FORZA AUDIOWORKS NOIR HYBRID HPC CABLE Special thanks to Forza Audioworks for sending me this cable for review. Admittedly when asked I kind of felt reluctant. I considered it not an easy task as while I have had several headphone cables over the years, I have not really taken them too seriously. Sure, I do like the slight increase of performance they offer but as a custom, they are one of the last components I worry about upgrading. I actually hear bigger differences between cables connecting my DAC and amps but there are a myriad of reasons why...

AMPSANDSOUND KENZIE REVIEW INTRO Thanks to Justin of AMPSANDSOUND for sending me this amplifier for review as well as always being super kind and willing to answer all my questions. The Kenzie is a little but serious amplifier made by AMPSANDSOUND that is the company’s first foray into the headphone world. The company first began making speaker amplifiers where it added a headphone amplifier output to one of it’s amplifiers. Later on they decided to answer the call for a dedicated headphone amplifier and now we are here with the Kenzie. It’s...

  INTRO I was recommended the SPL Phonitor 2 when someone saw my posts in a forum regarding my preferences. When I decided to do some research I found that SPL released newer models and inquired where I could find a review. Sooner than later I was put in contact with a representative of Plurison.com who was not only happy to send review units but was enthused to let the units go on tour in the forums.  Many thanks to Plurison for sending these units out and offering kind support along the way.  Just to let you know, I have no reasons to fluff up...

    iFi audio Pro iCan Review     Intro  I am part of a loaner tour that iCan has put together and am thankful to finally get to hear it.          Set up: Imac>Focusrite Rednet3 via AES>Metrum Pavane balanced>iFi iCan Pro   Specs 0dB, 9dB and 18dB user-selectable Frequency Response:    0.5Hz to 500kHz(-3dB) Total Harmonic Distortion (THD, Balanced/Single-Ended):                   Balanced          SE *Solid-State:     ≤0.0015%      ≤0.005% Tube:                ≤0.002%        ≤0.005% Tube+:              ≤0.012%        ≤0.2%...

  Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX Headphones     199.99 https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx   Intro   Let me start of by saying this is not what I would call a real review. This is more like a Tribute to a headphone that, while controversial, has been and is irrevocably deemed a classic reference headphone. Not just my posts but many reviews have referred to it or used as a headphone to compare it to.  The disclaimer is that I have known about this release for a while now and have been sent  a pair. Even so, given my long...

KENNERTON - VALI The Zealously Musical Dynamic Open Back (8.16.16 updates in purple with production unit)         Intro: For some reason I find my self always curious about the headphones and gear that seem relatively new, not popular, upcoming, or developing. When I read of the Kennerton Odin I was very curious of it, even considering selling gear for it in hopes of it becoming available for purchase. I kept missing the production runs and after enthusiastically expressing my desire to hear a pair Kennerton Team obliged to my request, but...

CAYIN iDAC-6 & CAYIN iHA-6  REVIEW Intro While Cayin to westerners have been more known for their portable gear lately, they have been making serious DAC’s, CD players, and speaker amps for a very long time. A while ago I had purchased from a website the Cayin HA-3. It is a DAC/AMP combination with tons of power and a small tube inside. I had really enjoyed that piece of gear and it lasted in my stable for quite some time. I wanted to review it but didn’t believe it was appropriate because I had the the wrong voltage and had to use a step up...

CAYIN iDAC-6 & CAYIN iHA-6  REVIEW edited review dedicated to the iha6 alone here

ZMF  OMNI - REVIEW Zach and Luke are Ortho Docs (originally posted here) Disclaimer: No mercy… though the Omni is merciful I really think the Omni can hold up to scrutiny very well. While I have been a long time customer of ZMF, I really don’t see the need to be dishonest and am confident that my opinion will be void of bias.     I may have given my opinion on a prototype but this Omni is a lot different than what I heard and I can’t really consider myself a contributor to its tuning. I ordered another pair after selling my blackwood Omni but...

NUPRIME HPA-9 REVIEW            Knowing that diminishing returns is such a reality it can be a bit heartbreaking to climb up the latter and experience so little change in sound quality. For the most part we want something that brings us the most realistic sound we can get for our money. Even if that reality is something we have shaped by our personal tastes for bright, lean, full, aggressive, or smooth. Even though some qualities can be explained technically, our personal value of each quality will vary. So what does an amplifier need to do to...

