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?
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?
Disclaimer: this unit is purchased and owned by unheardlab. First impression: I like how these sound. Going in, I was expecting a neutral/warm neutral tuning based on my previous experiences with the R70X. That said, it’s been a while since I last heard the R70X, so I can’t provide a direct comparison as much as … Continue reading Audio Technica ATH-R70xa: Measurement and First Impression
Upgrade, downgrade or side-grade? Intro: I’ve reviewed several Focal headphones here before, ranging from the budget-friendly Elear to higher-end models like the Clear MG Pro and the Radiance. Focal’s rich, engaging tuning has always been to my taste. This time, I have here Focal’s latest flagship, the Utopia 2022. With a significant price premium, does … Continue reading Review of Focal Utopia 2022: a pricey refinement
