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Vanillacones

Vanillacones

New Head-Fier
For Sennheiser HD 515 Headphones in Headphones
Pros: • Strong center image
• Present and clear upper mids
• Sounds mostly neutral
• Easy to drive
Cons: • Narrow soundstage
• Lacks sub-bass extension
• Sounds veiled in the upper mids and treble
• Cheap plastic build
• Lacks detail and definition
Introduction

The Sennheiser HD 515s came out sometime in the mid aughts and is Sennheiser’s entry-level offering into the HD 500 series of headphones. It’s currently discontinued and has...
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Leonarfd

Leonarfd

Headphoneus Supremus
For plusSound Exo Series Cable in Headphone Cables
Pros: High quality and beautiful cables
Good ergonomics not being to thick or heavy
Nice box and accessories
Highly customizable to your needs
Clear and resolving cables
SPC version for neutrality and clarity
Silver + Gold for control and delicate sound
Price is excellent to be made in the US and be of this quality
Cons: I don't really have any cons
Some could argue price
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PLUSSOUND - Tri-Layer Coaxial Type 6 Litz in the Exo Series

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Cinder

Cinder

Formerly known as Res-Reviews
For plusSound Exo Series Cable in Headphone Cables
Pros: Top-tier egonomics
Easy to coil
Zero cable memory
Beautiful fit and finish
Exotic profile
Highly-configurable
Durable
Cons: Rough value proposition for objectivists and value-maxers
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Plussound Tri-Layer Coaxial Exo Review: Luxury, Ergonomics, and...​

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Zhon

Zhon

100+ Head-Fier
For HeadAmp GS-X mk2 in Desktop Amps
Pros: - Very transparent and refined
- Scales very well
- Versatile, can mix and match equipment to achieve the desired signature
Cons: - Requires thoughtful upstream component selection
- Transparency might make old setup unlistenable
Abstract, i.e. the boring part
The HeadAmp GS-X mk2 is the most transparent amp I have used. What you hear from your headphones is a summation of all the parts of your upstream equipment...
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Mataudiophiles

Mataudiophiles

New Head-Fier
For HiFiMAN HE-1000 in Over-Ear
Pros: Music quality, workmanship, convenience, addictive musical presentation
Cons: maybe a little more depth would be even better.
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Tofub00b

New Head-Fier
For Audio-Technica ATH-R70x | R Series Professional Open Back Dynamic Reference Headphone in Over-Ear
Pros: - supremely comfortable
- attractive vocal presentation with accurate guitars, timbre on all acoustic music I tried.
- non-fatiguing, only lightly warm presentation. Non-stop vocal focused music is not a problem.
- suitable for music, gaming and less so for movies
Cons: - earpads were designed for Asians, not L, XL sized Americans. They are SMALL.
- not as famous as HD600, so certain parts, while replaceable, are going to cost more
- same open-backed weaknesses as HD600, sub-bass bass presentation is not ideal, but helps shines the focus on perfect timbre vocals and non-sharp treble.
Key specs:
  • open back: 45mm neodymium drivers
  • 5Hz-40kHz frequency response
  • detachable dual sided 2.5mm cable, terminates in 3.5mm cable w/6.3mm adapter
  • 98dB sensitivity...
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josephpino07

josephpino07

New Head-Fier
For Sennheiser HD 800 S in Over-Ear
Pros: - Soundstage
- clarity
- transparency
- separation
- detail retrieval
- definition
Cons: - A tad lean sounding
- could be too clinical for some people
The first thing that stands out when listening to the HD800S is the expansive soundstage. It’s absolutely breathtaking. These headphones create an open, almost three-dimensional sound that feels...
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noplsestar

noplsestar

Headphoneus Supremus
For Lavricables Reference Headphone cable in Headphone Cables
Pros: + stunning looks
+ unmatched clarity
+ relatively affordable (for a silver cable)
+ crystal clear mids
+ extension of the highs
Cons: - may still be too pricey for some
Hi there, this is my review of the Grand Line Silver upgrade cable from Lavricables from Latvia that now also has a department in Portugal. I reached out to Konstantin as I wanted to know...
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Redcarmoose

