Elephone P8000 Quick Review   Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/800506/elephone-p8000-review   Brief:  An elephantine phone from Elephone.   Price:  US$188 or £135   Specifications:  Display: 5.5 inch IPS Screen, CPU: MTK6753 64bit Octa Core, 1.3GHz, System: Android 5.1, RAM + ROM: 3GB RAM + 16GB ROM, Camera: 5.0MP front camera + 13.0MP back Camera, Bluetooth: 4.0, GPS: GPS, A-GPS, Features: Fingerprint ID, Battery: 4165mAh (Typ.) 4000mAh Rated), SIM Card: Dual SIM dual standby, dual micro SIM, Network: 2G: GSM 850/900/1800MHz, 3G...

Brainwavz XFit XF-200 Quick Review   Thanks to Brainwavz for the sample.   Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/800285/brainwavz-xfit-xf-200-review-by-mark2410   Brief:  Brainwavz do sporty.   Price:  US$25 or about £18   Specifications:  Drivers: Dynamic, 9 mm, Rated Impedance: 16 ohms, Frequency Range: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz, Sensitivity: 95 dB at 1 mW, Rated Input Power: 10 mW, Cable: 1.4 m Y-Cord, Copper, Plug: 3.5 mm, Gold plated   Accessories:  You get a case, Velcro cable tie, shirt clip, 4 pairs of silicon tips and a pair of...

Obravo ERIB-2a Quick Review   Thanks to the UK Loaner Tour for the loan.   Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/799583/obravo-erib-2a-review-by-mark2410   Brief:  Itty bitty Planar magnetic / Dynamic hybrid IEM’s   Price:  £549 or about US$765 (that includes UK tax though)   Specifications:  Frequency Response: 20Hz~35KHz, Tweeter: 8mm Planar Magnetic Tweeter, Dynamic Driver: 10mm Neodymium Driver, Impedance: 16 ohm, Sensibility in dB: 102dB, Weight: 35g   Accessories:  Giant case thing, a 6.25mm to 3.5mm adapter, 2 pairs of ear...

Brainwavz Omega Quick Review by mark2410   Thanks to Brainwavz for the sample.   Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/799459/brainwavz-omega-review-by-mark2410   Brief:  Brainwavz  make something even cheaper!   Price:  US$15 or about £10   Specifications:  Drivers: Dynamic, 6 mm, Rated Impedance: 16 Ohms, Frequency Range: 20 Hz ~ 20kHz, Sensitivity: 98 dB at 1 mW, Rated Input Power: 3 mW, Cable: 1.2 m Y-Cord, Copper, Plug: 3.5 mm, Gold plated   Accessories:  3 sets of Silicone Ear Tips (S M L), 1 set of Comply™ Foam Tips S-400, 1...

Echobox Finder X1 Quick Review   Thanks to Echobox for the sample.   Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/797891/echobox-finder-x1-review-by-mark2410   Brief: Unyielding titanium dazzlers.   Price:  US$199   Specifications:  Housings:  Solid Titanium, Drivers: 9.2mm PEEK (PolyEther Ether Keytone) dynamic driver, Cable: Silver plated copper, Cable Length: 1,2m, Impedance: 22 ohms, Sensitivity: 96dB/mW, Frequency Response: 15Hz -35KHz, THD: less than 1%, Plug:  3.5mm Stereo, gold plated.   Accessories:  Cable synch, Case, 3 pairs of...

Nouske NH-14 Quick Review   Thanks to Nouske for the sample   Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/797771/nouske-nh-14-review-by-mark2410   Brief:  Denmark, not just butter and bacon anymore.   Price:  US$50 or £38 Drivers: Dual-Driver, 10mm dynamic + Balanced armature   Specifications:  Sensitivity: 112 dB/1mw, Impedance: 32 OHM, Frequency response: 8 Hz-26000 Hz, Jack Type : 3.5mm Stereo Gold-plated plug, Cable length: 1.22m.   Accessories:  4 pairs of silicon ear tips.   Build Quality:  Very nice, it all would appear to very...

