Hello all, It has been a long time since I have been around these parts but I am in need of some collective wisdom. I rotate between a pair of Fiio F9 Pro and TripleFi TF10 earphones using a 2.5mm connection into an Earstudio ES100. This is hooked up to an Android phone that'll handle AptxHD...

Odd I know. Most gamers will pick up a great set of cans and either use a desktop mic or hook up a boom mic to their headphones and benefit from the awesomeness of a headset without the compromises that most "Gaming Headsets" make.   For my gaming, I always used to use an over-the-ear...

Well, a soundcard hasn't been a concern of mine for a while but now I'm considering a small upgrade and soundcard has appeared on my list of "yay or nay? I don't know so I'll ask some people with knowledge in the area".   Preface: PC Gamer. Mainstream and Indie game focus. i5...

I am finally able to bring you my review of the Mi-1 custom in-ear monitor made by Minerva Hearing Protection. The Mi-1 is Minerva's entry-level single balanced armature custom in-ear monitor made of silicone.   Manufacturers product page...

Alright, so I'm happy with the result that my HTC HD2 provides via the 3.5mm jack output with IEM's... however reading up about the iPhone/iPod Line-out Dock cables, which as I understand utilises the 'line out' circuitry and thus bypasses the internal Amp (and maybe more circuitry).   My...

Just to fill you in, I bought these Monster Turbines cheap off eBay sold as new for £35 ($45-50) and expected them to be fake. As far as I can tell, they are fakes and show a couple of telltale signs but I would just like some confirmation on my assumptions.   Looking at the box itself, it...

Hello there, A relatively new guy to sound here :) Had experience with generic Sony Ericsson pairs and V-Moda Vibes which I used to own when travelling a lot in a previous job. Been settling for normal earbuds (the ones that sit outside of the ear canal) that came with my HTC HD2 for my music...