Head Gear Reviews by Half Note
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Elysian Acoustic Labs Pilgrim
As of now my pictures can't get uploaded to Head-Fi, so here's a link to them until I can integrate them properly. You can head over to my website https://halfnotereviews0.wordpress.com/ for high resolution versions of the photos. Imgur : https://imgur.com/a/hozeIwA # Intro/disclaimer : - This early review sample was sent by Hifigo, but bought with my own money. There is no financial incentive, nor influence from the vendors or manufacturers. # First Impressions : - Unboxing : The unboxing experience is similar to that of jewelry, but for the... -
KZ x HBB PR2
# Intro/disclaimer : - This product has been bought on my own, without any incentive from any party to write this review. - I write this after writing the main body of the article, brace yourselves folks. It's rare I get this rowdy when writing, and my language will stray from the usual form I try to stick to, but we have some serious work to do. -Here are the photos, still not possible to embed them for some reason : https://imgur.com/a/QugYXpw # First Impressions : - The KZ unboxing is a meme at this point. Asking twice the price of a regular... -
Sennheiser HD 800 S
Intro/disclaimer : - The unit was bought on my own, and long before I met anyone at Sennheiser. I cannot post the pictures the way I used to, integrated int the review as I used to. So, until Head-Fi fixes this issue, here's a Imgur link : https://imgur.com/a/ifXdZXE # First Impressions : - Unboxing : Not as nice as the previous iteration of the 800S, the simple foam and packed cables is kinda sparse for a near two thousand euros product. The product itself is so well made though, it makes up for a big part of the experience. At launch, the box... -
TANGZU Princess Chang Le
Intro/disclaimer : - This is the latest offering from Tangzu, targeting a wider demographic than the traditional IEM market, at a lower price. The bullet style in-ear earphones are in a full renaissance at the moment, which is understandable because of the comfort advantage. - This unit was sent to me directly by Tangzu, and even though my opnions are totally my own it should be taken into consideration when reading the article. - I still have trouble uploading my photos to Head-fi at the moment, so you'll have to rely on Imgur for now until I... -
Sennheiser IE 900
This product was bought on my own without any contact with any brand, store or else. This is purely a consumer review, void of any bias or incentives. I've already had experience with Sennheiser before, in the headphones domain but this is my first in-ear product from them. - Photos are yet to come, this line will be deleted once I've had time to shoot and upload the pics. Edit : Head-fi seems to be precious at the moment, and I can't integrate the pics the way I usually do. So here's a link until I/they fix the image integration ... -
Tangzu x See Audio Shimin Li Encounter Edition
Intro/disclaimer : - This unit was sent to me for review, I didn't pay for anything - As always don't rely on a single source of info for purchasing decisions First Impressions : - Unboxing : The packaging is much better than the previous Shimin Li, mostly because of the inclusion of a pouch : while not as secure as a case, it's easily usable and carryable. The tip selection is generous as always, and the presentation is better than simply throwing in plastic bags filled with tips. As of now I prefer it with the S&S tips, the Final Type E and the... -
Final Audio A4000
# Intro/disclaimer : - Bought myself, no relation to any dealer/brand. The product is nearing its 2 year anniversary, and this market has been shaken up a lot during these years. It's interesting to compare it against the pack and see how it fares ! # First Impressions : - Unboxing : I really, really like final's approach to boxing. The stuff is simple, but much sturdier than the chi-fi stuff I get to review. The years of experience really do stand out. - The case for it is highly usable and pocketable, which is still rare these days, no... -
Tansio Mirai Sands
Hi, this is my review of the Tansio Mirai Sands. A very nice but niche IEM, that is made to order and because of that it's basically nonexistent in the collective mind of IEM buyers (looking at you r/inearfidelity) that's occupied (or polluted, your call) by mass marketing, reviews bought by brands and Chinese platforms. So here is a refresher, as much the experience as the product itself. I bought this myself, I have no link to the brand (no one seems to, they don't have any social media presence AFAIK). First Impressions : The unboxing...