Fundamentals

There are no dumb questions, but there ARE boring answers. Covering a broad range of essential audio knowledge to help new enthusiasts grasp the basics, and for pros to reinforce their core knowledge.

🤿 Dive Deeper: Noise-cancelling
How Many Decibels (dB) Do Earplugs Actually Reduce? [Ultimate Guide]
By Milo Bransby
Bone Conduction Tests: A Comprehensive Guide to How They Work
By Andy G.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Controls: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet
By Chief Editor
Can Earplugs Cause Vertigo? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
By Chief Editor
Do Earplugs Help When Flying? Everything You Need to Know
By Athena Carangan
Headphone Splitters: What Are They and How to Choose the Best One
By Jefri Yonata
What Is Spatial Audio: An Easy Guide to Apple’s Immersive Sound Feature
By Chief Editor
How Bad Is Your Spotify? The Pudding’s Snarky AI Bot Will Tell You!
By Athena Carangan
Air Conduction vs Bone Conduction: Which One Is Best for You?
By Jefri Yonata
How Waterproof Are AirPods? Everything You Need to Know
By Chief Editor
Is It Safe to Sleep With Earplugs? Risks and Benefits Explained
By Aaron Oh
Do Earplugs Cause Hearing Loss? Here’s What You Need to Know
By Chief Editor
How to Know if AirPods Are Charging: 4 Easy Methods
By Athena Carangan
IP Ratings in Headphones: Water and Dust Resistance Explained
By Chief Editor
Active Noise Cancellation Explained: What Is ANC in Headphones?
By Jefri Yonata
Water Resistant vs. Waterproof Headphones: What’s the Difference?
By Chief Editor
How Long Do AirPods Take to Charge: What You Need to Know
By Chief Editor
AirPods Status Lights: An Easy Guide to What the Different Colors Mean
By Prateek J
Apple Music Lossless: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Use It
By Chief Editor
What Is an Audiophile?
By Trav Wilson
What AirPods Do I Have? A Guide on Identifying Your AirPods Model
By Chief Editor
How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to Xbox Series X and Series S
By Jefri Yonata
AppleCare+ for AirPods: Is It Worth It?
By Andy G.
Here’s Why Spotify Duo Might Be the Best Music Streaming Plan for You
By Chief Editor