Ted S.

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Ted Schmitz (aka Wanderingted) is both a seasoned audio expert with over 15 years experience in the industry and a working songwriter and performer. Armed with music degrees from Northwestern University and the Manhattan School of Music, Ted’s reviews go beyond specs and features, connecting audio technology with the actual enjoyment and creation of music.

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Neumann NDH 30 Headphones

Neumann NDH 30 Review

Neumann NDH 30 Review: Overview Introducing the Neumann NDH 30 The NDH 30 is an open-back version of the NDH 20 closed-back monitoring headphones released in 2018.  We are big fans of

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Best Headphones for Mixing

We shortlisted 10 popular cans, tested them, and carefully considered how they might affect your mix.

Hifiman Edition XS Headphones

Hifiman Edition XS Review

Hifiman Edition XS Review: Overview Introducing the Hifiman Edition XS There are not a lot of quality planar magnetic headphones out there priced under $1000. Now Hifiman has three models

Hifiman Sundara Headphones

Hifiman Sundara Review 2026 | Planar Magnetic Value

Hifiman Sundara Review: Overview Introducing the Hifiman Sundara The Hifiman Sundara headphones are popular for a reason: they deliver the fantastic transient response of very expensive planar magnetic headphones at

Sennheiser HD 600 Headphones

Sennheiser HD 600 Review: Natural, Unaffected Sound

Sennheiser HD 600 Review: Overview Introducing a Classic: The Sennheiser HD 600 The Sennheiser HD 600 headphones are designed for hi-fi enjoyment and critical listening. Released in 1997, these cans

Shure SRH1840 Headphones

Shure SRH1840 Review

Shure SRH1840 Review: Overview Introducing the Shure SRH1840 Headphones The Shure SRH1840 are Shure’s premier headphones, designed for mastering and critical listening.   The neutral frequency response helps you pinpoint instruments

Transient Response Formula

What is Transient Response in Audio?

What is transient response? Transient response in audio is the ability of a machine to recover from rapid level peaks in sound waves. It is often discussed when assessing the