Tag: best planar magnetic headphones
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Meze Audio LIRIC 2nd Generation: New Sound, Design, & Features
Meze Audio announces the LIRIC 2nd Generation – updated sound profile, beautiful ebony wood, and increased modularity. Romanian audio specialist Meze Audio continues its tradition of high-end audio products by announcing the LIRIC 2nd Generation. This updated model refines the original LIRIC closed-back headphones, incorporating community feedback for a warmer sound profile, luxurious striped ebony…
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Sivga Nightingale Review
Read our comprehensive Sivga Nightingale review, where we cover their sound quality, design, and comfort. Find out if they are the right choice for you. Verdict The Sivga Nightingale is a great pair of IEMs for those who are looking for a lush sound signature with a remarkable midrange and a wide soundstage. Bass dynamics…
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The Empyrean II Has Arrived: Meze Audio’s Next-Generation Planar Magnetic Headphones
Discover the impressive features and advancements of Meze Audio’s Empyrean II, the next-generation planar magnetic headphones. Today, Meze Audio is introducing the Empyrean II, a technologically advanced planar magnetic headphone that builds upon the success of the original Empyrean design. The Empyrean II features a brand new enhanced Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver design from Rinaro…
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HIFIMAN Unveils Two New Headphones: Arya Organic and Ananda Nano
Check out HIFIMAN’s newest headphones, the Arya Organic and Ananda Nano, now available for purchase. HIFIMAN, a leading manufacturer of high-end audio products, today announced two new headphones: the Arya Organic and the Ananda Nano. Both are the third iterations of popular HIFIMAN planar magnetic headphones, promising improved detail and frequency response. Arya Organic The…
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AXPONA 2023 Debuts: Q Acoustics 5000 Series, Audeze MM-100 Headphones
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AXPONA 2023 is the place to be for audiophiles. We cover the show’s launch of the Q Acoustics 5000 Series and Audeze MM-100 headphones! Earlier this week, we wrote about the World Premieres of the new 5000 Series speaker line from Q Acoustics and the new $399 MM-100 Headphones from Audeze, their first full-sized headphone…
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HarmonicDyne G200 Review: The Planar Headphone That (Almost) Nails It All!
Looking for a high-quality planar magnetic headphone? Check out our review of the HarmonicDyne G200, which delivers exceptional sound quality and comfort. The $699 HarmonicDyne G200 is a high-performance planar driver headphone designed for headphone enthusiasts who demand the best sound quality. The G200 features a custom 102mm nanocomposite planar diaphragm that delivers exceptional clarity…
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Hifiman Drops A $399 Closed-Back Version Of Their Super Popular Sundara Headphone
Today, Hifiman announced a new closed-back version of their well-loved Sundara headphone. Dubbed the Sundara Closed-Back Planar Headphone, this new model is designed with beautiful, hand-finished beechwood ear cups which isolate listeners from background noise and emphasize the natural bass response of your music. In addition, the Closed-Back Sundara will have new planar drivers which…
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Best Audiophile Headphones Under $500 (2022)
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Are you looking for the best headphone under $500? We’ve put together a list of our favorite options. Check them out now! Want to learn more about Audiophile Headphones? Check out our Audiophile Headphones Buyers Guide! Here’s our shortlist of the Best Audiophile Headphones Under $500 (2022): The Best Super Cheap Headphones: Koss KPH30iCL ($29.99)…
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HIFIMAN Deva Pro Review: These Wireless Planar Magnetic Headphones Are Wondrous!
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TL;DR If you’re looking for wireless audiophile headphones for less than $500, you won’t do better than these. Intro Back in 2020, when Hifiman released the $299 DEVA, a set of planar headphones with a BT dongle, I must admit I found them to be an inelegant wireless headphone option. I’ve never been a fan…
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Sendy Audio Peacock Review: This Ain’t No Ordinary Planar Magnetic Headphone!
TL;DR While the Sendy Audio Peacock’s build quality and comfort are top-notch, its tuning and overall resolution are just a step behind the competition. Nevertheless, some may find its natural, easygoing sound and wide soundstage appealing. Intro Earlier this year, I reviewed a couple of headphones from SIVGA, a China-based company known for its affordable…
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Meze Audio Launches The Enchanting LIRIC, Their First Portable Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Headphone!
