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AJ Wykes

AJ Wykes

From 2021 to the spring of 2024, AJ was responsible for all the audio test and measurement data produced at SoundGuys. He developed our headphone response preference curve, built the standardized microphone test, introduced the consensus vocabulary for audio reviews, and brought Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (MDAQS) to the site. During his tenure, he also took on the role of Executive Editor. He's now back developing cutting-edge audio products in the tech industry.

  • 25 Years

    in the audio industry

  • 41 Articles

    written on SoundGuys

  • 11 Products

    tested and reviewed

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Recent Articles

The house curve: how we make our target headphone responses
AJ WykesAugust 28, 2024
SoundGuys neon sign glows on the wall.
What are the benefits of Apple's H1 and H2 chips?
AJ WykesAugust 27, 2024
The AirPods Max and AirPods Pro (2nd generation) next to each other, with the AirPods Pro out of its case.
Best earplugs for concerts, live music and events
AJ WykesJuly 1, 2024
Best Earplugs for Live Concerts
Everything you need to know about spatial audio in headphones
AJ WykesMay 15, 2024
Screenshot of the Apple livestream showing five sources of sound around a virtual figure
How do speakers work?
AJ WykesMay 13, 2024
Fluance Ai40 review: A close-up of the 5" driver.
Monoprice Dual Driver Headphones review
AJ WykesMay 9, 2024
The Monoprice dual driver bluetooth headphones shown on table top
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What is a MEMS speaker?
AJ WykesJanuary 18, 2024
A silicon wafer viewed from above contains hundreds of xmems cowell micro speakers
How to read charts
AJ WykesJanuary 5, 2024
What is MDAQS? The Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score explained
AJ WykesJanuary 4, 2024
HEAD Acoustics' logo for the Multi Dimensional Audio Quality Score
SoundGuys headphone preference curve validated in AES paper
AJ WykesDecember 8, 2023
AES banner outside AES NY show 2023.