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Purchasing advice, technical knowledge, and practical tips for audio equipment

From the purchase decision to optimal use: our guides explain audio technology in an understandable way, provide specific purchasing recommendations for different budgets and applications, and offer practical instructions. Whether you are a beginner or an enthusiast, here you will find in-depth background knowledge on driver technologies, codecs, impedance, and everything else that is relevant when purchasing headphones, speakers, or amplifiers.

Active Noise Cancelling (ANC): How it Works
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Active Noise Cancelling (ANC): How it Works

Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) reduces ambient noise for a more immersive listening experience. We explain what it's all about.

Headphone transparency mode: all you need to know
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Headphone transparency mode: all you need to know

The transparency mode allows you to hear ambient noise without removing your headphones.

Golden plugs on headphones - are they better?
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Golden plugs on headphones - are they better?

That's a very controversial question!

5 facts you didn’t know about the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro
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5 facts you didn’t know about the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro

There aren't that many headphones that have what it takes to become a classic. The Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro is definitely one of them.

What are the benefits of open-ear headphones?
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What are the benefits of open-ear headphones?

Unlike normal headphones, open-ear headphones leave the ear canal free for ambient noise.

What is Auracast Broadcast Audio?
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What is Auracast Broadcast Audio?

Auracast Broadcast Audio, commonly referred to simply as "Auracast", expands the possibilities of Bluetooth audio transmission significantly.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of bone conduction headphones?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of bone conduction headphones?

Bone conduction headphones do not transmit sound to the inner ear like normal headphones, but via vibrations.

How to connect your Bluetooth headphones to your Amazon Fire TV - a step-by-step guide.
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How to connect your Bluetooth headphones to your Amazon Fire TV - a step-by-step guide.

If you have an Amazon Fire TV Stick or Fire TV Cube, you can connect your Bluetooth headphones with these simple steps.

How to clean headphones properly?
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How to clean headphones properly?

Regular use can cause dirt, sweat residue & bacteria to accumulate on headphones - how do you get rid of it?

Custom In-Ears - custom-molded in-ear monitors
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Custom In-Ears - custom-molded in-ear monitors

Custom in-ear headphones (Custom In-Ears) rely on individual ear prints from a hearing care professional. Is the extra effort and price worth it?

SBC, aptX and AAC: Bluetooth standards simply explained
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SBC, aptX and AAC: Bluetooth standards simply explained

We all use Bluetooth as a matter of course, without knowing exactly what all these terms actually mean. Our guide helps you to keep an overview when buying new headphones.

What are the pros and cons of in-ear and over-ear headphones?
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What are the pros and cons of in-ear and over-ear headphones?

Which headphones are better? The small in-ears, the large over-ears or the more compact on-ears?

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