ENIGMACOUSTICS DHARMA D1000 - REVIEW click here     ~ Grizz  

MEZE 99 CLASSICS mini-REVIEW     Intro I signed up for the tour that Meze solicited for after being approached by them to give their headphones a listen. I have no ties or any personal bias so as always below is my honest opinion of these headphones. I just want to give a run down of the usual categories. I will start by saying that this is a very good headphone by Meze.    Design/ Comfort  The Meze 99 Classics have a sturdy and practical build that looks like a headphone for home usage but functions like a portable. The suspension strap...

H I F I M A N    E D I T I O N    X      I have received this pair of headphones for audition for a weeks time as a part of the loaner program. I am grateful for the opportunity to audition this headphone but have no ties with HiFiMan.     Gear used: Late 2015 iMac Retina 5k Geek Pulse Infinity  Cavalli Liquid Carbon ifI micro iDSD   About me: My listening tastes vary depending on my mood but overall I prefer a sound that most closely mirrors your average studio monitors in being engaging yet honest and full from one end of the spectrum to...

TORQUE t402V supra/circumaural headphone - Review     Disclaimer: I was eager to get my hands on a pair to hear such innovation but have no personal ties with Torque.    I N T R O    I have received what is a pre-production unit for review. I was told the following things about this headphone.  Only some of the accents in the aesthetics will change The sonic attributes are final “One thing to note is that these headphones are intentionally tuned for “consumers” or the “masses” _ chief designer and Engineer for Torque. So to be expected is a V...

PIONEER HRM-7 REVIEW The Pioneer HRM-7 is what seems to be Pioneers first entry into the professional studio realm. Previously Pioneer has been very involved in providing almost everything a DJ needs to be successful and has earned a great reputation for strong performing gear. I myself have had the Pioneer HDJ 2000, when I lost them on a plane my headphone journey began. Lets dig into what the Pioneer HRM-7 has to offer the curious, the casual listener, and the professional. I have yet to read any detailed reviews covering the sonic attributes of...

HIFIMAN HE400S REVIEW  by grizzlybeast Ramble With all of my trying of headphones I have to admit the He-400 was the gateway headphone into open back listening. I couldn’t help but to get excited when I saw that they were releasing the HE-400S. So I immediately started a thread out of pure excitement in anticipation of its release. I then received a review unit from HiFiMan and viola here I am about to attempt to describe to you another addition to HiFiMan’s strong and unbeaten track record of providing high performance at a very reasonable cost.   ...

MASTER & DYNAMIC MH40 REVIEW       While I believe that this price range is crowded, I don't believe that there are many headphones that cover enough bases all at once out there. Questionable build qualities, over coloration, small ear cups, gaudy designs, weird cables, and tons of predictable company house signatures.    Enter the Master & Dynamic MH40 that takes a crack it with the loaded bases for a home run and knocks it into the bleachers. While I do have some minor gripes, this headphone is an easy one to recommend for a number of...

HiFiMan HE 560 - CoNtRoL FrEaK    Since I have these here and they are very much earning their keep in my limited stable of headphones, I figured I would add my perspective of this headphone to the many already existing impressions. It has been very well described by others already and these cans have a ton of hype around them. I personally was leaning towards selling them to go for something else but every time I consider it I look around at its competition I know I will lose something that the he560 has for only incremental improvements in other...

ZMF HEADPHONES THE FOSTEX T50RP MODIFIED by ZACH   custom color with shure 1540 alacantra pads   For those that may not be familiar with the Fostex T50 RP, it is a headphone with an orthodynamic driver that was originally made for professional use. The driver is famous for its untapped potential and magical midrange. Almost as wide as the spectrum of headphone tastes is the range of modifications to this headphone with no two sounding identical. Everyone has opinions of what their ideal headphone should sound like and its amazing how many of...

Sennheiser HD 8 DJ Review   Preface: I am NOT a DJ so I dont fully understand this product in the light of its intended application SO I am hesitant to call this a review because I am not a DJ. I am an individual who listens mainly to every music genre that the modern DJ is known to produce/mix etc including but not limited to EDM, Hip Hop, R&B,glitch hop, Dub-Step, Reggae, Electronic Music and similar. For those who are curious about buying this product for portable or home listening then maybe this will provide some useful insight.   OVERVIEWThe HD...