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Bloom Pod is the official podcast of Bloom Audio, a family-owned hi-fi audio store passionate about headphones, IEMs, DACs, amps, and all things high-fidelity sound. In each episode, we have a relaxed conversation about the latest gear, technology, music trends, and the hi-fi community. Whether you're an experienced audiophile, a curious headphone enthusiast, or just someone who loves great sound, Bloom Pod makes the world of personal audio more approachable, engaging, and inspiring. Got questions or want to connect? Email us at hello@bloomaudio.com or try our live chat at bloomaudio.com.

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Bloom Pod #074 | The State Of The Hobby (4)

1 hr 0 min

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.Discord : https://discord.gg/EgvDkHgP52T Shirts : https://bloomaudio.com/products/bloom-pod-keep-it-sweet TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 - Bro Talk / Gossip16:38 - Listens of the Week31:51 - The State Of The Hobby (4)

Bloom Pod #073 | Hype Train Impressions...

1 hr 15 min

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.VOTE E GREEN (ITS FREE!) - https://yoursuperdad.org/ethan-green-...Discord :   / discord  T Shirts : https://bloomaudio.com/products/bloom...

Bloom Pod #072 | The SCARIEST Parts Of The Hobby!

1 hr 7 min

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.Discord : https://discord.gg/EgvDkHgP52T Shirts : https://bloomaudio.com/products/bloom-pod-keep-it-sweet

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Bloom Pod #074 | The State Of The Hobby (4)

1 hr 0 min

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.Discord : https://discord.gg/EgvDkHgP52T Shirts : https://bloomaudio.com/products/bloom-pod-keep-it-sweet TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 - Bro Talk / Gossip16:38 - Listens of the Week31:51 - The State Of The Hobby (4)

Bloom Pod #073 | Hype Train Impressions...

1 hr 15 min

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.VOTE E GREEN (ITS FREE!) - https://yoursuperdad.org/ethan-green-...Discord :   / discord  T Shirts : https://bloomaudio.com/products/bloom...

Bloom Pod #072 | The SCARIEST Parts Of The Hobby!

1 hr 7 min

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.Discord : https://discord.gg/EgvDkHgP52T Shirts : https://bloomaudio.com/products/bloom-pod-keep-it-sweet

Bloom Pod #071 | New IEM Roundup!

1 hr 12 min

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.Discord :   / discord  T Shirts : https://bloomaudio.com/products/bloom...

Bloom Pod #070 | Top 5 OVERRATED Audio Products

1 hr 8 min

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. Discord : https://discord.gg/EgvDkHgP52 T Shirts : https://bloomaudio.com/products/bloom-pod-keep-it-sweet Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews: https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio #headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology  Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans 8:29 - Seraphim  20:57 - Listens of the Week 39:25 -Most Overrated Audio Products

Bloom Pod #069 | Keep It Casual

1 hr 10 min

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.Discord : https://discord.gg/EgvDkHgP52T Shirts : https://bloomaudio.com/products/bloom-pod-keep-it-sweet 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 #068 | Audio Tier List

1 hr 28 min

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. 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 #067 | The State Of The Hobby (3)

1 hr 24 min

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. Discord : https://discord.gg/EgvDkHgP52 T Shirts : https://bloomaudio.com/products/bloom-pod-keep-it-sweet The takes on this podcast are subjective to Jake and Matty. Linked below is the gear in their personal collection, for a better reference of where they are coming from :)

Bloom Pod #066 | The Top 10 Albums of All Time.

1 hr 44 min

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.Discord : https://discord.gg/EgvDkHgP52T Shirts : https://bloomaudio.com/products/bloom... Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps:0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans26:45 - Top 10 Albums of All Time

Bloom Pod #065 | CanJam Impressions Reactions!

1 hr 34 min

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.Discord : https://discord.gg/EgvDkHgP52T Shirts : https://bloomaudio.com/products/bloom... Timestamps:0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans15:30 - Listens of the week41:41 - CanJam Reactions

Bloom Pod #064 | Brian Hayden and Morgan Andreychuk!

