Head Gear Reviews by gc335

Intro and disclaimer KeepHiFi reached out to me to see if I wanted to do a review of the KB02. I didn’t know much about either, but I was intrigued by the configuration of the IEM. The KB02 is a 10mm beryllium-plated dynamic drive with a 10mm bond conductor. The KB02 was provided to me at no cost in exchange for an honest review. At no time did KeepHiFi or KBEAR influence my opinion. My impressions are my own. The KB02 can be purchased from KeepHifi here (unaffiliated link). Gear Used KBEAR KB02 (Stock clear/red silicone tips) Chord Mojo 2 (no...

Intro and disclaimer I have and have had several Shanling products in the past. I’m a big fan of their house sound. It’s warm but not lacking detail. I was very excited to get some time with their newest offering, the M8T. The M8T was offered to me at a discounted price in exchange for my honest option. At no time did MusicTeck or Shanling influence my review. My thoughts on the M8T are my own. The M8T can be purchased from MusicTeck here (non-affiliated). I have been buying from MusicTeck for years and have yet to have a bad experience. Andrew...

Update: I have bumped this player to 5 stars. Thanks to @HarlanDraka for pointing out that it does in fact come with a factory screen protector. It is so flawlessly installed; I had to examine it with a high-powered flashlight to see it. I appreciate you letting me know. Also, I have been comparing this player to other players and the soundstage depth of the C201 is stunning. I like a deep soundstage and this player delivers. Intro and disclaimer The Cayin N6iii is the second Cayin product that I have gotten a chance to review. I was a big...

Intro and disclaimer I was very excited to hear about a new budget friendly closed-back Sennheiser headphone. I have been looking for a mobile closed-back option for listening on the couch with a DAP. I picked up the DCA Audio E3 after hearing it at CanJam NYC this past February. The E3 sounds stunning and is my personal closed-back benchmark. The issue is that it needs a solid desktop source to sound up to its potential. Does the HD620S fit the gap in my collection? Let’s find out. I wanted to get this review out as soon as the embargo was lifted...

Intro and disclaimer I met Ryan from Mod House a few years ago at my first Schiit Audio meet back in 2018. Ryan is passionate about what he does, and it shows in the gear that he makes. I had a pair of T50RP Argons a few years ago that I liked a lot but regretfully sold when I moved more towards IEMs. I picked up a T60RP Argon that I enjoyed even more and still have to this day. They are my daily drivers at my desk. Right before the spring 2023 Schiit meet that I hosted, Ryan from Mod House sent me a few photos of his prototype headphone. At the...

Into and disclaimer This is the first Cayin product that I’ve ever tried. I was lucky enough to be selected for the official Cayin N7 review tour. The N7 was sent to me for two weeks in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts are my own. Thanks to Andykong and Cayin for setting up this tour. Gear Used Cayin N7 Chord Mojo 2 (no eq or crossfade) Shanling M3 Pro Fir Audio Neon (Custom) Dan Clark Audio Noire Audeze EL-8 Closed ZMF Verite Open Packaging The packaging for the N7 is simple but still gives a nice presentation. You don’t feel...

Intro and Disclaimer I have been a Sennheiser fan since I was a kid. I still remember jamming out to Collective Soul (on MiniDisk!) with my HD555. A few months ago, I did a review of the Sennheiser IE600. At the time, I felt like it set the bar its price point. I still feel like that is the case. I have not heard anything since that has provided the level of sound. Clarity, comfort, plentiful yet controlled bass, great accessories, and stellar build all make it an amazing buy. When the opportunity came to try the IE200, I jumped at the opportunity...

Intro and disclaimer When I saw the Final Audio A5000 review come up, I was pretty eager to sign up. I’ve never heard any Final Audio headphones or IEMs. After my IE600 review, I started to really get curious about single driver IEMs. Thanks to Audio46 for setting up this tour. I was loaned the A5000 in exchange for my honest option. At no point did they influence my decision. My thoughts are my own. They can be purchased here. Gear Used Chord Mojo 2 (No Eq) Sennheiser IE200 Stock Med Silicone Tips Sennheiser IE600 Stock Med Silicone Tips...

Intro and disclaimer I have been a Sennheiser fan since I was in my early teens when I started to get into this hobby. I remember seeing the HD600 in a store and hoping that one I would own one. I owned the HD600 and many more sennheiser headphones. I’ve heard even more on top of that including the original Orpheus. I was excited to learn that I would be the first stop on the IE600 tour. I had heard a little about it but not much. I was very eager to give them a listen. Sennheiser sent me the IE600 as part of the review tour in exchange for...

Intro and Disclaimer I’m really like Empire Ears IEMs. I have a custom Nemesis, Valkyrie, Bravado and of course a universal Evo. I purchased the Evo with my own funds from Musicteck at a discounted price in exchange for a review. At no time did Empire Ears or Musicteck influence my review. My thoughts are my own. They can be purchased here. Gear Used Fiio M17 Empire Ears Evo with JVC Spiral Dot Tips Fir Audio Neon with AZLA SednaEarfit Crystal 2 Packaging My version is the Launch Edition. It comes with signed packaging and a leather...

Into and disclaimer First of all, I’ve owned numerous iBasso products including the DX80, DX200, DX220, DX150 and DX220 Max. They have all been great for various reasons. I’m a big fan of the brand in general because I think they cater to the modding community much more so than other brands. One of the clearest examples of this that I can think of is the Fan Edition amp module that came out for the DX2XX line. I’m hoping to see that happen more. Speaking of limited editions modules; I was lucky enough to get the AMP3MOD module in exchange for a...

Intro: I was sent the Hero case in exchange for an unbiased review. That said, I’m a big fan of the Hero case! I’ve owned several Dekoni products and I have never been disappointed. When I saw the Hero announcement, I was very excited because I think something like this was overdue. The Hero is scheduled to go one sale soon and sell for $149. Build: The Hero case is Pelican quality. The latch is very durable and has a lock. The hinges look and feel really solid and the foam feels like it will hold up well. I have zero issues or complaints about...

Intro: I was sent the Hero case in exchange for an unbiased review. That said, I’m a big fan of the Hero case! I’ve owned several Dekoni products and I have never been disappointed. When I saw the Hero announcement, I was very excited because I think something like this was overdue. The Hero is scheduled to go one sale soon and sell for $149. Build: The Hero case is Pelican quality. The latch is very durable and has a lock. The hinges look and feel really solid and the foam feels like it will hold up well. I have zero issues or complaints...

Introduction: First of all, I would like to thank Todd over at TTVJ Audio for the opportunity to spend some time with the Elegia in exchange for my honest impressions. After I signed up for the review tour, I was very careful to avoid reading any reviews or impression threads of the Elegia in order to avoid coloring my impressions. I knew very little about the Elegia when signing up and absolutely nothing about their sound signature. I had recently spent some time with the Focal Clear and was seriously impressed. That headphone has probably some of...