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: 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: 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
