The last few years, Dunu had incredible success with their hybrid multidriver earphones such as the DN 1000, DN 2000, and at the time of writing this, the DN2000J seems to be following suit with it’s predecessors. So when I heard of the release of the Titan 1s, I was very intrigued on how DUNU was going to replicate the success they had with their hybrid earphones in a 13 mm titanium coated dynamic driver, with a half in ear/earbud design.   We’ll lets find out! Before I begin I liked to thank DUNU for sending a sample of the Titan 1s out for an...

This is Brainwavz first step into the Bluetooth earphone world. It seems that Brainwavz is aiming to bring the all benefits of a typically expensive Bluetooth earphone into a very affordable package. (Its currently on sale for $34.50 on mp4nation, MSRP $45)   Note- the earphone I’m discussing in this review is a preproduction sample that I was sent from Brainwavz, so I do not have all the accessories or the paperwork the earphone will come with once they hit the market. (They are available now). I should note that I’m affiliated with Brainwavz nor...

A few years back, a relatively new company Noontec made a splash on the headphone market with the release of the “Noontec Zoro” headphones (now referenced as the Zoro Originals).  The Zoro headphones were an absolute standout, offering a modern design with a balanced audiophile sound signature for under $100. This was unheard of at the time, as the sub $100 headphone market had nowhere near the competition as compared to the recent years. This certainly peaked my interest and lead to my purchase of the Zoro Originals over 3 years ago, which they...

With the release of the TTPOD T1E, it continued to garner massive praise from audiophiles and casual listeners alike, for being a “fantastic budget option” in an growing market of sub $100 earphones. Needless to say, when the news that TTPOD was going to release the TTPOD T2,  the T2 “hype train” quickly formed.   The hype began to grow, starting with pictures of a design that closely resembling the VSONIC VSD3S, and later with an news that TTPOD implemented a  placed a “Triple Driver” design (2 Balanced Armatures, and 1 Dynamic driver) in the T2...

The JVC FXT90s are clearly the result of extensive research and packed into a compact package. They utilize 2 dynamic driver with carbon nanotube diaphragms.  After doing some research on the properties of carbon nanotubes, I found that they are used a wide variety of applications because they have one of the stiffest and strongest materials available due to their strong covalent bonds, 20 times stronger than steel. Well what does this mean when comes to FXT90 or personal audio in general? According to JVC, “the use of carbon nanotubes provides a...

The Brainwavz M1 has been widely toted as a popular option at under $50 for the last few years. Why is that the case? Well, because at the time of their debut, they were one the few balanced sounding earphones under $100 amongst a sea of bassy or V shaped sounding earphones. How do the M1s fare years later, especially with heavy favorites from Vsonic, Havi, TTPOD? Very well in fact, for a “budget earphone” they certainly have a very smooth and inviting sound that I’m very fond of.   hint- I nicknamed my M1s as “Mini- RE 400s (referencing to the...

The TTPOD T1E takes design cues from other more expensive and more well known earphones into a much more affordable package. It comes equipped with “dual dynamic drivers” in each of the earpieces, making these earphones a bit on the larger side. But the question everyone is asking is how does it sound? So lets get started with the review: Below you can see my video review, be sure to subscribe, cause new content is always on the way.   Accessories: The TTPODs come with a solid assortment of accessories: A white pouch to store the earphones (it...

The Brainwavz S0s were nicknamed as the “little Brothers” of the Brainwavz S5. I had previously reviewed the Brainwavz S5s, while I did like how well they performed as a V shaped earphone. In the end the sound was not exactly my cup of tea. With the release of the S0s, Brainwavz attempts to take many of the features that made the S5s great, but channel that into a more affordable, consumer friendly package (especially now since you can easily wear the S0s cable down). I think Brainwavz have succeeded with the S0s. Now on with the review! I want to...

Quick Summary: While these earphones have a really “unique” design to them, once you get over this, you will be rewarded with a beautifully balanced sound. I would put them on a similar tier as the very popular, and head-fi favorites Hifiman re400 and the Vsonic GR07. This is very high praise, let’s find out below!   I want to thank Brainwavz for their patience and for sending a pair of these R3 for review:   Click on the link below to see the video review:   Accessories: The R3s come with a multiple ear tips of different sizes, shapes and...

The RHA MA600i is a fantastic addition to everyone’s earphone collection, because they just spice up your listening experience. In addition, it’s also equipped with a comfortable housing, and last but not least it boasts a 3 year warranty (almost unheard of in the earphone world, especially one in this price range).   I want to thank RHA for their patience and  for sending this earphone out for review. See my video review for a more condensed summary:   So without further ado, let’s get on with the review!   Accessories: This earphone comes...

