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Beginner's GuideHow to turn your Smartphone into a Hi-Res audio player

How to turn your Smartphone into a Hi-Res audio player

So in today's video, we're talking about a very very important subject, one that I think is relevant to almost everyone watching the headphone zones YouTube channel - which is how do you turn y...

Beginner's GuideWhat are IEMs or In-Ears Monitors and how are they different from Earphones?

What are IEMs or In-Ears Monitors and how are they different from Earphones?

You're probably listening to the term in-ear monitor for the first time while browsing our incredible collection of headphones on our website, and you're asking yourself what is an in-ear monitor? ...

Beginner's GuideWhy do I need a DAC?

Why do I need a DAC?

A DAC, or Digital-to-Analog Converter, is essential for high-quality audio playback. When you listen to digital music, the audio signal is stored as a series of 0s and 1s, which is ideal for storag...

Beginner's GuideWho really is an Audiophile? And, how do you become one?

Who really is an Audiophile? And, how do you become one?

One of the things that I get so often is - who is an audiophile? What does that even mean? And do you need to be an audiophile to start using and listening to music on high-end headphones and IEMs?...

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Beginner's GuideDoes Hi-Res Music Make a Difference

Does Hi-Res Music Make a Difference

If you're someone who's just started in the hobby of listening to music and I mean listening to music on your brand new headphones or IEMs, the thing that you should be thinking about and asking yo...

Beginner's GuideWhy you need an amplifier for your Headphone or IEM?

Why you need an amplifier for your Headphone or IEM?

An amplifier is a crucial component in any audio system, serving the purpose of boosting the signal from the source and driving it through your IEMs or headphones. While some devices have built-in ...

Beginner's GuideUnderstanding different sound signatures for your Headphones and Earphones

Understanding different sound signatures for your Headphones and Earphones

If you're someone who's browsing our incredible collection of headphones and in-ear monitors on our website, one of the things that you'll see us talking a lot about to describe each of these headp...

Beginner's GuideUnderstanding different kinds of eartips for your Earphones or IEMs

Understanding different kinds of eartips for your Earphones or IEMs

If you're someone who just got a brand new in-ear monitor, one of the things that I think you should be thinking about is whether or not you've got the right ear tip for your ears while listening t...

Beginner's GuideBalanced Cables Explained for Beginner Audiophiles

Balanced Cables Explained for Beginner Audiophiles

So you bought your first serious-sounding headphone or IEM, and now you are in the process of improving the sound quality from your entire setup. You are well and truly an audiophile in the journey...

Beginner's GuideHeadphones vs IEMS

Headphones vs IEMS

If you're someone who's just starting in your hobby of audiophilia and you're looking at buying your very first headphones to seriously and I mean seriously start listening to music, you'll find th...

Beginner's GuideWhy you should burn in your brand new headphones?

Why you should burn in your brand new headphones?

If you bought yourself a brand-new headphones, you should know they can sound very ordinary straight out of the box. It doesn't sound particularly great but give them a few hours of playtime, and n...

Beginner's GuideClosed Back vs Open Back Headphones

Closed Back vs Open Back Headphones

If you're someone who's just starting your audiophile journey and you're looking at purchasing your first pair of headphones, something that allows you to start, and I mean start listening to music...

Beginner's GuideWired vs Wireless Headphones and Earphones: Which is better?

Wired vs Wireless Headphones and Earphones: Which is better?

Wired or Wireless headphones, this is a question that anybody looking to put down their hard-earned cash on buying their serious headphones has to be asking themselves. Do you go for a traditional ...

Beginner's GuideWhat is Good Sound? And, How can you tell the difference?

What is Good Sound? And, How can you tell the difference?

One of the questions that I get asked very often, especially from beginners who are just starting into the hobby of listening to music, and I mean seriously listening to music on good-sounding head...