Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.In this very special episode, Matt and Jake interview their colleague and audio mentor, Stephen Kostas, Bloom's first employee! Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology
Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.In this very special episode, Matt and Caleb sit down and talk about products they do and dont like, warranty process's, music they've been listening to, and so much more!Timestamps: Intro - 00:10Trick or Treat - 4:15Caleb’s Role- 27:00Music Talk - 44:45Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology
Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.In this episode, Matt and Jake sit down and talk about what they’ve been listening to recently, AI in this hobby, EQ, and so much more!Timestamps: Intro - 10:10Special Announcement - 4:24Listens of the Week - 9:0541:54 - AI in this Hobby53:31 - EQ
Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology
Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.In this episode, Matt and Jake sit down and talk about what products they would pick if they had to re do their collection, talk about if certain products are overhyped or underrated, talk about content in this hobby in its current state, and so much more! Timestamps: 0:10 - Intro Shenanigans9:00 - Matty’s Newest Audio Purchase14:50 - Redoing Our Collection44:44 - Overhyped or Underrated? 1:00:02 - State of Content
Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology
Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.In this episode, Matt and Jake sit down and list their favorite YouTube comments, talk about their favorite flagships of the year, how they evaluate gear, and so much more. Timestamps: 0:10 - Intro3:24 - YT Comment Hall of Fame 21:21 - AirPods Pro 3 35:18 - Our least favorite and favorite flagships of the year!51:06 - How Matty Evaluates GearFollow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio
Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.
In this episode, Matt and Jake sit down and talk about personal audio in their life outside of work, their big Q4 wish, audio file formats, and much more!
Timestamps:
0:10 - Intro
6:20 - Name that IEM
20:45 - Personal Audio in our Personal Lives
38:33 - Our Q4 Wish
46:51 - CS Question of the Week
49:30 - Format test
Links to every product talked about:
Asteria -https://bloomaudio.com/products/7th-acoustics-asteria
Maestro Mini - https://bloomaudio.com/products/fatfreq-maestro-mini
Punch - https://bloomaudio.com/products/kiwi-ears-x-hbb-punch
FoKus Prestige - https://bloomaudio.com/products/noble-audio-fokus-prestige-tws
Prestige LTD - https://bloomaudio.com/products/thieaudio-prestige-ltd
Orchestra Lite - https://bloomaudio.com/products/kiwi-ears-orchestra-lite
Supernova - https://bloomaudio.com/products/7th-acoustics-supernova
Prismatica - https://bloomaudio.com/products/ice-lab-prismatica
Aspire 3 - https://bloomaudio.com/products/64-audio-aspire-3
Aspire 1 - https://bloomaudio.com/products/64-audio-aspire-1
Tea Pro - https://bloomaudio.com/products/xenns-mangird-tea-pro
Lush - https://bloomaudio.com/products/ziigaat-lush
3T-154 - https://bloomaudio.com/products/ibasso-3t-154-iem
Susvara Unveiled - https://bloomaudio.com/products/hifiman-susvara-unveiled-2024
Scarlet Mini - https://bloomaudio.com/products/fatfreq-scarlet-mini
Deuce - https://bloomaudio.com/products/fatfreq-x-hbb-deuce
APP3 - https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3
Eversolo Play CDE - https://bloomaudio.com/products/eversolo-play
Crimson - https://bloomaudio.com/products/eletech-bloom-crimson
Code - https://bloomaudio.com/products/eletech-bloom-code
Sage - https://bloomaudio.com/products/eletech-bloom-sage
D900 - https://bloomaudio.com/products/topping-d900
HA-2A - https://bloomaudio.com/products/cayin-ha-2a
D70 - https://bloomaudio.com/products/topping-d70-pro-sabre
SP4000 - https://bloomaudio.com/products/astell-kern-sp4000
Top Pro - https://bloomaudio.com/products/xenns-mangird-top-pro
U4s - https://bloomaudio.com/products/64-audio-u4s
Variations - https://bloomaudio.com/products/moondrop-variations
Baroque - https://bloomaudio.com/products/eletech-baroque-eartips
FT1 Pro - https://bloomaudio.com/products/fiio-ft-1-pro
109 Pro - https://bloomaudio.com/products/meze-109-pro
Boom Mic (Meze) - https://bloomaudio.com/products/meze-audio-boom-mic-microphone
Valhalla - https://bloomaudio.com/products/thieaudio-valhalla
DX5 II - https://bloomaudio.com/products/topping-dx5-2
DX9 - https://bloomaudio.com/products/topping-dx9
TA32 - https://bloomaudio.com/products/xduoo-ta-32
TA22 - https://bloomaudio.com/products/xduoo-ta-22
TA66 - https://bloomaudio.com/products/xduoo-ta-66
RU9 - https://bloomaudio.com/products/cayin-ru9
NPR’s Format Test - https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2015/06/02/411473508/how-well-can-you-hear-audio-quality
Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.In a Bloom Pod first, Matthew and Marty sit down and talk all about their CanJam experiences and what happened at the show. Timestamps: 1:35 How Was CanJam SoCal?4:19 CraftEars 8:24 Differences in Listening Experience13:17 Best Listen in the Bloom Room?16:17 64 Audio XIO20:04 Headphones in the Bloom Room25:05 Almost Missing our Flight Story31:46 Marty Real ID Story 35:23 Matthew Forgetting Luggage Story37:13 Worst Listen in Bloom Room43:43 Worst Listen at the Show51:00 Does Marty Believe in Cables? 54:38 Fulgrim Experience58:40 MysticCraft Hex1:03:31 New Brands at the Show?1:10:49 Final CanJam Thoughts/Thank You
Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.
