In recent years, the removal of the traditional 3.5mm headphone jack from smartphones and other devices has led to the rise in popularity of USB-C to 3.5mm audio jack adapters. These adapters allow users to connect their favourite headphones or earphones to devices that only feature a USB-C port, offering a solution to the inconvenience of not having the headphone jack. However, before purchasing … [Read more...]
How To Add Lyrics to Songs in PowerAmp
In our earlier article, we have discussed What is Lyrics File (LRC File) and How to Get LRC Files For Songs. Although in that article, we mentioned the method to add lyrics for PowerAmp too, it was not a PowerAmp-specific article. That was more for the general audience. We have some readers who love music (maybe they are so-called audiophiles) because of this kind of article: PowerAmp … [Read more...]
What is Lyrics File (LRC File)? How to Get LRC Files For Songs?
In the realm of digital music, synchronization of lyrics with audio playback has become an integral part of the listening experience. One of the file formats specifically designed for this purpose is the LRC (Lyrics) file format. LRC files contain timestamped lyrics that are synchronized with the audio track, allowing users to follow along with the lyrics as the song plays. This article aims to … [Read more...]
Cheap DAC vs Expensive DAC for Smartphones – What’s the Difference?
In the world of audio equipment, DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters) play a pivotal role in transforming digital signals into analog sound. Whether you're an audiophile or a casual listener, the choice between a cheap DAC and an expensive one can be daunting. With a myriad of options available, it's essential to understand the tangible disparities between these two categories of DACs to make an … [Read more...]
What is Binaural Sound Recording?
A binaural sound recording is a sound recording of sound signals with microphones that are intended to create a natural auditory impression with precise directional localization when played back only through headphones. When recording in artificial head stereophony, an artificial head is often used. In the past, the term binaural was often equated with stereo. In general, stereo sound … [Read more...]
What are the Different Types of IEM/Earphone Connectors?
Unlike the entry lever wired earphones, IEM has sockets which allow them to attach and detach their cables. This helps us to customize the IEMs by adding third-party accessories such as Bluetooth modules or custom cables made of our choice. HiFiMan RE-400 Waterline is an example of a rare audiophile grade earphone with no interchangable cable. We have different articles on different types … [Read more...]
PowerAmp Settings for Higher Sound Quality
You will get somewhat audiophile-grade music on your flagship smartphones such as Samsung S22/S23 Ultra with advanced music apps such as PowerAmp, Samsung’s official USB C to 3.5mm converter and IEM/earphone such as HiFiMan RE-400. HiFiMan RE-400 used to cost $100 once, but now it is just $20. Unlike consumer-grade earphones such as Boat BassHeads 122, you'll not get huge bass with HiFiMan … [Read more...]
Affordable Earphone/IEM for Audiophiles: HiFiMan RE-400 Waterline
This article is for beginners who can understand the difference between the sound through different types of speakers. One of our readers read our article Does Portable DAC Make Smartphone an Audiophile-Grade Device and requested us to recommend an affordable earphone/IEM which can be said to be of audiophile grade. Presently HiFiMan RE-400 Waterline costs just $20 in the US and 2000 rupees in … [Read more...]
Transducer Technologies of Headphones
In the case of headphones, as in the case of other speakers, there are also various systems of sound conversion. Electromagnetic The design principle dates back to the early days of audio technology and was used for both loudspeakers and headphones. Typically, a steel diaphragm is moved, which radiates the sound directly. The current from the amplifier flows through two coils … [Read more...]
Comparison of Tube Amplifiers and Semiconductors
A tube amplifier is an electronic amplifier in which electron tubes are used to amplify low-frequency electrical signals. With the advent of semiconductor electronics, tube amplifiers in the field of application as audio amplifiers were largely replaced by amplifier circuits with semiconductor components (transistors). However, electron tubes are still used today in guitar amplifiers as well as … [Read more...]
Get Audiophile-Grade Music on Your Smartphone
There are many guides on the internet on this topic but most of them are incorrect. You can not get audiophile-grade music on your flagship smartphones such as Samsung S22/S23 Ultra with advanced music apps such as PowerAmp, Samsung's official USB C to 3.5mm converter and consumer-grade earphone such as Boat BassHeads 122. The combination we have mentioned above, i.e : Samsung S22/S23 … [Read more...]