Intro: The Ananda OG has a special place in my heart. It was the headphone that pulled me back into the hobby after a long stretch of dormancy, and it remains one of my favourite Hifiman planars. Its bright yet smooth tuning made it a unique, pleasant listen. That said, it has never been perfect. … Continue reading Hifiman Ananda Unveiled review: A quiet return to form?
Intro: Adam Audio is a name people in the studio world will recognise. The company has built a reputation for their studio monitors, particularly their ribbon tweeter designs. Headphones, however, are not their usual territory.I first came across the H200 at a local store during what was admittedly a very brief visit — I was … Continue reading Adam H200 review: a sensible studio headphone
Intro: Kiwi Ears sent the Orchestra II over for review, and it was one of those IEMs that caught my attention before I even plugged it in. Part of that is simple enough: I think it looks good. Part of it is that Kiwi Ears has generally been pretty solid when it comes to tuning. … Continue reading Review of Kiwi Ears Orchestra 2: tuned with a clear intent?
Intro: I previously reviewed the FiiO FT1 Pro and found it to be a solid entry in the market. It offered a warmer, more forgiving tuning than the typical Hifimans that have long dominated the budget planar space. It wasn’t perfect. I noted clipping issues at high SPLs, but it was a competent, enjoyable headphone.Enters … Continue reading FiiO JT7 review: A budget disruptor or a bridge too far?
Intro: Collabs are a tricky business. Sometimes they result in a genuinely tuned product that fixes the flaws of earlier ones; other times, they feel more like a marketing exercise. The Kiwi Ears x Z Reviews Serene is an interesting case. Priced at $159 USD, this entry-level planar has the potential to shake up a … Continue reading Review of Kiwi Ears x Z Reviews Serene: Way too chill, or is that the point?