Redcarmoose

Headphoneus Supremus
For FIDUE VIRGO A85 in Universal Fit
Pros: Excellent note weight and provocative stage imaging
Only 2 custom BAs a side though sound like more parts
Excellent DD sub-bass rumble
A previously $399.00 IEM let go at a sale price of $149.90
Better female vocal performance imaging than male vocal placement
Decent soundstage becoming medium to medium large
Preferred included cable choice even outdoing a few aftermarket offerings
Custom ear-hooks allow the Fidue Virgo A85 to always stay exactly in (where you put it) placement
Cons: Incredibly small with shorter nozzles to boot (may require tip rolling for fitment)
Some may not like MMCX connections
A mid-forward tune with secondary emphasis on bass and treble (not necessarily a bad thing)
Only offered as 3.5mm, no 4.4mm cable option
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PeacockObscura

PeacockObscura

Headphoneus Supremus
For FIDUE VIRGO A85 in Universal Fit
Pros: 1. Superb Build Quality
2. Great Mids Forward sound Signature
3. Very Comfortable
4. Affordable Price
5. Treble heads dream
Cons: 1. Not for bass lovers
2. Quite Bright not for treble phobic
3. Works better with cable upgrade
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jeromeoflaherty

jeromeoflaherty

Head-Fier
For HIFIMAN SUNDARA in Over-Ear
Pros: Great neutral bass
Midrange tonality better than other Hifiman's
Smooth treble
Excellent comfort with earpads and suspension strap based headband
Good build quality
Cons: Probably needs to ship with better cable and case to stay ahead of competition
Needs decent power if you play loud or use EQ

Is the Sundara still great in 2024?​

The Hifiman Sundara has long been considered the gold standard for planar magnetic headphones in the mid-fi range. With exceptional...
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ffirow

New Head-Fier
For Etymotic ER2SE in Universal Fit
Pros: Clean tuning
Decent technicalities (separation is very nice)
Stellar fit/seal
Nice eartip accessories
The box material is pretty nice
Cons: Lack of bass (if you don't like that)
Very, very microphonic cable
Proprietary MMCX connector shape
No waifu
After months of using the ER2SE as my daily driver, here are my thoughts. I did not do any special bull like burn-in or using a specific amp. I am a normal person who drives their IEMs...
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avishifi

avishifi

100+ Head-Fier
For Tin Hifi T2 Plus in Universal Fit
Pros: Beautiful Vocals, but REALY
Great mids performance
Great sub-bass performance
Build Quality
Good ear-tips amount
Good soundstage
Fun tuning
Cons: MMCX Connector
OK cable
Treble is a bit lacking
Mid-Bass is a bit lacking
Imaging is OK
Somewhere back in 2021, I purchased the TINHiFi T2 Plus IEMs. Since then, a few years have passed, and many new, more interesting IEMs have been released. And yet, to this day, I still find myself...
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Michaelamplified

Michaelamplified

New Head-Fier
For ISN Rambo II in Earbuds
Pros: Outstanding Sound Quality: Balanced neutral-warm tuning with excellent timbre, rich bass, textured midrange, and clear, non-fatiguing treble.

Impressive Resolution: rivaling full-sized headphones.

Immersive Listening Experience: Warm, engaging, and musical sound signature that excels in emotional depth and musicality.

Exceptional Value: TOTL sound performance at a competitive price, making it a great option for audiophiles on a budget.
Cons: Not for Strictly Neutral Fans: The warm tuning may not appeal to those who prefer a completely flat, neutral sound.

Treble Extension Could Be Better: While clear and non-fatiguing, the treble may lack the sparkle some listeners expect in this price range.

