Among the greatest headphones available is the Focal Utopia. It should, of course, have a high-quality source and a powerful amplifier. I’ve tested a good number of Utopia amps across a range of categories and price points, and I’ll talk about my experiences in this post. I have utilized Utopia in its initial edition. I’ll…
ELITE PORTABLE HIFI | IBASS DC-ELITE REVIEW In recent years, the popularity of portable HiFi has skyrocketed, and as consumers’ need for better alternatives for portable audiophiles has grown., new devices with unprecedented power and sophistication have entered the market. With a long history of success in the portable audio market, iBasso’s newest offering seeks…
EPIC TRANSPORTABLE HIFI | IBASSO D16 TAIPAN & PB5 OSPREY REVIEW 01. With iBasso’s signature MAX technology divided into discrete DAC and amp components, the $1499 PB5 Osprey and D16 Taipan let you more easily capture certain aspects of that limited edition experience. Can the sum of these two parts constitute a flagship experience? And…
AND A TOUCH OF VELOR The Hifiman Sundara, which debuted in 2018, has gained not just popularity but also recognition as a benchmark for its category. And for good reason—you can get a lot of the features that more costly planar magnetic headphones can provide here for a comparatively small price. In addition, it has…
Introduction I previously reviewed the HiFiMan HE400se and Sundara as a starting point for learning about planars. Today I’ll be examining the Ananda to wrap up the trilogy. It is the final “normal” HiFiMan headphone before we go into the high end of the kilobuck spectrum, and it costs $700. The HE400se/Sundara/Ananda progression is probably…
CanJam SoCal 2024: Show in Review We really hope that everyone had fun at this year’s CanJam. With so many of you excited to hear the brand-new HeadAmp CFA3, it was undoubtedly our busiest event to date! We are grateful to everyone who gave our newest flagship Class A headphone amplifier a listen! In the…
Just Announced – Meze Empyrean II Planar Magnetic Headphones Meze Audio announces the second generation of their best-selling planar magnetic headphones with the Empyrean II New Listening Experience With Empyrean II, Meze Audio‘s experts have been able to further hone the remarkable Isodynamic Hybrid Array Driver design from Rinaro Isodynamics using clever new tuning techniques,…
If you’re a book lover who’s switched from paperbacks to audiobooks, selecting the right headphones might be as important as the plot twists in your favorite novel. With the correct set, you can immerse yourself in every feeling, transforming your listening experience into an unforgettable adventure. 5 Best Headphones for Listening to Audiobooks Here is…
Most Comfortable Audiophile Headphones Introduction One of my main worries with high-end headphones is that, while they may sound excellent, they typically sacrifice comfort and long-term usage. The average audiophile may only listen to their favorite headphones for a few hours each day, but many of us wear headphones all day, whether we’re working from…
Boulder Amplifiers 1110/1161 Pre-Power Amp’s: Full Review Hello everyone! Today we will be examining not one but two units from Boulder Amplifiers in Colorado. Since my 866’s brief description of Boulder Amplifiers hasn’t altered in the interim between evaluations, I’ll duplicate it below. The name Boulder Amplifiers comes from the company’s original location in Boulder,…
