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Review: ULTRASONE Performance 880 – Logic from a Rebel’s Point of View

  • 17 minute read
  • by Trav Wilson
The Ultrasone Performance 880 basking before a fire.
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…
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Gold Planar GL600 Headphones
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  • 6 minute read
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Review: Gold Planar GL600 – a Love-Hate Relationship

  • by Simon Tompson
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…
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Don't have a headphone stand handy? A bottle will do in a pinch!
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Review: Sennheiser HD580 Precision – Budget Bliss

  • by Evan Caplinger
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…
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Review: ES Lab ES-1a – A Labor of Love

  • by Evan Caplinger
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…
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The HarmonicDyne Zeus fresh from the case.
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Review: HarmonicDyne Zeus Headphones – It’s Hard to Tell the Gods Apart

  • by Trav Wilson
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…
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Learn how to wear your headphones and earbuds in the most optimal way. (From: Raisa Kanareva/123rf)
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How to Wear Headphones Correctly for Optimum Comfort and Function

  • by Dionne Pascua
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…
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The Takstar HF 580 headphones.
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  • 16 minute read
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Review: Takstar HF 580 – Containing the Heart of a Giant.

  • by Trav Wilson
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…
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless
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  • 10 minute read
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Review: Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless – MOMENTUM to Move Forward

  • by Teo Yong Shun
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…
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The SR-Lambda sitting with its no-frills box and coiled ribbon cable
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  • 10 minute read
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Review: Stax SR-Lambda – Plastic and Fantastic

  • by Evan Caplinger
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…
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Wouldn't it be nice if the ATH-AD2000 grew on trees? Alas, I put it here myself.
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Review: Audio-Technica ATH-AD2000 – Lean, Mean Midrange Machine

  • by Evan Caplinger
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,…
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The Hyland Headphones Jupiter One.
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Review: Hyland Headphones Jupiter One – Charisma and Character from Jolly Old England

  • by Trav Wilson
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…
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FiiO EH3 NC
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Review: FiiO EH3 NC – ANC On A Budget

  • by Chief Editor
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…
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The stylish HarmonicDyne Helios headphones.
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  • 10 minute read
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Review: HarmonicDyne Helios | Enough Substance to Match all that Style?

  • by Trav Wilson
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…
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Soapstone is just the third color option for the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 (From: Bose)
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Bose Launches Limited Edition Color for Its Bose 700 Headphones

  • by Marvin Velasco
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…
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The T+A Solitaire P headphones are hand-built in Germany (From: T+A)
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Theory + Application Unveils Solitaire P Headphones along with Headphones Amp (Worth almost $15,000)

  • by Marvin Velasco
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…
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