The Pursuit of Neutrality: Why "Reference" Audio Matters in a Colored World

Published on Dec. 12, 2023, 8:29 a.m.

In an age of algorithmic audio, bass-boosted profiles, and spatial simulation, the concept of "neutrality" can seem almost arch…

The Open-Back Headphone Advantage: A Guide to Achieving True Reference Sound

Published on Feb. 22, 2025, 10:34 a.m.

Have you ever spent hours perfecting a mix on your headphones, only to play it on your speakers and find it sounds completely d…

AKG Pro Audio K702 Over-Ear Open-Back Flat-Wire Reference Studio Headphones - Spacious Sound for Critical Listening

Published on June 12, 2023, 3:36 p.m.

It’s a scenario familiar to anyone who has ever tried to create music: hours are spent in a state of flow, meticulously balanci…

Shure SRH940 Headphones - Superior Sound for Audio Professionals

Published on June 12, 2023, 5:55 p.m.

It’s 2 A.M. The only lights in the studio are the soft glow of the monitor and the constellation of LEDs on the mixing console.…