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Drum Accessories Every Drummer Needs
You’ve made it to the promised land: you’ve got a full drum kit and you’re ready to hit the road! But slow down there…you might want to double check to make sure you’ve got everything in line before you jam that minivan full of cymbals and shells. You may notice that certain aspects of your […]
Setting Your Pickup Height
Guitar forums are rife with posts about topics like how different woods resonate, what bridge setup gives you the most sustain and what nut material you should go with. Sure, all those factors can affect your tone, but if you break an electric guitar down to its simplest parts, what is really creating the sound […]
Beat Connection: Footwork
Welcome to zZounds Beat Connection. Beat Connection is a series dedicated to promoting modern and vintage dance styles the only way we know how. We do so by providing you a musical starting point to get you going in that direction. Today we focus on a style unique to our fair city of Chicago: Footwork.
Wiring Speaker Cabinets
Whether you’ve blown a speaker, are filling up an empty vintage cab, or are just searching for that elusive “perfect tone,” replacing a speaker in a guitar or bass cabinet is not nearly as daunting of a task as it may seem. A few simple tools and supplies can get even the least-handy of players switching […]
2022 Headphones Buying Guide
2022 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 2022 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 […]
Best Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones: 2022 Guide
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 […]
Best Audiophile Headphones: 2022 Guide
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 […]
Best DJ Headphones: 2022 Guide
Jump To: What to look for | Price-Based Selections | Waveriding DJ Headphones Buying Guide What makes a great pair of DJ headphones? We interviewed DJs Zebo, Mr. Automatic and Daniel Moose to find out. What makes a great pair of DJ headphones? Headphone manufacturers and casual listeners may tout […]
Best Wireless Bluetooth Headphones: 2022 Guide
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 […]
