I know, I know. The headline, "Pound for pound, probably the best headphone in the world" is a strong statement. So let me qualify it with:   For my tastes and requirements, pound for pound, probably the best headphone in the world that I've tried.   There. That should silence a few critics.   So a brief explanation of my journey to the H6. I've tried a lot of headphones. I mean, A LOT. I've tried to leave as many stones unturned as possible - even giving Dr Dre the benefit of the doubt (I needn't have). In my 2 years of searching for a...

Introduction A bit of preamble - I bought this C5 amp to go with my FiiO X5ii and Fidue A73 set up. The idea was to get the amp to reduce the noise floor and offer a bass toggle for when I felt I needed it. I wasn’t expecting (or needing) much of an improvement in sound quality or sound signature.   I'd asked for advice on Head Fi forums, but had no responses. I’ve since be told you need be extremely specific in your requests, or post something interesting!   So I based my purchase purely on trusted Internet reviews on Headphonia and Inner Ear...

I bought these IEMs to go with my new FiiO X5ii. Thanks to the guys at hifiheadphones.co.uk for their advice and quick delivery.   I also had the RHA T10 delivered at the same time, so it was interesting to compare a hybrid IEM with a single dynamic driver earphone.   Packaging 7/10 Outside: A matt board box with spot UV Inside: Form product holders Apple all but revolutionised how we perceive electronics packaging, regardless of what they were packing inside their boxes. The Fidue packaging is on a par with FiiO's - functional and Far...

Pre-amble Let's start by stating the obvious criticism that has been thrown at the Y50s – the coloured versions of these headphones. They are obviously love/hate, and I personally (like many I've heard from) hate them – in particular the yellow ones. The Y50s are, from what I am led to believe, AKG’s attempt at a lifestyle product – taking on the likes of Beats and Sennheiser Urbanites.   This is why, predictably, I chose the black version. It’s subtler, and despite the size of the AKG logo on the cups, the gloss black logo on matt black finish...