Disclaimer: Astell&Kern lent me the sample reviewed in this review. The AKT8iE mkii is a single dynamic driver earphone. It goes for 999$ USD. An earphone so slim, so light, so ergonomic, and styled so much like a damn mirrorball had every right to expect the screw eye from audiophiles. Instead, praise upon praise was […]
Category: Earphones
Nuforce HEM6 Review– Black Celebration
Disclaimer: A box of HEM earphones given me by Nuforce to review for Headfonia. I paid nothing for them. HEM6 is a triple balanced armature earphone that goes for about 400$ USD. Previously, nuforce’s HEM2 made me re-evaluate old favorites; not because its powerful, warm signature was only suited to Depeche Mode, New Order, Joy […]
The Rise of Wireless Audiophilia
Assuming Apple do the Apple thing and rid the next iPhone of its headphone jack, the bluetooth headsets and earphone market is going to explode. To be sure, hitherto products have been unsatisfying for audiophiles. Just over the horizon is Lear’s BTC-01, basically a Bluetooth amp/DAC into which you plug an earphone of your choice. […]
Review V-MODA in-ear headphones the V-MODA Zn
V-MODA is known for the range of crowdsourced over-ear headphones it has to offer world wide. Since the past few years there has been news about their in-ear headphones. The wait is finally over! V-MODA has launched its latest pair of in-ear headphones for those who don’t like to deal with the bulky over-ear headphones, the […]
Review Sony headphone – MDR-100AAP / Earphones – MDR-EX750NA
Sony last year launched its range of headphones and earphones. The 3 launches have price ranging from Rs. 6,990 to 12,990. The headphone Sony – MDR-100AAP is priced at 12,990 and comes in 4 vibrant colors. The in-line microphone is compatible with smartphones and it’s unique folding design enables portability. It promises to deliver The range includes […]
Even Earphones Tuned to Your Audio Profile
Bringing more value to wearable technology is the key to making next-generation products more attractive. There are tons of great headphones and earphones out there, and this product category has not seen a lot of innovations in the past decades, except for 3D sound and a few unique designs such as the ORA X that […]
Ekotek Ekobuds Lifetones Review – Good Huge Sound Under 300 Pesos
Recently, Ekotek just introduced the “Ekobuds Lifetones”, an in-ear monitor with microphone that works on Android, iOS, Windows, and basic music players. Surprisingly priced extremely affordable at 299 Pesos, it aims to bring “good sound” that’s been missing in the super budget category. That’s a great initiative as most “upgrade” to most bad sounding stock […]
This Pair of Earphones Promises Sound Customized to Your Ears
In the quest for perfect personal sound, a number of companies have tried different approaches over the years. Recently, we’ve seen memory foam ear tips and moldable plastic inserts attached to ear buds in order to provide a better fit, but while these can offer an improvement, they’re far from a perfect solution. Even, a […]
The Here One Earbuds Offer Universal Functionality
The Hear One Smart Earphones are a pair of all-in-one streaming headphones that provide much more functionality than simple music playing capabilities. The headphones are engineered to have a multitude of function, allowing wears to make calls, access Siri, amplify the surrounding sounds they want to hear and more. Despite the variety of integrated features, […]
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Earphones
Designed for active use, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Earphones want to be your new workout partner. They connect to your phone over Bluetooth, and work with the Beoplay app to let you customize your listening experience. Made from textured rubber and polymer, they’re both splash- and dust-resistant, and come with multiple eartips, including three […]