How-To's

What is the difference between Open and Closed headphones? Looking for a new pair of headphones can be very confusing, there are so many to choose from – how do...

Hey everyone, John here. Not sure whether to buy a headphone amp? This video will not only help you understand what a headphone amp is, we will inform you of...

Everyone’s ears are different, and to really achieve the most comfortable fit, along with the best isolation, you have to go down the custom route.

Headphones. Earphones. You know 'em, and you love 'em. But what's the real difference?

Get the full rundown of how hi-res audio works, and what it means for you in our new video guide.

Our video guide to the history of Bluetooth, and all the features of Bluetooth 5.0.

Whilst not as common as Bluetooth models, USB earphones are on the rise and are an excellent choice if you have a device that has no headphone jack.

Shipibo wood cups, aluminium gimbals, rodblocks and leather headbands are all excellent hand crafted upgrades for your Grado headphones. They also provide a great base for a custom Grado style...

An excellent upgrade for your current Grados or for a scratch build, they offer a more vivid and dynamic sound over original drivers. They sound as if a veil has...

A poor seal will result in significant loss of audio quality. In this article Steve gives hints and tips on achieving a perfect seal of your in-ear headphones to obtain...

It's easy to confuse the benefits of noise cancelling with sound isolating headphones. You want to make sure you choose the right headphones for your situation – this article will...

In order to get the best fit the key is to get a seal between the ear tip and your ear canal, this provides the isolation and creates a friction...

It is tempting to think nowadays that smaller is better, cheaper and easier to carry around; but when it comes to headphones there are differences between large and small which...

There's a lot of handsets out there now and a lot of headphones with some indeterminate functionality, but what works with what? We break down the different headphone smartphone compatibility...

We get to try out more headphones than most, so this article is where we at Hifiheadphones share some of that experience with you.