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: 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
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?
Cut from the same cloth? Intro: I previously reviewed Aune's first over-ear headphone, the AR5000, which I found to be a strong entry into the market with its well-balanced tuning and solid overall value. Now, Aune is back with its second headphone: the SR7000, a closed-back model priced at almost double the AR5000. Right out … Continue reading Review of Aune SR7000: a closed-back that doesn’t sound like one
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
