[LEGACY] NAN-6 and HE6SE V2 planar headphones: pad-rolling and look-back (UPDATED NAN-7 pads)

Welcome to another pad review. I bought these for test so you don't have to blind buy and take risks. This time it's mainly for the Nan-6, but I will also include graphs of the HE6SE V2 at the end of the article. You can also see how different types of pad material and structure … Continue reading [LEGACY] NAN-6 and HE6SE V2 planar headphones: pad-rolling and look-back (UPDATED NAN-7 pads)

Moondrop Void – neutral alternative? measurement and impressions

NOTE: Do not buy the Void now. Moondrop is working on improvements over the existing headband design for comfort/coupling, which will most likely result in changes to sound. This review is based on the initial version. Update with the new headband: they are ok in terms of comfort, so I've crossed out the earlier comment. … Continue reading Moondrop Void – neutral alternative? measurement and impressions

Massdrop X Sennheiser HD6XX: measurement and simple mod attempts [updated measurement]

An all time favourite made its way here: the HD6XX that is based on the legendary HD650, once Sennheiser's flagship headphone before the HD800 came out. When you read a review of the HD6XX/600/650, read it as a review not of the headphones but of the reviewer. There are already way too many reviews and … Continue reading Massdrop X Sennheiser HD6XX: measurement and simple mod attempts [updated measurement]

Harmonicdyne Zeus: measurement, pad rolling, and review [updated measurement]

Harmonicdyne Zeus - frequency response Tonality: Warm neutral. The first thing you hear would most likely be the elevated upper-bass/lower-mids region. Bass is strong but in a 'wooly' and 'thumpy' way, not as tight or punchy as planars. Mids are quite neutral concerning. A bit recessed around 1.5khz but this is balanced out by the lower … Continue reading Harmonicdyne Zeus: measurement, pad rolling, and review [updated measurement]

Gold Planar GL2000 and GL850: measurement, review and pad rolling [updated graphs]

With both of these now sold I want to talk about them a little in retrospect (btw all headphones tested on the site are purchased). From what I gather Gold Planar has been the OEM for many headphone and speaker drivers before releasing their own models, the GL-series which include GL2000 (planar), GL850 (AMT) and … Continue reading Gold Planar GL2000 and GL850: measurement, review and pad rolling [updated graphs]