Audio

31 articles in this category.

• Buytroubleshootingr/razer2026-09-20

  Razer Kraken V4 RGB Won't Turn Off on PS5: Real Fix

  Kraken V4 Chroma lighting can't be switched off on PS5 because it needs Windows-only Synapse; charge-while-you-play wired mode is the real fix.

  
• Buycompatibilityr/hifiaudio2026-09-20

  Cambridge Audio MXN10: Use Line/Aux, Not Phono, on Your Amp

  Plug the MXN10's RCA line output into your amp's AUX or Line input — never Phono, which expects a far weaker signal and applies RIAA equalization.

  
• Buytroubleshootingr/JBL2026-09-19

  JBL Tune 770NC Aux Mic: The Cable Fix

  A four-pole cable cannot expose the Tune 770NC's built-in mic; use a 2.5-to-3.5mm lead with its own inline mic, or use Bluetooth.

  
• It dependsworth itr/vintageaudio2026-09-19

  Micro Acoustics 2002e: Rebuild or Replace?

  A missing-cantilever 2002e can often be rebuilt, but choose that route for preservation; the AT-VM95ML is the safer daily-use replacement.

  
• Skiprecommendationr/Gaming_Headsets2026-09-18

  Audeze Maxwell Durability: Buy It or Skip It?

  Skip the original Audeze Maxwell if repairability and simultaneous wireless audio are requirements; the Stealth Pro II meets both with a detachable mic.

  
• Buyrecommendationr/vintageaudio2026-09-18

  Luxman L-505Z With Sensitive Speakers: The Catch

  The Luxman L-505Z suits most sensitive speakers, but 100 dB-plus horns need an in-room noise and low-volume check before you buy.

  
• Buycomparisonr/JBL2026-09-18

  PartyBox 320 or a Second 120 for 60 Guests?

  Choose the JBL PartyBox Stage 320 for a simple 50–60-guest indoor wedding; add a second Club 120 when wide-room coverage matters more.

  
• It dependscomparisonr/LGOLED2026-09-18

  Edifier MR4 vs a Soundbar: Does It Work in a Flat?

  The MR4 can replace a soundbar in a flat, but only with an analog TV input and hand-turned volume—a soundbar's remote and night mode solve control better.

  
• Buycomparisonr/JBL2026-09-18

  JBL Vibe Buds 2 vs Skullcandy: Battery, Bass, Fit

  The JBL Vibe Buds 2 outlasts and out-basses Skullcandy's closest match — and Skullcandy doesn't actually sell earbuds called "Wave 2."

  
• It dependscomparisonr/hifiaudio2026-09-18

  Schiit Mani 2 vs Built-In Phono: Worth It?

  Start with the amp's built-in phono stage; add a Schiit Mani 2 only for cartridge mismatch, audible noise, or needed gain and loading.

  
• Buyrecommendationr/bravia2026-09-18

  Sony SA-SW3 and Bravia 7 II: The Soundbar That Fits

  For a 50-inch Bravia 7 II, the SA-SW3 pairs with the HT-A3000 or HT-S2000 — not the oversized flagship Bar 8 or Bar 9.

  
• Buyworth itr/Gaming_Headsets2026-09-18

  Audio-Technica ATH-G1: Worth Buying for a Wired Desk?

  The ATH-G1 earns its price at a wired desk with closed-back, non-boosted sound and a real mic — if you can accept its fixed cable and weak isolation.

  
• Buyrecommendationr/hifiaudio2026-09-17

  HiBy R3 II: Compact Non-Android DAP for Impedance Headroom

  The HiBy R3 II's Linux-based HiByOS and 3.5 Vrms balanced output cover most higher-impedance headphones without touching your phone's battery.

  
• Buyrecommendationr/AppleWhatShouldIBuy2026-09-17

  AirPods Pro 3 vs Open-Fit AirPods for Loud Gyms

  AirPods Pro 3's sealed tips and ANC cut gym noise by about 40 dB, so open-fit AirPods force you to turn up the volume instead.

  
• Buyrecommendationr/Gaming_Headsets2026-09-16

  Corsair HS65 Sidetone: Real, With One Catch

  Yes—the Corsair HS65 Surround has adjustable, latency-free sidetone, but it works only through its USB adapter with iCUE on a Windows PC.

