Zaylli Lyrö review: Retro on-ear, benchmark sound?

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?

Hifiman Susvara Unveiled review: a fresh take on the classic sound

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

Review of Sennheiser HD 505: a great listen but a tough sell?

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?