Throughout my years of visiting gaming and audiophile forums, I’ve noticed that gamers are more flexible with their audio needs. Audiophiles who play video games, however, go above and beyond in maximizing their setup to make the audio experience just as enjoyable as the games they play. When on the go, portable DAC/AMPs come in clutch in making audio sound as it should. Now what if I told you tha...[Read More]
It’s not often I see premium noise-cancelling features on a ~$100 headset, especially one that is moderately comfortable. The $100-and-under category of headphones, earbuds, and headsets often involve compromises that make the listening experience lackluster. I get it, in the name of affordability, compromises have to be made, but those compromises are often not worth it. It looks like Kiwi Ears h...[Read More]
Once upon a time in the early 2010s, I owned a pair of Sony MDR-XB500 headphones. I owned those headphones for nearly a decade, being my daily drivers because of their supreme comfort, excellent bass, and relatively wide soundstage for $70 (at the time). They were my favorite headphones because of their comfort – I wore them for hours while playing PS3, on my computer, and on my portable consoles ...[Read More]