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Pros – Excellent comfort– Rich accessory set– Proper planar bass slam and punch– Mostly smooth treble response Cons– Lower-mids on MTPro can get hazy and undefined in bassy track– Resolution lags behind the class leaders– Microdynamics are not well defined INTRODUCTION The Planar driver hype has gone down quite a bit in recent years, thanks to the popularization of this driver type, along with a significant reduction in price thanks to more efficient production methods. New releases has not stopped, however, as is evident from the BASN MTPro which utilize the good ol’ 14mm planar driver. The MTPro is not a...

Headphones with a perfectly flat frequency response don’t exist for a reason. One common misconception is the idea that headphones should aim for a perfectly flat frequency response. At first glance, this notion seems logical. Besides, shouldn’t our gear faithfully reproduce sound exactly as it was recorded? But when it comes to headphones, this approach misses the mark entirely. The reality is far more complicated and interesting. In fact, there’s a surprising lack of consensus in the audio industry about what the ideal headphone response should be. This leads to uneven sound quality standards, which audio expert Floyd Toole calls...

For those who prefer a more detailed and accurate presentation when listening to music. It happens all the time. Whenever you play an old, familiar tune through a pair of quality headphones (or earphones), you almost always go: “I didn’t know there was a (insert instrument) on this song!” A good pair of headphones reveals plenty of details that would seem indiscernible when played on low-quality speakers or headphones. But did you know that there’s a particular type of headphones that takes things up a notch when it comes to reproducing sound accurately? Enter: Monitor headphones. What Are Monitor Headphones?Also...

The Big PicturePros:Generous accessory packageSolid constructionSmooth, articulate midrangeHighly-resolving treble with zero sharpnessTwo included cablesCons:Overly-soft bassLacking in overall energyLarge shells impact users with small earsCase construction and design lacks polishLarge accessory selection focuses on quantity over qualityTech SpecsDriver: 14.5mm PlanarShell Material: CNC’d AluminumSensitivity: 102db@1KHzImpedance: 32 OhmsCable Termination: 3.5mmSound SignatureSonic Overview:The MT-Pro is warm, soft, and relaxed. It’s the most chill planar-driver IEM I’ve ever heard, without sharpness or bright tilt at all. Unique timbre aside, the MT-Pro has a well-extended, but not emphasized bass, smooth midrange, and well-extended, but slightly recessed, treble. The MT-Pro’s driver is highly resolving and does a...

Many people rely on headphones and earbuds for private and immersive audio listening. However, frequent use of such devices at high volumes is believed to cause ear damage and hearing loss. No worries! With this guide, you can safeguard your ears and hearing by understanding the science behind these claims. So read on for more insights and tips on how to enjoy your audio safely. Can Headphones and Earbuds Cause Hearing Loss? Yes, headphones and earbuds can cause noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), but the severity depends on their volume level and listening duration. Any loud sound can harm your ears,...