LearnFundamentals

Headphone Fundamentals

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

🤿 Dive Deeper: Noise-cancellation
Headphone Jacks and Plugs: Everything You Need to Know
By Chris Golembeski
Headphone Impedance Demystified: Do I Need a Headphone Amp?
By Trav Wilson
Demevalos’ Guide to Creating Y-Split Braided Cables
By demevalos
Demevalos’ Guide to Building Audio Cables
By demevalos
The True Value of Beats Headphones
By Ong YJ
The Great Headphone Cable Debate: Do expensive cables matter?
By Trav Wilson
15 Most Interesting Headphones in the World
By Trav Wilson
6 Types Of Headphone Drivers That You Should Know
By Colin Toh
6 Simple Ways To Check If Your Headphones Are Too Loud
By Colin Toh
External DAC: Is it an absolute necessity for your headphones?
By Colin Toh
What does a V-shaped sound signature mean?
By Colin Toh
Why you should consider burning-in your headphones (Or should not)
By Colin Toh
8 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Headphones
By Colin Toh