The SE846 by Shure
Redefining standards within the audio industry is a hard task to achieve and so when a company delves into unprecedented territory, it signifies progression; a venture into the next big thing, so to speak. Time...
The StageDiver 4 (SD-4) IEM by Inear
If you ask any mass consumer about Inear, the most you will get as an answer would be a shrug. Inear, of Germany, has only been heard in the audiophile community from a couple of years ago, but they have been ...
The Alpha Prime by MrSpeakers
MrSpeakers, makers of our number one product of 2014, the Alpha Dogs, are back again with their latest incarnation, the Alpha Prime Planar headphone which is technically and fiscally their new Flagship headphon...
8.4
Final Heaven VIII Review
Disclaimer: The Final Heaven VIII sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Final and Hifiheadphones.co.uk for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Final produ...
The VELVET IEM by Earsonics
EarSonics is one company that needs no introduction and has been a major player in the audiophile world since the launching of the SM3 which many had adored and kept as part of their growing collection. The SM6...
4.8
The HE400i and HE560 Planars by Hifiman
The HE400i and HE560 are two new full-size open-back planar headphone releases from Hifiman. The retail for $499 and $899 respectively. Disclaimer: The Hifiman R2R2000 HE-400i and HE-560 sent to us are sampl...
The Reference R1 by Flare Audio
Ever ask yourselves what a headphone would sound like if you combined an Electrostatic, Planar and a Dynamic headphone and furled it into a ball? Well, this R1 could be that headphone. The Flare Audio R1 uses...
7.6
Cypher Labs AlgoRhythm Picollo DAC Review
Cypher Labs AlgoRhythm Picollo DAC is a blended version amp/DAC of their original portable analog Picollo amp. It is priced at $549. Disclaimer: The Cypher Labs AlgoRhythm Picollo DAC sent to us is a sample in...
0
The W50 IEM from Westone
Westone has been revamping a lot of their universal IEM lineup of late. Well in actual fact pretty much all of it from the UM10 upwards since last year. I had a chance to review the UM Pro 10 and Alpha series a...
The Alpha Dog by MrSpeakers
The Fostex T50RP has been out for years and years and in that time just about everyone I know has had a go at some sort of modification or another to this sub-$100 headphone. It is the cheapest planar on the ma...
8.4
Hifiman HM-901 Review
The Hifiman HM-901 is a flagship digital media player with a unique interchangeable amplification stage. It is priced at $1499. Disclaimer: The Hifiman HM-901 sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest ...
7.8
Kingrex U-Craft (Y) USB Cable Review
The Kingrex U-Craft (Y) USB Cable is a high-end dual-headed audiophile USB cable with a single line for data and a secondary line for power. It is priced at $649. Disclaimer: The Kingrex U-Craft (Y) USB Headph...
Ibasso DX100 – The last word in DAPs?
This is not your typical reference portable player review. To be honest, my idea of portable personal audio at this point is a smartphone with decent audio and an in-ear-monitor; lugging around two devices stra...
8.3
ALO Audio The Pan Am Review
The ALO Audio Pan Am is a 3-component stackable tube amp, DAC and dedicated line conditioning power unit system. It is priced at $599. Disclaimer: The ALO Audio Pan Am was sent to us as a loan sample in exchan...
0
Sennheiser HD700 – It’s a tough market
Back when Sennheiser released the HD800 there was a real commotion that this could possibly be the best headphone ever made (dynamic that is) and despite its flaws and polarizing nature in the headphone communi...
ALO Audio RX MK3 Balanced Headphone Amplifier – Portable Perfection?
Fresh off the Continental and National Amp review along comes another highly anticipated ALO Audio amp in the shape of the RX3 which, naturally enough given the numbering, is the next step in the evolution of t...
Hifiman HE400 – A planar headphone for the masses?
A new Hifiman planer headphone is quite common these days so the impact of a new arrival is perhaps a tad more muted than say the heady hurrah of the unboxing of the HE6. So with the release of the HE400 planer...
8.3
Hifiman HE5 Review
The Hifiman HE5 is the company's debut full-sized or circumaural open-back planar headphones. It was originally priced at around $600. Disclaimer: The Hifiman HE5 is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion...
AKG K3003 – Is this the best universal IEM in the world?
When one uses the term 'best' it a pretty strong statement and in the world of snake oil producing audiophilia is a more common term than most so normally I treat the word 'best' with a degree of caution when p...
Stax Lambda Pro + Srm-1/mk-2 Review
Why Stax? I always felt these were at the pinnacle of the headphone chain. head-fi and poisonous impressions from acquaintances here at headphiles have all added to that longing for a personal electrostatic ...