The dynamic driver headphone market is getting competitive Intro: Perhaps every headphone enthusiast has dreamed of, at one point, an Sennheiser HD600 with extra sub-bass impact and airy treble. Having debuted almost 30 years ago, the HD600, not to mention the HD580, continue to be the gold standard for many. Aune, a company known for … Continue reading Review of Aune AR5000: a worthy contender

Is the Clear MG and the MG Pro still sonically the same headphone? Important update: Jude on Head-Fi revealed an email exchange with Focal where it states that the Clear MG and Clear MG Pro are still sonically the same. As such, the differences between other available measurements and the unit tested here may be … Continue reading Review of Focal Clear MG Pro

Intro: It's been a few months since my initial review of the NAN-7. I've owned these for about a year now, so it's a good time for some reflections. Given that these are not so well known, a follow-up seems fitting.Additionally, I've spent more time experimenting with a wide variety of pad options, which, as … Continue reading Encore Review: NAN-7 thoughts, pad-rolling and EQ

Intro: Ultrasone headphones are often considered to have one of the more 'unorthodox' sound profiles, particularly for their Edition lineup. Personally, I've tried the Edition 8 and 10, and let's just say they weren't exactly to my taste. The Edition 11 seems to be breaking the mould, garnering a decent amount of positive reviews in … Continue reading Review: Ultrasone Edition 11

Intro: Audeze headphones are known for a number of things, the first among which is perhaps their tuning, which many have regarded as 'lush', 'excessively warm' or just outright 'esoteric'. Having sampled a couple of their earlier models, like the pre-fazor LCD-2 and the LCD-3 fazor, I largely concurred with this sentiment. However, Audeze appears … Continue reading Review: Audeze LCD-X 2021