This mini review is actually a small part of a larger review/thread covering all of the T-Peos Altone series. Here is a link to the review:   http://www.head-fi.org/t/774084/t-peos-altone-series-thread#post_11751591   T-Peos Altone 250 ($199 USD on CTC Audio’s website) http://www.ctcaudio.com/collections/t-peos/products/t-peos-altone250-2-way-hybrid-earphones   Altone 250 takes a step up in housing build, featuring a titanium housing. It is a nice package with plenty of different sized tips and a zipper case. The 250 comes with two...

This mini review is part of a larger review/thread on the entire T-Peos Altone series. Here is a link to the thread:   http://www.head-fi.org/t/774084/t-peos-altone-series-thread#post_11751591     T-Peos Altone 200 ($189 on CTC Audio’s website) *currently out of stock http://www.ctcaudio.com/collections/t-peos/products/t-peos-altone200-3way-hybrid-earphones   The Altone 200 is the grandpa of the Altone line, but is also arguably the best sounding as well. They feature a metal housing and a fixed and more flexible cable with less spring and...

This short review is actually a part of a much larger review, thread and poll on the entire Altone series. Here is a link to the thread:   http://www.head-fi.org/t/774084/t-peos-altone-series-thread#post_11751591       The Baguette is an attached cable IEM with a HPS single dynamic 10mm driver. The cable is made of the same material as the rest of the recently released Altone line. The cable seems very durable and has a considerable amount of spring and memory to it. There is an inline universal remote with a single button function. The...

At the time this review was written, the Soundmagic E50 was on sale for $44.99 USD on Micca Store’s website. Here is a link to a listing of their product at the time of the review: http://www.miccastore.com/soundmagic-e50-noise-isolating-inear-headphones-p-136.html   Introduction There’s no denying that in-ear monitor technology is advancing. There are hundreds of options when you’re in the market for a pair in the $10 to $150 range. Companies range in size from a couple people with a distinct vision, to technology giants like Sony and Philips...

At the time this review was written, the Soundmagic E80 in-ear monitor was on sale for $51.99 USD on Micca Store’s website. Here is a link to a listing of their product at the time of the review: http://www.miccastore.com/soundmagic-e80-noise-isolating-inear-headphones-p-138.html   Introduction Reviewing headphones is a labor of love. To be completely honest, the better an earphone is, the easier it is to write a review. While many earphones fit into their respective price point in terms of build and sound quality, I am occasionally blessed...

At the time this review was written, the Fidue A73 in ear monitor  was on sale for $149.00 USD on Penon Audio’s website. Here is a link to a listing of their product at the time of the review.   http://penonaudio.com/FIDUE-A73   Introduction The highlight of my short tenure of writing reviews was covering the Fidue A83. It was my first time experiencing a Fidue in-ear monitor and after using the A83, I knew it wasn’t going to be my last. When the A73 was released I purchased it on the spot, and with absolutely no regrets. The A73 is an in-ear...

At the time this review was written, the Huaham E701 Silence Dreamer in-ear monitor was on sale for $26.99 USD on Amazon’s website. Here is a link to a listing of their product at the time of the review.   http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NB45HTQ/   Introduction There are so many options to choose from when it comes to budget in-ear monitors, that trying to pick just one is a daunting task that will leave your head spinning. For me, I want to try them all, but for most people in the market, they will shop the local Best Buy, or jump on Amazon and...

At the time this review was written, the MKLL M-1 was on sale for $79.00 USD on Penon Audio’s website. Here is a link to a listing of their product at the time of the review: http://penonaudio.com/MKLL-M-1   Introduction With all of the options out there, it can become a crapshoot trying to find the perfect earphone. Often times new companies will release earphones, and buyers will be hesitant to take the plunge. With limited exposure, and little or no reviews or impressions, it's a risk to drop hard earned money on something we know almost...

At the time this review was written, the Ausdom M06 was on sale for $52.99 USD on Amazon. Here is a link to a listing of their product at the time of the review.       http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Headphones-Technology-Microphone-Hands-free/dp/B00UA9XYLI   Introduction When I was contacted to review the M06 bluetooth headphone, the first thing that came to mind was questioning if they were a Meelectronics knockoff. After doing some homework, I realized that this wasn’t the case, and despite the striking resemblance of not one but several...

At the time this review was written, the T-Peos Amadeus dual hybrid earphone was on sale for $79.00 USD on CTC Audio’s website. Here is a link to a listing of their product at the time of the review:   http://www.ctcaudio.com/products/t-peos-amadeus-earphones   Introduction When I was contacted to review the T-Peos Atone 150, I was happy to do it. Also, I figured that as long as I was in contact with the T-Peos distributer, I could ask him about a couple earphones that they had and I was curious about, and see if we could get a review up on...

