Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why do we need different headphones for recording and mixing music? What type of headphone is best for recording, editing, mixing and mastering your music?
*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED*
Thank you to all who entered my CTM Giveaway. This competition is now closed and the winner has been drawn at random and announced:
π WINNERS:
CTM CE320 Monitors: Justin H.
Snapback Cap: Steve Carpenter
- WINNERS - Please email me at TheEdThorne@gmail.com, OR DM me on Instagram (instagram.com/theedthorne/?hl=en) and we'll arrange delivery of your prize.
- Full Competition T&Cs: edthorne.com/competition-tcs
0:00 Introduction
0:22 What are the Five Types Of Headphones for Recording & Mixing?
1:32 Pros & Cons Of Each Set Of Headphone:
1:35 Generic Fit Earphones
2:53 What Is Sonarworks?
3:15 Moulded In-Ear-Monitors
4:46 Closed Back Headphones
6:34 Open Back Headphones
7:16 Apple Airpods & Referencing
8:05 How To Enter The Competition
9:39 Outro
π² BUY CTM CE320 Earphones or IEMs: cleartunemonitors.com/product_detail/341/CE320/ytrv1600432264
π² BUY Sennheiser HD600s:
Sweetwater:imp.i114863.net/RzP9X
Thomann: https://redir.love/thoprod/471751?offid=1&affid=707
π² BUY Sennheiser HD300 Pros:
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/D50N5
Amazon: amzn.to/3cl4WKk
Thomann: https://redir.love/thoprod/447835?offid=1&affid=707
CTM INSTAGRAM (@CTMonitors): instagram.com/ctmonitors
ED THORNE INSTAGRAM (@TheEdThorne): instagram.com/theedthorne
CTM TWITTER (@CTMonitors): twitter.com/CTMonitors
ED THORNE TWITTER (@TheEdThorne): twitter.com/CTMonitors
π Subscribe to my channel for more home studio music production related content weekly:
youtube.com/edthorne?sub_confirmation=1
π§BACKGROUND MUSIC: βTough Act To Followβ, and βShould Have Known Betterβ by Eden Maze - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=v313az
π¬SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
What Is Sonarworks: youtu.be/o1Ksccsy4es
Sennheiser HD 300 Pro Unboxing & Review: youtu.be/eTTxpQfglUg
TOP 10 Audio Interfaces Under $300: youtu.be/x50dw_BfudU
What Are Audio Bit Depth & Sample Rates: youtu.be/O3xD_5bwzaE
β RECOMMENDED WAVES PLUGINS:
Studio Rack | CLA MixHub | F6 Dynamic EQ | Abbey Road Saturator | L3 MultiMaximiser Multiband Mastering | WLM Waves Level Meter. Purchase them here: waves.alzt.net/bAMqm
β RECOMMENDED UAD PLUGINS:
Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor | SSL E-Channel Strip | BX_Masterdesk | BX_Saturator v2 | PulTec EQP-1A | Maag EQ4 | Purchase them here: uaudio.com/uad-plugins.html
πABOUT THIS CHANNEL
This channel is dedicated to educational home studio music production content. Stay tuned for gear reviews, comparison videos - always with audio examples and interviews with top London musicians and producers. I will be sharing tips and techniques on all things recording, home studio production, Logic Pro X and UAD's LUNA. To find out more, watch my Channel Trailer video here: youtu.be/TkcDg1uLFpo
π§ LISTEN TO ED'S MUSIC:
MUSIC VIDEOS: youtu.be/Z0N7N7A6r-M
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/artist/4TPgv8bDD6snZ6GOIHHlJs
WEBSITE: EdThorne.com
β ONLINE DISTRIBUTION via DistroKid. GET 7% OFF now using this link: distrokid.com/vip/EdThorne
π²GEAR I USE:
Warm Audio WA2A Compressor: amzn.to/2GZCp1J
Warm Audio WA73 Preamp: amzn.to/3kgg0eN
Warm Audio Bus-Comp: amzn.to/2RCxQfE
UAD Apollo Twin Audio Interface: amzn.to/2CRG4fW
Adam A7s Monitors: amzn.to/2RCy46u
SHURE SM7b Microphone: amzn.to/38ccT2K
SENNHEISER HD300 Pro Headphones: amzn.to/388lSSA
CLEAR TUNE MONITORS CE320s Headphones: cleartunemonitors.com/product_detail/341/CE320/ytrv1600432264
WARM AUDIO WA73 Preamp + EQ: amzn.to/31pIOez
NIKON D750 Camera: amzn.to/2ZiiyQS
NIKON 24-70mm, f/2.8, Lens: amzn.to/3gd75ZH
CHAUVET Freedom Par Uplight: amzn.to/2AipEMM
GEAR4MUSIC 3-Tier Desk: amzn.to/3ijk4uP
NEEWER 660 Bi-Colour, Dimmable LED Video Lights: amzn.to/3gbGEUi
SENNHEISER ME2 Lapel Mic: amzn.to/3g6BUiA
SENNHEISER MKE400 Camera Mic: amzn.to/3i5xUk6
SONARWORKS Ref 4 Studio: amzn.to/2YHGn5q
PRO-COUSTIX Acoustic Treatment Studio Foam: amzn.to/2BJtNcR
PRO-COUSTIX Corner Blocks and Ceiling Cubes: amzn.to/3eHeeRu
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1Tb Harddrive: amzn.to/2CLX2w1
Why do we need different headphones for recording and mixing music? What type of headphone is best for recording, editing, mixing and mastering your music?
