Head Gear Reviews by ostewart
  1. Moondrop Starfield

    4.50 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank HiFiGo for sending me this sample to review. *disclaimer: This sample was provided for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings Gear Used: iBasso DX200 > Starfield Tech Specs: Driver: Carbon Nanotube diaphragm-10mm Dual cavity dynamic driver Detachable cable standard: 24AWG Litz 4N OFC 1.2M Cable Interface: 0.78 2pin interface Sensitivity: 122dB/Vrms(@1khz) Impedance: 32Ω±15% (@1khz) Frequency response: 10Hz-36000 Hz...
  2. HIFIMAN SUNDARA

    4.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Mark at HiFiMan for sending me this sample to review. *disclaimer: This sample was provided for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings Gear Used: YULONG DA10 / DAART Aquila / Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ > Sundara Tech Specs: Frequency Response: 6Hz – 75kHz Impedance: 37 ohms Sensitivity: 94 dB Weight: 372 g http://store.hifiman.com/index.php/sundara.html Packaging, Build quality and Accessories: The Sundara come in a...
  3. HIFIMAN HE6se

    4.50 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank HiFiMAN for sending me this sample to review. *disclaimer: This sample was provided for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings Gear Used: Yulong DA10 > HE6SE Keces S3 > HE6SE Keces S3 > Keces E40 > HE6SE Tech Specs: Frequency response : 8Hz – 65KHz Impedance : 50 Ohms Sensitivity : 83.5 dB Weight : 502g MSRP: $1799 https://hifiman.com/products/detail/294 Packaging, Build Quality and Accessories: The HE6SE come in...
  4. SHUOER TAPE

    4.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Linsoul for sending me the Tape to review. I had not heard of Shuoer before but the Tape seemed to be getting some attention so I was looking forward to checking them out. *disclaimer: This sample was provided for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings Gear Used: Audio Opus #2 > Tape JDS Labs Element II > Tape Tech Specs: Driver Configuration – Low-voltage Electrostatic Dynamic Driver Sensitivity – 104dB/mW Impedance...
  5. Singxer SDA-2

    4.50 star(s)
    Firsty I would like to thank Singxer for sending me this sample for review. *disclaimer: This sample was provided for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings Gear Used: PC > SDA-2 > HiFiMAN HE500 / multiple IEM’s / Final D8000 and more. TV > SDA-2 > Rotel RB-06 > B&W 606 Tech Specs: Sample rate supported by each input interface: PCM: 44.1KHz,48KHz,88.2KHz,96KHz,176.4KHz,192KHz,352.8KHz,384KHz DSD: 2.8 MHz (DSD64) – DoP,native 5.6 MHz (DSD128) –...
  6. Kinera Tyr

    4.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank HiFiGo for sending me this sample. *disclaimer: This sample was provided for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings Gear Used: JDS Labs Element II / Audio Opus #2 > Tyr Tech Specs: Impedance: 16Ω Earphone sensitivity: 105 dB Frequency range: 20-20000Hz Earphone plug: 3.5mm Cable Length: 1.2m±5cm MSRP: $29 Buy Now Packaging, Build Quality and Accessories: The Tyr come in the normal Kinera box which is small yet...
  7. HIFIMAN Jade II Electrostatic Headphone and Amplifier

    4.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank HiFiMAN for sending me the Jade II system on loan for the purpose of this review. I have less experience with electrostat systems than anything else, but I have heard a few. Due to this, sadly I do not have another amp/energiser on hand to test just the Jade II headphones with. Gear Used: Topping DX7 Pro / Singxer SDA-2 > XLR out > Jade II Tech Specs: Frequency Response: 7Hz-90kHz Bias Voltage: 500V-650V Headphone Weight: 365g (12.9oz) Amplifier Weight: 6.5kg (14.3lb) Amplifier Dimensions: 276 x 270 x 116mm (10.9″...
  8. IMR Acoustics R2 Aten

    4.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Bob at IMR for sending me this sample to review. *disclaimer: This sample was provided for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings Gear Used: xDuoo XD-05 Plus / Audio Opus #2 > R2 Aten Bespoke Aten driver featuring uprated Neodymium motors with beryllium composite diaphragm + high resolution Piezo ceramic driver 5 acoustic audio nozzles + 6 acoustic dampers 2 Pin detachable cable (3.5mm and 2.5mm balanced) Impedance...
  9. HIFIMAN Ananda BT

    4.50 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank HiFiMan for sending me this sample for review. *disclaimer: This sample was provided for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings Gear Used: PC > USB > Ananda BT Google Pixel 3a > Ananda BT Tech Specs: Frequency Range - 8Hz - 55kHz Impedance - 35 Ω Sensitivity - 103dB Playback Time - 10 hours Full Charging Time - 2.7 hours Weight - 460g (495g with microphone and cable) MSRP - $999...
  10. EarStudio HE100 High-Resolution Earphones