At the time this review was written, the Altone 150 was on sale for $89.00 USD on CTC Audio’s website. Here is a link to a listing of their product at the time of the review:   http://www.ctcaudio.com/products/t-peos-altone150   Introduction Reviewing headphones for me is becoming more and more fun, and has also opened doors to experience new and exciting products. With the success of the last few reviews I’ve written, I’ve had some companies reach out to me to cover a new product. Today I will be covering the Altone 150.   Disclaimer I was...

At the time this review was written, the gold edition Luxury and Precision LP5 was on sale on Penon Audio’s website for $1090.00. Here is a link to the product:   http://penonaudio.com/Luxury-Precision-LP5   Before I begin, I want to send a very special thank you to Ronnie (@rontant) for the referral, and to John (@JohnYang) for setting up the opportunity to sample such a fine piece of audio equipment. Last but certainly not least, thank you to the mastermind of this product, Mr. Wan. Thank you for reaching out to have this unit tested and...

At the time this review was written, the Ubsound Fighter earphone was on sale for $69.90 USD on the Ubsound shopping website. Here is a links to their product at the time of the review:     http://www.ubsoundshop.com/en/ http://www.ubsound.com/fighter-earphones.htm   Note: In working with Ubsound, I found the customer service to be top notch. If you have any questions, or need customer service, here is a link to their official website:   www.ubsound.com   Introduction While hanging out on Head-Fi, I stumbled across a Ubsound...

At the time this review was written, the Brainwavz BLU-100 was on a pre-order sale for $34.50 USD on MP4Nation. Here is a link to a listing of their product at the time of the review.         http://www.mp4nation.net/brainwavz-blu-100-bluetooth-4-0-aptx-earphones     Introduction   The opportunity to review the Brainwavz SO IEM was a great experience. I ended the review by contacting their product rep, stating that I would like to work with them again and that if they were happy with my review to please contact me for future...

At the time this review was written, the Meelectronics Sprot-Fi X7  was on sale for $79.99 USD on Meelectronic’s website. Here is a link to a listing of their product at the time of the review:   http://www.meelec.com/Sport_Fi_X7_Wireless_Sports_In_Ear_Headphones_p/ep-x7-bk-mee.htm   Introduction   I honestly haven’t been much of a fan of bluetooth audio until recently, with the main reasons being functionality and sound quality. In preparation for a recent trip to Florida I purchased a pair of Meelctronics AF62 bluetooth headphones. I was...

At the time this review was written, the Meelectronics M6 Pro was on sale for $49.99 USD on the Meelectronics website. Here is a link to the listing of their product at the time of the review.   http://www.meelec.com/M6_PRO_Musician_s_In_Ear_Monitors_p/ep-m6pro-cl-mee.htm   Introduction   I’ve recently done two reviews for Mike over at Meelectronics. The first was the M9, then the A151P 2nd Generation. Both were excellent, and performed beyond their price point. To be honest, from the get go I had my eyes on the M6 Pro. Owning the original M6...

At the time this review was written, the Dunu Titan 1  was on sale for $115.00 USD on Penon Audio . Here is a link to a listing of their product at the time of the review:   http://penonaudio.com/DUNU-TITAN1   Introduction   The Titan 1 is already making waves on Head-Fi at the time I am writing this. I became interested in it  when some of my respected Head-Fi friends could not stop raving about them. After hearing the endless praise they were receiving, I knew I had to get my hands (and ears) on a pair and experience them for myself. They did...

At the time this review was written, the Brainwavz S0 earphone was on sale for $49.50 USD on MP4NATION. Here is their listing of this product at the time of review:   http://www.mp4nation.net/brainwavz-s0-iem-earphones-free-fedex-2-day-to-select-destination   Introduction   This Head-Fi journey has led me to try many different models and brands. However, I have only heard bits and pieces on Head-Fi about Brainwavz and their product line. Aside from the HM5 headphone pads, I hadn’t purchased any of their gear because I was unsure of what to...

At the time this review was written, the Fidue A83 hybrid earphone was on sale for $279.99 USD on a major distribution/selling site (not to be named), and on Penonaudio.com for $339 USD. The Penon model comes with an extra MMCX cable with a microphone. Here is a link to Fidue’s product page, and to Penon Audio’s listing of this product:   http://www.fidue.com/index_en.asp http://penonaudio.com/Fidue-A83   Introduction   When Michael at Fidue contacted me to possibly review products, I was excited at the opportunity. I had never tried any of...

At the time this review was written, the Meelectronics A151P 2nd Generation was on sale for $49.99 USD. Here is a link to their product site:   http://www.meelec.com/A151P_Balanced_Armature_In_Ear_Headphone_2nd_Gene_p/ep-a151p-bk-mee.htm   Let’s just skip the mumbo jumbo and cut straight to the chase. These impressed me from the beginning. So much so, I couldn’t help myself and started posting positive impressions the first day I got them in. I hope my review will give you a clear picture of what they sound like, and inspire some to give them a...