Budget studio headphones have always been in abundance whether you have your eyes set on mainstream brands or you’re looking for that obscure find that only a few can recognize. The SR850 from Samson isn’t the most popular model when it comes to studio headphones but ask about it in your favorite headphone forum, and […]
Headphone Reviews
The Wonderful Grado RS1i Review
Grado headphones are unique in that most audiophiles have probably owned one somewhere along their journey but have decided not to keep it as time goes on. The SR60/SR80 was touted as a gateway drug to audiophilia because they just look and sound so different than your average $50 consumer bass-heavy headphone. For this review, […]
The Lively & Energetic Audio-Technica MSR7SE Headphone
I loved the original MSR7 when it was first released! I was 3-4 years from the beginning of my headphone journey and it did sound wonderful to me despite being a little bright for relaxed listening. It also didn’t extend well in the low bass but those I could forgive at the time as I […]
Budget IEM – KZ ZSN Review
A common request that I’ve been getting as of late is reviewing audio gears that are more mainstream locally. Being more popular would mean being more budget-friendly and accessible which is great! I did browse some local marketplaces and found the KZ earphones to be one of the more popular. I randomly picked one product […]
Revisiting the Audio-Technica ESW9
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 […]
Meze 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 […]
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 allows it to be used as one through an adapter. […]
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 have changed quite a bit and headphones like […]
