Professional Headphone Reviews

What are closed back headphones ?
In a closed back design, the transducer/driver unit within the headphone is fully enclosed in a shell, thereby minimizing any sound leakage from the headphone to the outside world. In effect it also minimizes any external/ambient sounds from reaching the listeners ears. These are the kind of headphones that tend to make people who are [...]
Why Headphone Saftey is Important
A Vast Majority of people who use Headphones regularly do not realize the potential damage that results from listening to headphones at a loud volume for extended periods. Hearing damage from headphones can be caused much more easily than when listening to loudspeakers. The acoustic isolation offered by Headphones and the fact that they are [...]
What is an in Ear Headphone ?
In ear headphones or In ear Monitors (aka IEM) are a relatively new breed of headphones being used in the Music Studio. Though IEMs began their life 18 years back and gained their popularity in live concert sound, they were never really used by many in the Music studio. These were usually custom designed to [...]
What is an Open Back Headphone ?
Open Back Headphones provide the most natural sound, as they are not fully sealed in a shell, the backs of these headphones are actually open as the name suggests and hence offer a more natural sound with an even low end response. These kind of headphones are best suited for listening for longer periods of [...]