Head Gear Reviews by ostewart
  1. Kinera Earbud

    4.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Kinera for sending me this sample for review, these received over 50hrs 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: HP Laptop > iFi Nano iDSD BL > Earbud iBasso DX200 / Audio Opus #2 > Earbud Build Quality and Accessories: As these were a limited edition item, they did not come in any retail packaging. They came in their carry case only. The earbuds are...
  2. iBasso Audio DX200 Reference DAP

    5.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Paul at iBasso for sending me this sample to review; this has had well over 200hrs of burn-in before reviewing. *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: DX200 > Symphones V8 build / Custom Art FIBAE3 / Cleartune VS-2 / 64 Audio U6 and more. Tech Specs: http://ibasso.com/cp_xq_dy.php?id=4898 Main Features - Dual SABRE ES9028PRO DAC Chips. - Bit for Bit Playback...
  3. Accutone Studio S2

    4.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Accutone for sending me this sample to review; these have had well over 100hrs of burn-in before reviewing. *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 > S2 (Comply tips) HP Laptop > JDS Labs OL DAC > O2 Amp > S2 Tech Specs: 1 x 10mm dynamic driver + 1 x Knowles balanced armature driver MMCX cable https://www.audio.accutone.com/studio-s2...
  4. MrSpeakers Ether Flow

    4.50 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Mark from Electromod for lending me these for review. They are a demo unit and have been well used. *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: HP Laptop > Curious USB > Keces S3 > Balanced cable to Ether Flow https://www.electromod.co.uk/mrspeakers/headphones/ether-flow/ Build Quality and Accessories: These didn’t come in their retail box as they are on...
  5. plusSound Exo Series Cable

    4.50 star(s)
    Plussound Exo Copper Type 6 Litz UPOCC Copper http://www.plussoundaudio.com/customcables/inearmonitor.html Used with my Audio Opus #2 / iBasso DX200 DAP's / Objective2 amp and my Inearz P350 custom monitors / 64 Audio U6 / Noble Sage / Clear Tune VS-2 Packaging, Build quality and Ergonomics: The Exo comes in a nice black Plussound box with the company logo on the front, open this up and the cable is sealed in a plastic bag along with a business card and a couple of rubber amp straps. The packaging is more than just a standard bag with a cable...
  6. Simgot EN700 Pro

    4.50 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Simgot for sending me this sample to review, they received over 100hrs of burn-in before reviewing. *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: Sensitivity: 101dB / mW Impedance: 16Ω Frequency response range: 15-40000Hz Wearing: In-ear Headset Type: Wired Microphone: No Plug diameter: 3.5mm Headphone Plug Type: Straight Type Cable length: 1.35m MSRP: $149 Packaging...
  7. Vintage Series VS-2 by Clear Tune Monitors

    4.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Clear Tune for sending me this sample, these received well over 50hrs of burn-in and no differences were noted. *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 Amp1 > VS-2 Audio Opus #2 > VS-2 Tech Specs: Input Sensitivity: 110dB-SPL @ 1mw Freq Response: 20 Hz to 15.5 kHz Speaker: Dual Balanced Armature Impedance : 20 ohm @ 1 kHz Noise Isolation: -26dB Input...
  8. Keces S3 DAC / Headphone Amplifier

    4.50 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Keces and Arthur from their USA distributor for arranging this sample for me 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. ** My camera is being repaired, so excuse the phone photos. These will be updated once my DSLR is back. Gear Used: HP Laptop > Curious USB Cable > Keces S3 > German Maestro GMP400 / Ether Flow / Symphones V8 build HP Laptop > JDS Labs OL DAC > S3 >...
  9. Ultrasone Edition 8 EX

    4.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Ultrasone for loaning me this sample for review, these have had over 50hrs of burn-in 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: Opus #2 > Edition 8 EX HP Laptop > Curious USB Cable > JDS Labs OL DAC > Desktop Objective 2 > Edition 8 EX Tech Specs: Impedance: 30 Ohm Driver/Driver size: Mylar/Titan, 40mm Magnet: NdFeB Frequency range: 6 -...
  10. EARNiNE EN120

    4.50 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Earnine for sending me this sample to review, they have been used for well over 100hrs. *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 > Earnine EN120 Small tips Tech Specs: Driver Unit: Proprietary BA Sound pressure level: 104 dB Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 KHz Impedance: 22 Ω Cable: Twisted cable 1.2 m Plug 3.5mm gold-plated 3 pole L-shaped plug...
  11. Curious Cables USB