1 hr 34 min

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.

Bloom Pod #063 | CanJam Preview!

1 hr 10 min

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.Discord : https://discord.gg/EgvDkHgP52
T Shirts : https://bloomaudio.com/products/bloom-pod-keep-it-sweet

Bloom Pod #062 | Rant Pod

54 min

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.This particular episode of Bloom Pod is 100% satire. If this is your first time watching bloom pod, I would recommend checking out our most recent episode prior to this, as that is on par with the normal program!

Bloom Pod #061 | We Were Wrong...

1 hr 15 min

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.

Bloom Pod #060 | Is Summit-Fi DEAD?

1 hr 14 min

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.

Bloom Pod #059 | The State Of The Hobby (2)

1 hr 33 min

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.

Bloom Pod #058 | Same Tuning, Different Price

1 hr 12 min

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. Discord : https://discord.gg/EgvDkHgP52 T Shirts : https://bloomaudio.com/products/bloom-pod-keep-it-sweet Timestamps:  0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans 12:00 - Listens of the week 36:10 - Can Budget IEMs Really Compete? 

Bloom Pod #057 | WE'RE RICH!!!

1 hr 26 min

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.Discord : https://discord.gg/EgvDkHgP52T Shirts : https://bloomaudio.com/products/bloom...

Bloom Pod #056 | Mid Season Awards

1 hr 20 min

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.Discord : https://discord.gg/EgvDkHgP52T Shirts : https://bloomaudio.com/products/bloom-pod-keep-it-sweet Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans16:42 - Listens of the week45:12 - Mid Season Awards

Bloom Pod #055 | Best and WORST parts of the hobby

1 hr 20 min

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.Discord : https://discord.gg/EgvDkHgP52T Shirts : https://bloomaudio.com/products/bloom-pod-keep-it-sweet

Bloom Pod #054 | Audiophile Confessions

1 hr 28 min

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.Discord :   / discord  T Shirts : https://bloomaudio.com/products/bloom...

Bloom Pod #052 *LIVE* | The 1 Year Anniversary Special

2 hr 42 min

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.

Bloom Pod #051 | 64 IEMs, Only 1 Survives

2 hr 6 min

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.

Bloom Pod #050 | One IEM, One Headphone.... Forever.

1 hr 35 min

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.Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:00 - “Keep It Sweet” Shirt Announcement 1:00 - Intro / Shenanigans16:45 - Listens Of The Week44:00 - CS HOF1:02:30 - Sorcerer’s Consensus Agreement

Bloom Pod #049 | Audio Clichés

1 hr 20 min

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.Discord :   / discord   Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans 13:15 - Big Things Happening 15:45 - Listens of the week33:15 - Audio Cliches

Bloom Pod #048 | Story Time

1 hr 10 min

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. 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.The takes on this podcast are subjective to Jake and Matty. Linked below is the gear in their personal collection, for a better reference of where they are coming from :)Matty’s IEMs : https://bloomaudio.com/products/64-au...https://bloomaudio.com/products/moond...https://bloomaudio.com/products/ice-l...https://bloomaudio.com/products/7th-a...https://bloomaudio.com/products/kiwi-...Jake’s IEMs : https://bloomaudio.com/products/xenns...https://bloomaudio.com/products/kiwi-...https://www.ziigaat.com/products/ziig...https://bloomaudio.com/products/ziiga...https://bloomaudio.com/products/hisen...Matty’s Headphones : https://bloomaudio.com/products/dan-c...https://apos.audio/products/apos-x-au...Jake’s Headphones : https://www.fiio.com/eh11https://bloo...https://bloomaudio.com/products/fiio-...Matty’s Source Gear : https://bloomaudio.com/products/ibass...https://bloomaudio.com/products/toppi...https://bloomaudio.com/products/cayin...https://jdslabs.com/product/element-ivJake’s Source Gear : https://bloomaudio.com/products/toppi...https://bloomaudio.com/products/astel...https://bloomaudio.com/products/fiio-...Jake + Matt use the ATH-R30X for live mon...

