Listening

Headphones, speakers and turntable gear for people who mostly listen, where studio gear meets the living room.

Guides

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Best studio headphones

Headphones
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Best powered speakers for turntables

Vinyl
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Best budget bookshelf speakers

Speakers

What we listen for

What we check in listening gear, beyond the star rating.

  1. 01How owners describe the sound after living with it
  2. 02Comfort over long sessions and fit with what you already own
  3. 03Connections: what plugs into what, and what extra gear you need
  4. 04Reliability complaints that keep coming up over time