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Everything in the shop

Headphones, records, cables and recording gear, on one page.
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The condition scale

One standard for used headphones, instruments, amps and drums.
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How we listen

What we listen for, and what a measurement will not tell you.
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The listening room

Third floor at 215 E. Lewis Street in Livingston, by appointment.
Headphones
Amps, DACs and in ears
The Best Headphones Around $300

The HD 600 or the HD 650 is the whole question at this money.
The Best Desktop Amps and DACs Around $150

Five desktop amps and DACs around $150.

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Buying guidesHeadphonesAmps & DACsCustom headphone cablesGradoMeze AudioGrace DesignRecords
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Livingston, Montana

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Get in touch

Email is the best way to reach us: hello@sonictempleaudio.com. We try to respond within one business day.

If you would rather talk, the number is 406-579-0575. It reaches a person, and if it does not, leave a message and it will be returned.

If you are writing about an order, include your order number and we will sort it out quickly. Wherever it shipped from, there is nobody else to chase.

Questions about a specific piece of gear, whether something suits your setup, or what to do with a budget you have not spent yet. Those are welcome too.

The listening room is at Free River Studios, 215 E. Lewis St #301, Livingston, Montana, and it is open by appointment. Email us and we will find an hour. It is free.

We read everything ourselves. If something on the site is not working the way it should, we want to know.

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The listening room