Greetings Head-fi!   Today we are going to be checking out a new single dynamic driver earphone from Brainwavz, the M100.   2016 was the year I was first introduced to Brainwavz, kicking things off with their entry level micro-driver, the Omega. From there they gave me the chance to review the XFit XF-200, BLU-200, Jive, the S5, and a couple accessories in the form of the Hooka and Krudul Duo. Every single one of these products has been enjoyable and competitive in their respective markets which made my first impressions of the M100 all that much...

*This is a slightly revised and updated version of my original review from September of 2014. The Bass Colour was a good earphone two years ago and at it's current price of 29.99 USD on Penon Audio is still a pretty solid buy.*   Today we shall be looking at the Don Scorpio Bass Colour, which looks to be a re-branded Velodyne vPulse. I have never tried the vPulse and am unsure if these are a true re-brand or a new driver in a similar housing.   I must note that I am in no way in cahoots with Don Scorpio (although it would be nice so I could give...

Greetings Head-fi!   Today we are going to be checking out the Bluetooth version of Mee Audio's classic budget earphone, the M9B.   Mee Audio, formerly MEElectronics, has been around since 2005 and is known for offering high quality, low cost products to their valued customers. Earlier this year they stepped up their game with the very well-received Pinnacle P1 but have since gone back to their roots releasing the M9B, a Bluetooth variant of the ever-popular M9 Classic. Let's take a closer look shall we?   Disclaimer:   I would like to thank...

Greetings Head-fi!   Today we are going to be checking out Meze's entry level product, the 11 Neo. Morpheus would be so proud.   While they've been around for a while now Meze really found their stride with the 99 Classics, a headphone that has since their release in 2015 thundered on to become quite the beloved product. This year we see the release of their new in-ear models, the 11 Neo and their upgraded, wood-infused counterpart, the 12 Classics.   As an all-aluminum offering and the only wood-free product in Meze's lineup, you might be quick to...

Greetings Head-fi!   Today we will be checking out another wooden wonder from the brilliant minds at Meze, the aptly named 12 Classics.   Hailing from Romania, Meze is a company that needs no introduction with the Head-fi crowd. Despite only being on the market for a short period of time, their 99 Classics model has become ubiquitously associated with all-round quality and a timeless design. When Meze released news of their upcoming 11 Neo and 12 Classics in-ears, it was clear they hadn't been resting on their laurels while relishing in the...

Greetings Headfi! Today we are going to be look at an interstellar champion, a titanium infused monster, the Finder X1 from Echobox. In Echobox's words, they founded their company "...to help personal audio evolve to a level that does justice to good music. We plan on making good sounding audio products that are well-built and available at prices that are affordable to anyone who is passionate about music..."I have spent the last two months and well over 100 hours with the Finder X1 and can comfortably see that the X1 encompasses Echobox's values...

Greetings Head-fi!   Today we are going to be looking at the Mixcder ShareMe 7.   Mixcder's ShareMe series is composed of the entry level 7, the midrange Pro, and the top tier 5, all of which share the unique ability to cast music with another ShareMe capable headphone. This is a useful feature letting you and a friend, spouse, partner, etc. listen to the same entertainment wire free and from a single source.   Disclaimer:   I would like to thank Grace and Mixcder for providing the ShareMe 7 in exchange for a fair and impartial review. I am...

Greetings Head-fi!   Today we are going to be checking out the flagship unit in Mixder's ShareMe lineup of Bluetooth headphones, the 5.   The primary draw of these headphones is strongly hinted at by the lineup's name; ShareMe. This feature allows you to connect two ShareMe enabled headphones to each other. One headphone is denoted the primary, or left channel, and connects to your Bluetooth enabled device. Whatever is being broadcasted to the primary headphone is shared with the secondary headphone, or right channel. This is great for watching...

Greetings Head-fi! Today we are going to be taking a look at the newest earphone from the good folks over at Blue Ever Blue, the Model 1200EX. Based out of Washington, D.C., Blue Ever Blue (BeB) exploded onto the earphone market in 2011 with a variety of products featuring HDSS (High Definition Sound Standard) technology. A number of respected Head-fi'ers like @jant71 and @clieOS gave them a go. After some outstanding initial coverage, it was apparent BeB was bringing to market some heavy-hitting earphones in the under 100 USD category...

Greetings Head-fi! Today we are going to be checking out a display stand from Aural Life. Stands for full sized headphones are a pretty common site in the audiophile community, but options for earphone users seem to be limited at best. The team at Aural Life ran into the same issue so they took it upon themselves to offer the community their solution. Disclaimer: I would like to thank Mik at Aural Life for providing a complimentary sample of their stand in exchange for a review. I am not receiving any financial compensation and all comments...

