Mason has played guitar since age 14 and has remained a charmingly amateurish musician ever since. Mason joined zZounds in 2014 and serves as editor of the zZounds Blog, as well as Accessories Merchandiser. Prior to zZounds, he earned a degree in journalism and worked as a newspaper editor and freelance writer. When not writing or editing for zZounds, you can find him playing his Strat, hosting bar trivia, and chasing his toddler around the house.
It would be tough, if not impossible, to describe my taste in music in anything short of a rambling, contradictory series of analogies and inept comparisons (“it’s like ____ meets ____ meets ____ with a ____ vibe and a generous spoonful of ____ for good measure” isn’t the conversation most people want to fall victim […]
2024 Headphones Buying Guide Find Your Perfect Pair Whether you’re a DJ, producer, performer, audiophile, or you just love having a soundtrack for your runs, commute or homework, our 2024 Headphones Buying Guide can help you find the perfect pair for your needs. Check out our guides below, watch our videos, learn the lingo, and […]
Jump To: FAQ | Lingo | Price-Based Selections Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones Buying Guide In one ear, in the other Earphones are the types of headphones nearest and dearest to us…literally! They’re made to go in your ear, so their fit is of utmost importance. Space comes […]
Jump To: FAQ | Lingo | Price-Based Selections Audiophile Headphones Buying Guide The pinnacle of music listening An audiophile is a lover or enthusiast of music or sound. Audiophile headphones cater to their audience with ultra-high-fidelity playback and a listening experience best described as “luxurious.” We wouldn’t recommend you take your […]
Jump To:FAQ | Lingo | Price-Based Selections Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Buying Guide Your music, no cables attached When do you most often listen to music? Is it while you run, bike, or work out? Do you stream music or listen to podcasts on a packed bus or train during […]
Jump To: FAQ | Lingo | Price-Based Selections | Gaming Headsets Casual Portable Headphones Where sound, style and fit meet Sure, studio engineers and DJs have high standards for their headphones, but we also ask a lot of the headphones we use every day. We want them to sound good, […]
Do you remember the first album you ever got? For me, I think it was Queen’s Greatest Hits (the purple one). Now, for most of us growing up, the first album we ever received came in the form of either a gift or a hand-me-down from our parents, siblings, or friends. So do you remember the […]
I couldn’t wait to write about Midlake’s The Trials of Van Occupanther this month because the absolute perfect time to listen to this album is right now. The days have shrunk and gone dark, life is being drained from the trees as we know it and a chill is creeping in, a harbinger of a […]
We stacked an Orange Micro Dark on top of a Rockerverb MKIII head on top of a PPC412 cab. It looked cute. Then, Justin plugged in a 2015 PRS McCarty into it and started riffing. It blew us away. 20 watts shouldn’t sound this loud. People outside the room couldn’t believe the sound was coming from […]