  
• Buycompatibilityr/JBL2026-09-16

  JBL Flip 5 CS Fabric Cover: The Exact Part

  For a JBL Flip 5 CS, buy the CS-specific fabric grille assembly—black is part 1003047565B0001—and treat TL or GG covers as unverified.

  
• Buyrecommendationr/airpods2026-09-16

  AirPods 2 Mics Dead? Buy AirPods 5, Not 4

  Replace mic-dead AirPods 2 with AirPods 5; keep Gen 2 only for its exact shell and double-tap controls, and skip AirPods 4.

  
• Skiprecommendationr/airpods2026-09-15

  AirPods 4 for All-Day Calls? Not Without Breaks

  AirPods 4 cannot cover an 8- to 10-hour call load without charging breaks; a work headset with verified all-day talk time is safer.

  
• It dependscomparisonr/vintageaudio2026-09-13

  Pioneer HPM-500 vs JBL L36 Sight Unseen

  Choose the JBL L36 when condition evidence is equal; choose the HPM-500 only with documented refoaming and a clean driver-by-driver video.

  
• Buycompatibilityr/vintageaudio2026-09-13

  AT-VM95E Replacement Stylus: Which One Actually Fits

  The genuine AT-VMN95E stylus snaps onto any VM95-series body with no realignment needed; the similarly named ATN95E only fits the older AT95E.

  
• Buycompatibilityr/Gaming_Headsets2026-09-13

  Does the EPOS PC38X Apply Automatic Mic Leveling?

  The Drop EPOS PC38X carries no chip, app, or firmware capable of leveling or gating a mic signal, but Windows and Discord still can.

  
• Buycompatibilityr/MSI_Gaming2026-09-13

  Arctis Nova 7 on the MSI Claw: Keep Astro or Switch?

  The Nova 7 works on the Claw's single USB-C port over Bluetooth alone; old Astro dongles can't, since neither Astro headset has Bluetooth built in.

  
• Buycomparison2026-09-12

  Bose Flex 2nd Gen vs HK Luna: Which Fits Your Day?

  Choose the Bose Flex 2nd Gen for carrying and adjustable sound; consider the original Harman Kardon Luna for tabletop listening.

  
• It dependsvalidation2026-09-12

  Xiaomi Sound Outdoor: What 60Hz–20kHz Really Means

  The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor’s official frequency range is 60Hz–20kHz, but Xiaomi does not specify how much output drops at either end.

  
• It dependstroubleshooting2026-09-12

  Arctis Nova 1P Not Working on PS5? Start Here

  Reseat the Nova 1P’s directional cable, check both mute controls, then use the PS5 microphone meter to isolate settings or hardware.

  
• Buyhow to2026-09-12

  Sony WH-1000XM5 Multipoint: Connect Two Devices

  Enable multipoint in Sony Sound Connect to connect two devices, then pause one before playing the other; updated firmware also supports LDAC.

  
• Buyhow tor/diyaudio2026-09-06

  NL4FX Wiring: The Pinout and Safe Variants

  Wire a standard NL4FX cable pin-for-pin: 1+ to 1+, 1− to 1−, 2+ to 2+, and 2− to 2−; bridge and DVC setups need extra checks.

  
• Buycompatibility2026-09-05

  The Right Balanced Cable for ZEN Phono 3

  Use 4.4mm-to-dual-XLR for XLR inputs, or a 4.4mm-to-4.4mm interconnect for equipment with a balanced 4.4mm line input.

  
• Buyvalidationr/hifiaudio2026-08-13

  How Much Power the HiBy R3 II Really Has

  The HiBy R3 II outputs up to 112 mW from 3.5 mm and either 340 or 380 mW from 4.4 mm, depending on the version/spec sheet.

  
• It dependstroubleshootingr/Gaming_Headsets2026-08-12

  Nova 7 Gen 2 Mic Dead? Fix This First

  For most Nova 7 Gen 2 mic failures, the fix is mute state, input routing, firmware, or a reset before assuming hardware failure.

  
• It dependscompatibilityr/hifiaudio2026-08-11

  Can Edifier R1855DB Run a Turntable?

  Yes, the R1855DB works well with a turntable, but only through line-level RCA unless your deck has or uses a phono preamp.

  

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