Brainwavz HM2 Quick Review   Thanks to Brainwavz for the sample.   Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/796113/brainwavz-hm2-review-by-mark2410   Brief:  Big bass, great looks, tiny price.   Price : US$50 or abouts £34   Specifications:  Drivers: Dynamic, 40 mm, Rated Impedance: 32 Ohm, Frequency Range: 10 Hz ~ 20 kHz, Sensitivity: 104 dB at 1 mW, Maximum Input Power: 100 mW, Plug: 3.5 mm, Gold Plated, Detachable Cables: 1.2 m Flat Cable & 1.2 m Cable with In-Line Microphone   Accessories:  Headphone Hardcase, 1.2 m Flat Cable, 1.2...

Joinhandmade Jelly Doux Quick Review   Thanks to Joinhandmade for the sample.  (N.B. Chromes translate function may be of use)   Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/791450/joinhandmade-jelly-doux-review-by-mark2410   Brief:  Fashion and customisability galore.   Price:  US$25 or US$35 depending on the version.  (About £16 or £23 respectively.) Post Indiegogo they go to US$35 and US$55.   Specification:  Driving Unit: Dynamic, Impedance: 16 Ohms, Sensitivity: 113db@1000Hz, Distortion: less than 0.1%, Frequency Response: 18 – 21,000 Hz...

RHA T20 Quick Review by mark2410   Thanks to RHA for the sample.   Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/790030/rha-t20-review-by-mark2410   Brief:  Timberal and tonal extraordinaire just got even better.   Price:  £180 or about US$240 (plus about a tenner if you want the mic’ed version)   Specifications:  Drivers DualCoil™ Dynamic, Frequency range 16-40,000Hz, Impedance 16 Ohm, Sensitivity 90dB, Rated/max power 2/5mW, Weight 39g, Cable 1.35m, multicore OFC, Connections 3.5mm, gold plated   Accessories:  Tuning Filters with Holder, 6...

Ortofon e-Q8 Quick Review   Thanks to Musica Acoustics for the loaner.   Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/789802/ortofon-e-q8-review-by-mark2410   Brief:  The Danish/Japanese Premium Earphone.   Price US$320 currently.   Specifications:  Speaker type: Balanced Armature - Pure Silver Coil Drum, Frequency response:10～20,000Hz, Sensitivity: 20mW, Impedance: 12Ω, Weight: 11.5g, Cable: 1.2m, straight 3.5mm plug (Ф3.5mm)   Accessories: 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (S/M/L), 1 pair of Comply foam tips, 4 replacement filters, 2...

Zorloo ZuperDAC Quick Review   Thanks to Zorloo for the sample.    Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/789656/zorloo-zuperdac-review-by-mark2410   Brief:  Itty bity party time.   Price:  US$79 or about £52 shipped anywhere in the world.   Specifications:  AudoDAC ES9018K2M, Amplifier ES9601, USB Audio Class 2, Max Sampling Freq 192kHz, Max Bit Depth 24 bit, Output Level 1Vrms, Max Output Power 2SmW+2SmW, SNR 115dB, THD 0.003%, Channel Specification 60dB.   Accessories: None.  Unless you want to count the guide booklet.  ...

Alclair Audio Curve 2.0 Quick Review   Thanks to Alclair for the sample.   Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/789030/alclair-curve-2-0-review-by-mark2410   Brief:  Alclairs not custom, not monitor.   Price:  US$250 or about £165 before HMRC gets you.   Specification:  22 Ohms, 10Hz to 20kHz, 110dB@1kHz.   Accessories:  Err, a little case, a carabineer and 3 pairs of Comply’s   Build Quality:  Very nice.  Cable is very nice, jack is too and the buds look nicely finished.  Plus they have a removable cables if you do manage to kill...

RHA S500i Quick Review   Thanks to RHA for the sample.   Full review here  http://www.head-fi.org/t/788788/rha-s500i-review-by-mark2410   Brief:  They sound even better than they look.   Price:  £30 for the S500, £40 for the S500i (about US$45 and US$60 respectively)   Specification:  Drivers Micro dynamic (model 140.1), Frequency range 16-22,000Hz, Impedance 16ohm, Sensitivity 100dB, Rated/max power 1/5mW, Weight 14g, Cable 1.35m two part material, Connections 3.5mm, gold plated   Accessories:  7 pairs of tips, a tip holder, a shirt clip...

