The MDR1R from Sony
Since its original release, Sony has updated this headphone with the $299 MDR-1A. Despite the difference in price tags, the 1R is still a monstrous deal in terms of price to performance. Sony is still selling ...
8.2
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...
Our Top Gear For 2014
And so yet another year is drawing to a close. As I sit back and unwind with a cup of egg nog, screaming kids unwrapping presents and an unfinished Pina ham in the far corner of the room that just about everyon...
7.1
Sennheiser G4ME ZERO Review
Disclaimer: The Sennheiser G4ME ZERO was sent to us on loan as a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We would like to thank Sennheiser USA for giving us this opportunity.
To read mroe on Sennheiser prod...
The BT540i Bluetooth Headphones by Koss
Bluetooth is a dirty word to use around Audiophile’s, it is a technology that really hasn’t offered much in the way of a clean and clear sonic experience in the past. I am hopeful for the future though, not li...
The Enigma by Enigmatic Audio
There’s something endearing about products created in a very small scale, handmade out of love. You realize you’re holding the heart and soul of its creator. They make what they make not necessarily to make mon...
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The PS1000e by Grado
While I was busy grilling Jonathan Grado about the whole new E series lineup, Lance, a writer from Singapore, was gleefully receiving the all-new PS1000e flagship from the SG distributor as well as the older PS...
7.8
Thinksound On1 Headphones Review
The Thinksound On1 Headphones are a brand new portable on-ear closed-back woody design priced for the mid-fi tier market at $299.
Disclaimer: The Thinksound On1 Headphones were sent to us is a sample in exchan...
NAD VISO HP50 Review
The NAD VISO HP50 is a game changer in my view, there isn't really anything quite like it in the closed back mid-fi world. I have quite a lot to say about this one so sit back, relax and enjoy. I don't want to ...
7.5
Alessandro MS1000 Review
Disclaimer: The Alessandro MS1000 is a DIY unit based on the original Alessandro MS1 and is not supplied to us as a sample from either Grado or Alessandro.
To read more on Grado products review here on Headfo...
Egghead – It’s all about the Cans
The concept of a dedicated headphone store is actually pretty rare these days in any country outside of a dedicated manufacturer store such as those you find in Japan. Most stores are a mix of lifestyle product...
Audio Technica ESW11 LTD
Audio Technica for 2012 have come out with a whole new range of can, the "X" series as I call it. Hidden in this roll out is a new limited edition woody portable called the ESW11 LTD and comes out in the Earsui...
Sennheiser Momentum – A new direction?
Fast on the heels of the Amperior comes Sennheiser's Momentum headphones and they are proof positive things are changing within the Sennheiser R&D in terms of how they view the market and the growing demand...
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Top 10 Headphones for 2012 Awards
It is that festive cheer time where the snow glistens, the wallets are fattened and the salary bonus is ready to be carved up into little pieces. So what better time to take a look back and see what we think sh...
Sennheiser Amperior – The upgraded HD25?
There are a heck of a lot of headphones in the Sennheiser range, almost Nokia type proportions but there are some classics that stand the test of time and one of them was and still is the HD25-1 II. Revered for...
7.9
Aiaiai TMA-1 Studio Edition Headphones Review
OK, so I got these a while back direct from Aiaiai I have been playing them solidly for a while now alongside the original TMA-1 and just for kicks the Fools Gold edition of the TMA-1.
When the original TMA-1 ...
7.8
AKG K495 ANC Review
The AKG K495 is the company's latest active noise canceling closed-back full-size or circumaural headphones. It is priced at $349.
Disclaimer: The AKG K495 sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opi...
Philips Citiscape Uptown Headphones
I loved the Downtown from Philips previously; good looks, nice inoffensive sound and great price so colored me interested when the I got hold of the bigger brother - the Uptown. Honestly I think Philips are goi...
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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...
Philips Fidelio L1 – We are on a roll here…
Ok so back we go to Philips again and fresh from my fun filled budget journey with the Citiscape Downtown I am turning now to the more serious, and more expensive, flagship, the Fidelio L1. These have been a lo...