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Stephen E.

The Arya sound very, very similar to the Sennheiser HD800 except the Arya has a little better, cleaner, tighter bass than the HD800. The HD800 has a little better soundstage, though. While both are comfortable, I’d give a slight edge to the HD800. The Arya sounds better with the Phonitor XE amp, but my HD800 sound better paired to my high-output impedance tube amp. If you already have an amp and it’s clean and powerful and has a low output impedance, then I’d choose the Arya. If your amp is...

Hifiman Arya Headphones | Stealth Magnets Edition

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Scott O.

My new Focal Bathys fit the bill. Super comfortable, sound over Bluetooth with my SR25 is excellent and getting better as they break-in (I have about 15 hours on them now). I have tried them in both USB DAC mode with a Mac, as well as jacked into my SR25 and Bluetooth APTX doesn't give much ground the latter. It was great to get the special price and buying from Headphones.com was easy, fast, and well communicated. Ordered on a Saturday and received them on Monday.

Focal Bathys

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Robert B.

Just received the Naim Uniti Atom HE and paired it with the Focal Clear MG headphones. The sound is phenomenal. I have been to AXPONA several times and tested the best and this combo is definitely right up there in soundstage and musicality. Highly recommended put it on your audition list. You won’t be disappointed.

Naim Uniti Atom Amplifier Headphone Edition

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Jake L.

I'll start with admitting my less than desirable experience with UPS delaying the delivery until this past Monday, a grevience I'd like to avoid in the future. Nonetheless, the Titan S are here and they're pretty great. I did have to use third party eartips to get the stable fit I wanted, but once I found a good set of some flexible silicone tips they were able to sit in my ears about as securely as the Aria (though not as snug as the more ergonomically designed Kinera Idun iems I have). With a ...

Dunu Titan S In-Ear Headphones

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Joshua A.

It's everything that online reviewers have claimed, and more. I think I primarily made my choice based on Crin's charts, and I wasn't let down. For a V-sound fan like me, I feel it lacks a bit of "slam" without EQ, but once I add a shelf in, it's great. In fact, despite the Monarch2 totally not being a V-shape, it has made me greatly appreciate a neutral sound. Very clear, quality sound in all ranges. Its sound stage isn't the most spacious for an IEM, but it's pretty good regardless. I think t...

Thieaudio Monarch MKII In-Ear Headphones - Open Box

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Brian V.

I love my new Sennheiser HD 800s headphones. I was looking to replace my Sennheiser HD 600 phones, which served me well for 16 years but were starting to give up the ghost. The 800s phones offer an impressive upgrade. My experience with headphones.com was extremely positive, as well; the open-box deal allowed me to acquire these wonderful headphones for much less than I was anticipating, and they arrived quickly and in perfect condition. I am very pleased all around.

Sennheiser HD 800S Headphones - Open Box

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Jeremiah E.

The iFi go blu is the best portable bluetooth DAC AMP that I have used. It does not offer the most features in comparison to other ones I have tried but you don't need it to. It has both a 3.5 and 4.4 mm balanced jack. I could not notice a significant difference between the two outputs but it is a nice feature. The reason that I love this device is the simplicity of the controls and ability to operate it so easily while in my pocket. In my experience with other portable dac/amps they are di...

iFi Audio GO Blu Portable Bluetooth DAC/Amp

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Jeremiah E.

I have never been satisfied with a pair of IEM's because the shape of my ears prevents a good fit and they always backed out of the canal. I have tried every major brand without any success. I saw a review on the Sennheiser IE 300 and how they are very comfortable and very small which is what I needed. I purchased the IE300 and was extremely happy that I finally found an IEM that actually stayed in my ear and sounded really good. The bass in the 300 is excellent and overall a good headphone....

Sennheiser IE 600 In-Ear Headphones

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Stephen D.

Sounds amazing! Excellent battery life. X-Bass very useful. Easily drives my Focal Clear Mg as well as my stingy Beyer Dynamics. The IEM mode is a life saver especially when doing computer audio. Space is at a premium on my desk, and I retired some other amps in lieu of this unit. Sounds better than what I had...and it's portable! Makes an excellent replacement for most medium range DAC/Amps, and seems to drive everything. I would rate this as the best iFi unit to date. Nice that it will work wi...

iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon Portable Bluetooth DAC & Headphone Amplifier

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Qilong T.

