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I did a lot of research before making the decision to purchase the Conductor 3X GT. I had a topping stack consisting of an A70 and a D70 Pro. While these were good for a while, I still felt like I was missing something in the music. Once I decided on the Burson and got a chance to listen to it, there was no going back. I am listening to all my music all over again. The details, the resolution, and the soundstage are ten times better than the topping. Especially with my Audeze LCD-5s, it ma...

** summary / tl;dr ** This is very good value for the money – sound aside which I think it excels at, its material physical construction and build is impeccable. It’s high quality, luxurious, and feels very durable. The app is ok (there is actually a very simple EQ – a simple +/- dB in Treble axis and Bass axis). I recall battery firmware was a bit weird prior to doing an update some time ago. Did I say it sounds great? And it does this while being wireless. In my evaluation, headphone comfort i...

Please read all🙂🙂🙂 The best closed back headphones I ever owned I've owned the focal bathys, Sennheiser momentum 4. Instrument separation is great. When you're on amp/ dac. As for Bluetooth, some songs may sound different but have them wired. They sound right and they sound better. They are loud punchy and have so much detail. I did not think the 14.5 mm planar driver was going to do anything significant and it's partially true. It's integrated with the music so well but you could hear that inst...

Alan, the sales specialist who helped me with the Burson Soloist 3X Performance open Box also recommend the Topping DAC to pair with the Burson Soloist. I received the Topping D70 Pro Sabre open box and immediately started testing it out. The D70 arrived when promised, was well packaged, had no discernible blemishes or apparent defects. I connected the D70 via XLR to the Soloist, and iPhone via Bluetooth. I tested the Soloist and D70 with my HifiMan Arya Stealth Magnet, my Audeze LCD-2 close...

TLDR is that the Elex is amazing, it's my favorite within my collection which includes far more expensive headphones. When I first received the Elex, I didn't care for it, even considered returning it. Not sure if my brain adapted to the sound or if there was a burn-in effect, but maybe you can learn from my mis-step and give them an extended trial. So what's so great about it? First thing that stands out to me is the detail and air in the treble. Compared to HD 6XX, ZMF Aeolus, and LCD-2, ...

I have 4 of these in a near field desktop setup for gaming/movies/atmos music and they perform excellently, but that is not a common use case(my plan is to move to a new house and set them up in a larger office). I also have 2 of these setup next to a TV since my soundbar setup is not ideal for listening to music. There it's paired with a Wiim amp pro for about 120W of power and in that medium sized room I rarely have to go beyond 50% volume. They have more bass extension than your average boo...

This was the final piece to the puzzle of creating my endgame headfi system. Ive been buying gear since 2021, slowly building my headphone collection. What turned good to great sound was introducing HQPlayer into the mix, with its powerful upsampling capabilty. Big game changer, working with Roon. Now, introducing Hugo TT2. HOLY CRAP!!! With the head gear, HQ Player, SRC-DX, and Hugo TT2, i’ve finally reached the pinnacle of audio glory! I am so happy and so fulfilled. With HQ Player as part ...

These are the most comfortable headphones i have worn. Whether it is 5 min or 5 hours, these are super lightweight and the shape fits naturally over the ear. Folding design is elegant and the portability is what really sold me over other closed backs. Sound quality is great with a slightly warmer tone. Plays nicely with phones, but proper amplification brings out the best. The cable is well constructed and i like the connector choice. Wish there was an option for a short and slimmer cable gea...

Man… These things are smoooth in a very pleasant way. These are the new silent rev 2, however I never had a pair of the first rev to compare them to. Comparing these to the LCD-1 that I own, I think I prefer these over them. That might be because the increased soundstage and better imaging imo. Also I am impressed with the slam that these have for being a planar. And… these things are not really that heavy either. I had thought by looking at online reviews that they would be. Now these things do...

I have been interested in audiofile headphones since the early 2000's and, over the past two decades, I have bought, sold, and traded a number of products. My current collection includes: STAX SR404/SRM313, Senn HD650, Sony CD3000, AKG AK240DF, Westone W4, and now, my first planar, Hifiman Arya. I am certainly not a qualified "reviewer," so my impressions are simply those of an amateur musician and enthusiast. I am finding that the Arya's are my most enjoyable headphones even compared to the STA...

This DAP is outstanding... The directions supplied were a little sparse but nothing that you can't figure out if you are already familiar with Android devices. The sound is outstanding using Amazon HD Music and my own recordings from CDs. Other streaming music works very well, too, but I tend to gravitate to Amazon HD for whatever reason. One thing I had a little trouble with at first was the 3.5 jack. I am currently using a 1More Quad driver set of earphones for listening until I can afford...

First of all amazing service as always. When there was a delay in receiving them, the guys emailed to let me know. Then, when they shipped, they got out here in 48hrs - Bezos has nothing on headphones.com! As for the XO themselves? Meet The Empyreanator. More comfortable, tons more detail, faster, good bass and weight; the only thing I can think the Meze did better was more grandiose staging (they could make indie rock sound symphonic!). In every other regard I'm happier with these after 2 d...

There’s a certain house sound with Meze ..that being said…they take a little bit adjustment…I’m still burning them in … The layout of the Renaro driver..means that you can get more or less bass or treble by a small adjustment of the ear cup up or downwards. REMEMBER THIS! As for their sonic performance…absolutely clean without any bass bleed …but there’s an ever so slight recession in the vocals ..if they’re not mixed perfectly ..a great deal better presentation than my AUDEZE in that aspect ....

Great headphones. Sound is spacious and easy on the ears (I am on my early 60's). This is my first pair of Planar Magnetic headphones and I am really liking it. They make you want to listen to all your favorites songs and instrumental pieces. I have been changing and upgrading my 2-channel speaker system, since 2011. I think I have finally reached the upgrade end for that system. I wanted to get back into headphones like I did back in the late 70's when I was a teenager. I had the Koss Pro4AAA ...

