...to the box. Feel and Fit The Good The IEM feels put together well. Pin connectors feel solid, and the nozzle doesn’t seem to have weak points. * QDC connection feels more secure, and less prone to breaking, than standard 2 pin connectors. The Okay/Indifferent Fit was best for me on the...

Thanks to Larry at Beyerdynamic for the review sample Pros: Build quality is phenomenal, comfort is great, bass quantity, instrument separation Cons: Overly bassy sound that dominates despite good instrument separation Sound Signature: Bassy with slight lower mid-range recession and mildly...

Thanks to Larry at Beyerdynamic for the review sample Pros: Build quality, additional pads, straight and coiled cables, bass quantity and quality, clarity, musicality, musical engagement. Cons: Huge hole in a specific region of the upper mids, treble borders on too much, mild recession in the...

...but the sub-bass lacks a visceral impact while the extreme lows have a tendency to sound fuzzy when pushed hard. When listening to James Blake’s *Limit to Your Love* I feel that the pacing of the quickly moving sub-bass is off, as if the previous bass note is still lingering as the next one...

...bass is punchy, controlled, and quick, much like the sub-bass. Perfectly suited to shake your head when listening to something like Jay-Z & Kanye’s *Ni**as in Paris* while adding an energetic low-end presence to the bass guitars Steely Dan’s *Kid Charlemagne*. The low-end quantity is...

...looks and feels perfectly sufficient, though the rope chain style of the cable tends to get tangled rather easily, and the cable terminates in a 90* angle, so users might have a cable they prefer otherwise. Sound Quality iBasso DX80 Bass The bass of the Andromeda is prominent, overly so for...

...to. Conclusion The NASH 20 are a good headset. I would have no problems recommending them to someone who likes their aesthetics and wants a no ******** gaming headset. The soundstage and imaging are great, playing Overwatch while wearing these was a blast and positional audio cues were...

I did a Google but haven't found anyone comparing the two. Has anyone used both and able/willing to comment on the differences? Also does anyone know if they connect wirelessly to a Playstation 4?

The Good: Price/Quality ratio; Comfort; Bass quality/quantity; Musicality; Imaging. The Bad: Requires a powerful amplifier. Tonal Balance: V-Shaped Style: Circumaural semi-open. Cost: $250 at Cascadia Audio   Reviewing Process & Background I knew Mad Economist as a fellow mod on Reddit’s...

  The Good: Dual micro-SD slots; Ease of navigation; Use as a DAC; Multiple audio output options; EQ and gain options. The Okay: Touch-screen responsiveness is spotty; Some touch functions aren’t intuitive; Overall user experience is just okay; Sound quality; Power output. The Bad: No search...

  The Good: Excellent build quality; Excellent accessory bundle; MMCX Removable cables; Treble extension; Midrange resolution. The Okay: Comfort; Bass quality and presence; Treble resolution; Soundstage. The Bad: Sibilance highlighting. Tonal Balance: Warm leaning despite lacking bass...

  The Good: Price to quality ratio; K5 allows for docking with FiiO DAPs; Plug and play; aesthetically pleasing; Low output impedance; Three gain settings The Okay: Power output will struggle with some inefficient planars; The Bad: No stated power at 600ohms, but likely not very high based...

  Pros: Both set-ups feature a great price/performance ratio; Small desktop footprint. Cons: Modi 2 Uber button feels loose. Tonal Balance: Magni 2 Uber/Modi 2 Uber - Slightly bright with mild grain; Vali 2/Modi 2 Uber - Warm leaning, refined sound, a bit gooey/slow sounding. Cost at Time of...

  Pros: Secure on head; Built in bass boost. Cons: Extreme clamping force; Cheap look and feel; Overall mediocre sound quality. Tonal Balance: Warm with a downwards slope. Style: Closed supra-aural Cost at Time of Review: $76   Reviewing Process   I’ve been using the K183 as my primary...

  Pros: Build quality; Strong bass presence. Cons: Driver flex - makes positioning finicky; Sibilant; Scooped out lower midrange. Tonal Balance: V-Shaped (Enhanced bass and upper midrange) Style: Worn down IEM Cost at Time of Review: $40 for non mic, $50 for mic   Reviewing Process The...

    Pros: Feels sturdy; Secure clamping force; Removable cables; Relatively balanced sound. Cons: Cramped soundstage; Lackluster sub-bass quality. Tonal Balance: Nearly balanced sound Style: Circumaural Over-Ear Listening Set-Up: Musicbee (FLAC/WASABI) -> Matrix HPA-3u Cost at Time of...

  Pros: Gorgeous aesthetics; Lightweight & sturdy build; Removable cable; Midrange texture; Speed. Cons: Cost to price ratio; Fatiguing; Midrange recession; Odd sound signature. Tonal Balance: Forward upper-mids with odd unevenness throughout, slightly v-shaped Style: Closed circumaural...

Pros: Price; Color options; Price to quality ratio; Soundstage Depth Cons: Grain throughout; Narrow Soundstage; Cheap build feel Tonal Balance: V-shaped, aggressive lows and upper mids with decently represented mids. Style: Worn Down In-Ear Monitors Cost at Time of Review: $8   Reviewing...

  Pros: Sturdy build quality, customizable sound, imaging quality, control and texture of the midbass, incredibly euphoric and well textured midrange. Cons: Weight, comfort. Tonal Balance: Bass heavy to neutral. Style: Closed Circumaural Listening Set-Up: Musicbee (WASAPI/FLAC) -> Matrix...

  Pros: Excellent build quality; great warranty; huge choice of tips; fit. Cons: Recessed mids; sibilance; overly bassy for a general purpose IEM. Tonal Balance: Bass heavy with recessed midrange, treble amount varies. Style: Over-Ear IEM Listening Set-Up: Clip Zlip (FLAC), Musicbee (FLAC)...

    Pros: Sturdy build, secure/light, clean and balanced sound, accurate and wide soundstage. Cons: The pads aren’t very comfortable. Tonal Balance: Slightly warm leaning neutral Style: Open circumaural Cost at Time of Review: $350   Reviewing Process The R70x have been solely listened...

  Pros: Stylish aesthetics, removable cable, musicality. Cons: Shouty upper mids, rolled off treble, sluggish midbass. Tonal Balance: Mild v-shape Style: Closed circumaural Listening Set-up: Musicbee (WASAPI/FLAC) -> Matrix HPA-3U Cost at Time of Review: $220   Reviewing Process I’ve had...

  Pros: Comfort, build quality, sub-bass quality, multiple sound tunings. Cons: Shouty upper mids Tonal Balance: Warm to balanced depending on ports. Style: Closed over-ear Listening Set-Up: Musicbee (FLAC) -> Matrix HPA-3U Cost: Starting at $499   Reviewing Process I’ve had the Vibro...

...headphone is mostly constructed of metal with plastic being only apparent on the outside of the earcup. No squeaks, no creeks, the earcups swivel 90* each way with no groans or resistance and the sliders adjust the headband with a firm click. I have no qualms about the quality of the build...

  Pros: Build quality, performance to cost ratio, isolation. Cons: Moderate sibilance and peaky upper mids. Tonal Balance: Moderate v-shaped signature Style: Closed over-ear Listening Set-Up: Musicbee (FLAC) -> Matrix M-Stage HPA-3U Price: $80 on Amazon.   Reviewing Process I’ve had the...