Man, these are better than I expected. I did not own any of the products from ThieAudio before so this is a bit blind pre-order there simply based on reviews I could find on Youtube and Headfi. I love it immediately after listening, the description is accurate in terms of `Elixir is the audiophile’s dream of a personal vintage sound system.` I currently coupled it with my Fiio K9pro, a balanced 4.4mm cable, and Moondrop spring tips. I am super pleased about the sound signature and build quality....

Thieaudio Elixir In-Ear Headphones - Open Box

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Reed A.

Almost perfect for my taste. I love this headphone! Mids are so well defined and bass impact is so powerful even tho some say it lacks macrodynamics... I personally don't feel a lack at all. Also this headphone is gorgeous! That carbon fiber is simply beautiful... It's one of the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn as well. The cable isn't bad ether.

Dan Clark Audio AEON 2 Noire Headphones

Duane P.

You don't need me to tell you about this headset. It's everything they say it is in the billion positive reviews of this thing online. I added it to my lazy boy chair, sidecar audio system....high praise indeed. It's THE ONE amongst my many. Buy it, and buy it from headphones.com if you want a top tier purchasing experience. Thank you, please drive through.

Hifiman Arya Headphones | Stealth Magnets Edition

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Bachir K.

The sound on these Hifiman Edition XS headphones is beautiful. It provides me with everything I’m looking for. Smooth transaction, very quick shipping and amazing customer service. I will be coming back for any Audio requirements, thank you Headphones.com. Highly Recommended!!!!!

Hifiman Edition XS Planar Magnetic Headphones - Open Box

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Bachir K.

The Zen Can audio quality is so clean and powers my Edition XS beautifully. Smooth transaction, very quick shipping and amazing customer service. I will be coming back for any Audio requirements, thank you Headphones.com. Highly Recommended!!!!!

iFi Audio Zen CAN - Open-Box

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Kenneth H.

Bought this item as open-box. It was my first purchase on headphones.com, but based on online opinions about this company, decided to trust them with a transaction of this size. I was not disappointed. The item works as expected and sounds great. If you want SOTA internals an elegant externals, this is amp is definition worth consideration.

Topping A90 - Open-Box

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Trinh N.

One of my favorite. Out of the box, the tunning is ok, a little bit muffle in the upper mid, but the technicality is really good, highly detail, fast with really good bass impact, with a decent sound stage, not as wide like Arya or 800s or even Ananda which about haft the price, but compare to those headphone, LCD-X soundstage I think is more natural and I don't get the tinny/metal sound I sometime get in the Arya and Ananda. Imaging is good, everything seem fill from left to right, not pinpoin...

Audeze LCD-X Headphones | 2024 Creator’s Edition

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Bob B.

Absolutely flawless transaction and product! I was worried about a "special last-run purchase" offer but the delivered Focal Clear headphones were in EVERY way first-rate Focal quality, including packaging, components, build quality, and performance. I love the high-quality travel case, 3 cables, and adapter, giving me an out-of-the-box solution for all use-cases. I'm a big Focal speaker fan, but until now their headphones were cost-prohibitive. I was ecstatic to find the headphones' quality me...

Focal Clear Headphones

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Dustin H.

Great results with the D50S DAC and DROP THX AAA. Really happy with the results and the quality all around. Must outline the amazing customer service and assistance provided along my path into high end headphones. Willing to accommodate and work within my personal perceived requirements to provide information and suggestions to get the best results within my budget.

Focal Clear Mg Professional - Open-Box

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Ayman A.

These are the first hi-fi headphones 🎧 I have it so I cannot be comparing them with anything else. I use it with the onyx portable DAC/Amp. I brought ARES II DAC and Topping A90 Desktop Headphone Amplifier. But I'm still waiting to receive it.

Focal Clear Mg Headphones

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Daryn C.

The hype is real! Before purchasing I watched/read a ton of glowing reviews but it still took me awhile to actually press the purchase button because I've never spent close to this much money on headphones let alone IEM's. After having them for a couple weeks I can say that have zero regrets and to me they're worth every penny. My other headphones are AirPods Pro and Sony XM4's. The XM4's sound pretty great when wired into my FiiO K3 DAC from my MacBook Pro while listening to Apple Music Lossl...

