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?
Intro: When Zaylli initially reached out to me with their WIP product — a retro-looking on-ear headphone "Lyrö" launching on Kickstarter — I was admittedly skeptical. I hadn't heard of the brand, and we’re all too familiar with audio Kickstarters that promise the moon but fail to deliver a viable product.But my doubts were quickly … Continue reading Zaylli Lyrö review: retro on-ear, benchmark sound?
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: I’ve previously reviewed the original Susvara, and it left a strong impression. It’s one of the few summit-fi headphones that actually feels like it lives up to its reputation. That said, I'm not a fan of the price and the same goes for this one. But I'm sure there are enough of you out … Continue reading Hifiman Susvara Unveiled review: a fresh take on the classic sound
Intro: EDIT 8 August 2025: The HD505 has recently been available at 30-40% off during Amazon sales (AU$275, RRP AU$449). At these discounted prices, the value proposition is significantly stronger, and I highly recommend them.Right out of the box, the HD505 feels like a typical Sennheiser headphone: mostly plastic, yet well-built and robust. It doesn’t … Continue reading Review of Sennheiser HD 505: a great listen but a tough sell?
