Headphones
Manufacturer
HiFiMAN HE-6 Planar Headphone
“ Now that I have spent time comparing the HE-6, LCD-2, Edition 10, T1, and HD800, I thought the time was right to put down a few thoughts on the HE-6, which are, when properly amped, a TERRIFIC headphone. The HE-6 have incredibly transparency, and a very wide-bandwidth delivery that is remarkably even and smooth. While they have just a slightly lively treble, this...” --Skylab
Etymotic ER-4P Portable In-Ear Earphones
“ I'm surprised that no review has been written about those gems! The ER 4P/S is one of the best IEMs in the market value wise. They are made to last, they isolate like no other IEM and they have a unique flat frequency response which can be easily adjusted if you have a good equalizer or an integrated amp. The ER S will sound best when used with a powerful amp, it will provide an amazing sound...” --homeros8000
Shure SE535LTD RED
“ When we were over in Asia last year I had a couple chances to visit the Hong Kong tech meccas. I was very pleased to buy one sealed set of these, thinking I might pass the favor on to a fellow head-fiér. As it was, I put an ad up but the closest I got to a reasonable bid was still below my out-of-pocket. And YES, I did pay the customs duty when I brought them in! ...” --jginnane
Sony MDR EX1000
“ When it comes to portable audio, it just doesn't get much more portable than an IEM and a Ipod/Zune/Sansa etc. Even tethered to one of the small battery-powered headphone amps, we are talking about something that fits in a coat pocket. And if, like me, you commute 2 - 3 hours a day, anything that amuses during this "dead time" is a good thing. Recent years have seen an...” --k3oxkjo
Shure SRH 940
“ It has started to become a trend that when I review equipment here on head-fi I give a small background regarding my audio experiences, in an effort to provide the reader of the material a better idea of my opinions to ultimately aid in objectifying such a subjective category of audio. For those of you who have read my other reviews you may find this repetitive, but I still feel it is...” --R-Audiohead
HiFiMAN HE-400
“ When I originally got into this hobby some 2 years ago, my first run of purchases included Sennheiser HD650's and Denon D5000.... I also had a couple beaters like Klipsch Image Ones and Koss Porta Pros..... upon purchasing my first bonafied head amp (a Fiio E10) I thought my journey was over.... I had an amazing closed headphone, an amazing open headphone, a decent amp/dac... nuff said. Lets...” --The Fed
HiFiMAN HE-500
“ Intro It’s been an eventful week for me in which I’ve received three pairs of headphones in four days: a new Audio Technica ATH-M50s, a loaner Audez’e LCD-2, and a loaner HiFiMAN HE-500. I got quite intimate with music via the LCD-2 and was rather wowed by it (see here for more on that). I’ve also been sitting with the HE-500, and my first impressions are that it’s...” --Windsor
Ultrasone PRO 900 - Black
“ I've had these for a couple of years now (although they don't get as much playing time anymore) so I figured I'd write a review. Of all of the headphones I have owned these are the ones that wowed me the most upon my first listen. The bass on these is just ridiculous. They are easily driven by an iPod/Phone but do sound a good bit better when paired with a nice amp. ...” --jbarr1989
Sony MDR-XB700 50mm XB Diaphragm Driver Extra Bass Headphones
“ In this rare moment of freedom, I hastily write my impression of the Sony MDR-XB700 (with a mention of the Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi USB):Looks and Feel If you read my impression of the Shure SRH440, you'll know that I love sleek, black electronics. It's almost like my kryptonite. That being said, the tactfully placed stainless steel finish on the adjustable part of the headband makes it...” --Merdril
AKG K501
“ This headphone is one of the best headphones for classical music. Others in the same price range would be Audio Technica ATH-AD900, Beyer DT880, AKG k701. I think that k501 can even challenge some other dynamic headphones in higher price ranges. It is definately better than Sennheisers offerings HD650/600, for classical. This is a real classic, one of a kind. ” --szoze
