Bloom Pod

Bloom Pod #051 | 64 IEMs, Only 1 Survives 02.06.2026 2h 6min

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. 20.05.2026 1h 35min

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 18.05.2026 1h 20min

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 06.05.2026 1h 10min

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 monitoring during the podcast, each with a Comfort Strap from Capra Audio. Check out their straps here at bloom : https://bloomaudio.com/collections/ca... And more here on their website :https://capraaudio.com/collections/all 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 13:40 - Listens of the week32:00 - Story Time!

Bloom Pod #047 | 2026 Audiophile Draft 30.04.2026 1h 21min

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 23.04.2026 1h 16min

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! 15.04.2026 1h 35min

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/bloomaudioTimestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Shenanigans 14:15 - Listens Of The Week36:00 - Axpona recap

Bloom Pod #044 | The Audiophile Iceberg 10.04.2026 1h 34min

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 01.04.2026 1h 21min

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. 25.03.2026 1h 19min

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 18.03.2026 1h 18min

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 / Shenanigans4:22 - CanJam Debrief 30:42 - Listens of the Week51:42 - More Detailed CJ Impressions

Bloom Pod #040 | Mark Ryan! (Super* Review) 11.03.2026 1h 35min

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! 04.03.2026 1h 6min

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 2026Follow 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 / Shenanigans13:20 - Listens of the week 26:10 - Canjam Hype

Bloom Pod #038 | Does Newer Always sound Better? 25.02.2026 1h 14min

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 18.02.2026 1h 16min

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 11.02.2026 1h 10min

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 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 / Shenanigans15:20 - Listens of the Week37:35 - Drivers

Bloom Pod #035 | Is Burn In Real? 04.02.2026 59min

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? 29.01.2026 1h 2min

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! 22.01.2026 1h 20min

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! 15.01.2026 1h 7min

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?