Stephen Menor

Stephen is a musician, cinematographer, and headphone enthusiast who is passionate about reviewing audio equipment. He has been playing guitar for at least a decade, which introduced him to professional recording equipment such as headphones and in-ear monitors. With the help of reviews and online content, he was able to learn the ins and outs of the hobby. His goal is to give back to the community by providing quality content to help others enjoy the beautiful (and expensive) world of audio.

Favorite Headphones: Sennheiser HD660s

Best IEMs Under $300

The next significant upgrade over 200 USD IEMs is the ones found in the 300 USD price point. Brands like Campfire Audio offer significant improvements to their 200 USD entry-level … Read more

7 Best Planar Magnetic Headphones In 2021 (Budget To High-End)

Just like IEMs, headphones also utilize different types of drivers. The most common driver types are dynamic and planar magnetic. Dynamic drivers are found in most consumer headphones and professional … Read more

Top 10 League Of Legends Streamers & Gaming Headsets They Use in 2021

League of Legends has forever changed the world of gaming. It has pioneered the Esports industry and has largely helped make it what it is today. It has transformed professional … Read more

Best IEMs Under $200 (In-Ear Monitor Reviews)

The 200 USD price point is one of the most competitive areas when it comes to IEMs. IEMs in this price range are no longer held back by their price … Read more

Best Headphones For Guitar Amps (From Budget To High-End)

Practicing electric guitar at home is not always fun. Turning up the volume of your guitar amplifier late at night usually results in having angry neighbors knocking on your door. … Read more

9 Best Headphones That Don’t Need an Amp

The audiophile hobby can sometimes be intimidating to get into. There are multiple combinations of different types of gear, such as headphone amplifiers, DACs, and headphones that can achieve different … Read more

Best IEMs Under $50 (Budget In-Ear Monitors)

In-ear monitors were once exclusive for professionals. The over the ear cable and flat side design was only available in high-end custom IEMs or those produced by companies like Shure … Read more

Open-Back vs Closed-Back Headphones (Audio 101)

Personal audio is a complex topic. Many concepts may be daunting at first for those who are just getting into the hobby. But if you take things one step at … Read more

9 Best Audiophile Headphones (2021 Reviews)

There are a lot of audiophile headphones in the market. Some come from well-established brands such as Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic, while some come from newcomers such as Hifiman and Audeze. … Read more