Today, Meze Audio released the $2000 LIRIC, their first portable planar magnetic headphone! This new model is a closed-back beauty with a matte black magnesium frame trimmed with leather. Inside the cups are Rinaro’s Isodynamic Hybrid Array Drivers, the same used in Meze’s flagship Elite and Empyrean headphones. In this case, they are scaled-down to…
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GoldPlanar GL2000 (Double Magnetic Circuit) Review: These Stunning Planars Are An Engaging Listen!
TL;DR The $ 639 GoldPlanar GL2000 Planar Magnetic Headphone (Double Magnetic Circuit) isn’t the most refined headphone at its price point, but it’s good-looking, super comfortable, and quite exhilarating to listen to. It’s no wonder why many feel it’s the best headphone they’ve ever heard. Intro There’s not a lot of full-sized Audiophile headphones between…
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Audeze’s New LCD-5 Flagship Headphones Are Elegant And Full Of Mind-Blowing Technology!
Today Audeze announced their new flagship planar-magnetic headphone, the $4500 LCD-5. This headphone boasts a new lightweight design with a carbon fiber headband and magnesium housing. It also has a new driver with Audeze’s Parallel Uniforce™ diaphragms and Fluxor™ Magnets for more accuracy plus efficency. With its 18 Ohms impedance, and its sensitivity of 90dB,…
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Sivga SV021 (Robin) Headphone Review: These $149 Cans Are the Best Closed-Back Headphones For Audiophiles On A Budget!
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The Low Down While the good looks, quality build, and reasonable price may get them in the door, the Sivga SV021’s ($149) sensational comfort plus detailed and expansive presentation keep them hanging around. These nice closed-back dynamic headphones have a naturally open sound that makes them a joy to listen to, and the plush earpads…
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Audeze’s New CRBN Electrostatic Headphone Has Unconventional Tech And Enchanting Looks!
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Today, Audeze, a company best known for reference-quality Planar Magnetic headphones, launched CRBN, a new electrostatic headphone with a novel carbon nano-tube technology in the drivers. This tech is based around a web of carbon nano tubes embedded into the thin diaphragms, which according to Audeze provides increased sensitivity and lower distortion due to enhanced…
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Dali Updates Their Thrilling Over-Ear Wireless Headphones
Dali is giving their impressive IO-4 ($399) and IO-6 ($499) over-ear wireless headphones a refresh. Be on the lookout for new versions of these models next month, as the distributor has announced they will be available in two new colors, Army Green and Chalk White. These join the existing Iron Black and Caramel White options and provide consumers…
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Meet the HE400SE! Hifiman’s New $149 Planar Magnetic Headphone (Officially) Hits The U.S.!
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Is This An Even Better Value Than The Hifiman HE4xx and HE400i? If you’re looking to try planar magnetic cans on the cheap, Hifiman may have just the headphone for you. It’s called the HE400SE, and at $149, it offers one of the cheapest entry points to planar magnetic sound. According to Hifiman, this new…
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Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd Generation) Review: These Headphones Are A Thrilling Listen!
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The Beyerdynamic T5 is a legendary closed-back model in the headphones world, well known for its musicality and wide soundstage. It sits at the top of their wired hi-fi headphone range and contains the best technology Beyerdynamic has to offer, including their special Tesla dynamic transducer. Today I’m looking at the newest version of the…
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Watch: Focal Shows Off Their Stunning New Celestee Headphones!
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Focal Turns Heads With Their Latest Closed-Back Headphone! Today, Focal unveiled their latest luxury headphone model. The new $990 Celestee is a closed-back headphone that shares many design cues with their flagship closed-back model, the $2990 Stellia. It has the same premium lightweight stainless steel/leather build, but Unlike the Stellia, which sports a Cognac/Mocha colorway, the…
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Dan Clark Audio’s New ÆON 2 Noire Tweaks An Award-Winning Formula
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Dan Clark Audio Gives Their Entry-Level Planar Magnetic Cans An Upgrade! Today, Dan Clark Audio, purveyors of fine Planar Magnetic Headphones, unveiled the latest version of their fan-favorite ÆON 2 headphones. Dubbed the ÆON 2 Noire, this new headphone is based on the ÆON 2 Closed, utilizing the same lightweight folding frame (carbon fiber, aluminum)…