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: Despite feeling a bit too bright for my taste, I still enjoyed the original Moondrop Para when I reviewed it. It offered excellent value for money with its technical performance and flexibility with EQ and pad rolling. Moondrop's current flagship, the Cosmo, also won me over with its overall sound quality. So, I had … Continue reading Moondrop Para II review: where’s the upgrade?