The newly released Sennheiser CX 5.00G is their latest upgrade to their CX 500.  The G in the name indicates that its intended which is the android audience, specifically the Samsung “Galaxy” population.  However, this earphone as stated on the box is compatible with a number of android products, making this a very convenient travel companion in today’s society where many people doing most of their music listening on their smartphones. There is also a CX 5.00i (for the IOS audience as well)   I want to thank Sennheiser for their patience (I have...

The Sennheiser CX 3.00 is the replacement to the highly rated Senneheiser CX 300 II, an earphone that’s highly rated and recommended time and time again on popular review websites such as CNET, PCMag, Engadget and many more.    Their predecessors, the CX 300II was know as a great upgrade over stock earphones. Boasting a strong, emphasized but not overpower bass, backed by a highly reputable brand with a rich audio history, while doing all of this at a relatively affordable price.   I want to thank Sennheiser for their patience (I have been...

The Brainwavz S5s is an earphone made to withstand the daily rigors of the city life. Its built like a tank comes with very fun but detailed sound. I want to thank Brainwavz for sending the S5s. I just wanted to state that everything below is my unbiased opinion and mine alone, as always YMMV! Now onto the review! Below is my condensed video review on youtube of the Brainwavz S5   Accessories: The S5s come with a multiple ear tips of different sizes, shapes and even “bore/nozzle width”  •    3 pairs of Grey (medium bore) (in S,M,L)  •    3...

My video review for those interested:   The VS3S is a VSONIC’s latest earphone, and they have made a big claim. That is that these VS3S as well as their brother VSD3(at the current price of $45-50) were tuned with the Westone 4R in mind ($499 earphone with 4 Balanced Armatures). Now I, myself have not tried the Westone 4R, but I can say that VSONIC proved yet again, that you can get great sound at an affordable price (as they have achieved time and time again with their GR07, VSD1/1S, Gr06 and many more).   Accessories: This is where I think...

The Havi B3 Pro 1 is a dual dynamic driver earphone that is taking head-fi by storm, as being a fantastic option for a neutral, but with one very atypical aspect for an earphone under $100. That’s the soundstage, the Havis have soundstage that is absolutely MASSIVE, and not just for its price, its massive, PERIOD. You can read more about the Havi here (http://www.head-fi.org/t/711582/havi-b3-pro-1-impressions-thread_ Many thanks goes to @Baycode for his continual contributions in this thread, and for exposing many of us to this great earphone.  ...

Sennheiser Amperior Review Please Click here for Video Review:   The Sennheiser Amperior headphone is a headphone that comes fully loaded with a bunch of features and are very practical if you just need one headphone that will last you a long time, block out noise, while sounding lively and exciting. A brief history The Amperiors is essentially a portable version of the much acclaimed Sennheiser HD-25, a legendary 25 year old, headphone especially amongst the DJ community. The Sennheiser HD-25 was known for its remarkable build quality, superb...

For a condensed video review see the link below:     After the much acclaimed success of the Momentum (over ear) headphones, sennheiser wanted to recapture that magic and scale it down into a smaller, more portable, more affordable package. Here the Sennheiser Momentum On- Ear or MOE for short is born.          Accessories/ Features The MOE comes with both a soft carrying case and a fabric bag (with a drawstring) to protect these headphones. In terms of size they are about the same size as their older sibling (the momentum over...

This was Sennheiser’s first stab at the lifestyle consumer market, and to say the least I think they succeeded beyond my expectations! The Momentums are a probably the most well rounded headphone (in all aspects) I have ever seen/heard. I think because of how well the Momentums executed in the all the sections I listed below, this makes the Momentum an easy recommendation for basically everyone. Click on the youtube link for a condensed video review   Review         Accessories/ Features The headphone come in a hard shelled carrying...

Review of the Philips SHE 3590- a miracle under $20 (can actually be had on ebay under 15$ or 10$) First I would like to say that I’m sad that Philips is discontinuing this gem. The pair I’m reviewing is my 2nd pair(in the pink, yes it was the last pair left in the store, but I learning to enjoy the colour) after nearly 3 years of faithful service from my first pair. I’m curious if they changed the sound since the last time I heard them. Please brace yourself the first few paragraphs may give off the feeling of disappointment, but please read on...

below is a  video review review of of the v-moda xs! check out my channel(like and subscribe) recently uploaded a review and comparison with the v-moda m100s as well! keep reading for the full length written review: the following is a condensed version of my review that i posted on youtube here is the link if you would like a more indepth review here is the link [...] Be sure to check out the other videos on my channels- i had made a comparison between the V-Moda XS and the well renowed V-Moda M100s here as well The links will be in the...