Intro: Since Sonova took over Sennheiser's consumer electronics division, the company’s professional arm has been relatively quiet. Launched in early 2024, the HD490 Pro stands out as one of its main entries into the studio space.Marketed as a professional studio headphone, the HD490 Pro includes two sets of earpads: a set of "Producer pads" made … Continue reading Sennheiser HD 490 Pro review: a flexible but imperfect solution
Intro: So far, this blog has mainly focused on over-ear headphones. But IEMs are an equally important part of the audio world today. Recently, HifiGo reached out to ask if I’d like to review the Pula Unicrom. Pula seems a relatively new brand, but the Unicrom's design looks promising. I also saw this as a … Continue reading Pula Unicrom review: a solid entry-level dynamic
Intro: The original HE6 was one of the most talked-about headphones of its time, and it remains one of the most sought-after models on the used market today. It earned a reputation not only for its sound but also for its unusual design: its diaphragm traces were made with gold, and the driver structure was … Continue reading Hifiman HE600 review: a modern update?
Intro: The Arya lineup has been around for some time, known as the trickle-down version of Hifiman's HE1000 series. Like those headphones, the Arya boasts a large, egg-shaped planar magnetic driver with what they call "nanometer thickness" diaphragm. Sonically, the Arya family has leaned brighter than the HE1000 series, with extra articulation in the upper … Continue reading Hifiman Arya Unveiled review: the all-rounder Arya
Intro: Fosi Audio is known for making good-quality, competitively priced DACs and amps. The i5 is their latest step into the headphone scene, and Fosi reached out to see if I wanted to review it. There were no conditions on the content, just an open invitation. So, I took the opportunity.I call the i5 “a … Continue reading Fosi Audio i5 review: a new challenger with a recognisable voice