Bloom Pod #047 | 2026 Audiophile Draft

1 hr 21 min

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 and Matt draft IEMs, Headphones, Source Gear, and Albums in their Audiophile Draft. Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans 23:45 - Listens Of The Week34:00 - The Audiophile Draft

Bloom Pod #046 | The State Of The Hobby

1 hr 16 min

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.The takes on this podcast are subjective to Jake and Matty. Linked below is the gear they own themselves, for a better reference of where they are coming from :)Matty’s IEMs : https://bloomaudio.com/products/64-au...https://bloomaudio.com/products/moond...https://bloomaudio.com/products/ice-l...https://bloomaudio.com/products/7th-a...https://bloomaudio.com/products/kiwi-...Jake’s IEMs : https://bloomaudio.com/products/xenns...https://bloomaudio.com/products/kiwi-...https://www.ziigaat.com/products/ziig...https://bloomaudio.com/products/ziiga...Matty’s Headphones : https://bloomaudio.com/products/dan-c...https://apos.audio/products/apos-x-au...Jake’s Headphones : https://www.fiio.com/eh11https://bloo...https://bloomaudio.com/products/fiio-...Matty’s Source Gear : https://bloomaudio.com/products/ibass...https://bloomaudio.com/products/toppi...https://bloomaudio.com/products/cayin...https://jdslabs.com/product/element-ivJake’s Source Gear : https://bloomaudio.com/products/toppi...https://bloomaudio.com/products/astel...https://bloomaudio.com/products/fiio-...In this episode, Jake and Matt talk about the current state of the hobby. Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudioDISCORD :   / discord  #headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology

Bloom Pod #045 | Axpona Recap ft. Caleb Mayr!

1 hr 35 min

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 and Matt talk with Caleb about Axpona 2026! Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans 14:15 - Listens Of The Week36:00 - Axpona recap

Bloom Pod #044 | The Audiophile Iceberg

1 hr 34 min

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. n this episode, Jake and Matt talk about their listens of the week, and break down the 8 levels of being an audiophile. Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans 10:36 - Listens of the week38:25 - Audiophile Iceberg

Bloom Pod #043 | Our Opinions Have Changed

1 hr 21 min

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 and Matt talk about how their takes have changed since they've been in the hobby. Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans 10:50 - Listens of the Week46:30 - Takes We’ve Walked Back On

Bloom Pod #042 | Our Audiophile Pet Peeves.

1 hr 19 min

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.The takes on this podcast are subjective to Jake and Matty. Linked below is the gear they own themselves, for a better reference of where they are coming from :) In this episode, Jake and Matt talk about their listens of the week and their audio pet peeves. Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans12:00 - Listens of the Week46:50 - Audio Pet Peeves

Bloom Pod #041 | We're Back!! Final CJ Stories + Impressions

1 hr 18 min

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 and Matt debrief CanJam New York one last time, share stories, and give impressions! Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews: https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio #headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology  Timestamps:  0:00 - Rate us 5 Stars!1:22 - Intro / Shenanigans 4:22  - CanJam Debrief  30:42 - Listens of the Week 51:42 - More Detailed CJ Impressions

Bloom Pod #040 | Mark Ryan! (Super* Review)

1 hr 35 min

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 and Matt interview Mark Ryan, also known as Super*Review, at CanJam New York 2026. Check out Marks Youtube here : https://www.youtube.com/@SuperReviewFollow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans1:50 - Shill Audio T-Shirts 4:38 - Bloom Room Open Back Experience 5:47 - Annoying Star Wars Fans 11:30 - Video Games18:48 - CanJam! 19:48 - Listens of the Day26:45 - Test Tracks / Test Track Philosophy37:00 - Marks Origins on Youtube43:20 - What is an Audiophile? 48:15 - Most Pivotal Moment for Super*Review50:40 - Recent Listens, Everyday Drivers, 3.5 vs 4.4 57:25 - EQ1:02:10 - Upgrade Cables 1:07:30 - Content Creators / Youtube Mark Watches1:27:26 - Biggest Change in the Hobby 1:30:20 - Marks Advice for Noobs1:32:00 - Los Tacos No#01 Review

Bloom Pod #039 | CanJam NYC 2026 Preview!

