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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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Sivga SV021 (Robin) Headphone Review: These $149 Cans Are the Best Closed-Back Headphones For Audiophiles On A Budget!
Best Buys, Budget, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, Portable Audio, Reviews, VideosThe 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!
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.!
Best Buys, Budget, Deals, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Portable AudioIs 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!
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!
First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Music, News, Portable Audio, VideosFocal 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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CES 2021: V-Moda Drops A Stunning Wireless Noise Canceling Headphone, The M-200 ANC
Bluetooth, First Impressions, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Software, Streaming, Uncategorized, Videos, WirelessV-MODA made a splash at this year’s Digital CES with a new logo and dazzling new wireless Noise Cancelling Headphone, the M-200 ANC. The M-200 ANC is their first Bluetooth Active Noise Canceling headphone, and it features V-MODA’s signature steelflex customizable shield design and a new mobile app for customizable sound. The V-MODA app provides…
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Dan Clark Audio’s New ÆON 2 Noire Tweaks An Award-Winning Formula
First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Portable AudioDan 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)…
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HI-FI Trends Product Of The Year Awards 2020: Best Headphones feat. Audeze,Grado,1MORE
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, Deals, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Portable Audio, Streaming, WirelessIt’s that time again! This is when we look back at some of the best gear we’ve come across this year. The mission of HI-FI Trends is “Helping audiophiles to build affordable high-end audio systems,” and to that end, we’ve picked some of the best affordable high-end gear available right now. You can use these…
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4OurEars.com, Official Store For Grado Headphones, Launches Bold New Website
Best Buys, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, News, Portable Audio, UncategorizedGrado fans now have a new place to find their favorite headphones and accessories. Yesterday, 4OurEars.com, the official online showcase for Grado products, unveiled a refreshed web property. The new site is dedicated to not only Grado Headphones and Phono Cartridges but third-party electronics (and accessories) as well. Besides the new design, navigation, and artwork,…
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Audeze LCD-1 Review: These Extraordinary Planar Magnetic Headphones Are Spellbinding!
Best Buys, Budget, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Music, Portable Audio, Reviews, VideosWhen Planar Magnetic headphones first hit the scene, there were three significant barriers to entry. First was the size. Most were big and bulky, and some couldn’t handle the weight wearing them for long periods. The second was their efficiency. You couldn’t just plug them into a portable audio player and expect to get optimum…
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beyerdynamic North America Intros The Breathtaking 3rd Gen. T1 and T5 Headphones
First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, News, Portable Audio, VideosToday, beyerdynamic has released the third generation of their Tesla audiophile headphones, the T1 and T5. Both retail at $999. At first glance, the new design looks only to be a light refresh of the previous models; however, a closer look reveals several unique luxury touches. The new Tesla cans feature an attractive, premium build…
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These Are The Best Wireless Headphones For Audiophiles! (2021)
Best Buys, Bluetooth, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Streaming, Videos, WirelessWireless headphones used to sound horrible. The only reason I used them at all was they were more convenient when commuting or working out. I also keep a noise-canceling model around for when I take a plane ride. But there’s a new crop of wireless headphones that sound good enough to do critical listening at…
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10 (Last-Minute) Father’s Day Gift Ideas For The Audiophile/Music Lover Dad
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Streaming, WirelessIs Dad a music lover/Audiophile? Is he still listening to his tunes on a beat-up old hi-fi stereo system or headphones purchased before you were born? Well, Father’s Day is the perfect time to upgrade his rig! Check out our list of awesome last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas! Forget about the Tie…this stuff will definitely…
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Fiio EH3NC Noise Cancelling Bluetooth 5.0 Headphones Review: Affordable And Crammed With Features!
Best Buys, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Reviews, Streaming, Videos, WirelessI came to know Fiio several years ago as a manufacturer of cheap yet highly functional headphone amps and digital music players. They were one of the first companies to drop reasonably priced products full of features that young audiophiles craved (and could afford). They have since branched out into headphones, starting with IEMs, which…
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Andover Audio PM-50 Planar Magnetic Headphones Review: You Need To Hear These Seductive Planars!
If you’re of a certain age, you probably remember Cambridge SoundWorks and their reasonably priced, high-performance speakers from the ’80s and ’90s. I was a fan of their Model Six bookshelf, which sold for about $119 each. They made a big splash amongst music lovers looking for good sound at a fair price. The company…
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Dyplay Urban Traveller 2 Review: These Inexpensive Noise Cancelling Headphones Are Outstanding!
Bluetooth, Budget, Headphones, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Reviews, Videos, WirelessLast year, I reviewed the Dyplay Urban Traveller Bluetooth Active Noise Cancelling headphones, and I was quite impressed with their value. The build quality was excellent, the noise-canceling was effective, and the sound quality wasn’t bad either. They had a few quirks, but none of them were deal-breakers. This go around I’m checking out the…
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