Meet The Team

Colin Toh is the Editor-in-Chief of Headphonesty. He founded the website in 2016 to provide reliable headphones reviews and insights. Headphonesty has quickly established itself as a trusted source in the audio community.

The platform collaborates with experienced audio engineers and audiophiles, ensuring a standard of content that's both rigorous and relevant. His interest in audio began during a visit to a Bose Audio store in Shibuya, Tokyo. That day, trying on a pair of noise-cancelling headphones sparked a passion...
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Music has always played a significant role in my life. With a curious nature, I explored various interests, learning piano, vocals, acoustic and bass guitars, and musical theater from a young age.

What started as a hobby for creating music using different instruments grew into recording and producing them, when I had the resources to acquire basic equipment. This introduced me to the complexities of sound, its ability to elicit emotions, and its impact on listeners, while also providing a...
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Audiophile or Audio-Phool? I don’t claim to have golden ears with magical properties or any ability to create music. But I have a deep appreciation for music, founded at a young age and curated over the years.

I run the Headphone Audio, Headphone Gear for Sale, and Headphone Offers groups on Facebook. I’m unapologetically a gearhead, and I love tubes, buttons, meters, and switches. I find myself trapped between an appreciation for the sublimely built gear of the past and...
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Eric is a Senior Reviewer at Headphonesty. Aside from reviewing for Headphonesty, Eric serves as a Board Member for Chamber Music Hawaiʻi and has been an active voice in various audio forums. His passion has led him to produce both written and video reviews, helping others in their audio journey.

His educational background includes a B.A. in psychology from Adelphi University, New York, and a Doctoral Degree from the California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco. Professionally, during his university...
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Hailing from Bangladesh and living in Germany, I got into head-fi in mid-2019 under the username kmmbd. My introduction to portable audio was through a Walkman cassette-player in my pre-teens, and music has been my getaway ever since.

I harbor a minor OCD regarding the tagging and organization of my music library (which is all digital/offline on a local NAS). As for my reviews, I am trying my best to find the middle-ground between objectivity and subjectivity when it comes...
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Simon is a Reviewer at Headphonesty. Hailing from the UK, he has been an active figure in the music and hi-fi world since the 1980s, starting with his inaugural separates system. His journey took him to hi-fi retailing and penning reviews for an audiophile magazine, solidifying his position in the industry.

Now based in California and immersed in the tech sector, Simon's devotion to music remains unwavering. He's an aficionado of brands like Sennheiser, Koss, and Sony when it comes...
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My interest in audio equipment first stemmed from my career as a musician and composer. I grew up playing piano and cello, and played in orchestras throughout my school years. I earned my BA in Music from Columbia University in 2019.

I also began working in electronic music at Columbia's historic Computer Music Center, home of one of the oldest synthesizers in existence (!) along with some current cutting-edge research. My first pair of high-end headphones were the Sennheiser HD558,...
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Rudolfs Putnins entry into headphone audio was in 2011 when he got his Grado SR80i. This was also when he got his Philosophy degree with philosophy of science being his major interest. After a short stint in a news agency he was lucky (and crafty) enough to land his first full-time audio job.

Rudolfs has handled marketing for Sonarworks, Reflector Audio, and other exciting brands. As an audio educator, he's read lectures on audio monitoring to local musicians and in...
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I have been a connoisseur of music ranging from country through rock and pop to instrumental, etc. for more than 23 years, and an audiophile for more than 8 years. It took me 5 long years to properly build my understanding of audiophilia, and I have been officially voicing my opinions for 3 years now.

Music has been a getaway for me since my school days. My father introduced me to Western music at a pretty early age, mainly country...
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Andy is the Senior Audio Writer at Headphonesty. With over 14 years of professional writing experience, Andy has honed her skills in detailing the nuances of sound, ensuring readers receive both depth and clarity in her pieces. For three years, she has been an instrumental contributor to Headphonesty, delving into various audio-related topics.

Her extensive portfolio includes headphone reviews, DIY tutorials, and explorations into audio technology and music streaming platforms. Andy's lifelong passion for music has shaped her professional path...
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Alexandra Plesa is an Audio Writer at Headphonesty. She has more than 10 years of journalistic experience. Deeply immersed in music and audiobooks, she has honed her expertise in evaluating audio equipment and streaming platforms.

Her passion for sound has led her on a quest for the perfect pair of headphones and an exploration into the intricacies of various audio equipment. Additionally, she's actively reviewed and experimented with streaming platforms, assessing their value and features. Beyond her professional insights, Alexandra's...
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Athena Carangan is an Audio Writer at Headphonesty. She has been writing for more than 3 years in the audio industry. Her portfolio includes troubleshooting headphones issues to news article. From early days with cassette players to modern iPods, she has always sought the best listening experience.

Her musical journey spans both English and Filipino songs, appreciating the nuances of poetic lyricism. Concerts, theatre, and musicals further enrich her audio experiences. Her expertise is in identifying reliable equipment that offers...
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Jefri Yonata is a Contributor at Headphonesty with a focus on headphones and IEMs. Since 2011, he has explored a broad spectrum of headphones, from entry-level to enthusiast-grade. His meticulous approach to sound has been shaped by his experiences with music, movies, and games, leading him to seek optimal headphones for each context.

Recognizing that personal preference varies, Jefri emphasizes objectivity in his reviews on Headphonesty, aiming to provide readers with unbiased insights. His ongoing mission? To guide others in...
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Milo Bransby is an Audio Writer at Headphonesty. As both an aspiring author and artist, soundscapes have consistently framed his creative process. In his pursuit of the audiophile hobby, balancing quality and cost has become second nature to him. His writings have since been shaped by this combination of passion and practicality, offering readers insights into the best audio experiences without breaking the bank.

Milo's present focus remains on uncovering exceptional audio deals. And in the background? There's always a...
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