1 hr 6 min

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 and Matt sit down and talk about new gear they’ve been listening to, and discuss their pre show excitement for CanJam NYC 2026 Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews: https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio #headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology  Timestamps:  0:00 -  Intro / Shenanigans 13:20 - Listens of the week  26:10 - Canjam Hype

Bloom Pod #038 | Does Newer Always sound Better?

1 hr 14 min

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 and Matt sit down and talk about new gear they’ve been listening to, audio memorabilia, meeting famous musicians, and ask if NEW gear always means BETTER. Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans11:15 - Listens of the week25:30 - Audio Memorabilia 38:30 - Meeting Famous Musicians 49:30 - Audio Expiration Date

Bloom Pod #037 | Refreshing New Gear + Importance of Build Quality

1 hr 16 min

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 and Matt sit down and talk about new gear they’ve been listening to, jake’s X8 video debrief, and build quality and longevity in this hobby.Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans4:05 - Comments / Community Debrief 21:09 - Listens of the Week36:00 - Build Quality Conversation1:06:14 - Outro / Shenanigans

Bloom Pod #036 | Differences in Driver Types and Configurations

1 hr 10 min

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. 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.The takes on this podcast are subjective to Jake and Matty. Linked below is the gear they own themselves, for a better reference of where they are coming from :)Matty’s IEMs : https://bloomaudio.com/products/64-audio-nio-dynamic-balanced-armature-universal-iemshttps://bloomaudio.com/products/moondrop-variationshttps://bloomaudio.com/products/7th-acoustics-supernovaJake’s IEMs : https://bloomaudio.com/products/xenns-mangird-tea-proMatty’s Headphones : https://bloomaudio.com/products/dan-clark-audio-noire-xhttps://apos.audio/products/apos-x-audio-technica-ath-r70x-refine-headphoneJake’s Headphones : https://bloomaudio.com/products/meze-109-prohttps://bloomaudio.com/products/fiio-ft-1-proMatty’s Source Gear : https://bloomaudio.com/products/ibasso-dx270https://bloomaudio.com/products/topping-d70-pro-sabrehttps://bloomaudio.com/products/cayin-ha-2ahttps://jdslabs.com/product/element-ivJake’s Source Gear : https://bloomaudio.com/products/topping-dx5-2https://bloomaudio.com/products/astell-kern-sr35-dapIn this episode, Jake and Matt sit down and talk about driver types and configurations and try to determine if it actually matters….Follow our social...

Bloom Pod #035 | Is Burn In Real?

59 min

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 and Matt sit down and talk about moon drop Skyland impressions, and burn in. Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - Shenanigans7:45 - Listens of the week25:00 - Skyland Impressions33:33 - Burn In

Bloom Pod #034 | Does Source Gear Matter?

1 hr 2 min

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 and Matt sit down and talk about source gear, if it’s important, variance between them, bias’s, and much more. Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans9:45 - Listens of the week25:55 - All Encompassing Source Gear Discussion

Bloom Pod #033 | We Both Made Big Audio Purchases + Meze STRADA Impressions!

1 hr 20 min

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 and Matt sit down (for 80 minutes, lol) about DAPS, Music they’ve been listening to, new audio purchases, Mega 7 / Strada impressions, and a whole lot more. Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans11:32 - What We’ve Been Listening to Recently 24:12 - Mega7 + Strada Impressions43:22 - Our New Audio Purchases! 59:46 - DAPs v DAC/Amp Dongles

Bloom Pod #032 | Lillian, Rae, and James from Linsoul!

