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]
In the high-fidelity audio world, wired earphones are the norm. Although Bluetooth audio has improved over the past decade, using in-ear monitors (IEMs) with a standalone digital-to-analog converter (DAC) is one of the best ways to fine-tune audio. I’m sure you’ve seen some streamers of late using IEMs instead of traditional headsets, too, so don’t think that IEMs are just for HiFi audio. What if ...[Read More]