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Our team’s goal with Solo is to provide you all the information you need for your next purchase through subjective assessments conducted by me and our experienced listening panel, and our objective measurement process that is consistent for all reviews.
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    Mauro 22 hours ago Three Cases Where Measurements Didn't Work
    Long life to Brent!
    I wish that experienced audio reviewers would be willing to ...
    Brent Butterworth 2 days ago Eardrum Suck: The Mystery Solved!
    @NawidThat's interesting. I have a friend whose car gives him eardrum suck even without headphones. ...
    Brent Butterworth 2 days ago Eardrum Suck: The Mystery Solved!
    @Doug SchneiderThat's a very good idea, Doug. I'd start there. Shai, it could be due to ...
    Doug Schneider 3 days ago Eardrum Suck: The Mystery Solved!
    @shaiBrent might have some ideas -- but have you tried reversing the headphones (i.e., put ...
    shai 4 days ago Eardrum Suck: The Mystery Solved!
    hey.. you can think about the reason why for me it happens only on the ...
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