    4.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Radsone for sending me this sample to review. *disclaimer: This sample was provided for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings Gear Used: Audio Opus #2 / Topping DX7 Pro > HE100 Tech Specs: Product Type – Canal Type In-Ear Headphones Driver Type – Dynamic Sensitivity – 103 dB/mW Frequency Response – 10-40,000 Hz Impedance – 27 Ohm MSRP – $89.99 https://www.radsone.com/he100 Packaging, Build Quality and...
  11. Topping DX7 PRO

    4.50 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Topping for sending me this sample to review. *disclaimer: This sample was provided for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings Gear Used: PC > DX7 Pro > Campfire Audio Andromeda / HiFiMAN HE-500 / Sennheiser HD660s and more Tech Specs: http://www.tpdz.net/products_detail/productId=44.html Buy here Packaging, Build Quality and Accessories: The DX7 Pro comes in a fairly standard Topping box, it's matte black and...
  12. Matrix Audio Element M

    5.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Matrix Audio, and Arthur from Matrix USA for sending my this sample. *disclaimer: This sample was provided for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings Gear Used: Matrix Element M > HiFiMan HE-500 / HE6se Sony TV / Marantz CD-52 / MA App (USB storage) / Bubble UPnP playing Qobuz > Matrix Element M > Keces E40 > QED XT25 > B&W 606 Tech Specs: https://matrix-digi.com/en/products/398.html#...
  13. Meze 99 series 2.5mm balanced cable

    5.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Meze for sending this sample for review, I would like to apologise also for the time it took me to get this review up. *disclaimer: This sample was provided for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings. Gear Used: iBasso DX200 > Meze 99 Classics OnePlus 2 > ifi xCan > Meze 99 Classics Tech Specs: 1.3m OFC Silver Plated 2.5mm TRRS balanced connection Soft transparent TPU coating MSRP: €99 Packaging and Build...
  14. HiFiMAN RE2000 Silver

    4.50 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Mark at HiFiMAN for sending me this sample to review, they have had over 50hrs of burn-in before this review was written. Gear Used: Dell PC > Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ / Objective2 > RE2000 Silver (stock bi-flange tips) iBasso DX200 Amp1 > RE2000 Silver (stock bi-flange tips) *disclaimer: This sample was provided for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings. Tech Specs: Frequency Response: 5Hz-20kHz Impedance: 60Ohms...
  15. HiFiMAN RE800 Silver

    4.50 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Mark at HiFiMAN for sending me this sample to review, they have had over 50hrs of burn-in before this review was written. Gear Used: Dell PC > Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ > RE800 Silver (stock bi-flange tips) Audio Opus #2 > RE800 Silver (stock bi-flange tips) *disclaimer: This sample was provided for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings. Tech Specs: Frequency Response - 5Hz - 20kHz Impedance - 60Ohms Sensitivity - 105dB...
  16. Topping D50

    5.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Topping for this sample to review, it has been used for well over 100hrs. Gear Used: PC > D50 > Burson Fun V6 Vivid / JDS Labs O2 > HiFiMan HE-500 / HD820 / Focal Clear / Meze 99 Classic *disclaimer: This sample was provided for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings. Tech Specs: http://en.tpdz.net/products_detail/productId=37.html Packaging, Build Quality and Accessories: The D50 comes in a nice little black box...
  17. Focal Clear

    5.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Napthine Porter for this loan pair of Clears for review, they have been used for well over 100hrs before reviewing. *disclaimer: This sample was provided on loan for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings. Gear Used: PC > Yulong DAART Aquila > Clear PC > JDS Labs OL DAC > Burson Audio V6 Classic Tech Specs: Type: Circum-aural open-back headphones Impedance: 55 Ohms Sensitivity: 104dB SPL / 1mW @ 1kHz THD: 0,25% @...
  18. Tin Audio T2 Pro

    4.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Linsoul for this sample to review, they have had over 50hrs of burn-in before writing this. Gear Used: iBasso DX200 / Yulong DAART Aquila > T2 Pro (Foam tips) *disclaimer: This sample was provided for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings. Tech Specs: Driver: Dynamic 10mm woofer, 6mm tweeter Impedance: 16 ohms Frequency response: 12 Hz–40 kHz Interface: 3.5 mm Plug: ⅛ in (3.5 mm) carbon...
  19. 64 Audio A6t

    5.00 star(s)
    Firstly, I would like to thank 64 Audio for sending me this sample to review, I have been using them a lot over the past month to get used to them, they have had well over 100hrs of burn-in. *disclaimer: This sample was provided for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings. Gear Used: Audio Opus #2 / iBasso DX200 / JDS Labs Objective 2 > A6t Tech specs: https://www.64audio.com/product/A6t-Custom-In-Ear-Monitor Packaging, Build Quality and...
  20. Fostex T60RP

    4.50 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Matt at SCV for loaning me this pair of T60rp’s to review, they have been used and burnt in. *disclaimer: This sample was provided on loan for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings. Tech Specs: · Type: Semi-open · Impedance: 50 ohm · Sensitivity: 92dB/mW · Max Input: 3,000mW · Freq. response: 15 - 35K Hz · Weight: Approx. 380g (excluding cable)...
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