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Why Imperfect Music Became the Perfect Soundtrack

There was a time when low-fidelity audio was considered a flaw. A product of cheap gear, hissy tape decks, and...

7 Songs with Hidden Details Only Good Headphones Reveal
7 Songs with Hidden Details Only Good Headphones Reveal

Most songs have secrets. They’re tucked deep in the mix, faint whispers, subtle harmonies, ghost notes, or sonic oddities only...

Passive vs. Active Noise Cancelling
Passive vs. Active Noise Cancelling

Not all noise cancelling is created equal. Some block sound the old-school way. Others use microphones and magic (okay, physics)...

Why Wood Sounds Better: How Headphone Materials Shape What You Hear
Why Wood Sounds Better: How Headphone Materials Shape What You Hear

Most people think about headphone sound in terms of specs. Frequency range. Driver size. Maybe impedance, if they are super...

The Test
The Test
What’s the best way to evaluate headphones? Frequency response? Specs? Reviews? Endorsements? Your audiophile friend telling you they’re “endgame level” and it’s worth pawning family heirlooms to buy them?
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The Feeling is Mutual
Over the years, we’ve been lucky to hang with a bunch of amazing bands and artists all over the world . . .
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Big Rock. Bigger Hair.

Some of the guys at thinksound (we're not naming names) had long flowing locks back in the 80's and 90's and we thought we were pretty badass because of it.

Over-Ear Headphones vs. Bookshelf Speakers: Who Wins Your Ears?
Over-Ear Headphones vs. Bookshelf Speakers: Who Wins Your Ears?

In the world of audio, two contenders often spark passionate debates: over-ear headphones and bookshelf speakers. Both have carved out their own dedicated followings and both offer exceptional sound quality, but in unique ways.