The Best Headphones for Different Types of Gaming We devote the bulk of our attention here to audio production and some of the tools and equipment that go with it. When it comes to high-end headphones though, there might not be anyone in society who appreciates quality more than avid gamers. Whatever your own audio needs may be, looking at gamers’ latest preferences will often clue you in to what some of the best options on the market are for one purpose or another. With that in mind I wanted to take a look at some of the best current […]

Audio-Technica ATH M40x vs M50x: Overview The Land of the Rising Sun is responsible for bringing us some of the best audio gear around. Japanese companies known for the impeccable quality and value of their electronics produce everything from killer XLR cables, to microphones, to the subject of this comparison – monitoring headphones for music and audio production.  The Japanese conglomerate  Audio-Technica is highly-revered among these massive corporations. Their AT series condenser mics provide phenomenal value for their price. And their ATH series monitoring headphones are no strangers to this idea, either. In this ATH M40x vs M50x comparison, we’ll cover […]

Best Headphones for Music Production A good pair of headphones can be a key part to any producer’s gear collection. Headphones are useful in music production during the mixing and mastering stages. They can provide the listener with a second reference to compliment a pair of studio monitors. They are also useful to vocalists and instrumentalists during recording and tracking. In this guide, we’ll go over how dynamic (moving-coil) headphones work, their advantages and specific applications, and finally cover the best headphones for music production in 2019. Full Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Buying through […]

Sony MDR-7506 Review There’s no time for gear manufacturers to rest on their laurels in the highly competitive world of audio equipment. At the same time, however, change for its own sake rarely turns out well. This is the predicament facing Sony when it comes to their venerable MDR-7506 monitoring headphones. First introduced in 1991, with roots that trace back even further, the Sony MDR-7506 headphones have gone largely unchanged for decades. As it turns out, that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. We’ll dig a little deeper into the ins and outs of this classic headphone in this Sony MDR-7506 […]

Ultimate Guide to the Best Closed Back Headphones Over-ear headphones come in two main varieties: open back and closed back. Each have their own features, strengths, weaknesses, design differences, and situational advantages to consider when making a purchase. In this buying guide, we’ll look the advantages, disadvantages, and specific functions we’ll encounter when using closed back headphones, design choices that set the best apart from the rest, and finally go through a list of the best closed back headphones in 2019. If you’re looking for closed back headphones specifically geared towards music production, take a look at this buying guide. […]