Dan Clark Audio Headphones: Reshaping how you experience audio

The Jaguar Audio Design online store now has the full line of Dan Clark Audio headphones.  These headphones are designed and built in-house at the company’s headquarters in San Diego, California, and include custom drivers exclusive to the DCA brand. For their brilliant design, craftsmanship, and acoustic performance, Dan Clark Audio products have earned many awards, and we are delighted to be able to offer them to our Jaguar clients. You can order a pair right now by visiting the Jaguar website.

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Equipment That Will Make Your Music Listening Experience Even Better

No one turns on music without the intent of relaxing and enjoying themselves — but listening to your jams can sometimes pose some difficulties. Music is hard to hear over background noise, and you need a quality set of headphones to enjoy it at a decent volume. Fortunately, there are tons of pieces of affordable equipment that will make your music listening experience even better. This article will review some of the best equipment you can find for your listening pleasure.

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What to look for in high-quality headphones and speakers

What separates good speakers and headphones from great ones? The answer is sound quality. A lot goes into designing and building high-end headphones and speakers, so it’s crucial to do your research before buying to ensure you get the quality you want and deserve.

The market is filled with thousands of different brands and types of headphones and speakers, and they’re not all created equal. Keep in mind that you first need to know what you need and want your audio system to accomplish. Different uses will require different speakers and headphones. For instance, if you listen to music with a lot of bass sounds, you need speakers with quality subwoofers.

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What are In-ear monitors, their benefits, and why do singers wear them?

In-ear monitors or IEMs are earpieces that musicians use to hear themselves during live performances. While performing in loud concerts, it is hard to hear yourself; using in-ear monitors, musicians will listen to themselves. They also have noise isolation and cancellation to eliminate external noises.

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Ready to Record? Equipment That Musicians Need for More Successful Recording Sessions

At some point, a musician wants to be heard. You want other people to hear the music that you have made. A poor recording setup can completely ruin your message.

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What Makes Quality Headphones For Classical And Rock Music Enthusiasts

If there is one thing people are hooked on, it is the music they relax or rock out to on a daily basis. To enhance their listening experience, music enthusiasts spend a bundle of money on high end audio-systems and top of the line speakers. However, sometimes they need to keep it quiet, but still want to experience full body, quality sound. This is where having a superb pair of headphones are required for the task. The following are some tips to consider when looking for the right kind of headphones for getting the most out of classical and rock music.

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How To Choose The Right Headphones For The Casual Music Listener

Like the music they play, headphones come in all types and styles. Studio-quality headphones are perfect for serious audiophiles who want to be able to hear every nuance of every note they listen to. For the casual listener, though, these high-end headphones aren’t necessary or even ideal. To help make a great choice for everyday listening, here are a few tips for choosing the right headphones for the casual music listener.

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So, You’re A Muso? Here Are 4 Reasons Why You Should Invest In Studio Headphones

If you are serious about music, that is, you consider yourself somewhat a professional when it comes to mixing or recording music, it’s probably a good time to invest in a set of studio headphones if you haven’t done so already.

We would even say if you just want to enjoy music at a casual level, studio headphones are a great choice because of their amazing sound production!

Here are 4 reasons why you should get on the studio headphone bandwagon.

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5 Of The Best Ways To Experience The Best Music

Music is a natural part of who we are. It helps to keep us entertained while driving to work in the morning and keeps us productive throughout the workday. Having the right equipment to listen to your favorite tunes makes all the difference in how they sound.

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The Curse Of The Golden Ear: In Search Of Headphones

There’s a reason the term starving artist applies to musicians more than any other creative group - mimes included. It’s a gift to be able to make music, and it takes an incredible amount of skill to get good at it. But those abilities come with a curse: As we advance in our careers the lust for better equipment grows stronger and stronger.

If you’ve ever skipped your car payment to get new gear, you know exactly what I’m talking about.

So it’s somewhat begrudgingly that I share my latest experience and list because I know many of you will whip that plastic out of your collective wallets faster than Johnny Rabb with two sticks. So here we go…

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Favorite Songs For Testing Headphones, Speakers

Guest post by the Soundfly Team. This article originally appeared on Soundfly’s Flypaper

Last week, we published a short playlist of songs curated by songwriter, performer, and author Evan Zwisler, featuring his “8 Favorite Songs to Use to Test Headphones and Speakers.” Since then, we’ve been pleasantly overwhelmed with your amazing suggestions of more songs that can be used for the same referencing purposes. Thanks so much for your input!

We’ve collected and added all of your suggestions into the following playlist, and below we’re highlighting some of songs and comments from the community that we found the most helpful. One piece of advice that came up a few times was that if you’re going to be using the headphones or speakers to mix your own music, you should test them using music that has a similar arrangement or production style to your own.

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Headphone Shopping? 5 Key Qualities To Look For

So your old pair of headphones has bitten the dust and it’s time to find a new pair. If you have tried out more than a couple pairs of headphones, you know by now that finding a pair you like is a tricky business. Some produce only treble sounds, canceling out your well-loved bass. Others allow you to hear noise around you or let people around you hear your music. When you are buying your next set of headphones, consider these five qualities that are integral in purchasing the right set for you.

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5 Reasons Why Every DJ Needs High-End Headphones

Headphones are the essential tool of every serious DJ, just like a pickaxe was crucial for a miner of the past to do any work, headphones are the first equipment you have to get, if you want to become a DJ. If for any reasons like thinking average headphones will do or because you don’t have the money to spend on high-end products, use inferior headphones, you are shooting yourself in the foot.

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Listen Anywhere: The Best Apps And Accessories For Music Lovers

You use your smartphone for just about everything these days. Sending emails, playing games, connecting with old friends on social media… So why not listen to your favorite tunes while you walk the dog? But with so many apps and accessories out there, how do you know which ones will work for you? Here are a few options perfect for music lovers.

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