JABRA REVO ON EAR HEADPHONE REVIEW   Jabra has been in the headset game for a while and the Revo is their first on ear headphone. This model comes in both wired and wireless, and comes in either black or white, with orange accents. This review focuses on the wired version. Packaging and Build The Revo comes packaged in a very solid clear plastic container, and the headphones are presented well. The headphones are on-ear, and are one of the most comfortable on ears I have used. They are light, but also feel sturdy with the metal armatures that...

 UBSOUND DREAMER ON EAR HEADPHONE REVIEW   The Dreamer is the latest on ear headphone from Italian headphone brand Ubsound. Design and Features The Dreamer comes packaged in your standard retail packaging, and included is your Dreamer headphones and a  velvet feel carry bag. There are no other accessories such as 6.3mm adapter using headphone on various other components. The Dreamer is mostly made from gloss black plastic with faux leather headband that is adjustable. There is a ball socket joint on each headphone, which allows each cup to...

POLK AUDIO MAGNIFI SOUNDBAR REVIEW   The MagniFi Soundbar from Polk Audio is the latest slim wireless system utilising the Polk Audio VoiceAdjust™ technology. The MagniFi is the middle of the range option from Polk, and includes a wireless subwoofer. Design and Features The MagniFi soundbar is a great looking slim speaker system, using a 3.1 configuration. MagniFi is powered by 3 x 1″ full range speakers, using the patent pending VoiceAdjust™ system that is the real cornerstone of this soundbar system. No more trying to listen intently to...

SOUNDMAGIC E50S IN EAR MONITOR REVIEW Firstly, like to thank SoundMAGIC for supplying the E50S Review unit   Features and Design   The E50S is the latest in ear monitor from SoundMAGIC. The earphones come packaged in your standard retail packaging. Included with your earphones are two sets of S/M/L silicon ear tips (dome and straight), one pair of double flange silicon tips, one pair of comply T400 foam tips, a shirt clip, a computer adapter cable and a clam shell zipper case. A very good selection of accessories from the price range earphone...

SONOS PLAY:1 REVIEW   Firstly, like to thank Sonos for supplying the PLAY:1 for this review   Features and Design   Sonos are the leaders in the wireless streaming speaker world and have produce great speakers. The PLAY:1 is the newest and also the cheapest of the range, but don’t let the price full you, these little speakers produce great sound, that can be driven hard and produce exceptional punch and impact. What surprised me when opening the packaging is the weight of the PLAY:1 itself. This is a solid little unit, weighing close to 2...

HIFIMAN HE400S HEADPHONE  Firstly, Like to thank HiFiMan for supplying the HE-400S for this review.   Features and First Impressions   This is the first time I am reviewing a HiFiMan product, as well as the first time I have listened to headphones with planar magnetic drivers. Having read many reviews of other planar magnetic headphones from other brands, as well as HiFiMan's own flagship, the HE-1000, I was looking forward to hearing what HiFiMan has brought to the sub $300 market. With so many Planar Magnetic headphones costing thousands of...

AUDIO-TECHNICA ATH-IM04 IN EAR MONITOR REVIEW   Firstly, like to thank Audio-Technica for the ATH-IM04 loaner for this review. This is my first listen to any Audio-Technica IEM’s so was excited to hear what they have to offer.   Features   The ATH-IM04 comes in your standard retail packaging, and proudly displays the Japan Made logo. What you get inside the box is surprising simple for an IEM that cost $599USD $699AUD. The IEM comes with three pairs of silicon tips (S,M,L) and one pair of Comply foam tips, as well as your carry case, which is...

The UE Roll is the latest installment of 360-degree sound producing Bluetooth speakers from Ultimate Ears. The UE roll is the replacement for the Mini Boom, and it takes outdoor bluetooth speakers to a whole new level.   Outdoor Rugged Design   The design of this Bluetooth speaker is new and unrecognisable compared to your standard Bluetooth speakers. The spherical disc shaped speaker is 135mm in diameter (approximately 4.8 inches with a height of 40mm (1.6 Inches), also weighting in at 340grams.   The UE Roll comes in a wide range of colours...

  Firstly, Like to thank Mike from MEE Audio, formally known as MEElectronics for supplying the 2nd generation A151P in ear earphones.   Having reviewed the 1st generation A151P, I was looking forward to the updated version. MEE Audio has replaced the balanced armature drivers with the new Knowles SR-31843, which claims to offer more linear bass and greater treble extension then the 1st generation A151P. The 1st generation was an excellent IEM, with a very smooth sound that had great extension with bass and treble, especially for a single balanced...

