Let’s not forget to tally in how many hands it’s passed down from. I’m currently selling my pair for a lower price since I realize the condition isn’t perfect. I would’ve actually kept them if I didn’t buy some speakers that I listen to more. The D8kP have incredible range. The bass is...

He answered you loud and clear. The Arya is a great pair but the HEK is more refined and worth the money IMO. I’m downsizing my headfi gear to make room for speakers. I realize I enjoy them more but my keeper is the HEK Stealth. Fantastic sound and comfort. Whatever your choice/budget you’ll...

That’s the HEKse not the HEKSE. Hifiman and their nomenclature

Nice write up. I think you nailed the main points that lead a lot of enthusiasts towards Hifiman despite the presentation we may have initially believed we wanted in our headphones. Warm, "romantic", lush, organic etc sounds really appealing on paper and is obviously a popular choice for many...

For sale is a pair of D8KP. I bought them as an “open box” deal from Audio46 that had only been previously tested for only a couple of minutes. Will include receipt. In overall good condition but please reference the pictures. The peeling in the inner headband is due to when I removed the...

Ive never tried the 1266. I was going to purchase one before getting the Diana but reading about the quirky fit made me stay away. I never had fit issues with Diana despite many complaints so maybe the 1266 wouldnt have been so bad after all but I've ultimately shied away from any more Abyss...

I don’t doubt that the new ported pads make a good difference in sound presentation. Rotating the pads affected the FR pretty noticeably especially the bass. I had sold off my Diana’s and cables by then but remained with the XI Audio stuff and I enjoyed it with my Hifiman cans. I still think...

You’re not alone. I tried Diana V2 and Phi with superconductor, full loom of JPS Labs including their stupid expensive Kaptovator, and the XI Broadway plus K DAC. Nothing will transform or fix the sound of a headphone and much less cables. Actually; after spending all that money I began to...

Listening to Mike Stern’s debut Neesh via my HEKSE. I’m going to see Mike this Monday and Tuesday at Yoshi’s Jazz club in Oakland. Will be the 4th time I see him this year. Love his playing.

Not true. I suggest reading UFO's: Generals, Pilots and Government Officials go on the record by Leslie Kean. The worst part of this is having all the skeptics completely overlook facts that have been willfully obfuscated by the same US government and media. Internally within global governments...

I’m guessing most people have seen this. If you haven’t I think it’s worth a listen.

Price is way too high especially after reading all of Mr. Loeschs’ thoughts regarding his original designs. Waiting on actual output specs and would highly suggest others to do so as well. I’m digging the design though and I’m sure it sounds as good as it looks. Finally moving away from that...

I had two ZMF cables their high end copper and silver-hybrid cables. No sonic differences between this and the Canare wire found inside the AN cables. The weight and cloth feel of the ZMF is on another level and very lush feeling. With better connectors and they don't tangle and are very soft...

I had a wonderful time visiting Tokyo and I stopped by Akihabara to check out e-earphone (audio shop) and their 4th and 5th floors were dedicated to audiophile IEMs and headphones. Plus the arcades were awesome. I spent a good time comparing IEMs from Noble, Senn, A46, etc for the first time...