In this episode, Matt and Jake sit down and talk about CanJam SoCal 2025, what to expect, what they are looking forward to listening to, what you should bring, and so much more!
Timestamps:
0:19 - Intro | CanJam Week!
5:43 - Our Most Anticipated CanJam Listens!
25:55 - What does Bloom do at CanJam?
34:25 - How to Navigate the Show Floor
41:15 - What to Bring to CanJam
Links to Everything Mentioned:
Headfi CanJam Hype Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTAfxhUE0eE
Mysticraft HEX : https://eliseaudio.com/en-us/products/mysticraft-hex?srsltid=AfmBOortOGpQRw4ubufO55Iqq9diPDUq8zclTiCwFFgVO2oNkRK3FzY4
Fosi ZD3 : https://bloomaudio.com/products/fosi-audio-zd3?_pos=3&_psq=fosi&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Fosi MC331 : https://bloomaudio.com/collections/fosi-audio/products/fosi-audio-mc331
Hercules Moses : https://www.haaudio.com/products/moses-headphones-flagship-model--1
Shogun : https://bloomaudio.com/products/noble-audio-shogun?_pos=1&_psq=shogun&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Kronos : https://bloomaudio.com/products/noble-audio-kronos?_pos=1&_psq=krons&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Etoile : https://bloomaudio.com/products/volk-audio-etoile?_pos=1&_psq=eto&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Hercules Noah : https://eliseaudio.com/en-us/products/hercules-audio-noah?srsltid=ARcRdnpnb3WA1ZAcKcz_RukALmaxOTVtUZtoPfEMBaqqEL4-OsLXRtAv
Modhouse Tungsten : https://www.modhouseaudio.com/tungsten/tungsten
Podcast w/ Ryan from Mod House : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzVql9ogIVY
Apos x Community Rock Lobster : https://apos.audio/products/apos-x-community-rock-lobster-iems?srsltid=AfmBOoq5Q8Zjh7WJoc0fngwRvMKMAGFexOvlTzGLWFgZOUzq8knZEmdB
Audeze LCD-S20 : https://bloomaudio.com/products/audeze-lcd-s20?_pos=1&_psq=S20&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Subtonic Storm : https://subtonic.audio/pages/storm
NiceHCK Rockies : https://subtonic.audio/pages/storm
Mona Lisa : https://elementechnology.com/products/mona-lisa-iem
7th Acoustics Asteria : https://bloomaudio.com/products/7th-acoustics-asteria?_pos=1&_psq=aster&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.
In this episode, Matt and Jake sit down and talk about their favorite products from certain brands, ask why
0:10 - Intro; Matty’s Back!
6:40 - GOAT Product from Each Brand
29:30 - Why do Impressions Vary so much in this Hobby?
