LearnFundamentals

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
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 Prateek J
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 Colin Toh
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 Colin Toh
Ultimate Guide to Audio Output
By Colin Toh
Understanding Sample Rate, Bit Depth, and Bit Rate
By Colin Toh
An Amplifier Primer: Technical Terms for Beginners
By Timothy Cose
Balanced vs Unbalanced Audio Connections
By Trav Wilson
Headphone Jacks and Plugs: Everything You Need to Know
By Colin Toh
Headphone Impedance Demystified: Do I Need a Headphone Amp?
By Trav Wilson