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Fewer brands are as well known around the world as Sony. The Japanese manufacturer has been responsible for some of the most iconic pieces of tech ever created. And while they might get more attention these days for their game console or TVs, they have always been a huge player in professional audio. With that in mind, we decided to take a closer look at two of their most popular headphone models -- the MDR-7506 and the MDR-7502. Continue reading →

  The AKG K240 headphones have been around in one form or another since the mid-seventies and lives on to this day with a few changes from the originals along the way. At the time, it was known as the K240 Sextett due to its six passive radiators that helped supplement the bass. While the current K240s no longer contain this feature, they remain a staple of the studio headphone world due to their highly accurate sound representation, versatile use, and incredible value. Today, we're taking a closer look at two of the line's modern iterations -- the K240 Studio and K240 MKII. Continue reading →

The name closed-back and open-back are used to refer to the casing in which the earpieces of the headphones are located. In the former, the headphone cups have a hard enclosure, while in the latter, the backs of the headphones are left open. While they offer similar degrees of quality, they differ in certain areas. Below, we list the major differences as well as their potential use in the studio.   Continue reading →

SHURE SRH840 Which is the better tool while recording -- headphones or monitors? When it comes to home studio recording, there are certainly a few hard and fast rules that we can all agree on but just like with music creation, music production sometimes excels when these rules are thrown out the window in favor of more daring, creative...

Bayer Dynamic DT770PRO @ $229.99 When it comes to home studio recording, there are certainly a few hard and fast rules that we can all agree on but just like with music creation, music production sometimes excels when these rules are thrown out the window in favor of more daring, creative approaches. But with that said, one thing always remains the...