Looking for a pair of closed back with good resolution for public cafe use. I have Focal Clears and Sennheisser HD6xx which are all open back, and some good IEMs (Senn ie600, JVC HA-1800W). The only closed back cans I have are Beats Pro Wired. I do like them for certain genres needing strong bass, but wanted something with more resolution. The Sandaras are pretty good for the price of $129. Just know you do need to EQ these, as out of the box the factory tuning is total trash. I usually do...

I had some trouble getting my VolumeS IEMs, but as usual the headphones.com team was amazing and got things sorted right away. The team is really top-notch when it comes to customer support. As for the Softears VolumeS, they are a great set of IEMs. All they hype, I've read and seen on YouTube is deserved. They are a small, comfortable, nicely built set with great tonality and timbre. Across the frequency range, they are very clean, clear and enjoyable. The bass is just enough for my taste...

That was my first purchase with headphones.com and will certainly not be the last! I bought these open box and, apart from a small scratch on the outer box (!!!), the entire package, IEMs and accessories looked and felt like new. Shipping was fast, and the people at headphones.com were super responsive and friendly. As for the IEMs' performance, I bought them after reading the super useful content sponsored by headphones.com, and I couldn't be happier: they are absolutely great, impressively de...

I demoed the E3’s at canJam & and it was a magical euphoric auditory, experience. The hype is REAL! The E3’s are end game, for me. The clarity is insane without being too bright. I’m overly sensitive to brightness so it eliminates a lot of cans. The bass is very deep, well defined and clean with a rich gorgeous mids. The sound stage is huge and the imaging is next level. These cans have made me tear up several times already. That has only happened to me at live shows or from my stereo system s...

My first impressions: Visually and in terms of build quality, the amplifier is fantastic. It looks like it belongs to the golden age of the 1960s; everything is solid, and the tubes don't generate much heat. Sonically: Its sound is very pleasant, warm and rich. Compared to directs outputs of the XDUO TA 22 hybrid DAC Amp that I use as a DAC, the WA6-SE is less detailed, perhaps because the treble is a little delayed. I use the tube output of TA 22 to have tubes throughout the chain. I no...

Extraordinary, with one major caveat. Sound-wise, these are impeccable. The AMT driver offers such speed and control that every nuance is available for your attention; on Isaac Hayes' Walk on By, the strings resound with emotion even while a storm gets kicked up around them, and the breathy yearning in his vocals comes through strongly while competing with backing vocals and horn stabs. Imaging, layering, distinct leading and trailing edge transients... everything about the presentation of musi...

Having had an absolutely fantastic experience ordering open box focal bathys from headphone.com I decided to order the open box Empire Ears Odins and they arrived two days ago and not only are the stunning, they arrived brand new, and sound nothing short of amazing. The Odins were shipped on the day I ordered them and even though my delivery was delayed by USPS, customer service from headphones.com were immediately available through email and even called my local post office to rectify the probl...

I’m really impressed so far. I wanted to find something affordable to pair with an old iPod I picked up for my morning train commute. The Blessing 2 are very well balanced and might be the most comfortable IEM I own. They have a full low end that has a good extension and plenty of punch. The midrange is very pleasant. Vocals are well balanced against the rest of the instruments. The highs are clean, but smooth. They don’t have as much detail as my higher end IEMs, but the smoother transients...

As always, I had an outstanding experience with Headphones.com. Their service is consistently excellent, and I truly appreciate how attentive and responsive the team is to their customers. Their client-first approach really sets them apart in this industry. I highly recommend them without hesitation. The Hifiman HE1000 Unveiled is exceptional. It delivers remarkable clarity, spaciousness, and musical detail that make every listening session engaging. I’ve enjoyed the Arya Stealth for years, but...

This is probably one of my favorite set of Hifiman cans now. It takes to EQ well and is very transparent without sounding over analytical. Time will tell how the "unveiled" design will hold up but i am hearing improvements in overall soundstage width and depth compared to previous Ananda's and other higher tier Hifiman cans. The timbre sounds much more natural to me now and I prefer it over the Arya and he1000 series. Overall excellent value for what you're getting. If you're chasing the best ba...

I wanted the Dunu SA6 MKII's originally, but after talking to the guys here I made the switch. I am blown away by the sound quality. Granted I'm used to the KZ Hydro's, and I loved my Dunu Davinci's. With some slight EQ the sub bass is larger and more detailed than any IEM I've used to date. Running these off my Sony ZX707 has been an incredible experience. Metal, house/techno, classical all sound great. It's like I'm hearing my music for the first time. These are so versatile. If I'm in a mood ...

Took delivery of my preordered DMP-A8 a few days after Headphones.com got them in stock. I am using it as the hub in my main 2-channel setup to check it out. I currently have it set up to use it as a streamer/DAC/preamp into an Emotiva XPS 2 Gen3 then to a pair of GoldenEar Triton One.Rs, or as a streamer only, to a PrimaLuna Tube DAC (Burr Brown chipset), then to the PrimaLuna EVO300 Tube Integrated Amp and into a pair of Ohm Walsh Tall 2000 speakers … easy switch of the output with the Evers...

I feel my stable is complete. I recently got the Mirai, which I love. But the bass, while very good, is still not quite there. I decided to take a chance on the Monarch Mk3. Crinacle has the Mk2 as an S(-) IEM, and though Headphones.com has not reviewed it (yet? Why not?), most everyone else has it as an improvement. I concur! For the vast majority, this is a true endgame IEM. And really, it is the only one I have heard that ultimately rivals an excellent over-ear headphone. It has intense bass,...