The Audio Stuff - Independent Hi-Fi Reviews + Free Audio Tools
Independent audiophile gear reviews with a transparent scoring system, plus 16 free in-browser audio tools.
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Hi-fi reviews with the receipts, and tools you can run in a tab
The Audio Stuff is an independent review platform for headphones, speakers, DACs, amplifiers and more. It pairs a transparent, rules-based scoring system with a set of free audio tools that run entirely in your browser. There are no ads, no affiliate links and no sponsored verdicts.
A review system you can audit
Every product is scored from 0 to 10 on five weighted axes, so a number always means the same thing:
| Axis | Weight |
|---|---|
| Sound | 30% |
| Technical performance | 25% |
| Build and comfort | 15% |
| System fit | 15% |
| Value | 15% |
Scores map to fixed verdict bands: Reference, Highly Recommended, Recommended, Mixed and Pass. The site build enforces that a review's verdict matches its score, and the build fails if they disagree. Each review also shows separate Published, Updated and Checked dates. The About page documents the full method and the standards it follows.
Built for readers and for the web
- 70 scored reviews across 8 gear categories, from headphones and speakers to DACs, amps, microphones and accessories
- Compare, Guides and Glossary sections, so a verdict leads into a buying decision
- RSS feed and sitemap, plus a simplified reading view and text-size control
- No accounts, no paywall, and free to read
16 free tools, all client-side
Built on the Web Audio API with local processing, so your audio files never leave your device. Highlights from the full toolkit:
- ABX blind tester with level-matched, sample-accurate playback
- Hi-res file checker that uses an FFT spectrogram to expose upsampled files
- 10-band graphic EQ with preset export for Equalizer APO, AutoEQ, Wavelet and Poweramp
- Room mode calculator for standing waves up to 300 Hz
- Headphone power and SPL distance calculators
Who it's for
Audiophiles, audio engineers, and anyone who wants to check a claim before buying gear. The site was founded in 2023 by Jakub Charkiewicz, and loaned units are always flagged in the review header.