Greetings Head-fi!   Today we are going to be checking out the C1002, one of 1More's many hybrid offerings. The C1002 utilizes a single balanced armature and single dynamic driver to produce a clean, crisp, detailed sound.   The idea behind 1More's products is to represent music with "unrivaled precision". They teamed up with Luca Bignardi, a Grammy award winning sound engineer, on their products to create a house sound that focuses on a realistic balance between all frequencies. They claim to avoid the boosted extremes that other manufacturers...

Greetings Head-fi!   Huawei. Mobile device giant out of China. It makes sense that they would design and sell their own earphones.   My first Huawei earphone experience was the Honor Engine AM12. They were a solid little earphone. Awesome build quality, really creative storage case, and decent sound quality though not my cup of tea. They were a good Xiaomi Piston 2 competitor, offering up a more balanced signature and more premium feel.   Huawei has now stepped into the increasingly popular budget hybrid realm with the AM175. It utilizes a Knowles...

Greetings Head-fi!   Today we are going to be looking at Accutone's current flagship earphone, the Pisces BA.   Since 1969, Accutone has been delivering businesses and regular consumers alike with quality products. Their primary goal is to bring people closer, be that through music or communication. It's clear that they are well-versed in the industry and that the knowledge and experience garnered over numerous decades has been put to good use crafting their latest series of consumer products.   From the energetic Lyra, to the Pavo with it's...

Greetings Headi-fi!   Today we are going to be looking at the Gemini HD, one of two offerings from Accutone's elite Deluxe Line of earphones.   Since 1969, Accutone has been delivering businesses and regular consumers alike with quality products. Their primary goal is to bring people closer, be that through music or communication. It's clear that they are well-versed in the industry and that the knowledge and experience garnered over numerous decades has been put to good use crafting their latest series of consumer products. From the compact and...

Greetings Head-fi!   Today we are going to be looking at the newest earphone from ADVANCED, the Model 3.   ADVANCED first appeared on the scene with the M4, a $39.99, crowdfunded, micro-driver earphone that delivers crystal clear sound, excellent build quality, and a whole lot of bang for the buck. It showed that this new startup knew what they were doing and could deliver a strong product in a competitive price range. Their next product was the 993 wireless speaker system. While I haven't had the chance to hear them, their reception has been...

Greetings Head-fi!   Today we are going to be checking out one of Accutone's most unique earphones, the Taurus.   The Taurus is the first of three earphones in Accutone's Pro-X Line, which is where their earphones start to get serious. The Taurus' pièce de résistance is it's bass tuning knob, a distinguishing feature that really makes it stand out.   Bass tuning knobs are not a new feature and can be found on Sennheiser's IE8 and IE80, the Aurisonics ASG 2.5, Lear's LUF-BD4.2, and a number of other universal and custom earphones. All of those...

Greetings Head-fi!   Today we are going to be checking out the Mixcder ShareMe Pro, a Bluetooth headphone created with the aim of bringing listeners together.   I was first introduced to Mixcder through the ANC-G5, active noise canceling earphones. They greatly impressed me by offering up good sound quality, a nice design, solid material and build quality, and great low-frequency noise reduction. When Grace updated the ANC-G5 reviewer thread noting they were looking for people to cover the ShareMe Pro, I jumped at the opportunity.   The ShareMe...

Greetings Head-fi!   Today we are going to be taking a look at another new headphone storage and organization product from Brainwavz, the Krudul Duo, though this particular item is more like two products in one.   Brainwavz is best known for their high quality earphones at affordable prices. This year, they have taken a large step towards providing customers with a number of hangers that help solve the problem of where to store and display your favorite headphones. From the versatile Hengja to the compact Hooka and the dual hanger Truss...

Greetings Head-fi,   Today we are going to be taking a look at the Gigaset, a budget earphone that offers up a unique signature for the price bracket they play in.   While most earphones in the 15 USD price range focus on a fun v-shaped signature that works well for modern and pop music, the Gigaset takes a notably different approach putting their primary focus on the midrange and upper end.   Disclaimer:   I would like to thank Alta with Lightinthebox for providing the Gigaset in exchange for a fair and impartial review. I am not receiving...

Greetings Head-fi!   Today we are looking at the Lyra, a single dynamic driver earphone from Accutone.   The Lyra is another earphone from Accutone's 'Standard Line'. They're advertised as having a balanced presentation which is somewhat unusual when it comes to budget earphones. At this price point manufacturers seem to be laser focused on bass presentation and how monstrous it can be, so Accutone's take on the Lyra is a refreshing change of pace.   Disclaimer:   I would like to thank Angus with Accutone for providing the Lyra in exchange...