Why Do Singers Wear Earpieces (In-Ear Monitors) on Stage?
When you watch a singer perform, most of them, always have a kind of earbud or earpiece in one ear. What...
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Audio Sample Rate, Bit Depth, & Bit Rate Explained
The quality of an audio file depends upon the sample rate, bit rate, file format, the method of encoding, and the...
Balanced vs. Unbalanced Audio Cables & Connectors
Cables and connectors used in an audio system will have an impact on the overall sound quality. Understanding how cables carry...
A Comprehensive Guide to Types of Audio Connectors
When you think about audio and musical gear, most likely you picture speakers, headphones, guitars, and the likes. While these gears...
Wireless TV Headphones Explained – RF vs Bluetooth vs IR
Wireless headphones for watching TV can be divided into radio frequency (RF) headphones, Bluetooth (BT) headphones, and infrared (IR) headphones. Compared...
How Do Bone Conduction Headphones Work?
The concept of Bone Conduction has been around quite long. One of the early users of this concept was Ludwig van...
Wired vs. Wireless vs. True Wireless Headphones
Choosing between wired vs wireless headphones can be difficult. Which is better between the two? The debate on this issue is...
What is Headphone “Burn In” and Does It Really Work?
Burn-in is the process of testing a system or component by running it for an extended period to detect any problems...
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Review
Once upon a time, there was the Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphone. The ATH-M50 was geared towards studio use. They were advertised...
How to Soundproof a Recording Studio
When setting up a home studio, one of the important steps I advise people to consider is soundproofing the room. Having...
Audio Technica ATH-MSR7 Review
Audio Technica is a well known audio company. Their headphone offerings from the ATH-MXX series have been among the most recommended...
Best DACs Under $100 in 2024
To improve the quality of audio playback, a DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) is a must. A DAC takes a digital audio signal...