THAT’S SOME FLY AUDIO Australian-based headphone company Audiofly is one of very few in-ear manufacturers to have created a balanced armature / dynamic driver hybrid design.  I must say that the sound-signature is impressively well-rounded. The Audiofly AF78 is a very interesting pair of...

I got an HE Audio Jade a few days ago.  It uses the five-pin stax adapter.   I've been using it with my Aristaeus and it sounds great.     When I try to switch over to my BHSE the headphone out will not seem to accept the plug.  Nothing is wrong with this output.  Nothing seems wrong...

THE STREET IS IN YOUR EARS I wondered how soon it would be before SMS Audio released an in-ear model.  While the wired Street by 50 model and wireless Sync by 50 model was becoming a popular choice among the headphone-consumer public, it was obvious to me that their product line was missing an...

Hey all, DavidMahler here!   Just a little precursor to this review.  I spent a lot of time contrasting and comparing it with the Westone 4 and the Audeo PFE-232.  What Audeo really solidified in my mind was that driver amount was really secondary compared to the overall design.  I really...

A review of the SRH240A The Shure SRH240A (a revised version of the SRH240) is a good choice for those not looking to spend a fortune, but demand to hear detail.  They are the base model of Shure’s full-size headphone line.  I do have some qualms about the design and ultimately, I have some...

Dear Head-fiers,   We recently teamed up with Polk Audio to run a Facebook promotion to give away several pairs of their new “sports” headphone line. We wanted to make sure everyone had the opportunity to enter to win in our Polk Audio giveaway.  Simply click the picture to enter the...

Sennheiser’s HD650 is one of the purest sounding headphones I have ever heard.  While quite a few offerings trump the HD650s in terms of detail retrieval, soundstage and instrument placement – very few headphones sound as seductively beautiful as the HD650.  For this reason, I often find myself...

Beyerdynamic's DT880 is a headphone which I have been long familiar with and have always had a great affinity for since the first time I heard them. The sound is tilted just a notch brighter than neutral while still sounding very natural and transparent. At one point, not too long ago, the...

Dear Head-fiers,   Headphones.com is extremely pleased to announce that all the items in Sony’s new XBA series are available for pre-order.    While we didn’t get the opportunity to listen too extensively, we did get to hear several of these models, including the XBA-4iP – the very first...

Headphones.com is pleased to announce Shure's eagerly awaited open-back models   We will be reviewing these shortly.  Needless to say, we are very excited!   Please click your headphone of choice to save now! :)

Hey all DavidMahler here,   I'm hoping to eventually have review all the Grado models.   Here is my findings on the SR125i   The SR125i is a wonderful option for those who prefer the feel of the flat Grado earpads as opposed to the bowl-shaped earpads.  I personally prefer the...

I made this thread as a guide for Australians who want to shop locally.   A few reasons to shop locally Support our economy Better customer service* Faster shipping No Warranty hassles*   Australian Retailers   Addicted 2 Audio (Melb) -...

A few people mentioned her passing in other threads, and I think it would be nice to have a thread dedicated to her memory.  One of the greatest of all vocalists!   Rest in peace

Hey all,   DavidMahler here.   Recently I had the opportunity to review the V-MODA M-80 Crossfades and I was highly impressed with them overall.  The Vibrato were also, for the price, very very impressive.  Their sound is less audiophile-grade, and more on the consumer level, but clearly...

Hey all.  DavidMahler here.  I've had the opportunity to spend some time with the PS500 and I find them to be very good, and in some ways I was very impressed.  In other ways, I still couldn't warm to certain aspects of the sound.  The PS1000 was never particularly  my thing - a bit uneven and...

WHEN NOTHING BUT THE BEST WILL DO The Audeo PFE-232 are among the very best earphones I have ever come across.  While other brands manage to cram more drivers into each earpiece, none have surpassed the PFE-232’s ability to render detail.  Notably, Audeo has continued to implement their...

Check Out Head-Fi's Fall 2011 Holiday Gift Guide!   (Cover photograph by Alexandra Violante) Click on the image above to download the Gift Guide!   Are you looking for some great headphone audio and personal audio gift ideas for someone special? Or for you? Check out Head-Fi's...

So much is being said about these so we really wanted to review these right away.   Headphones.com's resident head-fier DavidMahler is typically skeptical of reviews on new products, particularly with regard to portable.  After we all had the opportunity of listening to the M-80, we weren't...

In 2012, I plan to significantly upgrade my source.  I'm presently using an MSB Platinum DAC III purchased in 2008.   I have dwindled down my choices to two: It's either going to be the MSB Diamond DAC + CD Transport Esoteric K01   I have never heard either one and I am wondering...

This review focuses primarily on the Westone ES5, but I do some mild comparisons to the JH13 and JH16 as well.  I will be comparing and ranking all my headphones and earphones in the upcoming months.  There will be more detail and comparisons in the future.    While I used all the amps...

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In the upcoming weeks, I'm going to be reviewing the Westone 3, UM3X and Westone 4 (all 3 of which I think could be called the best universal in-ear on the market for different reasons - my favorite is the Westone 4)   Finally I will be comparing the 3 universals to Westone's flagship ES5...

Dear Head-fiers,   We are excited to announce that we are giving away a second pair of Creative Aurvana In-Ear 3  earphones to one lucky head-fier.    We tried to get “creative” (pun intended) when thinking about what would be an awesome theme for this contest.  After a bit of...

Hey all...DavidMahler here:)   I've never yet reviewed a pair of Denon headphones, but those who know my headphone story, know that Denon's line is very close to my heart, being the first brand that I became acquainted with.   Here is my review on the Denon AH-D1100:   Denon’s...

Hey guys:)   I had the chance to review these.  I won't beat around the bush.  I didn't like them for the price.     The following is my review:     I am always looking for the ultimate iPhone compatible earphone.  The Klipsch Image X10i are an expensive offering, but their sleek...