46:22 - CS Question of the Week
58:58 - Outro / What’s Next / Thank You’s
Links to Everything Mentioned:
Jake’s Prelude Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcooz7F9VeE
U12t : https://bloomaudio.com/products/64-audio-u12t-endgame-balanced-armature-earphones
Top Pro : https://bloomaudio.com/products/xenns-mangird-top-pro
U4s : https://bloomaudio.com/products/64-audio-u4s
Duo : https://bloomaudio.com/products/64-audio-duo
Monarch MKIII : https://bloomaudio.com/products/thieaudio-monarch-mk3
Nio : https://bloomaudio.com/products/64-audio-nio-dynamic-balanced-armature-universal-iems
U18t : https://bloomaudio.com/products/64-audio-u18t-endgame-balanced-armature-earphones
Valhalla : https://bloomaudio.com/products/thieaudio-valhalla
109 Pro : https://bloomaudio.com/products/meze-109-pro
HE600 : https://bloomaudio.com/products/hifiman-he600
Empyrean II : https://bloomaudio.com/products/meze-audio-empyrean-2-headphone
Tungsten : https://www.modhouseaudio.com/tungsten/tungsten
Poet : https://bloomaudio.com/products/meze-audio-poet
Susvara : https://bloomaudio.com/products/hifiman-susvara-endgame-planar-magnetic-open-back-headphones
Noire XO : https://bloomaudio.com/products/dan-clark-audio-noire-xo
E3 : https://bloomaudio.com/products/dan-clark-audio-dca-e3
Arya Unveiled : https://bloomaudio.com/products/hifiman-arya-unveiled
Soul : https://bloomaudio.com/products/cayin-soul-170ha
Ha-2a : https://bloomaudio.com/products/cayin-ha-2a
N3 Ultra : https://bloomaudio.com/products/cayin-n3ultra-dap
DC-Elite : https://bloomaudio.com/products/ibasso-dc-elite
DX340 : https://bloomaudio.com/products/ibasso-dx340
SP4000 : https://bloomaudio.com/products/astell-kern-sp4000
Supernova : https://bloomaudio.com/products/7th-acoustics-supernova
Odyssey: https://bloomaudio.com/products/ziigaat-odyssey
Etoile : https://bloomaudio.com/products/volk-audio-etoile
Kronos : https://bloomaudio.com/products/noble-audio-kronos
Envy : https://bloomaudio.com/products/feliks-audio-envy
Monarch MKIV : https://bloomaudio.com/products/thieaudio-monarch-mk4
Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.
In this episode, Jake interviews Andrew DiMarcangelo, owner of Bloom Audio, and they discuss Bloom's origins, hurdles along the way, and what is coming next! Video version available on our Youtube!
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Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.
In this episode, Matt and Jake sit down with James Demer from Linsoul, who has been in the live audio / personal audio world for over 25 years and talk about his career, how he got to where he is, what’s coming next, and so much more. Video version available on our Youtube!
Have any questions? Shoot us an email at hello@bloomaudio.com or jump in our live chat!
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Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.In this episode, Matt and Jake do a segment on Would You Rather, talk about what accuracy means in the hobby, and if they would purchase pre owned gear.
Have any questions? Shoot us an email at hello@bloomaudio.com or jump in our live chat!
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Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.
In this episode, Matt and Jake talk about 3 takes in the hobby and discuss if they are "Pitch Perfect" or "Tone Deaf", compete with Steve on a $1,000 set up, talk about what endgame really means, and so much more!
Have any questions? Shoot us an email at hello@bloomaudio.com or jump in our live chat!
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Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.
In this episode, Matt and Jake talk about their best and worst audio takes, talk audiophile jargon, the cluttered rollout of new IEM releases, and so much more.
Have any questions? Shoot us an email at hello@bloomaudio.com or jump in our live chat!
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Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.
In this episode, Matthew and Jake talk about sacrificing quality for convenience, what you can expect from an IEM vs a Headphone, and so much more.
Have any questions? Shoot us an email at hello@bloomaudio.com or jump in our live chat!
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(Video version of this Podcast is available on YouTube!)
Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.
In this episode, Matthew and Jake talk about what their next audio purchase will be, ask if we are putting too much weight into what creators say about products, talk about measurements and why they matter, and so much more!
Have any questions? Shoot us an email at hello@bloomaudio.com or jump in our live chat!
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(Video version of this Podcast is available on YouTube!)
Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.
In this episode, Matthew and Jake talk about what they wish they knew before getting into this hobby, developing a critical ear, product variance, and much more!
Have any questions? Shoot us an email at hello@bloomaudio.com or jump in our live chat!
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(Video version of this Podcast is available on YouTube!)
Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.
In this episode, Matthew and Jake talk about their listening impressions on the new Monarch MKIV, Xenns Top Pro, and Punch Audio Martillo, blindly rank their favorite audio products, talk about the state of TWS products, and much more!
Have any questions? Shoot us an email at hello@bloomaudio.com or jump in our live chat!
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Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.
In this episode, Matthew and Jake talk about what you can expect from flagship gear, the importance of ear tips, their favorite creators in the hobby, and much more!
Have any questions? Shoot us an email at hello@bloomaudio.com or jump in our live chat!
All our links:
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(Video version of this Podcast is available on YouTube!)
Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi shop dedicated to treating customers like family. Each episode features relaxed, long-form conversations about all things audio — from gear and technology to music and the culture around it. Whether you're a lifelong audiophile or simply someone who loves music, Bloom Pod aims to make the world of audio more accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.
In this episode, Matthew and Jake discuss their favorite audio releases of 2025 so far, share their most anticipated upcoming products, explore tips for making informed audio purchases, dive into the world of EQ, and much more.
Have any questions? Shoot us an email at hello@bloomaudio.com or jump in our live chat!
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