FiiO FD15 REVIEW introduction I just released an article about the highly regarded FiiO FD5, and its successor is the FiiO FD15. There was a need to review the FD5 because of its outstanding features, even though it is no longer manufactured. Its wonderful warm tone is evocative of the small Sennheiser IE800S, an in-ear monitor…
Stax SR-Sigma and SR-4070 SR-Sigma STAX HISTORY PART 4 introduction It would be possible to write a substantial amount about Stax and the Sigma series alone. This intriguing series warrants its own section in my story, but I won’t go into too much detail. After four years of development and extensive trial and error, Stax…
STAX HISTORY PART 6 Headphones By Svein Erik Bakken LAMBDA – PART TWO The second installment of Stax’s SR-Lambda series, focusing on the later versions, is here. Despite the fact that the SR-507 was left out of the first portion, I still think it’s a model that’s more in line with the recent ones; it…
STAX HISTORY PART 5 Stax SR-Lambda Series Part of what makes the early SR-Lambdas represent Stax’s “Old School” sound concept is this. Beginning with the SR-202 Basic, the “newer” versions feature a little more “V”-shaped tuning than its predecessors. The 1987 SR-Lambda Signature is one of my favorite cars. Additionally, the SR-404 Limited and SR-404…
Prons Excellent audio performanceGreat technicalities and fidelityTransparency and claritynatural timbre without much artificialityweighty and dynamic low-end+ Dead silentExpansive soundstage with sharp imagingCompact and lightweightGood battery durationIt Doesn’t get warmExcellent build qualityuser-replaceable batteryVibrant screenFast and responsive Android 13 OSExcellent value for money Cons: not class-leading in power outputnot as slim as the DX170No double-tap to wake…
On occasion, the level of background noise in the office gets intolerable. Don’t fret; Active Noise Cancellation Headphones are here to save the day and allow you to focus on your tasks at hand. Hearing the phrase ‘Active Noise Cancellation headphones’ puts a huge smile on the face of every audiophile. I mean, why wouldn’t…
The DUNU Titan S2 is the follow-up to DUNU’s Titan S, which is widely regarded as the sleeper-hit single DD of the past. Conversely, Letshuoer’s S08 appears to be their most recent—and possibly most distinctive—model in their range of “S series” planar IEMs. How do they compare with one another? Let’s dissect it. The DUNU…
Sennheiser HD 560S Studio Headphone With the new HD 560S, Sennheiser repurposes its entry-level audiophile headphone design once more. The HD 560S may be the greatest Sennheisers at this price range yet, even though they appear to be nearly identical to their predecessors on the surface thanks to a redesigned driver. Although they are intended…
Over the years, 64 Audio has produced some of the best IEMs. Their products have always catered to the upper class, but this time they’ve introduced something that hovers between premium and mid-range. The lowest-priced IEM they have released in years is the Aspire 4, which retails for $899. Let’s see how it holds up—musicians…
Review of HiFiMAN Edition XS Edition XS – see measurements here, extra comparisons with HE6SE V2 and GL2000; measurement of third-party pads In a nutshell, the tuning is open and airy while leaning somewhat toward the bright side; mid-range sounds sound less forward or forceful due to the typical Hifiman drop at roughly 1-3 kHz. The layering and separation are superb….
