I bought a pair of Philips SHP9500 headphones after extensive research in November 2022 and I still love them.

I’ve since picked up a Fosi Audio SK02–a USB digital-to-analog converter (DAC)–as well. Add in a shorter 3.5mm male-male audio cable (a 4 ft. Anker brand audio cable is perfect for my desk) and a subscription to a music streaming service that offers high-fidelity music and it makes for a wonderful listening station.

If you’re a fellow aspiring audiophile, I invite you to check out a playlist I compiled based on found articles and my own listening adventures: Soundstage and Imaging Testing