Limited Genre Flexibility: The warm and melodic signature might not suit fast-paced or extremely technical music styles like metal or classical.
Introduction: The ISN Rambo 2 earbuds demonstrate just how far audio technology has come, blending portability with high-performance sound. These earbuds are designed for listeners who...
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Rhamnetin

Rhamnetin

Headphoneus Supremus
For HIFIMAN HE-R10P Planar Headphones in Over-Ear
Pros: Very high sensitivity, especially for a planar
Comfort and weight
Cons: Muffled presence region ruins the entire sound quality for me
Build quality for the price - $5,500 and cheap feeling pleather pads, for example (time may prove me wrong here about the cheapness)
Finish - looks much nicer in photos, while in person the wood and metal finish make it look like a sub $300 headphone to my eyes
Price
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Over the years, I've found that HiFiMan headphones tend to fall into one of two categories: technically great (for the...
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nexgen
nexgen
Thanks for your review and the warning. I have many HiFiMANs include HE-6 OG and HE1000 Stealth and was interested in HE-R10P but it looks like it doesn't have a sense to buy them.
Hegel90

Hegel90

New Head-Fier
For Cat Ear Audio - Mimi in Earbuds
Pros: - Warm smooth tonality
- Lush vocals
- Decent technicalities for the price
Cons: - Peeling off cable sleeves (maybe only mine)
- Bass feels a bit plasticky
- Lacking sub bass, typical earbuds
Disclaimer :
I got this unit by my own purchase and this review is not affiliated by CatEar nor paid by anyone or anyway.






Cat Ear Mimi is one of...
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W0lrince

W0lrince

Previously known as Tzennn
For Unique Melody MEST MKII in In-Ear
Pros: - Special
- Very good and balanced mid
- Treble is ... special
- High bpm music is just spectacular
Cons: - Slow bpm music is ... a little intense
- I'm treble head so i'm fine but might not be with you
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Enther

Enther

100+ Head-Fier
For HIFIMAN HE400se in Over-Ear
Pros: Great sound for the price.
Good resolution. The best under €250.
Wide scene on the X and Z axes.
More musical sound than higher ranges of the brand.
Cup and pad system designed for good comfort
Cons: I would have liked more bass and/or sub-bass impact.
The height scene is not as good as the Hifiman midranges.
It requires too much power, making an amplifier of more than 1W essential.
Little more to say. For the price it is more than good.
INTRO​
Welcome to the written review of Critica Actual. Today it's time to review an over ear from Hifiman. With so many models... it was about time. The Hifiman 400SE.
So...
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nikbr

nikbr

Headphoneus Supremus
For SIVGA SV021 in Over-Ear
Pros: Great looks, comfortable, lightweight, a likeable sound signature without major flaws
Cons: Not for trebleheads, not as bulletproof-made as their more expensive headphones
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This hobby is an escapist's dream. Escape from daily routine and distress that's causing you via something as...
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thaslaya
thaslaya
Great review! I had a pair of these when I first started in this hobby and really enjoyed them but ultimately the fit wasn't quite there for me. Still, a quality sound for the price.
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GREGGO1545
GREGGO1545
Wow great review! Nice looking headphones - can’t believe they are sub $200
Hegel90

Hegel90

New Head-Fier
For VIDO Earbuds in Earbuds
Pros: - Punchy bass
- Forward vocals
- Wide soundstage
- Brighter than the previous version (subjective)
Cons: - None for the price, really
Disclaimer :
I got this unit by my own purchase and this review is not affiliated by VIDO nor paid by anyone or anyway.
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VIDO is one of low budget...
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brianforever
brianforever
@Hegel90 Thanks for the update on the new Vido variant in Green I am now tempted to buy a unit to try I am glad they are still maintaining its legendary status even up to today with a new version

Also like the Chinese characters on this new build, Cheers :beerchug:
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