Please note, my eval was for 3.5 Stars but the new site does not allow 1/2 values. Archeer approached me about doing a review in exchange for a sample set of the AH07 headset or the AH225 bluetooth speaker. I don’t own any Bluetooth speakers and really don’t have a lot of opportunity to use one, so I declined that review sample but gladly accepted the AH07 headset. I’d like to thank Archeer for the AH07 and their trust in me to do an objective review. A short note about me: I am a music enthusiast, and audio hobbyist. I make no claim to...

First off, a heart-felt thank you to Mixcder for the chance to give these a try.   New gear is always fun and the opportunity to try out gear as it comes to market is indeed a privilege.    Mixcder provided me this sample pair in exchange for my unbiased review.      A short note about me:  I am a music enthusiast, and audio hobbyist.  I make no claim to have the level of experience of some here and quite frankly at times I wonder if I really belong.  Not to say I don’t share the interests here, but the budget is something I will likely not have...

The sound signature on these can be described as almost "Grado"esque.  They have a mid/high forward sound that makes them great for guitar rock.  They don't have the harsh treble that is characteristic of most of the Grado line and a lot of the other Superlux models.   Soundstage is good for a closed can and better than the HM5.   Compared to the Brainwavz HM5, I find the 660 to be tighter and more controlled bass with slightly more exaggerated mids.  Compared to the ISK-2011 I find the sound more V shaped and more fun.   The ISK is a good monitoring...

Disclaimer –     These were provided to me by Edifier in exchange for my honest review.    I’m a music lover, an engineer by trade (not a sound guy) and a hobbyist.  I make no claim to have a golden ear, nor do I pretend to know anything.  I took on this review with the idea that these headphones are being marketed at a price point that puts them in the category of “replace and improve the earphones that came with my phone”.  As such all testing was done with an HTC M9 and an Apple 6s+.     Packaging – The box is nicely done in clear plastic with...

Disclaimer –     These were provided to me by Fiio in exchange for my honest review.   Others have introduced Fiio and gone through a lot of the background so I’m going to dive right in.   I’m a music lover, an engineer by trade (not a sound guy) and a hobbyist.  I make no claim to have a golden ear, nor do I pretend to know anything.  I took on this review with the idea that these headphones are being marketed at a price point that puts them in the category of “replace and improve the earphones that came with my phone”.   These are not high-end...

I bought these from another head-fier after finding very limited reviews and information on them.   I figured for the asking price I couldn't really lose.  Instead, I won.   Build quality:    The cups are nicely finished without any rough spots in the wood, and the fit of all parts is well done.  No big gaps, odd angles, etc.  That said, the headband is entirely plastic and not extremely durable looking.  The hinges are plastic with a metal center pin driven through which operates well but may work loose with use. Time will tell.  The...