Campfire Audio Andromeda In-Ear Monitors - 2020 Edition

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Jeremy N.

Great headphones and well advertise with the chosen name. They have just the right amount of bass, very clear and warm sounding. Very light and don't feel fatigued after long use. Over all they are great purchase for the price. I would recommend after trying the headphones as is, to consider buying G Cushion pads that are bigger. I personally think that the comfort will go up even more and the sound will improve. Recommended purchase

Grado Hemp

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Sae Hoon K.

I actually did not expect about sound quality and the detail. I thought Hedd and focal clear mg pro were showing enough detail but now i get it this is another level to talk about. Beautiful sound, high end build quality and the beautiful design. Meze empyrean is worth every penny for sure.

Meze Empyrean

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Gunnar J.

The fit is perfect for my large ears. Almost feels like a CIEM. It is large, though, so your mileage may vary on the comfort. The cable is thick and nice, but the ear hooks portion is uncomfortable and loose. Not a fan of the need for an adapter to use it with my DAPS or other devices that don't have a 2.5 termination. The pelican style case is large, but it's sturdy. The sound is amazing. Bass is full and vocals feel almost perfect, but the highs are close to sibilant without crossing the line....

Thieaudio Clairvoyance

Eric P.

The Focal Clear is hands down the best headphone I have heard. Compared to the other high-end headphone in my collection, the Audeze LCD-X, the Focal Clear has wider soundstage with more precise left-to-right imaging and much more natural timbre. For under a grand with tax and shipping this is probably the best deal in all of audio right now.

Focal Clear Headphones

Yevgeniy S.

Fantastic headphone. Love the tonality, detail, dynamic punch and honestly just about everything about the sound. I own an Arya, HD800S, Ether Flow, and now the Clear. The Clear compliments my line very well and is a joy to listen to. One ding against the Clear is comfort. They’re a bit heavy and the clamp is a bit too much but it’s tolerable overall. I give them a 5/5 regardless for the sound quality even though comfort leaves a bit to be desired.

Focal Clear Headphones

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Derek A.

I have been on the fence for a few months on whether or not to purchase the HIFIMAN Arya. After reading a lot of reviews and impressions in threads and in forums I decided to go for it and I do not regret this decision at all. The Arya is the first headphone to truly impress me in a very long time. The only exception to this would be the Focal Utopia but then again that’s a $4,000 headphone vs the Arya at $1,600. And frankly I’d say in the price to performance category you get a bigger bang for...

Hifiman Arya V3 Stealth Magnets Edition - Open Box

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Minh L.

First of all, let me thanks to Andrew for giving me the price matched deal. Second is April who provides exceptional services to me during my purchase. She updated me every single step regarding to this purchase. She even followed-up after I had received my headphone. Great Customer Services, Love it, Keep up the good work. The Sennheiser HD800S is a great headphone. I like the build quality, the fitness of the ear cups that cover my ears completely, the super clear and clean sound, very focus o...

Sennheiser HD 800S Headphones

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Norman R.

A previous review said they didn’t receive the economy travel case, but I received the most recent 2021 LCD X Creator Package with the case. Although it was B-Stock, my LCD X came in flawless condition and sounds incredible. The LCD X is very similar to the ZMF Aeolus, but it’s superior resolution and planar qualities makes the LCD X a more enjoyable listen for me. Additionally, the industrial design of this headphone is better than many of its more expensive competitors from Hifiman, ZMF, and S...

Audeze LCD-X 2024 Creator’s Edition Open Box

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Jack K.

I am really enjoying these headphones. The sound is amazing and the comfort is so unreal. I love these headphones so much. I did order a 4.4mm balanced to dual 1/8" headphone cable and that made a great improvement as well.

Hifiman Sundara Headphones | 2020 Edition - Open Box

Clark V.

The Sundaras were a clear upgrade path from my Sennheiser hd 6XXs. These are my first planar headphones and I knew they would be good, but the separation in instruments and detail that these headphones provide bring my entire music library to life! The signature is very natural sounding and did not cause me any ear fatigue, yet they are detailed enough that you can get lost in the music for hours. The clamp out of the box was a little tight, but was easily solved by stretching the yolks out a li...

Hifiman Sundara Headphones | 2020 Edition - Open Box

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Ayankunle A.