Brainwavz S3 Quick Review   Thanks to Brainwavz for the sample.   Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/786430/brainwavz-s3-review-by-mark2410   Brief:  Another Brainwavz.   Price:  US$80 which is about £52   Specifications:  Drivers: Dynamic, 8 mm, Rated Impedance: 16 Ω, Frequency Range: 16 Hz ~ 22 kHz, Sensitivity: 96 dB at 1 mW, Rated Input Power: 10 mW, Cable: 1.3 m Y-Cord, Copper, Plug: 3.5 mm, Gold Plated   Accessories:  Earphone Hard case, 3 sets of Silicone Ear Tips (S M L), 1 set of Comply™ Foam Tips T-400, 1 Shirt Clip, 1...

Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 Quick Review   Thanks to Vodafone UK for the loaner.   Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/786012/vodafone-smart-ultra-6-review-by-mark2410   Brief:  The new Orange San Francisco from Vodafone.   Price:  £125 PAYG or “free” from contracts starting at £17 a month.   Specifications:  As Voda themselves area little Spartan with the details the best source as ever is GSM Arena http://www.gsmarena.com/vodafone_smart_ultra_6-7313.php   Accessories:  Infuriatingly this black phone comes with white bits.  Charger...

Axgio Sprint Quick Review   Thanks to Axgio ( UK & US )   Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/784406/axgio-sprint-review-by-mark2410   Brief:  Uhurua’s earphones Mk 2.   Price:  US$40 or £30   Specifications:  Chip: CSR8645 (with AptX), Bluetooth Version: 4.1, Profile Supported: HSP, HFP, A2DP and AVRCP, Battery Capacity: 130mAh, Charging time: about 2 hr, Charging port: USB cable, Music time: 8hr, Talk time: 8hr, Driver Unit: 7mm (SPK), Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20k Hz, Dimension: 13.7*13.7*18.3mm, Siri: Yes   Accessories:  7 pairs...

Brainwavz Kidwavz KV100 Quick Review   Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/783163/brainwavz-kidwavz-kv100-review-by-mark2410   Thanks to http://www.brainwavzaudio.com/ for the sample.   Brief:  Kid friendly headphones   Price:  US$42.50 or about £28   Specifications:  Bluetooth Profiles: HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, Bluetooth Operating Distance: 10 meters / 33 feet, Frequency range: 2.4 ~ 2.48 GHz, Distortion: ≤1%, Microphone Sensitivity: -40dB, Working Time: Music Play Time up to 6 hours, Talk Time up to 10 hours, Charging Time: Approx...

Huawei P8 Quick Review   Full review here  http://www.head-fi.org/t/782371/huawei-p8-review-by-mark2410   Brief:  Hawaii makes a super (thin) phone.   Price:  Sim Free, circa £350 or cheapest “free” on contract I see is £21.50 for 24months on iD. (300 min 5000 texts 1GB data) the closest plan is £7.50 so you’re paying £14x24=£336 for the phone.   Specification:  See here http://consumer.huawei.com/en/mobile-phones/tech-specs/p8-en.htm   Accessories:  There are plenty on eBay circulating, including a cut out view cover case and a screen...

    Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/782126/zorloo-z-ero-digital-earphone-review-by-mark2410   Thanks to Zorloo for the sample.   Brief:  Mobile audio goes all digital.   Price:  US$39 for US’ians, US$44 for everyone else.  (about £29)   Specifications:  32 Ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, SNR of 96db, THD of 0.02%, max output of 27mW.   Accessories:  3 pairs of silicon tips and a rectangular little case.   Build Quality:  Seems good, nice cable especially.   Isolation:  Roughly typical for a dynamic so you could use it fine for walking...

JAYS q-JAYS v2.0 Quick Review   Thanks to JAYS for the sample.   Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/781728/jays-q-jays-v2-0-review-by-mark2410   Brief:  Just like Mary Poppins.   Price:  400 Euro’s ( £290 ) or US$400 for no mic version.   Specification:  Driver Type: Custom dual balanced armatures, Sensitivity: 103 dB @ 1 kHz,     Impedance: 50 Ohm @ 1 kHz, Frequency response: 5 – 20 000 Hz (Full) 8 – 16 000 Hz (+/- 5 dB), Earphones Material: Stainless steel, Finish: PVD matte Isolation: -40dB @ 2kHz, Cord Type: Exchangeable Kevlar...