Audio-Technica’s ATH-M50X is the most popular recording headphone in the business, with a versatile and complete sound profile for studio recording, a sleek design, and accessory-heavy packaging. These headphones have been rated by professional audio engineers and reviewers for detailed…
Audio-Technica is a world-renowned audio equipment company with a history dating back to 1962. The M series headphones are one of the most popular product lines sold by Audio-Technica and have unique features. In this article, the main topic is…
Sales of wireless headphones have increased dramatically in recent years. Recent statistics show that the global wireless headphone market is estimated to be worth US$15.9 billion. People are more aware of what they need to get the best from their wireless headphones or true wireless earbuds. However, this is not always possible, as manufacturers offer different features and specifications for their products. This leads to confusion which we are here to help you get rid of.
It's no secret that music and running go hand in hand. That's why you'll find many people listening to their favorite songs while training. Running while listening to your music has many benefits and not only improves your mood, but also gives you a boost of energy. With that said, if you're a runner and you're in the market for a new pair of headphones for running, read on.
An office is a place where people are at work, working on something they're passionate about or because they're paid well. However, whether you're the boss or just another employee, some things just seem to get in the way of productivity—namely, people. And, when people get in the way of your productivity, you can ignore them, or you can shout back at them.
The subject of this review fits well with the company's previous accomplishments - FiiO's mobile DAC/AMPs have always impressed with their creative features and compact size. This time, the FiiO Q5 Bluetooth headphone amplifier comes with the flagship CSR8675 chip from Qualcomm for the wireless interface, supporting Bluetooth 5.0 and standard codecs, including aptX. It also uses the popular XU208 chip for USB for the maximum possible resolutions for the DAC.
With advanced wireless capabilities, a sandblasted aluminum chassis, exemplary build quality, and top-notch sound with either 2.5mm balanced or 3.5mm unbalanced output, the Q5 Bluetooth headphone amplifier should likely be a must-have for anyone who uses a smartphone as an audio source. It is very likely to be an excellent device. But it’s worth taking a closer look and unveil all the information we find in this review.
Portable headphone amplifiers are particular devices, especially when they're designed for gaming. Gamers are not very familiar with audio devices, so they may not be aware of their existence. Even fewer people may understand the application of such things. Unless your gaming PC is equipped with a high-end sound card, you don't know what the sounds, music and effects in the game are supposed to sound like, mainly because your computer can't play them back properly.
A headphone amplifier is a device that powers your gaming headphones or speakers to get the most out of them, sometimes with plenty of adjustments (equalizer, bass boost, listening modes, etc.) to improve the sound quality
The Sound Blaster E5 is primarily a headphone amplifier for your iPod, but that’s just the beginning of its capabilities. The Sound Blaster E5 can also be used as an external sound card for computers running OS X or Windows. It can also be used as an external stereo microphone for your computer or smartphone.
The FiiO E18 Kunlun is a compact device that combines a DAC, a headphone amplifier, an external PC sound card and a smartphone power bank. The main purpose of this device is to act as a DAC in an Android smartphone. All in all, for music lovers who like to listen to music on the go, the E18 has all the features to make you fall in love with this device, unless there are internal problems or the sound quality/power reserve is not good enough.
The Mojo is convenient, incredibly easy to use, and sounds great, but it's certainly not the most portable headphone amplifier on the market. There is no doubt that this is a high-end audio product, and if its features are to your liking, the Chord Mojo can offer you a lot of fun and possibilities. Still, is the Mojo a revolution in portable audio? Read our review of the Chord Mojo and see for yourself. The conclusion depends on your taste, application, and synergy with your equipment.
Having a modest price of under $100, the wireless SoundSurge 90 is the second most expensive pair in TaoTronics’ noise reduction lineup below the SoundSurge 55. The SoundSurge 90 also features Hybrid ANC with Bluetooth 5.0, dynamic 40mm drivers, voice assistance, and a 35-hour battery. But how do they work?
iFi is no stranger to the portable audio market, and the 'X' series marks another step in the company's development for delivering the highest quality of innovation, from design to functionality. As the first product in this series, the xDSD portable headphone DAC/amplifier, is the company's very first Bluetooth device. It's convenient, compact, stylish, and works so well that you can't complain about its setup. However, the question we want to answer in this review is: who should buy the iFi xDSD headphone amplifier and why?
