What Are Hi‑Fi Headphones?
Hi-Fi headphones aren’t just about sounding “good” – they’re about sounding right. When we talk about high fidelity, we’re talking about accuracy, clarity, and an … Read more
Hi-Fi headphones aren’t just about sounding “good” – they’re about sounding right. When we talk about high fidelity, we’re talking about accuracy, clarity, and an … Read more
Overview: What the App Does Sony’s Headphones Connect app (now known as Sony | Sound Connect) is something we at BestTechRadar have used daily while … Read more
Understanding Driver Size in Headphones When a headset lists “40 mm drivers” in its specs, it’s referring to the diameter of the speaker driver inside … Read more
Driver size refers to the physical diameter of the speaker component inside the earcup. In the case of 50 mm drivers, we’re talking about a … Read more
Headphone sensitivity refers to how efficiently headphones convert electrical power into sound. Most of the time, this is measured in dB SPL per mW, meaning … Read more
Surround sound, at its core, is about simulating audio as if it’s coming from multiple directions. If you’ve ever sat in a movie theatre and … Read more
xMEMS stands for Extreme Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems, and it’s not just a buzzword — it’s the name of a young company out of California that’s quietly … Read more
LDAC is Sony’s own Bluetooth audio codec, and unlike the usual SBC or AAC you find on most wireless headphones, LDAC actually gives you a … Read more
Hi-Res Audio is just a short way of saying high-resolution audio. It means the audio has more detail than what you’d get from a standard … Read more
“NC” stands for noise cancellation. You’ll see it on packaging and in product names, usually when a headset or pair of earbuds offers some way … Read more