1 hr 7 min

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 and Matt sit down with Lilian, Rae, and James from Linsoul. Lilian is the CEO and Founder of Linsoul, Rae is the Chief Operations Officer, and James is the Vice President of North America. Linsoul is one of the top brands in this space and is also the creators of Thieaudio, Kiwi Ears, ZiiGaat, and so much more. Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:00 - Naps After Lunch4:31 - Intros, Lillian, Rae, and James!7:33 - Music we’ve been listening to12:19 - Linsoul Origins16:08 - What “made in China” means today / Linsouls QC23:30 - What were the biggest challenges in the beginning? 26:52 - What has been the most rewarding part is far?28:16 - Why does ZiiGaat have so many models?31:05 - Their favorite in house brand and models33:36 - What are collaboration IEMs like from a manufacture standpoint?37:05 - How do you handle bad reviews?39:52 - What other brands inspire you?47:20 - People behind brands53:10 - What’s on the horizon for Linsoul?58:38 - How do the North American and Asian markets differ?

Bloom Pod #031 | Content, Gear, Music We've Been Enjoying, and Looking Forward in the Hobby

1 hr 6 min

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 and Matt talk what they’ve been listening to lately, audio content they’ve been loving, and the future of TWS in this hobby. Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans 12:00 - Listens of the Week29:00 - Content We’ve Been Enjoying Recently45:26 - Looking Forward in this Hobby

Bloom Pod #030 | The Bloomies (End of Year Awards)

59 min

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 and Matt hand out awards to products that came out in 2025 and wrap up this crazy year in this hobby. Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans 9:30 - Awards Start10:40 - There’s a First Time for Everything Award14:20 - Glazed Donut Award17:40 - Little Brother Award 20:30 - E-Toilet Award25:30 - What Do You Even Do Award33:55 - Sleeper Sound Award39:40 - S-Tier NPC Award43:50 - AURA Award47:33 - WOAT Award52:40 - Devastatingly Disappointed Award

Bloom Pod #029 | Annihilator + Apostle 2026 / Christmas Special!

54 min

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 and Matt talk about Annihilator and Apostle 2026, draft their favorite Christmas songs, and so much more.Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans 6:10 - Christmas Song Draft22:55 - New Elysian IEM Impressions 48:30 - What Audio Gifts do You Want for Christmas

Bloom Pod #028 | Top 5 Headphones of 2025

1 hr 25 min

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 and Matt talk about their albums of the year, and rank their top 5 headphones and pieces of source gear of 2025. Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:10 - Intro / Shenanigans 8:40 - Our Album's of the Year22:16 - Our Top 5 Headphones Releases of 202556:45 - Our Top 5 Source Gear Releases of 2025

Bloom Pod #027 | New IEM Impressions, Tier List Debreif, and the State of the Budget Market

1 hr 11 min

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 and Matt debrief on their tier list, give impressions for new IEMs, talk about the state of the hobby in the budget class, and so much more. Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:10 - Intro / Shenanigans 2:25 - Tier List Debrief / Personal Changes 14:49 - New Impressions! (Harrier, Yu9, Hype 4 MKII)44:55 - Commentary on the current state of IEMs 1:03:00 - Outro / Shenanigans

Bloom Pod #026 | The 2025 IEM Tier List

1 hr 20 min

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 and Matt rank 20 IEMs that came out in 2025 and discuss where they belong on a tier list.Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio

Bloom Pod #025 | Our Black Friday Recs, What We're Thankful For in this Hobby, and So Much More!

1 hr 5 min

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 and Matt talk about what they are thankful for in this hobby, reflect on 2025 for the hobby, talk about their Black Friday recs, and so much more!Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews:https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio#headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology Timestamps: 0:10 - Intro4:00 - What are you thankful for in this hobby? 14:00 - What audiophile gift do you want this holiday season?29:46 - Our picks for best Black Friday deals! 43:00 - One thing we would change about the hobby, and one thing we love about it

Bloom Pod #024 | Determining Product Hype, Introducing People to the Hobby, and More!

1 hr 2 min

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 and Matt talk about how to determine if hype around a product is worth it, how to introduce people to this hobby, and so much more.  Follow our social media channels for more original HiFi photography, videos, and reviews: https://linktr.ee/bloomaudio #headphone #audio #review #audiophile #tech #headphone #technology  Timestamps:  0:10 - Intro 9:00 - Listens of the week  25:30 - How do you know when a product is worth the hype? 38:45 - How do you introduce people into this hobby? 

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