Harley Maranan
Harley is an independent filmmaker currently studying at the University of British Columbia. Over the years he's gained experience as a location sound mixer, freelance film composer, video editor and camera assistant. When he's not dabbling in film, you can find him browsing through Omnisphere presets, baking a cake, or hittin' the gym.
4 Years
in the audio industry19 Articles
written on SoundGuys7 Products
tested and reviewed
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Recent Articles
Apple Music vs Spotify
Harley MarananJuly 19, 2024
![Apple Music vs Spotify Apple Music vs Spotify on a OnePlus 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10e, respectively.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Apple-Music-vs-Spotify.jpg)
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 vs Sony WH-1000XM4
Harley MarananJuly 10, 2024
![Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700 vs Sony WH-1000XM4 hero A blended image of the Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700 vs Sony WH-1000XM4 with the respective text overlaid atop it.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Bose-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-700-vs-Sony-WH-1000XM4-hero.jpg)
Sonos Arc review
Harley MarananJune 28, 2024
![Sonos-Arc-Soundbar-On-Table-Hero-Front The Sonos Arc soundbar is placed on a wooden table in the middle of a brightly-colored studio setup.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sonos-Arc-Soundbar-On-Table-Hero-Front-scaled.jpg)
6.3
Sonos Ace review
Harley MarananJune 3, 2024
![Sonos Ace headphones flat on table back Top down photo of the Sonos Ace headphones folded flat onto a wooden table](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09991-scaled.jpg)
7.4
Sony WF-1000XM5 review
Harley MarananApril 30, 2024
![Holding Sony WF-1000XM5 charging case with earbuds inside One hand holding the Sony WF-1000XM5 inside of the charging case with the lid open](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DSC09557-scaled.jpg)
8.3
![sg2023_editors_choice](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/sg2023_editors_choice.png)
Best cheap studio monitors
Harley MarananNovember 2, 2023
![pexels-josh-sorenson-10782398 A desktop setup with computer speakers and dual monitors.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pexels-josh-sorenson-10782398-scaled-e1654527134814.jpg)
Bose QuietComfort Headphones review
Christian ThomasSeptember 27, 2023
![bose-quietcomfort-headphones-hero](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-hero-scaled.jpg)
6.8
Best voice recording apps
Harley MarananJune 6, 2023
![android podcast app easy voice recorder A picture of the Easy Voice Recorder app on a Samsung Galaxy S10e smartphone.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/android-podcast-app-easy-voice-recorder.jpg)
What is a DAW and how to choose one
Harley MarananMay 11, 2023
![kelly-sikkema-X-etICbUKec-unsplash A woman editing audio in a DAW monitors over headphones.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/kelly-sikkema-X-etICbUKec-unsplash-scaled-e1626064738249.jpg)
How to fix problems with the Sony WF-1000XM3
Harley MarananFebruary 22, 2023
![Sony WF-1000XM3-3_earbuds charging case closed Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds on a beige book with the closed charging case closed in the background.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Sony_WF1000XM3-3_earbuds-charging-case-closed.jpg)