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planar magnetic
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: Monolith by Monoprice M300 – The Manuscript of Mimicry
“Budget” and “planar magnetic driver” usually do not go together. But yet, here we are. Today we sample an affordably-priced planar earphone from Monoprice, along with a big, healthy dose…
Review: Hifiman Sundara — A Breath of Cool Air
The Sundara is, at less than $400, all but a giant-killer. Quality control will rightfully concern some potential owners, but for those willing to take the risk, the Sundara provides…
Review: Thieaudio Phantom | A Little Too Laidback?
The Thieaudio Phantom is an admirable effort towards affordable planar headphones. These headphones attempt to fill the lower end of the pricing spectrum while dressed in elegant attire. Build and…
Review: Tin HiFi P1 – Traversing Brave New Frontiers
A budget in-ear monitor (IEM) from China is nothing new. But how about a budget Chinese IEM with a planar magnetic driver inside? It’s the real thing with no gimmicks,…
HyperX Launches Stunning Cloud Orbit and Cloud Orbit S Gaming Headphones
For gamers who are serious about their online play Gaming doesn’t get any more realistic than the incredible, hyper-realistic soundscape provided by HyperX’s new, over-ear, gaming-specific headphones – the Cloud…
Fight for the Throne: Audeze LCD-4, Meze Empyrean
I’m crazy about music, and as a software engineer, I’m fanatical about the audio equipment I use to play it. Suffice to say I’m no professional reviewer (in fact, this…
Review: Battle of the Audeze LCD-2 – Classic Vs Fazor
Last year, Audeze announced the LCD-2 Classic, a new iteration in their LCD line. The company claimed that they wanted to go back to the original sound of their older…
Review: HiFiMAN HE-500
Before my purchase, the had been on my radar for a very long time. It is a headphones that is praised by a lot of audio guys I follow (Tyll,…
Review: Audeze EL-8 Titanium
At long last, we managed to get our hands on our first pair of Audeze headphones, courtesy of a generous colleague. Those who are in the audiophiles scene will be…
5 Types Of Headphone Drivers That You Should Know
If you are looking to purchase a headphone that suits your needs, it is important that you understand how they work and what makes them tick. There is a lot…
