We’ve tested and reviewed over 865 pairs of headphones, so we know a thing or two about audio. Our goal is to provide trustworthy, objective, and detailed reviews to help you find the best pair of headphones for your individual needs. Here’s a peek behind the curtain on how we test headphones in our lab. We don’t cherry-pick the specific units we buy, and they’re purchased from the same retailers as everyone else. No free test units from manufacturers here!
Our testing methodologies are developed by in-house experts and tailored to capture both real-world performance and push each product to its limits. These tests are designed to be repeatable, and every product is subjected to the same suite of measurements, even when it seems a bit funny to test how well open-fit headphones block out external noise. The purpose is to collect data for robust comparisons. We’re not in the business of telling you how to use your headphones, though we have some suggestions and ideas.
If you prefer to get your information a little more dynamically, we’ve created the video below following the review process of the Sonos Ace.