Prelude Note: Please do not read this review if you’re short on time, don’t skimp. The HD660S2 is not a one trick pony. Save this review in your bookmarks and read it on the train or in bed at 2am. Audio gear has been an addiction of mine since I was 14, and I remember undergoing 4 months of research to find a headphone that will beat the Dr. Dre Beats Studios for half the price. Many days of going back and forth between many choices I landed on the ATH-A900x and to this day it still sits on my rack. I soon fell into a rabbit hole of headphones...

There's not much to say about the H180's, there's a few downsides like a slightly bloated mid-bass and a treble that's a little plastic sounding. However after 10-15 minutes of listening my brain adjusts to it, and when switching off to other earbuds I end up liking the H180 much more. True, the cable is very reminiscent of 2010 standard earbud cables, but they're not bad, they just don't feel durable. Also the cables attached to the earbud don't feel very secure, a decent yank will most likely destroy these earbuds. They're not the most durable...

Disclaimer: The IEM was generously provided to me by KB Ear, however I will treat the product as if I purchased it with my own wallet. Let's jump straight into the review. Other users have posted magnificent photos so look at theirs instead if you want a visual tour of the earphones. Music (Specialized) When it comes to music, the KB Ear KS2 is an IEM that excels at bass oriented music with low treble presence in the mix and no vocals. Specifically Lo-Fi. All other genres out the window! Bass (10/10) Upon first listen on the KS2’s, the bass...

Unfiltered First Impression: The KZ ZS6, $40 Quad Driver Balanced Armature IEM's, impressive in build and encapsulated in a simple but minimalist presentation upon unboxing. The second thing I noticed upon insertion is micro-detailing, I’d say this is the best IEM I’ve heard that creates a coherent presentation while putting details as the top priority, and thanks to the quad drivers, instruments separate themselves to boost an already revealing sound signature. True, I’ve never heard quad driver IEM’s before, as they often come in custom shells...

The Lear BTC-01 is better than the FiiO X5 Classic in regards to sound. If sound is all you care about then stop there and buy one already. However I rated the BTC-01 three and a half stars and you should continue reading on why. Like all products, they come with flaws and the BTC-01 is no exception to that. The bluetooth adapter in my opinion requires at least Bluetooth 5.0, as 4.2 is too weak to keep a clean connection to pass through a winter parka, a hand over a phone antenna and disturbing radio frequencies between the device and the BTC-01...

I’ve never been a person who enjoys sound straight out of the box, I tweak everything for my personal enjoyment. Opamps, cables, foam linings, cables, equalization; everything that can get me sweet mids, bass that punches and digs deep, smooth treble that sparkles at the end, and ties together in one nice pleasant presentation. So how far would one go for tonality, for that extra ten percent of micro-detail, for slightly more controlled peeks, treble sparkle and linear bass response? How about as far as buying an Opamp? I was completely oblivious...

Why 1 Star? Right driver died in 6 months, but a certified Audeze repair center replaced these instantly for me. Why 2 Stars? Toss a tin can (that has both sides cut out) to your favorite vocalist and ask them to sing through that, that's the iSine 20 mids. Less treble and bass presence on the iSine's only emphasize this. I'm disappointed by first impressions. Android and PC users only wish they had a device that had a lightning connector for a Cipher Cable, because yes, the Cipher cable has a DAC with DSP filters that change how the iSine 20's...

So I finally have my hands on a headphone I never thought I would lay hands on. The Sennheiser HD600. Despite the high amount of positive reviews these get, I disregarded THEM in the past and explored other choices on the market. Even the Veilheiser HD598 that I bought were a slight disappointment. Mids sound too laid back and hidden behind a silk curtain, Japanese female vocals are slightly sibilant friendly from the sparkly treble, the soundstage isn't intimate enough and the bass seeped into the mids without much sub bass extension. But I like the...

         My past headphone experiences with Audio Technica have been a good one. The ATH-A900X being my first 'audiophile' headphone. I loved its thick sweet mids for vocals, sharp treble and slightly big boomy bass that surely impressed me that was still new to audio. I still use it today as a closed back solution. Then came the sweet looking ATH-EW9, and finally the CKM500 for which my dad swapped me for an ATH-CHX7.        I judged the ATH-CHX7 by its’ cover: “with a big housing like that, surely there has to be a big soundstage behind it, and...

Like all my reviews, I begin with sound and then more into personal experiences. I only write reviews when I'm totally satisfied with a product (2+ years of ownership) or if I've had my final moments with them.    The sound of the Shozy Alien is very delicate and organic and has a soundstage similar to the JDS Labs ODAC/O2. Except the treble is smooth, mids are sweeter and overall clarity sounded better than the ODAC/O2. Each instrument had its' own weight and though the soundstage wasn't very expansive, the imaging on the Shozy Alien is...

TL;DR Review of the AKG Q701’s Accentuated Mids: Enhances most female vocals, also forwards vocals, “livens” synthesizers in electronic music. Can cause vocals to sound uneven due to the 2khz bump. Grainy/Textured Treble: Gives texture and dynamics to ride cymbals and high hats, may force treble into songs that suffer with treble. i.e. Metal genres. Not to be confused with “sparkly treble”. Lean/Solid Bass: Bass is solid and fast, impact hits hard but rumble is lean, benefits in most techno, jazz, and classical/orchestra music. Quality of bass...

Unboxing Upon unboxing, I knew what the Sony MDR-1R MK2's were intended for; luxury. It came with a box very similar to the Sennheiser HD800's packaging, very pleasing to open and everything felt of quality to handle. In the box was a japanese instruction manual, a cordura pouch, 3m cable, 1.2m cable, and finally, the headphones. Oh and the japanese company I bought it from included a cute paper hand fan :D Design and Comfort The headphones in my hands feel very light, with smooth swivel cups, and a somewhat solid plastic build. On my head...

         As of 2013, I could only find one pair of these on the internet. It's a shame because from my experience, cheap earbuds are oriented around the muffled bass emphasis and exhausting higher mid ranges. I myself came from the Audio Technica a900x and Bose IE2's which sound darker compared to these $10 earbuds. I love rich vocals and acoustic music, so it's only natural I loved these earbuds.                  The E811LP sounds very transparent and clear on the mids, almost as if music is just floating to my ears rather than being pushed by...