You know about Grado, right? We’ve talked about them before, and their story remains the same. They call Brooklyn home, and their headphones are hand-built there as well. Just a few day ago, they announced their latest one, the Grado…
Universal Audio does some amazing hardware and software designed to pull audio signals out of amps and microphones and stuff them into your laptop or PC. Their Apollo series is surprisingly solid for the size and price and their new…
If you’re looking for a pair of headphones, either for your work from home setup, listening to podcasts from your phone, or to further immerse yourself in your game, you’ve got an enormous range of options to select from. While…
As of late, my audio world has been true wireless earbuds (for when I exercise) and over-ear ANC headphones (for while I’m working). There is another category out there for headphones that I have a bit of a fascination with…
Apple has been doing some amazing work with its ads lately and the latest, a spot for AirPods Pro, shows what it’s like to put these things in on a busy street.…
Pen – sorry, travel gear – company Montblanc has just announced a pair of $595 headphones for world travelers. Made of aluminum and chromed in silver or gold, the headphones are delightfully light and comfortable if a bit on the…
As a father of three, I know kids love headphones. My youngest is currently running around the house with an iPod nano and a pair of cans he found somewhere in my office. The question is whether or not he’s…
If you ever want to see how a company can destroy years of goodwill in a few seconds, look no further than the recent Sonos kerfuffle involving software updates. Sonos has been around since 2001 and their original gear –…
When you first look at the Meze 99 Classics you’re immediately brought back to the days of rich, wooden stereo cases and delicately filigreed radio screens. The 99s are some of the best looking – and best – headphones we’ve…
As a new convert to higher-end audio gear, I was curious about headphone pre-amps and DACs. While I haven’t yet dropped $5,000 on a set of speaker cables, I am willing to give some things a try. My first purchase?…