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Headphones
Audeze Deckard Headphone Amplifier-DAC
Michael Lavorgna has posted a review of the Audeze Deckard headphone amplifier-DAC ($699) at AudioStream. His conclusions: “The Audeze Deckard Headphone amp/DAC made the experience of listening to music an experience to be savored and enjoyed. When paired up with the Audeze LCD-X headphones, the combo delivered all of music’s goodness directly into my...
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Linnenberg Maestro Headphone Amplifier
Nathan has posted a review of the Linnenberg Maestro Headphone Amplifier ($1550). His conclusions: “Part of me wishes that Linnenberg had a harsh editor behind him, to clean up his few mistakes. (I could do with one, too.) Because, that pot bigger, and in a better place, and those RCA jacks sturdier, and maybe...
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Lars & Ivan THA-8XP Portable Headphone Amplifier
Srajan Ebaen has posted a review of the Lars & Ivan THA-8XP Portable headphone amplifier (€310) at 6moons. His conclusions: “This quality parlays not just the reediness and steeliness of a clarinet and guitar respectively but also their woodiness. Extrapolate from there. If that’s not the case—if you get the sizzle without the sauce—the...
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RHA T20 In-Ear Monitors
Steven Stone has posted a review of the RHA T20 in-ear monitors ($239) at HomeTheaterReview. His conclusions: “While Amazon currently lists over 140 results for earphones between $200 and $250, none offer a greater number of included fit options or harmonic choices. Although the cable is not interchangeable, RHA’s comprehensive three-year warranty should help...
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AudioQuest NightHawk Headphones
Brent Butterworth has posted a review of the AudioQuest NightHawk headphones ($599) at SoundStage! Xperience. His conclusions: “There’s no contesting that the AudioQuest NightHawks are an extraordinary design with best-in-the-business comfort, and sonic isolation that I didn’t think possible from semi-open-back headphones. They’re also the product of a huge amount of knowledge, research, experimentation,...
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Cembalo Audio Labs Spring 1 Headphone Amplifier
David W. Robinson has posted a review of the Cembalo Audio Labs Spring 1 headphone amplifier ($1980) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “The Spring 1 does extremely well in delivering detail with soul. There’s a lovely touch of musical warmth, and a lilt to the sound that is quite fetching. Regardless of the type...
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Astell&Kern AK Jr Portable MQS Digital Playback System
Astell&Kern AK Jr Portable MQS digital playback system ($499) at Enjoy the Music. His conclusions: “Of course what really matter is if the music is enjoyable, and here we have a winner! There’s always a delicate balance between extreme accuracy and musicality. It is not that they are mutually exclusive, yet at this lowish...
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Questyle QP1R Portable Music Player
Steven R. Rochlin has posted a review of the Questyle QP1R portable music player ($899) at Enjoy the Music. His conclusions: “Questyle’s QP1R is a killer unit with mind-blowing sound wrapped in high style chic magnificence.” You can read the full review here.
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Sennheiser Momentum M2 Headphone
Canada Hi-Fi has posted a review of the Sennheiser Momentum M2 headphones ($399 CDN). Their conclusions: “While the M2s don’t have as much natural warmth, organic texture, or layered soundstaging as reference-calibre electrostatic or planer-magnetic headphones, viewed as a product designed for use with portable digital players, the PRaT, clarity, and cohesiveness of the...
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Audeze EL-8 Headphones
Steve Guttenberg has posted a review of the Audeze EL-8 headphone ($699) at Sound and Vision. His conclusions: “Audeze is definitely upping the ante. With the EL-8, they’ve brought out their lightest, most comfortable, best looking, easiest to drive, most affordable, made-in-the-U.S. headphone, and maintained Audeze’s signature sound. Well done!” You can read the...
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Questyle CMA800R Dual-Mono Headphone Amplifier-DAC
Srajan Ebaen has posted a review of the Questyle CMA800R dueal mono headphone amplifier-DAC (€1500 each) at 6moons. His conclusions: “The benefits I heard overlapped with general lore on mono amps for loudspeakers. Soundstage scale, imaging specificity, low-level detail, separation, density, depth of stage and bass all improved. To what degree; and whether that’s...
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Sennheiser HD 630VB Headphones
Tomasz Karasiński has posted a review of the Sennheiser HD 630VB headphones ($229) at StereoLife. His conclusions: “With all their dynamics and impeccable resolution, HD 630VB aren’t tiring. They prefer to show the music in a natural and genuine way, but still enjoyable. It has nothing to do with interference in sound temperature. If...
