Hey guys! It's been a while. More specifically, it's been 3 years since I bought a pair of headphones, after almost 5 years and 7+ thousand posts worth of TOTL end-game IEM buying, selling, and auditioning. I just wanted to poke my head back in the forums to share my experience of what life is...

Introduction/Preamble                       There are very few things about my life that I would consider certainties. Skepticism is my natural reaction to information that is not founded in some sort of established fact. Amplifying this behavior is the last several years of post...

Introduction         In audio circles, the word "endgame" generally refers to a headphone or audio chain component that is practically without fault, and performs at a high enough level to render future purchases relatively redundant. In my case, I've owned my pair of Rockets since...

Tralucent Audio: Ref 1.                                                                                    Foreword         The Ref 1 is the second major IEM release from Tralucent Audio. On first glance it appears to be the same hybrid design (dynamic driver + 2...

At the beginning of February, I received an unexpected email from a Vsonic representative. He expressed his liking for my review of the GR07, my very first on head-fi, as well as the ASG-2 review in my signature. He said they would like have some feedback on a project that they'd been working on...

I've owned the 009, along with the BHSE for quite some time now.   At first, I literally could not believe what I was hearing. I mean, how much detail could you possibly extract from a recording? Not only that, the effortlessness of the presentation nearly shorted out every neuron in my brain...

Foreword         I've personally wanted to see something like this for a long time now. As a techie, I've long been intrigued by the idea of these top of the line DAPs. They bring with them the promise of high level engineering that will make the most out of your files and headphones. I've...

I made a response in the AK240 thread that was deleted because it was off-topic. I was given the option to post it elsewhere or start a new thread. So, here's the thread.         The post I was responding to:        

Intro                     Noble Audio is the new brain child of John Molton, who is known around these parts as the Wizard. Formerly of Heir Audio, his CIEM designs are usually his calling card. However, his initial universal-fit 4.Ai and 3.Ai, and 5 designs saw a good deal of...

Preface         A huge thanks to Dan (mrspeakers) for including me on the tour. I owned the Mad Dogs with alpha pads, so it's a great pleasure to get to hear this evolution of it.   The Alpha Dog is the world's first headphone with 3D printed cups. Even better, the inner workings and...

I listen to this album at least once a week, and I still can never hit skip.               So, I got to wondering if there are were any albums other head-fi'ers felt the same about.   Share the albums that you are most emotionally connected to!  

Update: Aurisonics ASG-2.5 Revision (main ASG-2 review below)                       After more than a year since its release, the ASG-2 has been officially updated to a new revision. Dale and co. listened to customer feedback about the original, and have tweaked it accordingly. ...

Preface       When asked about the headphones that represent the best value for money in this hobby's top tier, any well-versed audiophile would probably mention the the HE-500 and the HD600.   When I think about these two, I envision a sort of changing of the guard. I see an older...

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Preface     The FXZ-100 and FXZ-200 are the newest flagships from JVC, and boy are they eccentric. They feature an industry first triple dynamic driver setup that left many in awe at their introduction. The most remarkable feature of their design is the massive subwoofer at the end of each...

The tour has started.     Impression Set #1: Shotgunshane           Impression Set #2: Ishcabible        Quote:           Impression Set #3: Soundstige           Impression Set #4: MuppetFace                   Impression Set #5: Planx    

Preface       These two IEMs are among the latest offering from companies that could be considered giants of portable listening. Both companies have been around since before my parents even met, much less thought of having me. Both have proven their staying power, and their engineering...

Preface   I was asked why I'm comparing two phones aimed at very different audiences. My reasoning is this...   The FI-BA-SS is not exactly an easily accessible phone. The layman's experience with them will, for the most part, be limited to flowery descriptions by owners, and comparisons...

  Original Review       A Preface     I doubt there is a member of Head-Fi that frequents the portables forum who hasn’t heard of the ASG-1. Unbeknownst to some, the ASG-1 one was designed as a singer’s stage monitor, to be used at live events for short periods of time. What I...

I recently received an unexpected email from a Vsonic rep who expressed his liking for my review of the GR07. He offered to send me a sample of the as-yet unreleased GR08, and of course I had to say yes.        It's too soon for impressions, but these are probably the best set of...

Hello all. I decided to look into my sound card settings today, and saw this under my integrated laptop sound card. Apparently my Realtek has a 24/192 DAC. Is this a trick? If not, how does this apply to my headphone jack? Please help a highly confused person. Thanks.  

               Build and Comfort:      The Isurus is built very well. It's almost funny how much on an improvement the cable is over the MP 8320. It's sturdy, and thick enough without being as unwieldy as the Shure cables. It's a very ergonomic fit, and I find them more comfy...

Hi guys. I've been debating whether or not I should get an amp for my iems. I tried the Fiio E6, but realized that it offered no improvement vs my iphone. I have read that the iPhone 4 is a great source, but I'm curious to see what an amp like the PA2V2 can do. My main iem is the GR07. Please...

These videos are fantastic for testing your IEMs        

This is not really a review of GR07, it's more of a declaration of love. If you want a typical review, there are at least five others on head-fi that go into the details and use the audiophillic jargon that we're all accustomed to. I'm relatively new to IEMs and I'm not an audiophile by the...