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Active and passive noise-canceling both sound like some futuristic technologies, but one of them is just masquerading its complexity. Here is a guide.

Impedance is one of the headphone specs that often goes overlooked, but if you get it wrong you may find your expensive new headphones quite unusable!

A new pair of headphones is a good start for great audio, but what if we told you that even the best headphones can sound better with an external DAC?

IEMs and earbuds are often used interchangeably, but there are some key differences between the two that you should know before buying either.

What is a headphone driver and what does it do? Which headphone driver should you choose and why? Here’s the ultimate guide to headphone drivers.

Does the plug on your pair of headphones have three or four conductors, or possibly five? Here’s a handy guide to headphone jacks and plugs.

If glasses are making it painful to use headphones check out these tips that will all but eliminate the pain!

Loud headphones are the number one cause of NIHL, but the time spent listening to music also plays an important part here. Do you know if your headphone volume is considered safe? You’ve probably had your parents yell at you for listening to music too loudly at one point in your life or another. This

Balanced vs unbalanced cables – even the most expensive audio equipment can sound bad if you’re using the wrong cables!

There are substantial differences between wireless earbuds and true wireless earbuds and if you want to shop smartly you need to learn what they are.

Even the most expensive pair of earbuds can sound bad if you don’t use the right ear tips. They may not come bundled with the buds, so here’s how to pick them.

Headphones, earphones, headsets, earbuds – wherein lie the differences? These terms can sometimes overlap so here’s a short guide.