Parting ways with old headphones are a struggle primarily because of the nostalgia factor. Reminding you of the early days of your journey, how far you’ve come, and how the landscape of the hobby has changed since. Though that is only true if the headphone is good enough to be kept around. Today, we are going to be doing a super long-term review/revisit of my first ‘expensive’ headphone, the Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9.
[Continue reading] about Revisiting the Audio-Technica ESW9Meze Rai Solo Review
Just like some of you, my audiophile journey started with in-ear monitors specifically a Sennheiser CX200. At the time I thought “hey what’s wrong with earphones?” Plus they’re not as expensive as headphones.
Fast forward to today, about 97% of what I own and have tried are headphones, and earphones have taken a backseat for the last 7-8 years or so. So whenever I can get my hands on one like this gorgeous Rai Solo from Meze Audio, I get a little excited and nostalgic at the same time. Let’s go check out this earphone.
[Continue reading] about Meze Rai Solo ReviewWhat can a $4,000 headphone get you? Focal Utopia Impressions
It really is no secret that the law of diminishing returns kicks in hard the more expensive the headphone gets. And at roughly $4,000, the value is just terrible, let's face that. But we are audiophiles so none of that matters in the end. Being able … [Continue reading] about What can a $4,000 headphone get you? Focal Utopia Impressions
Wireless Headphone for Audiophiles? Hifiman Deva Review
Every time I have to review a wireless headphone, I usually have to adjust my expectations knowing these types are just not quite there yet. Either that or I have been living under the rock. The Hifiman Deva is NOT a true wireless headphone but … [Continue reading] about Wireless Headphone for Audiophiles? Hifiman Deva Review
Delightfully Bassy – Meze 99 Classics Review
Back in the day, overly bassy headphones are considered to be a travesty to the hobby. Of course, there are some who like it but as a whole, this type of headphone gets easily snubbed and remarked "not for me" by purists. Fast forward to now, things … [Continue reading] about Delightfully Bassy – Meze 99 Classics Review
The Incisive Etymotic ER4SR Review
Audiophiles have generally been a fan of Etymotic IEMs though it can be argued that their line has gone a little stale in the last 10 years or so and that many IEMs or earphones have surpassed them in one way or another. Released in 2017, the ER4SR … [Continue reading] about The Incisive Etymotic ER4SR Review
End Game Headphone in 2020? Focal Clear Review
Throughout my journey as a headphone hobbyist, I have learned that there are expensive headphones, more expensive headphones & outrageously expensive flagship headphones. Believe it or not, the Focal Clear clocking in at around $1,500 (72,000 … [Continue reading] about End Game Headphone in 2020? Focal Clear Review
Best 11.11, Black Friday & Cyber Monday Headphone Deals
It's everyone's favorite period of the year; the upcoming Christmas season. As we approach that, we are greeted with a bunch of sale periods namely the 11.11 (less familiarly known as singles day), Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, and some small … [Continue reading] about Best 11.11, Black Friday & Cyber Monday Headphone Deals
