Chase Bernath
Chase is the Managing Editor at SoundGuys, where he oversees content related to headphones, earbuds, speakers, and all things audio. As a founder of the non profit organization Music For Mental Health, Chase is also passionate in uncovering the ways music creation and listening can serve individuals and the community. You can find music he produces by searching his name on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other streaming platforms. Chase studied Commerce and Applied Music Technology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.
10 Years
in the audio industry165 Articles
written on SoundGuys72 Products
tested and reviewed
My current headphones choice :
![Sennheiser HD490 PRO testing head The Sennheiser HD490PRO on a Bruel & Kjaer 5128 testing head.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sennheiser-HD490-PRO-testing-head.jpg)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO
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Recent Articles
I test dozens of headphones every year and here's how often I think you should upgrade
Chase Bernath17 hours ago
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![Chase wearing Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa in front of brand logo 1 A man wearing Audio Technica ATH-R70xa open back headphones.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chase-wearing-Audio-Technica-ATH-R70xa-in-front-of-brand-logo-1.jpg)
Marshall Monitor III ANC review: A worthy alternative to Sony and Bose?
Chase Bernath18 hours ago
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![Marshall Monitor III ANC on man A man wearing the Marshall Monitor III ANC headphones.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Marshall-Monitor-III-ANC-on-man-1.jpg)
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If the AirPods Max 2 have this feature, I will buy them immediately
Chase Bernath18 hours ago
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![Airpods Max USB C Lilac A hand holds the AirPods Max showing the USB-C charging port.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Airpods-Max-USB-C-Lilac-1-1.jpg)
Audio companies suck at naming their products, here’s what needs to change
Chase BernathFebruary 13, 2025
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![Sony WXM5 Headhones Hero Image #2 two hands holding the Sony WH-1000XM5 inwards.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sony-WXM5-Headhones-Hero-Image-2-scaled.jpg)
Sony INZONE H5 review
Chase BernathFebruary 7, 2025
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![Sony INZONE H5 hero Sony INZONE H5 headphones on a wood table.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sony-INZONE-H5-hero-.jpg)
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Why the Novation Launchkey Mini MK4 is the best MIDI keyboard for new music producers
Chase BernathFebruary 7, 2025
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![Novation Launchkey Mini 37 MK4 played closeup Hands playing the Novation Launchkey Mini 37 MK4 keyboard.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Novation-Launchkey-Mini-37-MK4-played-closeup-1.jpg)
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![sg2020_recommende SoundGuys recommended badge](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/sg2020_recommende.png)
How to pair AirPods 4 to any device
Chase BernathFebruary 4, 2025
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![Apple AirPods 4 in hand outside front of building A hand holds the AirPods 4 earbuds inside their charging case.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Apple-AirPods-4-in-hand-outside-front-of-building-scaled.jpg)
The state of the audio industry entering 2025: Our insights
Chase BernathFebruary 4, 2025
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![SoundGuys 2024 report hero SoundGuys 2024 Audio Industry Report.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SoundGuys-2024-report-hero.jpg)
All the coolest audio gear we saw at NAMM 2025
Chase BernathJanuary 24, 2025
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![NAMM Show neon sign Harley and Chase 2 NAMM show glowing neon sign.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NAMM-Show-neon-sign-Harley-and-Chase-2.jpg)
Bring your amp into your headphones with the new Spark NEO
Chase BernathJanuary 24, 2025
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![Positive Grid Spark NEO 5 Positive Grid Spark NEO headphones on an amp.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Positive-Grid-Spark-NEO-5.jpg)