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She’s so unusual. Cyndi Lauper said it best. When I say, “I’m reviewing a pair of headphones from a longstanding, well-respected, German headphone company,” what’s the first company you think…
Review: Gold Planar GL600 – a Love-Hate Relationship
Comfortable and well built planar magnetics, offering solid value and a distinct character. One of the pleasures of hearing new audio equipment for the first time is when they reveal…
Review: Sennheiser HD580 Precision – Budget Bliss
The Sennheiser HD580 are the benchmark for all sub-$150 headphones. If you’re into headphones, chances are very high that you’ve already heard of the Sennheiser HD600. So much has been…
Review: ES Lab ES-1a – A Labor of Love
The flagship product of Hong Kong’s boutique electrostatic headphone manufacturer ES Lab is an homage to the Stax SR-Omega – and it’s a lot of fun to listen to. The…
Review: HarmonicDyne Zeus Headphones – It’s Hard to Tell the Gods Apart
By the beard of Zeus, these look (but don’t sound) like Helios! About a year ago I reviewed the HarmonicDyne Helios headphones. Helios was the first product from HarmonicDyne, a…
How to Wear Headphones Correctly for Optimum Comfort and Function
Learn the proper way of wearing headphones, depending on its type, for the best listening experience. Imagine you’ve just bought a new pair of headphones and you’re eager to try…
Review: Takstar HF 580 – Containing the Heart of a Giant.
An affordable and easily modifiable introduction to planar magnetic sound. Almost a year and a half ago, Takstar released a sub-$200, open-back, over-ear, planar magnetic headphone, generically named the HF…
Review: Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless – MOMENTUM to Move Forward
The refreshed version of MOMENTUM Wireless is where classy and modern external design meets the Sennheiser’s superior sonic quality, with the addition of new technology implementations. Introduction 2020 is indeed…
Review: Stax SR-Lambda – Plastic and Fantastic
Those looking for a perfect headphone should turn back now – the Lambda has its flaws. But it’s also got a lot of personality and mind-blowing resolution at an affordable…
Review: Audio-Technica ATH-AD2000 – Lean, Mean Midrange Machine
Though long out of production, the ATH-AD2000’s unique, aggressive tuning has blessed it with an avid, and well-deserved, fanbase. Introducing the Audio-Technica ATH-AD2000 poses a kind of unique challenge. First,…
Review: Hyland Headphones Jupiter One – Charisma and Character from Jolly Old England
In this world of mass-produced bland perfection, can one man bring old-world British charm to the headphone industry? Hyland Headphones is a newcomer to the hand-crafted, boutique headphone scene. The…
Review: FiiO EH3 NC – ANC On A Budget
The FiiO EH3 NC offers an affordable alternative for wireless headphones with reasonable ANC capability. But is it worth your purchase? The FiiO EH3 NC is a wireless headphone with…
Review: HarmonicDyne Helios | Enough Substance to Match all that Style?
Featuring German-made composite drivers, carved walnut cups, laser engraved stainless steel grills, and aluminum gimbals, Chi-Fi goes upscale to combine elegance and audio. I’ve got a riddle for you. What…
Bose Launches Limited Edition Color for Its Bose 700 Headphones
Here’s something for those who don’t want just black or gray. Have you been eyeing Bose’s awesome Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 but don’t want to settle for the drab black…
Theory + Application Unveils Solitaire P Headphones along with Headphones Amp (Worth almost $15,000)
The company’s first matching headphones and amplifier go all out. Theory + Application (T+A) has launched its first pair of headphones, and it goes for an astounding price. The German…
