Yesterday I already documented in great detail and above all in practical terms the negative impact that ground loops can have in the PC and what this means for the individual ground paths. If you haven’t read this article yet, you should perhaps catch up on it quickly for a better understanding, because it explains a lot of things that [...]
The HIFIMAN HE400se (se stands for stealth edition) is characterized by its planar magnetic technology, which results in a very clear and detailed sound image. This technology, usually found in much more expensive headphones, enables a surprisingly even and very precise sound transmission. In addition, the HE400se offers an open design that [...]
Today I’m going to introduce you to an equalizer software that no PC should be without if you seriously want to enjoy music on your PC or play games in style. Forget all the sliders on Realtek or Nahimic drivers or the software that often comes with gaming headsets. With 5 to 7 controls, fixed frequency settings and opaque filters of the [...]
That I can still experience this: With the Virtuoso Pro, Corsair is launching an open headset on the market that almost completely met the expectations of a rather critical tester (i.e. me) in relation to the price. Yes, as always you will find this and that, but all in all this very airy and almost perfectly fitting headset is a very pleasant [...]
The MXL AC-404 USB microphone tested by me today is a high-quality condenser boundary microphone, which is equipped with three capsules and offers a recording range of 180 °. I bought the good piece for 77 euros in a well-stocked specialty store, because with certain things I trust, for example, Thomann and the reviews left there by professionals [...]
And no, that’s not some oversized underwater camera; it’s genuinely a real Bluetooth speaker. This beauty is called the Edifier QD35, and its street price is now 120 Euros (RRP 170 Euros). You really have to come up with such a design, and this piece was so distinctively different that I just couldn’t resist, price [...]
We have already tested several inexpensive in-ears from the Chinese manufacturer SoundPeats, and so far they have all scored with a decent price-performance ratio and rich bass. New models are tirelessly introduced to the market and with the Engine 4, enough new features have been added that I dared to take another look. To the manufacturer itself [...]
I admit, the NZXT Relay Gaming Headset was a bit of a technical challenge, so I had to do a bit of detective work while taking measurements. I will test the appropriate Relay SwitchMix later, along with the also available 2.1 system, because the basis of this small acoustic ecosystem is and remains the headset. And if that is no good, then you [...]
The Edifier M601DB 2.1 stereo speakers are a good example that appealing quality does not always have to be reflected in an exorbitant price. Equipped with several useful features and an acceptable sound quality, they are definitely an option for listening enthusiasts with a limited budget. You can read why I make slight restrictions at the [...]
What goes around comes around, and I was already a bit torn during the test 5 months ago, so I decided not to judge the Creative Sound Blaster X5 on my first impressions, but to run it in parallel with my HIFIMAN EF 400 for a longer time with various headphones alternately. In principle, not much has changed in the acoustically oriented judgment [...]
Over the past few years, we’ve noticed that high-end wireless gaming headsets are popping up like mushrooms out of the audio ground – these marketing-pushed technological marvels promise us heaven on earth in terms of sound quality, no matter what we’re listening to and whether the game we’re about to mercilessly mow down [...]
With the GH40 ENC, MSI launches its first gaming headset with noise cancellation for improved intelligibility during communication. Besides the mentioned noise cancellation, other highlights like robust metal hinges and decent sound are supposed to be on board. Whether all this is really feasible in a 60€ headset can be read in today’s [...]
If the sound card drops out or cracks, USB devices do not work or only work sporadically or the performance drops, then interrupt conflicts are usually the cause. This is something that Windows users have long since ignored out of sheer convenience, although the problem is as old as PCs and has only shifted under the colorful operating system [...]
Edifier is also known for various, somewhat niche products besides normal active speakers. The Edifier D12 is such a piece, as it ends up being a kind of sound furniture that comes across as massive yet compact. As a Bluetooth speaker, the D12 actually contradicts all common clichés and anyone who has little space but a little less than 100 euros [...]
When I was handed a pair of Chinese true wireless in-ear headphones for under 50€ last year, I was more than skeptical. However, it quickly became apparent that the SoundPeats brand is very much a serious competitor. Just like last year’s two models, the Life Classic, which is even more affordable, also delivers an extremely impressive low [...]
The Sendy Audio Aiva has me touched (and not just because it’s a magnetostat), and has made me wonder a bit both beforehand and afterward. But more about that in a moment, because I have to elaborate a bit more. However, why I’m testing a pair of headphones for 649 Euros today is quickly explained: I’m currently testing an [...]
The Edifier MS50A tested today already seems a bit anachronistic. In the meantime, the Bluetooth speaker offers are overflowing and every provider wants to be even smarter than the others. And then Edifier comes snotty with a very conservative-looking, textile-covered walnut box and brazenly refuses the trend of smart listening furniture. What [...]
You don’t always have to test high-end audio when it comes to reviews for a clearly defined target group, which today is very young for a change. Because if it’s not the squeaky-colorful plastic clutter for the group between 3 and 12 years, then you can even do the ears of the kids and the environment a favor. With Kidz Audio’s [...]
With the CH331, COOLER MASTER positions another inexpensive headset in the very competitive budget range. The 45€ device is sent into the ring with decent workmanship and essential features. We want to find out in the test whether it is simply cheap or actually worth the price. Headsets in the €50 range are a dime a dozen, and in times where even [...]
Surf and turf as an edible combination of fish and meat on a plate is definitely a kind of culinary highlight, if the chef is any good. But what happens when a product is neither fish nor meat, but costs almost as much as a premium menu? You’ll have to think very carefully about who the recently introduced Corsair HS55 is really suitable for [...]
