Fundamentals

There are no dumb questions, but there ARE boring answers. Covering a broad range of essential audio knowledge to help new enthusiasts grasp the basics, and for pros to reinforce their core knowledge.

🤿 Dive Deeper: Noise-cancelling
The Fascinating History of Noise-Cancelling Headphones
By Dionne Pascua
Noise Cancelling vs. Noise Isolating: Which Is Better?
By Chief Editor
The Technology Behind Noise Cancelling Headphones: How It Works
By Chief Editor
How to Measure Your IEM’s Frequency Response Graph – Affordable, Portable, Accurate, and Repeatable.
By Trav Wilson
[DIY] How to Make Your Own Noise-Canceling Headphones and Earphones
By Andy G.
Are Noise-Canceling Headphones Safe?
By Andy G.
Ultimate Guide on How to Replace Headphone Pads
By Dionne Pascua
Why Do Musicians Wear Headphones?
By Dionne Pascua
An Introduction to miniDSP EARS – All Eyes on the EARS!
By Trav Wilson
How to Measure Your Headphones with the miniDSP EARS
By Trav Wilson
A Deep Dive Into Harman Curves – The Long Way Round (Part 3)
By Ilkless
A Deep Dive Into Harman Curves – The Long Way Round (Part 2)
By Ilkless
A Deep Dive Into Harman Curves – The Long Way Round (Part 1)
By Ilkless
Best Audio File Formats: What They Are And Why They Matter
By Alan Gleeson
Bluetooth Audio Codecs Explained
By Alan Gleeson
Noise Reduction Rating Explained
By Chief Editor
How Do Human Hear Sound? The Hearing Mechanism Explained
By Alan Gleeson
The Audio Frequency Spectrum Explained
By Alan Gleeson
Open-back VS Closed-back Headphones: Which Should You Buy?
By Alan Gleeson
What Are Volume-Limiting Headphones?
By Chief Editor
Introduction to DACs: Headphones Enthusiast’s Guide | Part 2
By Trav Wilson
Introduction to DACs: Headphones Enthusiast’s Guide | Part 1
By Trav Wilson
Showdown of Wireless TV Headphones: RF vs IF vs Bluetooth
By Chief Editor
Ultimate Guide to Audio Output
By Chief Editor