I’m a self-professed music nerd. I started playing the guitar when I was eight years old and transitioned to the bass when I was 15. I used to curate and burn discs for road trips.
And with the advent of streaming, I’ve taken great pride in curating very specific playlists on Spotify and being creative with the names. One such playlist is called “Songs that never get old like the younglings from Star Wars ” containing the classics. I also love tinkering with the EQ, to try and achieve the best sound possible out of the earbuds I’m testing.
So how do I choose which songs to listen to when testing the best headphones and best wireless earbuds ? I’ve got a playlist for that! There are nearly 60 songs on it but not all of them get a mention in my reviews. Let me take you through the seven songs I always use to test audio peripherals — and why they make the cut. I’ll also mention the headphones (that I’ve tested) they sound the best on.
“Money” by Pink Floyd Pink Floyd are my dad’s favorite band so Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall always played on repeat on road trips. Naturally, the British rock idols became my favorites too, with DSOTM being one of my most played albums. The bass-heavy “Money” will tell you how well earbuds handle low frequencies.
The track is led by the bass and is a good timing test for your earbuds. There are two different bass lines in the song, too, as most of it is played in 7/4 and David Gilmour's 12-bar solo in the middle is.