Sound Which brings us where Lieven ultimately wants me: talking about sound. Let’s start listening impressions screwed into a pair of Comply tips, followed by some words about silicon. Comply: In contrast to Neo 11 with the Comply tips, Classics sounds 12 warmer than warm. It warmth translates through soft-edges vectored for further darkness. Bass […]
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Nuforce HEM4 High Resolution In-ear Headphones Review
Nuforce HEM4 is a high resolution in ear headphones. Each HEM series earphone is such a blast, such a brilliant take on an under-represented audio niche that I’m having a bugger of a time finding much about which to whinge and quibble. Of course, if the HEM2 is your earphone of choice, then the HEM4 […]
The Audeze EL-8 Closed Back Headphones Review
The Audeze EL-8s arrive very smartly in their charcoal grey packaging, their logo has changed recently and a lot of attention seems to have gone into their branding. Everything is smart and slick but still has that ‘pick me up and stroke me’ quality to it. Audeze seem to have considered that big beefy men […]
Reviewing the 2017 Logitech G533 Gaming Headset
The Logitech G533 gaming headset uses lightweight materials and Pro-G audio drivers to deliver a huge soundstage unlike anything we’ve heard on gaming headsets before, but its lacking bass and cheaply made frame hold it back from greatness. The Logitech G533 wireless gaming headset is just one of several devices in its category to come […]
Sony Launches Signature Series Audio Range
Sony designed to complement each other, the Signature Series comprises of pure audio headphones, Walkman and amplifier, has taken a look back at its audio heritage, like the world famous Walkman, Celebrating its 70 anniversary year. Using the very latest technology, the design and engineering teams have created this series to give ‘the highest quality, […]
Reviewing The Optoma BE6i In-Ear Bluetooth Headphones
I have always been sceptical of Bluetooth headphones and earphones, having tried and even bought a number. The technology either reduced sound quality to an unacceptable level, or else the Bluetooth is sporadic in operation, turning off at the slightest excuse, or often that the technology takes precedence over the sound quality of the speaker […]
High Performing Cypher Labs Austru Review
Cypher Labs is famous for their high performing amplifiers and DACs. Before the Austru, Cypher Labs had built C6IEM and it was their first ever. Well! Today I will share with you my review of the high performing Cypher labs Austru. PACKAGE, DESIGN, FIT The box contains all the classic things you would expect: Lots of tips, a […]
New Sony MDR-Z1R Review
Design-wise this new MDR-Z1R is gorgeous and refreshing, Sony certainly got the design part right. Sony surprised everyone this week by announcing a brand new top of the line headphone, a new DAP and a desktop sized unit. At IFA they had about a dozen of these new setups available for listening and so I […]
The Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Headphone Launched
Bowers & Wilkins announced the P9 Signature. Which they say is their ‘best sounding and most luxurious headphone to date.’ P9 Signature was conceived to celebrate Bowers & Wilkins 50th anniversary. Engineered by the same team responsible for the 800 D3 loudspeaker, P9 Signature is Bowers & Wilkins’ largest over-ear headphone. They have positioned the transducer […]
NuForce Announce BE6i Wireless In-Ears
NuForce announce their BE6i wireless in-ear headphones. Optoma has just unveiled the enhanced version of its winning BE6 earphones which takes the same design but offers an battery life of up to 8 hours. The new model is also IPX5 certified making the earphones more durable and ensuring greater protection from rain and sweat. The […]