[Originally reviewed at Basshead.Club]   How do they do it? Brainwavz continues to impress with its budget-friendly new Jive IEM for Android and iOS devices. Brainwavz Jive In the Box Brainwavz Jive Earphones (Android or iOS; Blue, Green, or Red) Hard Case Silicone Ear Tips (S/M/L) Comply Foam Tips (S-400) Shirt Clip Velcro Cable Tie Manual 24 Month Warranty Brainwavz Jive Impressions Looking at the contents of the box and noting the all-metal, stylish earphones, you’d expect to pay more than $50. You’d be wrong. These bang-for-the-buck...

[Originally posted as Basshead.Club] In the search for the best basshead gear, we’re willing to search far and wide. In this case, we’ve landed on an amplifier from a boutique audio company in Germany called Vorzüge. They have a beautiful little amplifier called the VorzAMP Duo. What makes this a basshead amp? EQduo. In short, it provides both a Bass switch and a Treble switch, and good lord does the bass kick into high gear with that switch (we’re talking about +15dB of sub-bass with the flick of a switch–measurements later). Vorzuge VorzAMP...

[Originally posted at Basshead.Club] A dark horse of an earphone that is certain to polarize listeners. Can the Westone W50 prove to be the best Balanced Armature IEM for bassheads? Westone W50 In the Box 5 Balanced Armature drivers per earpiece with 3-way crossover 1 Low, 2 Mid, 2 High 2 Cables (one EPIC braided, one Apple MFi w/ 3-button control and mic) 3 Faceplates (Red, Gunmetal, Gold) Monitor Vault (aka “a really good case”) A grip of tips: STAR silicone, True-Fit… they’re nice small bore tips, some long flange silicone and others...

[Originally posted at Basshead.Club]   Crystal clarity, smooth presentation, layered bass, and expressive mids are all hallmarks of this exquisite 5 Balanced Armature receiver IEM from Noble Audio. Noble 5 In the Box Noble 5 Earpieces Crush proof carrying case Cleaning tool 2 audio bands 12 pairs of ear tips (2 types of single flange, double flange, and foam, 3 sizes of each) Ownership card Noble 4 and Accessories (Credit: d marc0, Head-Fi) Noble 5 Impressions Not all bassheads are alike. Some people favor clarity and beauty in sound...

[Originally posted at Basshead.Club]   Inexpensive, stylish, dynamic-driver based earphones that satisfy the budget-conscious basshead in me. The Brainwavz S1 is better than I expected for a price that doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket. Brainwavz S1 In the Box Brainwavz S1 Earphones Eartips: Comply S-Series (x1), Standard S,M,L (x6), Bi-Flange (x1), Tri-Flange (x1) Hard Case Manual, Warranty (12 Months) Brainwavz S1 Impressions Brainwavz is a company I’ve been aware of for a while now, but I’ve never heard any of their headphones...

[Originally posted at Basshead.Club]   Bring on the thunder and lightning. Aurisonics’ flagship triple driver hybrid combines the incredible sub-bass of the ASG-B’s 14.2mm dynamic driver (plus a tuneable bass port) with two balanced armature tweeters for a unique earphone experience. Aurisonics ASG-2.5 Features Triple Driver: Hybrid combination of 14.2mm Precision Dynamic Driver with custom tuned next generation tweeters. Tuneable Bass Port: Tune the bass for precise, mechanical tuning of low-mid bass frequencies. 3D printed, Digital Hybrid...

[Originally posted at Basshead.Club]   Bring on the thunder. The Aurisonics ASG-B has the most bass depth of any IEM to grace my ears. They are absolutely thunderous, digging deep into your chest and taking your breath away. Aurisonics ASG-B In the Box Shock/Dust/Waterproof hard case SureSeal™ tips Cleaning tool ASG-B Detachable cable Aurisonics ASG-B Impressions Aurisonics has in-ears for a wide variety of musicians and music listeners. The ASG-B fills a very specific niche: it is targeted at bassists, drummers, and DJs. Because of...

It would be impossible to replicate my first impressions of the Pioneer Superior Club Sound in-ear headphone series. As such, if you’d like my initial reaction, check out myPioneer SE-CX9 review. The short version is that the Bass Exciter in these is clearly a gimmick, but it’s a gimmick that works. No IEM comes remotely close to having as much bass impact as the Pioneer SE-CX8 or SE-CX9. If you’re a true basshead, you might as well stop reading the review right now and move on to buying it for its current discounted price. Pioneer SE-CX8 Features...

After being impressed with the value of the MEElectronics M6 Pro, I wanted to take a look at a bassier IEM from the same company. The M-Duo is a dual dynamic driver earphone with a separate subwoofer and tweeter unit. That said, they were quick to point out to me that these are not basshead earphones, but are bassier than their standard offerings. As such, I’m reviewing these as what they are: an in-ear headphone that has a discreet dynamic driver dedicated to the low end. Features Dual driver design with separate subwoofer for deep, impactful...

I’m a basshead. But, that doesn’t mean I don’t own or use other headphones and earphones that wouldn’t qualify. If something catches my eye, I’m likely to try it out. The MEElectronics M6 Pro caught my eye. Let’s cover what you get for $50: Universal-fit in-ear monitors (with plugs for detachable cables) Stereo cable with shirt clip and cable cinch and memory wire Headset cable with shirt clip, mic, remote, and truly universal volume control (integrated) and cable cinch and memory wire Gold-plated 1/4″ stereo adapter Carrying case large enough...

I just grabbed the Sennheiser G4me Zero. It isn't remotely similar to the PC 360 as mentioned elsewhere, apart from the basic shape and approach. The Zero is a closed headphone, while the PC 360 (and G4me One) is open.   If you need headphones that isolate well but still perform well for gaming, the G4me Zero is absolutely excellent. It's comfortable as heck with earpads (interior) measuring ~76mm (3 in) tall, ~45mm wide (1.75 in), and ~25mm (1 in) deep. The earpads are also thicker on the bottom than the top, conforming better to your face than...