The Soloist 3X is an excellent amp for a variety of headphones. It pairs well with my VC, Empyrean, and the Clears. Next is my HD800S. It's loaded with much power that I don't exceed the medium gain setting. It's very detailed and yet quite musical. My A90 sounds cold and uninspiring in comparison. The A90 sounds like the music is wrapped in a cold blanket. Nothing against the A90, it is a terrific amp at its price point but the Burson performs better across the frequency spectrum. One word to d...

Burson Soloist 3X Performance

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Kyle K.

I'm a huge fan of the ifi Zen DAC and CAN stack - the inclusion of 4.4 mm balanced is just a smart feature. The ifi Hip DAC is equally impressive both in terms of performance and features. Plenty of power, both 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm jacks, the bass boost, USB-C charging... just a great package. It feels like a quality product, made well.

iFi Audio Hip DAC

Kyle K.

I had my eye on a Sundara for the longest time and Headphones.com made it come true by offering a great deal on the Open-Box and 5% off for completing a review on a previous purchase. The Sundara headphones look brand new and live up to all of the positive reviews. I was drawn to purchase from Headphones.com due to the excellent reviews on YouTube that are more about the headphones and less about the "personality" of the reviewers. I also appreciate the return policy on regular purchases.

Hifiman Sundara Headphones | 2020 Edition - Open Box

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Martin Q.

Did quite a bit of research using the reviews and buying guides on Headphones.com before buying the unit. It arrived very quickly and with some of the best packaging I’ve seen (much better than Amazon). I’m using the Playmate 2 with a pair of Meze 99 Classics. At first I found the unit to be too loud for the headphones; most listening was between 1-5 on the volume scale (it goes to 99), and some tracks were too loud at 1. After some digging around the internet, I found that switching the unit to...

Burson Audio Playmate 2

Ryan S.

Hopefully this is ok to share here, but I did a video review of this wonderful headphone! Check it out over at https://youtu.be/-6qbXoze6VI The bottom line is I highly recommend this for a high end closed back headphone. It, to me, can handle any genre of music and still sound fantastic! True it is weak on the dynamic punch/slam, however, it still has plenty of musical presence to be thoroughly enjoyable. Pair this up with an amp that has a bit of power and you will be very pleased! It i...

Dan Clark Audio AEON 2 Noire Headphones

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Tim C.

Love these headphones. I’ve had them about a week now. They are comfortable, sound great and I’ve had no issues so far. They arrived promptly and well packaged for transport. One box inside another box filled with foam popcorn.

Hifiman Sundara Headphones | 2020 Edition

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Irakli N.

This are an amazing sounding IEMs! And not just compared to any other IEM I have ever heard but also compared to most full size headphones in the same price-range! I did switch to cables from my Moondrop Ariyas, though. The ones that came with variations sounded great but I really love the cloth feeling of Ariya cables and since comfort is also important - that is one mod I made. Amazing earphones!

Moondrop Variations Tribrid In-Ear Headphones

Vicente M.

WooooW! Amazing headphones, I'm not really an audiophile so I can't go into details and tbh I don't have a lot to compare against but I'm totally satisfied with this purchase. I had bought the Elegia on discount and found them really good but the sound a bit boxy, somewhat muffled sometimes, I don't know if this is the best description but the clear solves those problems. Elegia are still great but I think the Clear are the ones to get really. My headphone GAS is satisfied for the time being. ...

Focal Clear Headphones

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Christopher G.

These are easily my favorite IEMS that I have so far tried! They have a fantastic well rounded sound with good bass response and are surprisingly comfortable for how large they are. I have them paired with SpinFit tips and a Tripowin silver cable. Headphones.com has excellent service!

MoonDrop Blessing 2 In-Ear Monitor Headphones

Nathan D.

The Variations are astoundingly good- they're easily the best headphone/IEM I've ever heard. They've got great tuning, exceptional detail, and the timbre seems perfect even difficult instruments like violins. For comparison, the sound is more detailed than my Hifiman Sundara and soundstage seems just about as wide. Fit is comfortable even for my small ears- which I was worried about because the Moondrop Aria were very uncomfortable for me, but the variations are great when using the smallest of ...

Moondrop Variations Tribrid In-Ear Headphones

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