
As Tom's Guide audio editor, I spend a considerable amount of time listening to the best audio products. It's an enviable position in that I get to hear new headphone designs ahead of most people, advancing my knowledge and audio expertise to enable me to evaluate contenders for the best headphones, and help buyers make informed buying decisions.
Despite having first-hand experience with plenty of the models ranked in our best audiophile headphones buying guide, it's rare for me to get a look behind the scenes at the production processes to see how headphones are put together.