 Firstly, like to thank Billy from Busisoft for organising the Westone UM PRO 10 for this review.   Westone needs no introduction, they are one of the industry leaders for professional monitors as well as consumer earphones. The UM PRO line is the newest member of a long line of IEM’s that have be very successful. This review is for the UM PRO 10, the entry model for this line.   Features   The UM PRO 10 comes packaged nicely in a bright orange hard case. With the earphones, you get a huge range of ear tips, 10 to be exact, 5 pairs of silicone...

  Firstly like to thank Chuck from 1964 Ears for organising the Pendulumic Stance S1+ headphones for this review.   Pendulumic is a relatively new company in the headphone world, and they have already made quite a splash with their take on Bluetooth headphones. The Stance S1+ has taken its design cues from steampunk and combined them with intuitive features to bring a great wireless Bluetooth headphone with reference quality aptX Bluetooth sound and the ability to perform on par with wired equivalent headphones.   Features   The...

          Logitech’s Ultimate Ears has released some great wireless Bluetooth speakers in recent years, and the most popular of all has to be the UE BOOM. Portable, rugged, 360 degree room filling sound. So how does one make it better? You release a bigger version with better specs and bigger sound. Meet the Logitech UE MEGABOOM.  The UE MEGABOOM takes the form factor from its smaller sibling and scales it up. Measuring 21.1cm in height and a diameter of 8.4cm and weighing in around 800 grams. The speaker is mostly covered with its mesh...

    Firstly, like to thank Audrey from Brainwavz for supplying a BLU-100 to review. This is my first review for a Bluetooth IEM and also my first one that I have listened too.  Packaging, Accessories and Build Quality   The BLU-100 comes in a very standard retail box. It comes with standard accessories which include 3 Pairs of Silicone ear tips (S, M, L), 1 set of Comply foam tips, an ear clip, a USB charging cable and a nice clam-shell zippered case.    First impression when holding the BLU-100, is the size and weight. The housings are...

Shure SE112m+ In-Ear Headphone Review     Firstly, like to thank Brad from JANDS for supplying the Shure SE112m+ to review.         Packaging, Accessories and Build Quality   The SE112 m+ is Shure’s budget in ear headphones with mic, coming in at $105 AUD. ($59 USD) The packaging is your standard clear plastic carton, nothing too fancy. Inside you get your in ears, three sizes of soft, flexible ear tips, a cleaning tool to help keep your earphones free of earwax and a drawstring pouch for storage.   First thing I noticed is the...

  Firstly, like to thank Mike from Meelectronics for supplying the M9 Classic to review.   The new release of the M9 Classic is Meelectronics budget in ear headphone. Priced at $9.99USD, I was a little skeptical that they could make an in-ear that sounds decent, but I was wrong.   Packaging, Accessories and Build Quality   One way the M9 Classic is able to make a decent in-ear, for a low price, is to throw away traditional packaging design.     The phones come in a brown corrugated box, inside you get the in-ears, and 4 pairs of silicon...

    Firstly, like to thank Audrey from Brainwavz for supplying a S1 to review.         Packaging, Accessories and Build Quality   The S1 comes in a stylish box with a magnetic closure. It comes with a good amount of accessories which include 6 Pairs of Silicone ear tips (S, M, L), 1 set of Bi Flange and 1 Set of triple flanged ear tips. Also included is a pair of comply foam tips, an air plane adapter and a nice clamshell zipper case.   The most notable feature of these earphones is the flat cable. This helps resist tangling and aid in...

If you never heard of iSK headphones before, you may be forgiven because they mainly focus on professional Studio and Broadcast Microphones plus Recording and Live Performance Microphones. As mentioned on their website,   "iSK Microphones, supply high quality professional Studio and Broadcast Microphones plus Recording and Live Performance Microphones and Accessories. iSK goal is simply, to deliver outstanding quality in sound reproduction and build specification at an affordable price."   So as a headphone manufacture iSK is a relatively...

  Meelectronics started out in 2005, making MP3 players with a desire to bring customers exceptional sound quality at affordable prices. However, the sound quality of any player is dependent on the earphones used, so they developed their own. In 2010, they shifted their focus to earphones that provide durability, style, and exceptional sound quality.    First off, would like to thank Mike form Meelectronics for sending me a review sample of the newly updated A151. The new model now includes and inline mic for phone calls, hence the model is now...

   Meelectronics M6 Sports   -------------------------------------    Meelectronics started out in 2005, making MP3 players with a desire to bring customers exceptional sound quality at affordable prices. However, the sound quality of any player is dependent on the earphones used, so they developed their own. In 2010, they shifted their focus to earphones that provide durability, style, and exceptional sound quality. Their current line-up of headphones and earphones has won acclaim from audio enthusiasts and reviewers worldwide, but that...