Intro Aune has become one of the more interesting names in headphones. I have reviewed both the AR5000 and the AR5000 MK2, and each made a credible case at its price. The AR3000 first caught my attention earlier this year, when it appeared as a prototype at High End Vienna. Show impressions are usually mixed, … Continue reading Aune AR3000 review: easy to listen to, easier to recommend
Intro First, apologies for the lack of updates over the past two months. Things have been busy, and I have a sizable backlog of comments and messages to get through... I will.In the meantime, something I have been waiting for finally arrived, and I don't want to sit on this one for too long.The Hongshu … Continue reading Hongshu EH-1 review: A new benchmark for affordable electrostatics… and it punches well above its price
Intro: I reviewed the original AR5000 earlier and thought it was a strong first effort from Aune. Excellent sub-bass extension, sensible mid and treble tuning, and a comfortable fit made it a credible alternative to the long-standing Sennheiser HD6X0 series at a similar price point. A solid debut overall.That said, one issue surfaced in the … Continue reading Aune AR5000 MK2 review: brighter, bolder, better built
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
