did a video answering one of the more common questions I get, which is "if FR is the thing that matters, can't I just EQ budget headphones to sound like expensive ones?" - it's a red herring: youtu.be/kwvqxiBjr3M?...

Crinacle Daybreak IEM Review – Watch Before You Buy!

July 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM

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CrinEar Daybreak review (a deep dive with a tip suggestion): youtu.be/63dChzYg628?...

How do headphone drivers work? - Planar, Electrostatic, Dynamic and BA explained!

July 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM

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Cameron just put out a video on the channel all about how headphone driver work. Definitely worth a watch if you want a highly accessible explanation of this stuff:
youtu.be/7fQCX4HeSJI?...