    5.00 star(s)
    This cable has been used in my main reference system for a few weeks now with plenty of hours of use. *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: HP Laptop > USB cable > JDS Labs OL DAC > Head “n” HiFi Desktop O2 amp > German Maestro GMP400 / Grado SR60e Wood / Noble Sage Info: http://www.curiouscables.com/our-story.html Packaging and Build quality: The Curious USB cable comes in a nice little...
  12. Unique Melody ME1

    4.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Musicteck for arranging this loan unit. These have had well over 100hrs of burn-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. Gear Used: Audio Opus #2 > ME-1 HP Laptop > JDS Labs OL-DAC > Head “n” HiFi Desktop O2 > ME-1 Tech Specs: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueMelodyIEM/ https://twitter.com/uniquemelodyiem https://shop.musicteck.com/products/me-1-by-unique-melody...
  13. Burson Audio Play

    4.50 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Burson Audio for selecting me as the first member of the UK tour, I made sure to give the unit plenty of hours of play before the final review. *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: HP Laptop > Curious USB cable > Play (V6 Vivid and Classic op-amps) > German Maestro GMP400 / Ultrasone Edition 8 EX and others... Tech specs: Extensive info can be found on...
  14. Deleted

    5.00 star(s)
    Effect Audio Eros II UPOCC Litz Copper / Silver Hybrid - 26awg https://www.effectaudio.com/iem-premium-series/eros-ii.html Used with my Audio Opus #2 DAP / Objective2 amp and my Inearz P350 custom monitors / 64 Audio U6 / Noble Sage Packaging, Build quality and Ergonomics: The Eros II comes in an excellent little white box, with the company logo on the front. The cable is carefully wound around a foam insert. The box is very simple but elegant, I like it. The cable is very well built, as is to be expected from most custom cable companies. The...
  15. Violectric HPA V281

    5.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Violectic USA for sorting out a loan unit for me to review. *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: HP Laptop / Audio Opus #2 > JDS Labs EL DAC > HPA V281 > HiFiMan Susvara / HE-6, German Maestro GMP400 and Grado SR60e Wood cups. Tech Specs: http://violectric-usa.com/hpa-v281 MSRP: $2,349.95 (basic version without DAC or upgraded volume pot) Packaging...
  16. Lavricables Reference Headphone cable

    4.00 star(s)
    Disclaimer: This cable was sent from the manufacturer for review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings. This cable was used with my Inearz P350 CIEM's, 64 Audio U6 and Noble Sage. Lavricables Reference 4 cores of AWG28 (0.33mm ⌀) solid silver 6N purity wire http://www.lavricables.com/cables/reference-silver-1964-ears-adel-a10-u10-a12-u12-upgrade-cable/ Packaging, Build Quality, and Ergonomics: The Reference cable comes in a nice little velvet pouch; there is no other packaging...
  17. Head "n" HiFi Objective2 Desktop Version

    5.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Head "n" Hifi for sending me this kit to review, they are an EU based company specialising in providing Objective2 amplifier kits and prebuilt amps/DACs. I was provided with the kit version of the Objective2 amp with add-ons to make it a desktop version. *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. Specs: All can be found here: http://www.headnhifi.com/ And here...
  18. Kinera H3

    4.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Kinera and Penon audio for this sample, these received over 50hrs of burn-in before reviewing and no differences were noted. *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 > H3 (Final tips) HP Laptop > JDS Labs EL-DAC > HeadnHifi O2 amp > H3 (Final tips) Tech specs: Driver: 2BA+1D Impedance: 48Ω Frequency Response: 20-20000HZ Sensitivity: 101DB L&R Channel...
  19. Noble Audio Sage

    4.50 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Brannan at Noble for sending me this sample for review, these have had well over 100hrs of burn-in and no differences were noted. *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 > Sage (red core tips) HP Laptop > JDS Labs OL DAC > HeadnHifi O2 > Sage (red core tips) Tech specs: · 2 proprietary balanced armature drivers manufactured by Knowles© per side...
  20. Burson Audio Cable+ Pro

    5.00 star(s)
    Firstly I would like to thank Burson for this sample; I recently reviewed their V5i op-amps and was approached to review their new Cable+ Pro. Many out there are not believers in cables, but this is not just an analogue interconnect, it is an active buffer too. The cable has had more than 100hrs of burn-in, I couldn’t detect any real differences. Gear Used: Chord Hugo > Burson Cable+ Pro > Feliks Audio Espressivo > HD800s (for A/B testing between another cable). Now I use it in my home system and use it between my JDS Labs OL DAC and my Marantz...
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