The Graphene Revolution: Material Science and the Future of Budget Audio

Published on May 11, 2023, 2:33 p.m.

In the quest for the perfect sound, engineers have experimented with everything from paper and plastic to beryllium and diamond…

The Architecture of Serenity: Material Science and Acoustics in the Beoplay HX

Published on April 4, 2025, 7:39 a.m.

In the realm of personal audio, there exists a distinct divide between "consumer electronics" and "acoustic instruments." The f…

Sony XBA-Z5: Unveiling the Details of High-Resolution Audio

Published on May 6, 2023, 5:50 p.m.

Cast your mind back to 2014. It was a fascinating turning point for personal audio. The convenience of MP3s had long since won …

JVC HA-FW1000T Wood Series Earbuds: Where Nature Meets Technology

Published on Dec. 4, 2024, 11:48 a.m.

For nearly half a millennium, the world’s greatest luthiers—the master craftsmen of stringed instruments—have been obsessed wit…

FiiO FH7S In-Ear Earphones: A Musical Escape with Premium Hybrid Sound

Published on May 23, 2023, 8:30 p.m.

There is a fundamental paradox at the heart of personal audio. We ask it to perform an impossible feat: to replicate the vast, …