Nice review Luke.  Mirrors my own experience so much .......

@Brooko If you take a look at the overall sound quality scoring meter, its through the roof for A83 I think we know why when experiencing such a capable hybrid. I see you also found the vocal reproduction special too like myself

Nicely written mate!

Nice review.  Mirrors my own experience with it. I made a chin slider, and am now using Radio Shack Large Silicon Auvio tips.  Comply 500 Isolation Large also worked well for me, but cut off the very tippy-top of the treble frequency.   Now please don't find anything better so that I have to buy that next.  

@olddude  Until something obviously outclasses A83 at it's current price your wallet (and mine) are safe. 

Where is Kogan

Google>Kogan    

Or did you mean the $29 Kogan?
 
It's here:  http://www.head-fi.org/t/730831/kogan-8gb-mp4-the-player-that-came-from-nowhere#post_10802517

Superb mate, just superb, surely a front pager...

Another great review!

Love the Fidue A83, was quite impressed when I first got mine, thanks for reviewing it the way I hear it as well.
By the way the A81 isn't bad either, not as good as the A83, but...,Fidue is one company to keep an eye on.

Great Review!