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Chord Hugo Headphone Amplifier-DAC
John Granberg has posted a review of the Chord Hugo headphone-amplifier ($2495) at Part-Time Audiophile. His conclusions: “Whatever the case, I see Hugo as a rather unique option. Good enough to hang with very expensive home devices, yet also capable of hitting the road in style. In this regard, Chord’s device stands alone —...
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Sennheiser HD 800 Headphones
Jez Ford has posted a review of the Sennheiser HD 800 headphones ($1599) at AVHub. His conclusions: “There’s no disconnected and overblown bass, a total absence of upper midrange etch or bleach, while naturally decaying highs are evident within a realistic facsimile of the recording venue’s ambience. Yes, an organic musical flow, an immersion...
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Audio-Technica Maestoso ATH-W1000Z Headphones
Jez Ford has posted a review of the Audio-Technica Maestoso ATH-W1000Z headphones ($899) at AVHub. His conclusions: “We suggest you audition that Z wing fit system, but the sound is great — these are revealing yet not ruthless high-quality headphones, solid in the lower frequencies, tolerant in the upper mids. ” You can read...
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Chord HUGO TT Headphone Amplifier DAC
Wojciech Pacula has posted a review of the Chord HUGO TT Headphone Amplifier-DAC (£2995) at High Fidelity. His conclusions: “The digital technology finally matured. High quality turntable still offers something that no digital device can, but, in my opinion, it is no longer a decisive factor. DAC Hugo TT sounds so well, in such...
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Koss Pro4S Headphones
Rad Bennett has posted a review of the Koss Pro4S headphones ($149) at The Audio Beat. His conclusions: “So in addition to true-to-the-recording sound, the Koss Pro4S virtually defines great value for the dollar. I’m very happy to have made its acquaintance.” You can read the full review here.
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OPPO PM-3 Planar Headphones
Marcusd has posted a review of the OPPO PM-3 planar headphones ($399) at Headfonics. His conclusions: “There is not much I can say bad about the PM-3, it’s really a nit picking exercise at this stage. Perhaps a bit more sparkle in the top end, maybe a slightly more weighted low end or even...
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Grado Limited Edition GH1 Heritage Headphones
Robert H. Levi has posted a review of the Grado Limited Edition GH1 Heritage headphones ($595) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “They are a sonic tour de force, made for fun and glorious listening by music lovers. Big dynamics, tons of bloom, lots of definition, and super deep bass are its trademarks. If they...
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OPPO PM-3 Headphones
Tomasz Karasiński has posted a review of the OPPO PM-3 headphones (€599) at StereoLife. His conclusions: “OPPO offers unique drivers in a truly luxurious package, tuned with great understanding of music and all this has been achieved without being a nightmare for the amplifier. PM-3′s are easy to drive, and their natural sound is...
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Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 Headphones
Hans Wetzel has posted a review of the Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 headphones ($299) at SoundStage! Xperience. His conclusions: “If I needed a pair of all-purpose, everyday headphones, Bowers & Wilkins’ P5 Series 2s are exactly what I would buy. Their sumptuous design and luxurious materials make them as much a fashion...
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Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 Headphones
Rad Bennett has posted a review of the Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 headphones ($249) at SoundStage! Xperience. His conclusions: “Audio-Technica’s ATH-MSR7 headphones blindsided me. I’d expected very good commuter cans that would be good for casual listening. Instead, I discovered a set of audiophile headphones that live up to the Hi-Res Audio badge they wear. They...
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Audeze EL-8 Planar Magnetic Headphones
John Gatski has posted a review of the Audeze EL-8 planar magnetic headphones ($699) at Everything Audio Network. His conclusions: “The Audeze is a very good sounding, entry point, planar magnetic headphone that can be used as a HQ headphone for portable players, smartphones, tablets, etc., but also it fits right in as a...
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ALO Audio Continental Headphone Amplifier-DAC
Brian has posted a review of the ALO Audio Continental headphone amplifier - DAC ($1495) at Computer Audiophile. His conclusions: “At $1,495 the Continental Dual Mono is the most expensive portable amp/dac combo I have ever reviewed. But with portable players beginning to hit the $3.5 mark the move seemed almost inevitable. It adds...
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MrSpeakers Ether Headphones
Matt Poe has posted a review of the MrSpeakers Ether headphones ($1499) at Audiohead. His conclusions: “At the end of the day, the ETHER hits all the check boxes for me. A neutral headphone is a different experience than most of the headphones that I’ve owned. It also happens to be the most enjoyable...
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