How-to – Roon Labs

How to Roon: Optimizing Headphone Audio with OPRA

Have you ever wished there was something you could do to make your favorite music sound a bit better — something that didn’t require purchasing new gear? Or maybe you’ve read that advanced EQ tuning could transform your headphones but felt out of your depth and overwhelmed by the technical complexity? If so, we’re got just what you need! In this installment of How to Roon, we’re exploring OPRA (Open Profiles for Revealing Audio) — a feature that makes professional-grade headphone optimization accessible to everyone.

How to Roon: Metadata Magic

Some of you may have encountered the word metadata and thought, ‘I see this term every time Roon is mentioned… but, what exactly is metadata’? Chances are you’ve enjoyed its benefits and know what it is, even if you haven’t bothered with an etymological investigation. In this installment of How to Roon we’ll explore the metadata matrix, because this is where things get exciting.

How to Roon: Understanding a Roon Setup

Have you ever wondered what makes a Roon system tick?

Understanding the basic components of a Roon setup will help you unlock its full potential and create your ideal listening experience — whether you’re just getting started, still contemplating your first step, or looking to optimize your existing setup. Roon’s multiroom Hi-Res audio ecosystem is more straightforward than you may expect.

How to Roon: Getting Started

Welcome to How to Roon — a new series designed to guide first-time users and the Roon-curious through the startup journey. If you’ve heard about Roon through gear reviews, social media, YouTube, audio forums, or a trial card with your latest gear purchase and questions are swirling in your mind, you’re in the right place!