*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED*
Thank you to all who entered my CTM Giveaway. This competition is now closed and the winner has been drawn at random and announced:
π WINNERS:
CTM CE320 Monitors: Justin H.
Snapback Cap: Steve Carpenter
- WINNERS - Please email me at TheEdThorne@gmail.com, OR DM me on Instagram (instagram.com/theedthorne/?hl=en) and we'll arrange delivery of your prize.
- Full Competition T&Cs: edthorne.com/competition-tcs
0:00 Introduction
0:22 What are the Five Types Of Headphones for Recording & Mixing?
1:32 Pros & Cons Of Each Set Of Headphone:
1:35 Generic Fit Earphones
2:53 What Is Sonarworks?
3:15 Moulded In-Ear-Monitors
4:46 Closed Back Headphones
6:34 Open Back Headphones
7:16 Apple Airpods & Referencing
8:05 How To Enter The Competition
9:39 Outro
π² BUY CTM CE320 Earphones or IEMs: cleartunemonitors.com/product_detail/341/CE320/ytrv1600432264
π² BUY Sennheiser HD600s:
Sweetwater:imp.i114863.net/RzP9X
Thomann: https://redir.love/thoprod/471751?offid=1&affid=707
π² BUY Sennheiser HD300 Pros:
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/D50N5
Amazon: amzn.to/3cl4WKk
Thomann: https://redir.love/thoprod/447835?offid=1&affid=707
CTM INSTAGRAM (@CTMonitors): instagram.com/ctmonitors
ED THORNE INSTAGRAM (@TheEdThorne): instagram.com/theedthorne
CTM TWITTER (@CTMonitors): twitter.com/CTMonitors
ED THORNE TWITTER (@TheEdThorne): twitter.com/CTMonitors
π Subscribe to my channel for more home studio music production related content weekly:
youtube.com/edthorne?sub_confirmation=1
π§BACKGROUND MUSIC: βTough Act To Followβ, and βShould Have Known Betterβ by Eden Maze - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=v313az
π¬SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
What Is Sonarworks: youtu.be/o1Ksccsy4es
Sennheiser HD 300 Pro Unboxing & Review: youtu.be/eTTxpQfglUg
TOP 10 Audio Interfaces Under $300: youtu.be/x50dw_BfudU
What Are Audio Bit Depth & Sample Rates: youtu.be/O3xD_5bwzaE
β RECOMMENDED WAVES PLUGINS:
Studio Rack | CLA MixHub | F6 Dynamic EQ | Abbey Road Saturator | L3 MultiMaximiser Multiband Mastering | WLM Waves Level Meter. Purchase them here: waves.alzt.net/bAMqm
β RECOMMENDED UAD PLUGINS:
Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor | SSL E-Channel Strip | BX_Masterdesk | BX_Saturator v2 | PulTec EQP-1A | Maag EQ4 | Purchase them here: uaudio.com/uad-plugins.html
πABOUT THIS CHANNEL
This channel is dedicated to educational home studio music production content. Stay tuned for gear reviews, comparison videos - always with audio examples and interviews with top London musicians and producers. I will be sharing tips and techniques on all things recording, home studio production, Logic Pro X and UAD's LUNA. To find out more, watch my Channel Trailer video here: youtu.be/TkcDg1uLFpo
π§ LISTEN TO ED'S MUSIC:
MUSIC VIDEOS: youtu.be/Z0N7N7A6r-M
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/artist/4TPgv8bDD6snZ6GOIHHlJs
WEBSITE: EdThorne.com
β ONLINE DISTRIBUTION via DistroKid. GET 7% OFF now using this link: distrokid.com/vip/EdThorne
π²GEAR I USE:
Warm Audio WA2A Compressor: amzn.to/2GZCp1J
Warm Audio WA73 Preamp: amzn.to/3kgg0eN
Warm Audio Bus-Comp: amzn.to/2RCxQfE
UAD Apollo Twin Audio Interface: amzn.to/2CRG4fW
Adam A7s Monitors: amzn.to/2RCy46u
SHURE SM7b Microphone: amzn.to/38ccT2K
SENNHEISER HD300 Pro Headphones: amzn.to/388lSSA
CLEAR TUNE MONITORS CE320s Headphones: cleartunemonitors.com/product_detail/341/CE320/ytrv1600432264
WARM AUDIO WA73 Preamp + EQ: amzn.to/31pIOez
NIKON D750 Camera: amzn.to/2ZiiyQS
NIKON 24-70mm, f/2.8, Lens: amzn.to/3gd75ZH
CHAUVET Freedom Par Uplight: amzn.to/2AipEMM
GEAR4MUSIC 3-Tier Desk: amzn.to/3ijk4uP
NEEWER 660 Bi-Colour, Dimmable LED Video Lights: amzn.to/3gbGEUi
SENNHEISER ME2 Lapel Mic: amzn.to/3g6BUiA
SENNHEISER MKE400 Camera Mic: amzn.to/3i5xUk6
SONARWORKS Ref 4 Studio: amzn.to/2YHGn5q
PRO-COUSTIX Acoustic Treatment Studio Foam: amzn.to/2BJtNcR
PRO-COUSTIX Corner Blocks and Ceiling Cubes: amzn.to/3eHeeRu
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1Tb Harddrive: amzn.to/2CLX2w1
