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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 ...

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 ....

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Worth the wait? Absolutely! Better than the original Bathys? Yes, but it’s all in the details. Sound is cleaner and crisper, details sparkle in the way they should. Soundstage is immersive. Build quality is definitely improved, as are the feel of the buttons. The cushions are more plush, providing a better fit for both comfort and sound isolation which allows the improved noise cancelation to be more effective. The original is amazing and these offer improvements in every department. Expensive? ...

I purchased ifi x-can from Headphones.com. This item is currently discontinued, so I purchased an open box and I’m glad I did , the item came in like new condition. Technology changes are imminent, but sometimes when things are done right you don’t have to worry about it. Ifi x-can sounds great ,good battery life,compact, it’s a perfect hifi on the go companion. This is not the first ifi product I’m testing and I never get disappointed, the quality is great and the Headphones.com is the great pl...

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 read many reviews of this unit prior to purchasing. I really wanted a wireless solution when I take my dog for walks that's small and light to use with my TruthEar Hexa IEMs. This seemed to fit the bill, got good reviews, and was not expensive. I didn't expect it to match up to my Fiio portable DAC/Amp. I was quite surprised by the quality. The sound rivals my connected DAC/Amp set up (Schiit Magni and Obective2 Amp). Granted these aren't the best IEMs out there, so more expensive IEMs may sh...

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...

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...

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...

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 had to buy a new DAC when my Chord Qutest bit the dust recently. I liked the economical price of the Zen DAC Signature V2 and decided to give it a try. I found that it is recognized and works well with Roon. I'm using it with a much more expensive headphone amp: A Burson Soloist 3X Grand Tourer, connected by an iFi 4.4mm to XLR cable SE. Some users may not be happy that USB is the only input, however, that is all I need in my system. I upgraded the firmware to V7.60 and the sound is superb; a ...

I have been waiting to buy these for a long time; waiting for a good deal on a trusted site. Had to pull the trigger when the open box hit on the same day as a site-wide sale. I came from the Hifiman Sundaras and wasn’t sure if this was going to be that much of an upgrade. Truth is, the Sundara really are incredible and I think I would have been more blown away had I not already loved those. But these are still worth it in every way. First, they’re gorgeous. Second, they’re comfortable. And ...

I purchased a pair of the "Open-Box" DMS Omega's. The shipping was free, and it got to my location in a reasonable time and required a signature for security, which was a nice touch as I was able to directly pick it up from my local post office. After getting some listening in, I certainly am not disappointed; my impressions are essentially exactly what Doug was shooting for. In my eyes, they sound like a more "clear, detailed, and wider" Sennheiser 600 series style sound, with excellent body an...

64Audio Solo IEM Review: My New Daily Driver! Intro: Not a Pro, Just an Enthusiast Let’s get one thing straight—I’m not a professional reviewer. I don’t spend my time analyzing frequency response graphs, and I fully accept that sound is super personal. Ask ten people, and you’ll probably get ten different opinions. What I love might not be your cup of tea. That said, I just got my hands on the 64Audio Solo, and I can’t stop listening—so here are my honest thoughts! How I Ended Up with the 64A...

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...

Great experience. I've wanted these headphones for a while but sometimes budgeting makes certain purchases wait their turn lol. My Bose NC 700 are around 6 years now. I saw these open box for a significant discount and jumped on the deal. They came quickly and are literally 98% of the buying new experience. They still have the peel off protection film on them from the factory. It looks like a reviewer tried them quickly and packed them back up. I'm extremely pleased with how Headphones.com ...

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...