Greetings Headfi,   Today we are going to take a look at Brainwavz's second new release of 2016, the Xfit XF-200 sports in-ear earphone. Brainwavz has been on a roll this year releasing some affordable new models, starting with the Omega, followed up by the XF-200 and BLU-200 Bluetooth model. I quite enjoyed the Omega, so let's see how the XF-200 stacks up.   Disclaimer:   The XF-200 was provided by Brainwavz in exchange for a fair and unbiased review. There is no monetary gain for me. I just get to listen to a cool new iem and share my...

Greetings Head-fi,   Today we are going to be looking at the Omega, a shiny new earphone from the brilliant minds over at Brainwavz.   Those who have seen my posts around here may know that I have an unhealthy obsession with micro dynamic drivers (DD). They often share qualities with balanced armature drivers, such as excellent detail and speed, but offer up the realistic bass dynamic drivers seem to specialize in. When I saw that Brainwavz was releasing their own 6mm micro DD, I knew I had to check it out.                     ...

KZ ED4   Greetings Head-fi,   Today we are going to be looking at another new-ish release from Knowledge Zenith (KZ), the ED4. These were released nearing the end of 2015, and have already seen a revision that goes by either Z1 or S4 monikers depending on where you look. KZ moves fast don't they?   Disclaimer: This is the first KZ I haven't purchased myself. Instead, they were provided by the good people at the KZ Headphone Official Flagship Store on AliExpress in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.   KZ has been on a roll recently...

      Greetings Head-fi!   KZ has done it again, and again, and again, etc. What have they done again? Release a smashing good budget earphone, that's what.   This unit was purchased through AliExpress. I am in no way affiliated with Knowledge Zenith or any AliExpress sellers. All options within this review are just that, opinions.   A Bit About Me:   I like to think I'm starting to get a grasp on this whole portable hi-fi audio thing, and can thank Knowledge Zenith and their army of budget earphones for helping me find my preferred...

      Greetings Head-fi!   The instant I heard the ZS1 I was enamored. It's not often I come across an earphone that instantly plants a massive smile on my face, and continues to do so each and every time I listen to them.   They transported me back to a time when I used to chill in university with my old-school Creative 2.1 system listening to Crystal Method, Evil Nine, Massive Attack, Rage Against the Machine, The Prodigy, and numerous other groups. Back then I was more focused on the music than the source, and while I appreciated great...

      Greetings Head-fi!   Knowledge Zenith (KZ) has been producing excellent earphones targeted towards budget-minded buyers for quite a while now, and they have a strong following on Head-fi. We collect these things like baseball cards (is that even a thing anymore?). There is good reason for this.   KZ earphones are made from quality materials, have interesting yet occasionally questionable designs, and most importantly they sound amazing compared to many other products in their price range, and well above for that matter. There are...

      Greetings Head-fi!   Today we are going to be looking at a Head-fi classic revived, the Havi B3 Pro 1.   "Those are nothing new B9" you might be saying to yourself.   "Ah, but that is where you are wrong" I retort.   The Havi B3 Pro 1 has been a staple recommendation for a neutral audiophile sound on a budget for a while now. While everyone has been patiently waiting for news on when the Havi B6 will be released, Havi has stealthily renewed the classic B3 Pro 1 and re-released it with new packaging, accessories, and improved...

      Greetings Head-fi!   Today we are going to be checking out the M05, a nifty Bluetooth offering from the folks at Ausdom.   Bluetooth headphones are not something I've had much experience with in the past (read: next to none) for a variety of reasons. Good ones have always been expensive and the convenience they offered has seemingly led to compromised sound quality in one way or another, or so I've read.   When Ausdom showed up on Head-fi looking for reviewers for their new M05 headphone, I dug around the web for reviews and...

Greetings Head-fi!   Today we are going to check out the Titan 5, one of two new additions to Dunu's Titan lineup. I want to thank @nmatheis for starting the Canadian leg of the Titan tour, and for @hakushondaimao for getting this awesome iem over to me for the week. Let's kick this off!   Back when the Titan 1 was first announced, my ears perked up and I took notice; half in-ear design, large titanium coated 13mm driver, from a company with a great reputation, and a well-rounded accessory kit. It looked like a winner. Once reviews started...

Greetings Head-fi!   Today we are going to check out the Titan 3, one of two new additions to Dunu's Titan lineup. I want to thank @nmatheis for starting the Canadian leg of the Titan tour, and for @hakushondaimao for getting this awesome iem over to me for the week. Let's kick this off!   Back when the Titan 1 was first announced, my ears perked up and I took notice; half in-ear design, large titanium coated 13mm drivers, from a company with a great reputation, and a well-rounded accessory kit. It looked like a winner. Once reviews started...

        Greetings Head-fi!   Today we are going to be taking a look at the S500i, an awesome new microdriver iem from the folks at RHA. I would like to thank RHA and Iain for selecting me as one of six lucky people to review this great new product. Please keep in mind that I am not affiliated with RHA and all views and opinions expressed within this review are my own.   A little about me:   I am still fairly new to the world of portable audio, only jumping into the game a few years back. JVC’s HA-FXT90 showed me that earphones could sound...

JVC HA-FXH30                I'm no stranger to JVC and their outstanding products, currently in possession of eight of their earphones, my favorite of which was the FXT90. Notice that I said was...   After the announcement of the FXT100 and FXT200 last year, I was pumped. I reached out to JVC Canada to find out when they would be available. To my dismay, I was told they have no idea if they will ever be available here. It would depend on if JVC Japan saw a market for them. After that disappointing response, I loaded up JVC's Japanese site and...

SUR s808 - A Review Hello Head-fiers!   B9Scrambler is back with another review of iems that are absent on anyone's radar! Check it: the SUR s808. Please keep in mind that this review is composed of opinions and the impressions belonging to me. This product was not gifted or loaned to me by SUR, and I am in no way affiliated with them.   I figured I might as well start this one off by telling you a little bit about me. You may remember my brief stint working with Subaru as the B9Scrambler hybrid roadster concept car? No? Not surprised. Since...

Greetings Head-fi!   I'm just going to leave a quick and dirty review for these since they never really seemed to gain any ground in sales/reviews from what I've noticed.   Packaging:   I quite like the look of the packaging. It is elegant, and clean in image. The experience falls apart somewhat when you try to take the product out. This is a cumbersome process made part by many small sections of cardboard, plastic, etc. getting in the way.   Accessories:   Pretty basic stuff. Small, medium, and large JVC tips. They feel nice and seal well...

Greetings Head-fi!   Today I'm coming at you with my review of the two new iems from NarMoo; the W1M and B2M. I would like to thank Eric from NarMoo for giving me the opportunity to review them.   If these iems look familiar to some, there is a good reason for that. They're built on the foundation laid by NarMoo's excellent headfirst dive into the world of dual dynamic driver in-ear headphones. The W1M and B2M share the same housing, accessory kit, and contain one 10mm and one 6mm driver per side. While they share some sonic similarities...

Greetings Head-fi!   Today I'm coming at you with my review of the two new iems from NarMoo; the W1M and B2M. I would like to thank Eric from NarMoo for giving me the opportunity to review them.   If these iems look familiar to some, there is a good reason for that. They're built on the foundation laid by NarMoo's excellent headfirst dive into the world of dual dynamic driver in-ear headphones. The W1M and B2M share the same housing, accessory kit, and contain one 10mm and one 6mm driver per side. While they share some sonic similarities...