Intro: I've previously reviewed Fiio's planar headphone, the FT5. While I appreciated their build quality and comfortable design, the sound quality left me somewhat underwhelmed at its price of US$450. It seemed aimed at a niche market, which may explain its unique tuning.This time, we’re looking at a more budget-friendly model: the FT1. These closed-back … Continue reading Review of Fiio FT1: rightfully hyped?
Legendary headphone engineer teams up with Drop Intro: The Drop x Grell OAE1 headphones are a collaboration between Drop and Axel Grell, one of the most respected figure in the industry, best known for his work on acclaimed models like the Sennheiser HD 580, HD 600 and HD 650. Let's also not forget the HD … Continue reading Review of Drop x Grell OAE1 Signature: style over substance?
Topping's first IEM, the Arpegear Hane, priced at $129, features a dynamic driver, delivering a neutral sound with tuning switches for customization. It combines solid design and decent performance.
How does it compare to the original DT770 and DT700 Pro X? Intro: Beyerdynamic, found in 1924, has been a big name in the industry. The company made history by introducing the world’s first pair of dynamic headphones, the DT48, in 1937. To celebrate its centennial in 2024, Beyerdynamic has released the DT 770 Pro … Continue reading Review of Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X (100th Anniversary Limited Edition)
A refinement of the original HE1000 sound? Intro: The HE1000 series has been a mainstay in the high-end planar market for quite some time now. While I've been impressed by their treble clarity and technical prowess, I'm not particularly fond of the bright tuning. The Ananda, a more affordable model that shares a similar design, … Continue reading Review of Hifiman HE1000 Stealth
